RESIDENT SCIENTISTS’ INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE AND THEIR PERCEIVED BENEFITS AND DIFFICULTIES OF INQUIRY IN SCHOOLS
| Title | RESIDENT SCIENTISTS’ INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE AND THEIR PERCEIVED BENEFITS AND DIFFICULTIES OF INQUIRY IN SCHOOLS |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Mumba, F, Mejia, WF, Chabalengula, VM, Mbewe, S |
| Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Start Page | 187-195 |
| Date Published | September/2010 |
| Type of Article | Original article |
| ISSN | 1648-3898 |
| Other Numbers | ICID: 925313 |
| Keywords | inquiry oriented learning, resident scientist |
| Abstract | This study determined the na¬ture of the laboratory activities undertaken by Resident Scientists in high schools through a science education outreach project. This study also attempted to determine Resident Scientists’ perceived benefits and difficulties of students doing inquiry science activities in schools. A sample comprised eight Resident Scientists at a medium-sized University in Midwest of the USA. Resident Scientists were serving in a University-School partnership project funded by the National Science Founda¬tion (NSF) GK-12 program. Data was collected through a questionnaire. Results show that the reported laboratory activi¬ties were at guided and verification inquiry levels and nothing at structured and open inquiry levels. Resident Scientists recognized the important role of inquiry, benefits and difficulties for implementing inquiry in schools. Their perceived difficul¬ties for inquiry in schools represent barriers for open inquiry in science classrooms. These findings have some implications for science learning, teaching and teacher education. |
| URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2014/987-1405171938.pdf |
| Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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