Using technology to support science inquiry learning
This paper presents a case study of a teacher’s experience in implementing an inquiry approach to his teaching over a period of two years with two different classes. His focus was on using a range of information technologies to support student inquiry learning. The study demonstrates the need to con...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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OmniaScience
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Technology and Science Education |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jotse.org/index.php/jotse/article/view/234 |
| Summary: | This paper presents a case study of a teacher’s experience in implementing an inquiry approach to his teaching over a period of two years with two different classes. His focus was on using a range of information technologies to support student inquiry learning. The study demonstrates the need to consider the characteristics of students when implementing an inquiry approach, and also the influence of the teachers level of understanding and related confidence in such an approach. The case also indicated that a range of technologies can be effective in supporting student inquiry learning. |
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| ISSN: | 2013-6374 |