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The impact of science teachers' epistemological beliefs on authentic inquiry : a multiple-case study.

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dc.contributor Conaway, Betty J.
dc.contributor Baylor University. Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction.
dc.contributor Curriculum and Instruction.
dc.creator Jackson, Dionne Bennett.
dc.date 2010-10-08T16:20:14Z
dc.date 2010-10-08T16:20:14Z
dc.date 2010-08
dc.date 2010-10-08T16:20:14Z
dc.date.accessioned 2022-05-18T12:29:07Z
dc.date.available 2022-05-18T12:29:07Z
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/2104/8035
dc.identifier.uri http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/CUHPOERS/31727
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (p. ).
dc.description The purpose of this study was to examine how science teachers' epistemological beliefs impacted their use of authentic inquiry in science instruction. Participants in this multiple-case study included a total of four teachers who represented the middle, secondary and post-secondary levels. Based on the results of the pilot study conducted with a secondary science teacher, adjustments were made to the interview questions and observation protocol. Data collection for the study included semi-structured interviews, direct observations of instructional techniques, and the collection of artifacts. The cross case analysis revealed that the cases epistemological beliefs were mostly Transitional and the method of instruction used most was Discussion. Two of the cases exhibited consistent beliefs and instructional practices, whereas the other two exhibited beliefs beyond their instruction. The findings of this study support the literature on the influence of contextual factors and professional development on teacher beliefs and practice. The findings support and contradict literature relevant to the consistency of teacher beliefs with instruction. This study's findings revealed that the use of reform-based instruction, or Authentic Inquiry, does not occur when science teachers do not have the beliefs and experiences necessary to implement this form of instruction.
dc.description by Dionne Bennett Jackson.
dc.description Ed.D.
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dc.language en_US
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dc.subject Beliefs.
dc.subject Inquiry.
dc.subject Science teaching.
dc.subject Epistemological beliefs.
dc.title The impact of science teachers' epistemological beliefs on authentic inquiry : a multiple-case study.
dc.type Thesis


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