Considering the role of invitations to inquiry in scienceteaching and in teacher education

Conclusion Invitations to inquiry have been shown to be not only an interesting and effective way of teaching science as inquiry by inquiry, but also as a highly effective means for teacher education. It is recommended that institutions which employ the classic model of microteaching (Allen and Ryan, 1969) revise their approach and adopt a more holistic approach such as the one described here. This article is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Joseph J. Schwab, a master of science teacher education and a curriculum scholar whose ideas continue to illuminate classroom practice.