Inquiry: How it is Presented During Professional Development at an Informal Science Institution?

Presenter Information

Gary M. Holliday, The University of Akron

Abstract

This study looked at a life science course that was offered at and taught by education staff of a large Informal Science Institution (ISI) located in the Midwest USA. Overall, participating teachers indicated a perceived efficacy in learning about and ability to teach inquiry to their students but there were unclear understandings about inquiry among both ISI staff and participants. The findings described here can assist developers of informal science professional development for elementary and middle school teachers that desire to incorporate inquiry, pedagogy, and science content into their teacher learning experiences.

Recommended Citation

Holliday, Gary M. (2018) "Inquiry: How it is Presented During Professional Development at an Informal Science Institution?," Ohio Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 32: No. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/ojte/vol32/iss1/9