The Failure of Inquiry: Preparing Science Teachers with an Authentic Investigation
- 14 November 2009
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Science Teacher Education
- Vol. 20 (6), 583-604
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-009-9149-4
Abstract
This mixed methodology action research study examined the impact of a curricular innovation designed to provide an authentic science inquiry learning experience for 15 secondary science teacher candidates enrolled in a master’s level initial certification program. The class investigated the question “How can peak autumn color in New England be determined?” The project goals were to help teacher candidates acquire the skills, knowledge, and dispositions necessary to foster learning through inquiry in their respective content areas as defined by teacher preparation professional standards. Though the teacher candidates were successful at identifying a likely answer to the question, the project failed to achieve its learning goals. Reasons for the project’s failure and implications for the science education community are discussed.Keywords
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