Discusses the need for science programs to teach students to use both analytical and creative pathways of inquiry. The first step toward this goal of integrating thinking must be to strengthen the ability to collect both objective and subjective sensory information. Lists teaching practices to accomplish this, such as accepting that the process is…

The author shares personal reflections as he worked through research questions associated with court-ordered attempts to integrate state-supported, historically black universities in Alabama. The study illustrates the difficulty of talking about race and racial discrimination history, suggests that some black colleges may have to desegregate to…

Analyzes nine high school biology manuals to determine how well they promote the basic and integrated science process skills that are involved in scientific inquiry. Results indicate that the manuals seldom enable students to use their knowledge and experience to pose questions, solve problems, investigate natural phenomena, or construct answers…

Proposes a design for a life science curriculum following the National Research Council National Science Education Standards. The overarching theme is that science as inquiry should be recognized as a basic and controlling principle in the ultimate organization and experiences in students' science education. Six-week units include Matter, Energy,…

Investigates high school students' beliefs about mathematics and science, including beliefs about mathematical and scientific truths, the value and importance of inquiry, gender equity and ability with respect to the pursuit of mathematics and science careers, the relationship between mathematics and technology, and the role of science in society.…

Demonstrates the value of a practical approach to educational leadership's ethical dimensions by examining a superintendent's efforts to compose an institutional mission statement. Analyzes philosophical thinking as a kind of questioning; maintains that practitioners are logically committed to certain moral principles, namely the norms of moral…

Students participating in the technology-rich Schools for Thought program learn to acquire, evaluate, organize, and interpret information and communicate findings to their peers and to an adult, questioning audience. Evolving from three research-based programs, Schools For Thought features a rigorous, standards-based curriculum; careful…

According to 1995 National Science Education Standards, "inquiry into authentic questions generated from student experiences is the central strategy for teaching science." Effective classroom questions promote relevance, encourage ownership, help students interpret their observations, and link new learning to what students already know. Two…

Discusses chemistry in the National Science Education Standards with regard to chemistry teaching, content, student achievement, educational standards, curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and inquiry. Presents a model as an attempt to understand the level of chemistry in the standards. (JRH)

Describes a university outreach program that aims to enable teachers and students to learn the content and process of modern scientific inquiry by engaging in research and communicating their findings to others. (DDR)

Investigates the possibilities of self-reflection for the teaching profession by relating the problem the philosophy of Rene Descartes, Immanuel Kant, and Edmund Husserl. Explains that in philosophy reflection has always played a major role, while it has not always had a major role in education. Concludes that it is possible to learn from mistakes…

Demonstrates how student assessment can be embedded in a moon unit that is based on the 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) learning model. (SOE)

Examines the implementation and adaptation of Kids as Global Scientists (KGS), an inquiry-based, technology-rich middle school environment. Examines three classrooms of urban teachers in high-poverty environments and two classrooms of maverick teachers in middle-class suburban environments. (SOE)

Helps middle school students understand the concept of solubility through hands-on experience with a variety of liquids and solids. As they explore factors that affect solubility and saturation, students gain content mastery and an understanding of the inquiry process. Also enables teachers to authentically assess student performance on several…

Focuses on a yearlong project designed to strengthen teachers' and students' understanding of plants, equip teachers with inquiry-based teaching techniques, and create a community of learners. (DDR)