SCIE 531 - Inquiry I

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This course provides an overview of theories and research related to promising inquiry-based science teaching practices. This course will provide teachers with experiences intended to develop an understanding of inquiry-based science teaching at the secondary grade level. Teachers will examine the current theories and research, promising practices, and historical perspectives linked with inquiry-based science teaching. The course will include reflections on current teaching practices, mini-implementations with inquiry-based instruction, and analysis of the instructional experiences. The course is a prerequisite to SCIE 532 Inquiry II.