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The research aims to evaluate how a student-centered, guided inquiry approach affects future elementary teachers' understanding of science, content knowledge, and teaching beliefs.

March 28, 2026The Chemical Educator

Student-Centered, Guided Inquiry Physical Science

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The research aims to evaluate how a student-centered, guided inquiry approach affects future elementary teachers' understanding of science, content knowledge, and teaching beliefs.
Implemented a guided inquiry approach in a physical science class for future elementary teachers.
Compared outcomes with those from a traditional instructional format.
Collected data on students' understanding of the nature of science, content knowledge, and teaching beliefs.
Students exhibited a more accurate understanding of the nature of science.
Overall average grades were comparable, with some significant category differences.
Participants reported more positive feelings about teaching authentic science.

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JPJeff Stephen PiquetteColorado State University Pueblo

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Investigation reports improved understanding of science and teaching beliefs in elementary teacher education.

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Jeff Stephen Piquette (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7725e8bbfbc51511e2c28 https://doi.org/10.1333/s00897142550a

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