Inquiry-based science

market a new product in the industry. This research will bring together a worldview, strategies, and methods of research. 1. Worldviews 1.1 Epistemology vs ontology Epistemology is a consideration of what constitutes reality while ontology is ‘the science or study of being’ (Blaikie 1993). This research adopts constructionism as its epistemology perspective because it is very consistent with the research nature in terms of its aims and objectives. This is because in constructivism, this research did

In chapter three of the book “ Designing effective science instruction” by (Anne Tweed, 2009), six scientific strategies are designed to lead students for better understanding in science instruction. The learning objectives of this chapter is to advance the conceptual recognizing for students by using inquiry instruction in the difficult lessons instead of the old traditional way of teaching, carrying out formative assessments before, during and after instruction, and eliciting students’ prior knowledge

Professional Development Intervention For the professional development intervention the researchers have developed nine content-based mathematical courses for a 5-year National Science Foundation-funded Maths and Science Partnership - the Rocky Mountain Middle School Math and Science Partnership (RM-MSMSP). The courses contained approximately 80% content knowledge and 20% pedagogical content knowledge and were taught in 2 to 3 weeks during summer. In addition, a structured follow-up (SFU) units associated

Psychology as a science depends on observational inquiry which falls under the categories of qualitative methodology. Nevertheless, quantitative methods are also used in conjunction with qualitative methods. This methodology called mixed method inquiry works well for the science of psychology. Neuropsychology is “the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning

Knowledge for the good of the individual and society: linking philosophy, disciplinary goals, theory, and practice In this article it discusses how nursing as a profession has a social mandate to contribute to the good of society through a knowledge-based practice. It also touches on the subjects of philosophical basis, disciplinary perspective of nursing, theory-guided practice, and theory-practice application. In the article it gives an excellent example of theory practice application. In this example

While STEAM instruction relies on making authentic and engaging connections between the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, the implementation can look slightly different from classroom to classroom. The first video demonstrates how a STEAM unit can be incorporated in a single content: middle school science. The video shows students working collaboratively in groups to complete the assigned lab and asking questions as needed. The teacher is seen facilitating the

The United States Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education (“Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math”, n.d.). Despite this commitment, reports indicate a decline in STEM proficiency as well as a lack of qualified teachers to respond to the deficiency (Holdren, Lander, & Varmus, 2009). The lack of qualified STEM teachers has resulted in critical shortage areas in many districts

“Pop Goes the Weasel” was used. At the end of the song a clown would pop out of the box. The Jack in the box was chosen for this experience to show students that we can share our famileis past through artefacts. The Jack in the Box offers inquiry based learning, giving the students an opportunity to use their senses. Rationale

prestigious minds in the world, all have been debating over this scientific rift. However, the question that has fraught even the most intellectual person; is Intelligent Design a religion or is it science? This issue has held the public school system back since the rising call for Intelligent Design to be in science textbooks. In the scientific field, there is a myriad of convincing evidence for Evolution and because of this many people believe that Intelligent Design is simply a religion. Since Intelligent

Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed methods. The importance of qualitative inquiry established first in Sociology (the work of Chicago school) and Anthropology (fieldwork of Malinowski and Radcliffe-Brown) in 1920s and 1930s. Qualitative research is primarily exploratory in nature and involves a variety of different approaches. It gives us understanding of underlying reasons, opinions and motivation. Qualitative research is a field of inquiry in which the observer studies a foreign setting other than his own