Assessing and Overcoming the Barries Impeding Inquiry Based Education

Presenter Information

Kaitlin S. Shurts, Miami UniversityFollow

Abstract

This case study aims to 1) assess the relationship between teachers’ conceptions of inquiry and the number of perceived inquiry barriers and 2) provide solutions to overcome the inquiry barriers perceived by teachers in the case study. Though no relationship was discovered there were important trends in the concepts and barriers analyzed. Perceived inquiry barriers can prevent teachers from implementing inquiry using the barriers as evidence for why the methodology is not effective. It is essential that teachers are provided professional development opportunities to overcome the barriers of inquiry in order to provide students with authentic learning experiences.

Recommended Citation

Shurts, Kaitlin S. (2016) "Assessing and Overcoming the Barries Impeding Inquiry Based Education," Ohio Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 30: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/ojte/vol30/iss2/6