Inquiry-based Science Education Competence of Primary School Teachers: A Delphi Study

E. Alake-Tuenter; H.J.A. Biemans; H. Tobi; M. Mulder

doi:10.1016/j.tate.2013.04.013

Inquiry-based Science Education Competence of Primary School Teachers: A Delphi Study

E. Alake-Tuenter, H.J.A. Biemans, H. Tobi, M. Mulder

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Abstract

Earlier, extracted inquiry-based science teaching competency elements and domains from the international literature were compared to the United States' National Science Teaching Standards. The present Delphi study aimed to validate the findings for the Netherlands, where such standards are lacking. Experts (N = 33) were asked about the importance of 23 identified competencies. They confirmed the importance; proposed to add one competency and to differentiate between novice and experienced teachers. They suggested that teachers be provided with opportunities to integrate competence development regarding science knowledge, attitude and teaching skills throughout their career

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	13-24
Journal	Teaching and Teacher Education
Volume	35
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2013.04.013
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

pedagogical content knowledge
elementary teachers
education
constructivist
instruction
standards
program
work
pck

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