Implementing Inquiry-based Learning in a Diverse Classroom

Sandra Puddu

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Sandra Puddu, Implementing Inquiry-based Learning in a Diverse Classroom (2017), Logos Verlag, Berlin, ISBN: 9783832592431

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This thesis, an explorative case study, provides insights into the implementation of inquiry-based learning in an authentic classroom. For one year, a teacher was accompanied while implementing inquiry-based learning in a highly diverse class. In doing so, the observations focused on strategies for both scaffolding and dealing with diversity. Additionally, data reflecting students' views of scientific inquiry were gathered. The results show a successive implementation of inquiry-based learning through four phases supported by various scaffolding strategies. The views of scientific inquiry are discussed on both the class and the individual level. Finally, all these findings are brought together to paint a vivid picture of the investigated class.

Die vorliegende Arbeit, eine explorative Fallstudie, bietet einen Einblick in ein authentisches Klassenzimmer, in dem Forschendes Lernen eingeführt wurde. Dazu wurde eine Lehrperson ein Jahr lang begleitet. Die Beforschung fokussierte auf Lernbegleitungsstrategien, den Umgang mit Diversität sowie den Sichtweisen der Schülerinnen und Schüler über Naturwissenschaften. Die Resultate zeigen eine schrittweise Einführung von Forschendem Lernen in vier Phasen, begleitet von vielfältigen Lernbegleitungsstrategien. Schließlich werden alle Ergebnisse zusammengeführt, um ein lebendiges Bild des untersuchten Unterrichts und der Personen zu zeichnen.

Table of content

  • BEGINN
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Requirements for a Reflective Citizen
  • 3 Inquiry-based Learning
  • 3.1 The Abilities to do Inquiry
  • 3.2 Effectiveness of Inquiry-based Learning
  • 3.3 Levels of Inquiry
  • 3.4 Nature of Science and Nature of Scientific Inquiry
  • 4 Diversity
  • 4.1 Diversity and Migration
  • 4.2 Diversity and Language
  • 4.3 Diversity and Culture
  • 5 Inquiry-based Learning and Diversity
  • 6 Scaffolding
  • 6.1 Scaffolding of Inquiry-based Learning
  • 6.2 Scaffolding of Language
  • 6.3 Cultural Considerations concerning Scaffolding
  • 7 Conclusion
  • 8 Research Design
  • 8.1 Research Area
  • 8.2 Research Questions
  • 8.3 Methods
  • 9 Background Information about the Class
  • 9.1 Diversity of the Class
  • 9.2 Characterization of the Class
  • 9.3 The Class through the Lens of Questionnaires and Numbers
  • 10 Insights into the Laboratory Lessons
  • 10.1 Overview of the Tasks
  • 10.2 Four Phases
  • 11 The Scaffolding by the Teacher
  • 11.1 Scaffolding of Language
  • 11.2 Scaffolding of “Doing Inquiry†
  • 11.3 Scaffolding of “Learning about Inquiry†
  • 11.4 Role of Content
  • 11.5 Conclusion
  • 12 The Questionnaire “Views of Scientific Inquiry†
  • 13 Focus on Individual Persons
  • 13.1 Dana9F
  • 13.2 Lija
  • 13.3 Melina
  • 13.4 Dimitrij
  • 14 Discussion
  • 14.1 Successive Implementation of Inquiry-based Learning
  • 14.2 The Scaffolding
  • 14.3 Students†™ Views of Scientific Inquiry
  • 14.4 Discussion of the Methods
  • 14.5 Conclusion and Outlook
  • References
  • Abstract
  • Zusammenfassung
  • List of Figures and Tables
  • Appendix
  • Appendix 1: Coding Manual – Scaffolding
  • Appendix 2: Coding Manual – “Views of Scientific Inquiry†

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