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Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Science Laboratories for Improving Teamwork and Problem-Solving Skills and Attitudes
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Huang, Ying – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2022
Based on quantitative survey data collected from an inquiry-based general chemistry laboratory course, the current study used marginal models to evaluate changes in students' teamwork and problem-solving skills, attitudes to teamwork, and willingness to explore new issues before and after the course. The results suggest that introductory-level…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Education, Science Laboratories
Do Individual Differences in Children's Curiosity Relate to Their Inquiry-Based Learning?
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van Schijndel, Tessa J. P.; Jansen, Brenda R. J.; Raijmakers, Maartje E. J. – International Journal of Science Education, 2018
This study investigates how individual differences in 7- to 9-year-olds' curiosity relate to the inquiry-learning process and outcomes in environments differing in structure. The focus on curiosity as individual differences variable was motivated by the importance of curiosity in science education, and uncertainty being central to both the…
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Personality Traits, Active Learning, Inquiry
Guided Instruction Improves Elementary Student Learning and Self-Efficacy in Science
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Hushman, Carolyn J.; Marley, Scott C. – Journal of Educational Research, 2015
The authors investigated whether the amount of instructional guidance affects science learning and self-efficacy. Sixty 9- and 10-year-old children were randomly assigned to one of the following three instructional conditions: (a) guided instruction consisting of examples and student-generated explanations, (b) direct instruction consisting of a…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Self Efficacy, Science Education, Science Instruction
The Nature of Science Education
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Connors, Margaret M.; Perkins, Bill – Democracy & Education, 2009
A number of studies have shown that spending time in nature produces cognitive benefits. What if a child's exposure to the out-of-doors is considered not just a beneficial extracurricular activity, but a fundamental building block to an elementary education in math and science? The Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School operates a 9:30 a.m.…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Educational Strategies, Scientific Principles, Inquiry
Teacher as Guide--the Rachel Carson Way. Environmental Education.
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Wilson, Ruth – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1995
Discusses environmental education, noting that teachers' science backgrounds are not nearly as important as their showing interest in children's experiences and discoveries, respect for environment, and encouragement of close observation of the world. Suggests that to help children understand and appreciate nature, teachers can focus on having…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Using the Moon as a Tool for Discovery-Oriented Learning.
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Cummins, Robert Hays; Ritger, Scott David; Myers, Christopher Adam – Journal of Geoscience Education, 1992
Students test the hypothesis that the moon revolves east to west around the earth, determine by observation approximately how many degrees the moon revolves per night, and develop a scale model of the earth-sun-moon system in this laboratory exercise. Students are actively involved in the scientific process and are introduced to the importance of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Astronomy, Critical Thinking, Discovery Learning