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Lehtinen, Antti; Viiri, Jouni – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2017
Current research indicates that inquiry-based learning should be guided in order to achieve optimal learning outcomes. The need for guidance is even greater when simulations are used because of their high information content and the difficulty of extracting information from them. Previous research on guidance for learning with simulations has…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Guidance, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
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Lawrie, Gwendolyn Angela; Grøndahl, Lisbeth; Boman, Simon; Andrews, Trish – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
Recent examples of high-impact teaching practices in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory that include course-based undergraduate research experiences and inquiry-based experiments require new approaches to assessing individual student learning outcomes. Instructors require tools and strategies that can provide them with insight into individual…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Editing, Collaborative Writing, Web 2.0 Technologies
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Pyatt, Kevin; Sims, Rod – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2012
This study investigated the learning dimensions that occur in physical and virtual inquiry-based lab investigations, in first-year secondary chemistry classes. This study took place over a 2 year period and utilized an experimental crossover design which consisted of two separate trials of laboratory investigation. Assessment data and attitudinal…
Descriptors: Investigations, Student Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Program Effectiveness
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Sandoval, William A.; Harven, Aletha M. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
Following their participation in a guided-inquiry unit, 129 seventh-graders from five diverse urban middle schools were asked about their perceptions of specific inquiry tasks, from an expectancy-value framework. Students were asked to rate the interest value, utility value, and task difficulty of (a) data collection design; (b) explanation; (c)…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Student Attitudes, Data Analysis, Gender Differences
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Kim, Hye Jeong; Herbert, Bruce – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2012
Different interpretations of scientific inquiry exist between the two different communities of scientists and science teachers. Thus, in order to achieve a successful partnership between science teachers and scientists in establishing effective communities of practice, the framework for instructional practice in teacher professional development…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Science Teachers, Beginning Teachers, Scientists
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Maeng, Jennifer L.; Mulvey, Bridget K.; Smetana, Lara K.; Bell, Randy L. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2013
This investigation provides detailed descriptions of preservice secondary science teachers' technology-enhanced inquiry instruction and their developing TPACK. Prior to student teaching, 27 preservice teachers were introduced to general guidelines for integrating technology to support reform-based science instruction. This instruction was in…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Masters Programs, Technology Uses in Education
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Eslinger, Eric; White, Barbara; Frederiksen, John; Brobst, Joseph – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2008
This research addresses the effectiveness of an interactive learning environment, Inquiry Island, as a general-purpose framework for the design of inquiry-based science curricula. We introduce the software as a scaffold designed to support the creation and assessment of inquiry projects, and describe its use in a middle-school genetics unit.…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Computer Software, Genetics, Inquiry
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Tinker, Robert F. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1997
Explores student-scientist partnerships (SSPs) that help students gain a unique understanding of both the content and the process of science. Discusses the potential of SSPs, the range of SSP activities, a strategy for national impact, the educational importance of SSPs, the research importance of SSPs, and technology as a facilitator. (JRH)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Change