The Transformative Potential of Engaging in Science Inquiry-Based Challenges: The ATSE Wonder of Science Challenge

Autor/inn/en	Tomas, Louisa; Jackson, Cliff; Carlisle, Karen
Titel	The Transformative Potential of Engaging in Science Inquiry-Based Challenges: The ATSE Wonder of Science Challenge
Quelle	In: Teaching Science, 60 (2014) 2, S.48-57 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-6313
Schlagwörter	Inquiry; Active Learning; Science Instruction; Science Interests; STEM Education; Student Interests; Student Motivation; Competition; Science Fairs; Student Research; Research Projects; Teaching Experience; Elementary School Science; Elementary School Teachers; Teacher Surveys; Student Surveys; Participant Satisfaction; Learning Experience; Transformative Learning; Elementary School Students; Educational Practices; Foreign Countries; Mixed Methods Research; Semi Structured Interviews; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aktives Lernen; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; STEM; Studieninteresse; Schulische Motivation; Wettkampf; Studentenforschung; Forschungsvorhaben; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Schülerbefragung; Lernerfahrung; Pädagogische Transformation; Bildungspraxis; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	In 2012, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) piloted the "Wonder of Science Challenge" with a view to enhance school students' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Students in 15 schools across northern Queensland were provided with an inquiry-based research problem and presented their findings at a regional competition. This paper explores the experiences of one primary school teacher and his students. Evidence drawn from the analysis of interview and survey data suggests that the key features of the Challenge--namely, open inquiry, engagement with practicing scientists, and the student presentations--had transformative outcomes for both teacher and students. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australian Science Teachers Association. P.O. Box 334, Deakin West, ACT 2600, Australia. Tel: +61-02-6282-9377; Fax: +61-02-6282-9477; e-mail: publications@asta.edu.au; Web site: http://www.asta.edu.au/resources/teachingscience
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01