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    Evaluation of inquiry-based Learning in high school earth science and biology classrooms: learning environment and attitudes

    228538_Ebo 2015.pdf (1.768Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Ebo, Obiorah Odili
    Date
    2015
    Supervisor
    Dr Jill Aldridge
    Prof. David Treagust
    Dr Barry J. Fraser
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    School
    Science and Mathematics Education Centre (SMEC)
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1299
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    • Curtin Theses
    Abstract

    This evaluation of inquiry-based teaching involved 1396 high-school biology and earth science students from Los Angeles County. Inquiry teaching was perceived by students to be more effective than traditional methods in terms of greater teacher support and student involvement. Also inquiry-based instruction was equally effective for male and female students

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