Tomas, Louisa, Jackson, Cliff, and Carlisle, Karen (2014) The transformative potential of engaging in science inquiry-based challenges: the ATSE Wonder of Science Challenge. Teaching Science, 60 (2). pp. 48-57.

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Abstract

In 2012, the Australian Academy of Technological Science 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 teacher, Mr. Matthews, 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.

Item ID:	24915
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1839-2946
Keywords:	science teaching, science inquiry, student science projects, scientists in schools, science teachers' self-efficacy, science challenge
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2013 05:46
FoR Codes:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy @ 60% 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130313 Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators @ 10% 13 EDUCATION > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130303 Education Assessment and Evaluation @ 30%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9301 Learner and Learning > 930101 Learner and Learning Achievement @ 20% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9303 Curriculum > 930301 Assessment and Evaluation of Curriculum @ 70% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930202 Teacher and Instructor Development @ 10%
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