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Allen, Melony; Webb, Angela W.; Matthews, Catherine E. – Theory Into Practice, 2016
This article defines the process of adaptive teaching in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We assert that teachers who possess a well-developed STEM pedagogical content knowledge, a constructivist paradigm of teaching and learning, and an ability to draw on a vision while reflecting on and during teaching to help negotiate…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Science Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Constructivism (Learning)
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Webb, M. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2013
This paper examines changing models of pedagogy by drawing on recent research with teachers and their students as well as theoretical developments. In relation to a participatory view of learning, the paper reviews existing pedagogical models that take little account of the use of information and communications technologies as well as those that…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Models, Formative Evaluation, Teaching Models
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Sormunen, K.; Keinonen, T.; Holbrook, J. – Science Education International, 2014
The core idea of the PROFILES project is to support science teachers' continuous professional development. The instructional innovation of the PROFILES is the so called Three Stage Model (TSM) which aims to arouse students' intrinsic motivation, to offer a meaningful inquiry-based learning environment and to use the science learning in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Professional Continuing Education
O'Connor-Petruso, Sharon Anne – Learning & Leading with Technology, 2003
Describes the Constructural Multi-Modalities Model for MST (math, science, and technology) Inquiry Units. The MST Model uses an interdisciplinary and constructivist approach and allows teachers to create lesson plans that: integrate MST in tandem; adhere to local, state, and national standards; and actively engage students' differentiated learning…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Inquiry, Instructional Design, Instructional Innovation
Kim, Heeyoung; Chung, Ji-Sook; Kim, Younghoon – 2001
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how general problem-based learning (PBL) models and social-constructivist perspectives are applied to the design and development of a Web-based science program, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning for fifth grade students. The paper also deals with the general features and learning process of a Web-based…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Inquiry, Instructional Design, Instructional Innovation
Cornbleth, Catherine – 1978
The purpose of this study is to identify trends in the historical development of inquiry and common elements in models of inquiry; evaluate the extent to which inquiry theory has been incorporated in representative inquiry oriented social studies curriculum project materials; and examine problems in curriculum development for inquiry skills. To…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Problems