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Using Action Research to Engage K-6 Teachers in Nature of Science Inquiry as Professional Development |
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| Authors: | Theresa A Cullen Valarie L Akerson and Deborah L Hanson |
| Institution: | (1) Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma, 303 Collings Hall, 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK 73069, USA;(2) Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana University, 201 North Rose Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA;(3) Hanover College, P.O. Box 890, Hanover, IN 47243, USA |
| Abstract: | Teachers are required to work with data on a daily basis to assess the effectiveness of their teaching strategies, but may not approach it as research. This paper presents a reflective discussion of how and when a professional development team used an action research project to help 12 K-6 teachers explore the effectiveness of reform based Nature of Science (NOS) teaching strategies in their classrooms. The team encouraged community development and provided “just in time” supports to scaffold the steps of the action research process for teachers. The discussion includes concerns they addressed and issues related to management and support of the professional development model. Evaluation results are shared to suggest how this approach can be improved in the future. |
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