Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Suparna Chatterjee
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
25-4-2023 10:15 AM
Abstract
Inquiry-based instruction refers to different ways we study the natural world, practice to ask and try to answer a scientific question, and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from conducting experiments. For this study, we engaged in developing science process skills by actively conducting research using Drosophila, the fruit fly as a model organism for studying the phenomenon that animals have traits inherited from parents. The phenomenon is a performance expectation in the Next Generation Science Standards (3-LS3-1). We observed the phenomenon, developed hypotheses, conducted experiments, collected data, analyzed and communicated our findings through discussions and presentations. We developed lesson plans using inquiry-based instruction from out first-hand experience of engaging with it in our research. We will discuss how teachers scaffold guide the inquiry and how inquiry based instruction supports active learning.
Recommended Citation
Hall, Raelynn M.; Farmer, Avery; and Howerton, Madison, "Getting Started with Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning" (2023). ATU Research Symposium. 21.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2023/2023/21
Getting Started with Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning
Face-to-face
Inquiry-based instruction refers to different ways we study the natural world, practice to ask and try to answer a scientific question, and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from conducting experiments. For this study, we engaged in developing science process skills by actively conducting research using Drosophila, the fruit fly as a model organism for studying the phenomenon that animals have traits inherited from parents. The phenomenon is a performance expectation in the Next Generation Science Standards (3-LS3-1). We observed the phenomenon, developed hypotheses, conducted experiments, collected data, analyzed and communicated our findings through discussions and presentations. We developed lesson plans using inquiry-based instruction from out first-hand experience of engaging with it in our research. We will discuss how teachers scaffold guide the inquiry and how inquiry based instruction supports active learning.