The Teaching of inquiry-based science in elementary classrooms: a bi-national comparative reflection of US and Lithuanian practices
Collection:
Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
Document Type:
Straipsnis / Article
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
The Teaching of inquiry-based science in elementary classrooms: a bi-national comparative reflection of US and Lithuanian practices
Authors:
In the Journal:
International journal of higher education. 2013, vol. 2, no. 3, p. 41-53
Subject Category:
Summary / Abstract:
ENThis paper offers a comparative reflection on how two nations, the U.S. and Lithuania, are implementing inquiry-based science in elementary classrooms. The qualitative study explored how fourth grade teachers in Southern California and in Lithuania employed effective inquiry-based strategies in their classrooms. A teacher’s use of questioning strategies to guide critical thinking and the role of inquiry-based pedagogy plays in promoting student engagement were commonalities in both countries. “Exercise moments”, resource conservation, and “voyeuristic investigations” were noted in Lithuanian inquiry practices while pacing guides and standards coverage were prevalent issues in US inquiry practices.
DOI:
10.5430/ijhe.v2n3p41
ISSN:
1927-6044
Subject:
Related Publications:
The Evolution of national education and educational thought in Lithuania. European education. 2005, Vol. 37, no. 3, p. 8-19.
Permalink:
https://www.lituanistika.lt/content/59757
Updated:
2021-03-19 17:50:27
Metrics:
Views: 28
Export:
