This module covers cultural diversity and inclusion in science and math education. Participants learn about challenges in teaching diverse classrooms and creating inclusive cultures. They gain skills in integrating cultural aspects into teaching and applying course knowledge practically. They also…
This module focuses on integrating real-world contexts into science and math lessons. Participants learn to connect concepts with practical situations, help students apply knowledge in everyday life, understand the interaction of real-world contexts with scientific and moral reasoning, and discuss…
Module 1 adresses diversity in achievement within science and math classrooms. Participants gain insights into preparing inclusive lesson plans, redesigning materials with Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) traits, and employing tailored teaching methods to support diverse levels of achievement. This module contains…
Module 7 builds on the topic of assessment from module 6. It encourages discussion of several issues: helping students become more aware of IBL processes and their importance in problem solving, encouraging students to take more responsibility for their own…
Inquiry-based teaching assumes that students are not ‘blank slates’ but actively thinking individuals with diverse skills and ideas. Research indicates that effective teaching incorporates prior learning to adapt to students’ needs. This module explores assessing performance through problems, using formative…
This unit provides professional development resources for educators to implement the approach of working collaboratively into their lessons effectively. Teachers will learn about the characteristics and benefits of student-student discussions in the classroom and techniques on how to promote this…
Module 4 is all about asking questions. It deals with activities that are designed to help teachers reflect on characteristics of their questioning, leading to students reflecting on, thinking about and reasoning their anwers. It also helps teachers learn how…
This unit considers how the processes of Inquiry-based Learning can be integrated into content learning in the mathematics classroom. Traditionally, these subjects are taught separately, with content memorized and process skills learned through separate investigations. Integrating both poses challenges but…
In traditional math and science classes, students follow structured tasks with specific techniques. This contrasts with real-world problems that demand skills like simplification, modeling, and choosing relevant knowledge. To prepare students for independent problem-solving in their future lives, this unit…
Inquiry-based learning engages students by encouraging curiosity, scientific thinking, and problem-solving. Students ask questions, simplify complex problems, collect and analyze data, and share findings. The traditional classroom, where teachers provide instructions, is contrasted with this approach. In this module, teachers…
