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The objective of WP5, led by the University of Strathclyde (UNIVSTRATH), is to support the incorporation of innovative teaching and learning practices, including inquiry-based science teaching methods, into initial teacher education (ITE). A useful starter paper by Jim McNally can be found here.
A poster for the presentation of S-TEAM/WP5 at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-sponsored University of Strathclyde Research Day, 17th June can be found here.
Description of work

WP5 will produce knowledge, practices and tools to help teacher educators and pre-service teachers overcome constraints on the implementation of innovative methods in science education. This will involve adopting these innovative methods and principles in science teacher education itself, e.g. the use of group work and problem-based learning, dialogical learning and the acceptance of uncertainty within scientific inquiry. Their common theme is that they are based in existing teacher education institutions or systems, and that they address problems raised by teachers in applying innovative methods in science.

Sub-packages: WP5a (UNIVSTRATH) will produce a set of 3 subject-specific training modules for inquiry based science teaching based on collaboration between teachers at different stages in their careers and directed at overcoming uncertainty and lack of confidence in new teachers (at student level or within first or second years of service) regarding inquiry-based methods

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{table:class=sidespalter} {table-row} {table-row} {table-cell:class=sidespalterTd1} WP5 Innovative methods, initial teacher education and science The objective of WP5, led by the University of Strathclyde (UNIVSTRATH), is to  support the  incorporation of innovative teaching and learning practices, including inquiry-based science  teaching methods, into initial teacher education (ITE). A useful starter paper by [Jim McNally|^JimMcNally.JPG] can be found [here|^STEAM WP5 intro1 16Feb09.doc]. A poster for the presentation of S-TEAM/WP5 at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-sponsored University of Strathclyde Research Day, 17th June can be found [here|^Becoming an Effective Science Teacher3.pdf]. Description of work WP5 will produce knowledge, practices and tools to help teacher educators and pre-service  teachers overcome constraints on the  implementation of innovative methods in science education.   This will involve adopting these innovative methods and  principles in science teacher education  itself, e.g. the use of group work and problem-based learning, dialogical learning and the  acceptance of uncertainty within scientific inquiry. Their common theme is that they are based in  existing teacher  education institutions or systems, and that they address problems raised by  teachers in applying innovative methods in science. Sub-packages:    WP5a (UNIVSTRATH) will produce a set of 3 subject-specific training modules for  inquiry based  science teaching based on collaboration between teachers at different stages in their careers and  directed at overcoming uncertainty and lack of confidence in new teachers (at student level or  within first or second years of  service) regarding inquiry-based methods

(del.5.1).

These

will

comprise:

a)

overview

statement

that

covers

the

educational

case

for

inquiry-based

science and  the challenges it poses, especially for new teachers (ITE programmes and early

science and the challenges it poses, especially for new teachers (ITE programmes and early years/induction)

b)

a

general

description

of

theoretically

grounded pedagogy  

grounded pedagogy c)

scenarios

and

examples

based

on

realistic

classroom

situations,

for

each

of

the

three

main

scientific

disciplines

and

for

interdisciplinary

work

d)

DVD

or

web

video

of

discussions

with

practicing

teachers,

supported by  commentary

supported by commentary (in

English

and

also

in

languages

other

than

English)

e)

DVD

of

lessons

with

actual

inquiry-based

learning

activities,

supported

by commentary   

by commentary f)

reading

of

selected

articles

with

a

review

and

questions

for

discussion,

linking

experience

and

theory

Deliverable

5.1

-

format

and contents 

and contents 5.1a)

overview

statement

that

covers

the

educational

case

for

inquiry-based

science

and

the

challenges

it

poses,

especially

for

new

teachers

(ITE

programmes

and

early

years/induction)

5.1b)

a

general

description

of

theoretically

grounded pedagogy 

grounded pedagogy 5.1c)

scenarios

and

examples

based

on

realistic

classroom

situations,

for

each

of

the

three

main

scientific

disciplines

and

for

interdisciplinary work 

interdisciplinary work 5.1d)

DVD/video

resource

of

discussions

with

practicing

teachers,

supported

by

commentary

(in

English

and

also

in

languages

other

than

English)

5.1e)

DVD/video

resource

of

lessons

with

actual

inquiry-based

learning

activities,

supported

by commentary  

by commentary 5.1f)

reading

of

selected

articles

with

a

review

and

questions

for

discussion,

linking

experience

and theory 

and theory 5.1g)

evidence

from

a

children's

view

indicator

(with

DVD

interview

extracts,

subject

to

permission)

Delivery

planned

for M24  Project

for M24 Project Team:

Prof

J

McNally,

A.

Blake

&

Dr

C

Smith

+

3

science

education

lecturers

and

a

technician.

Deliverables

WP5:

(delivery

month

in

brackets)

5a

WP5

Training

materials

part

1

(M18)

5b

WP5

Training

materials

part

2

(M24)

Products

and events  

and events (range

shows

period

of

operation

or

staggered

delivery)

5.

1   Set of 3

1 Set of 3 subject-specific

training

modules

for

inquiry based  science teaching

inquiry based science teaching (24)

5.

2    DVD on use of practice placements for skill development in innovative methods  (24).     5.3    Set of guidelines for teacher education courses in IBST/E (12). 5.4    Training package in cross-disciplinary methods in science education (18). 5.5    Training package on Integrated science and primary/secondary transition (18). 5.6    Report and training package on problems of IBST/E in multi-lingual contexts (18). 5.7    English-language web-based resource for teachers based on Viten  project (6-36). || Deliverable \\ || Products \\ || Date started \\ || Date Due \\ || | 5a \\ | 5.3 - guidelines for TE \\ | | M18 | | | 5.4 - TP in cross-disciplinary methods \\ | | | | | 5.5 - TP on integrated science | | | | | 5.6 - TP on multi-lingual contexts \\ | | | | | 5.7 - Viten (half-way point) \\ | | | | 5b \\ | 5.1 - training modules (subject-specific) \\ | | M24 \\ | | | 5.2 - DVD on use of placements \\ | | | | | 5.7 - Viten - balance of modules \\ | | M24-36 \\ | {table-cell} {table-cell:class=sidespalterTd2} {panel} * Punkt 1 * Punkt 2 {panel} {table-cell} {table-row} {table-row} {table}

2 DVD on use of practice placements for skill development in innovative methods (24).

5.3 Set of guidelines for teacher education courses in IBST/E (12).

5.4 Training package in cross-disciplinary methods in science education (18).

5.5 Training package on Integrated science and primary/secondary transition (18).

5.6 Report and training package on problems of IBST/E in multi-lingual contexts (18).

5.7 English-language web-based resource for teachers based on Viten project (6-36).

Deliverable	Products	Date Due
5a	5.3 - guidelines for TE	M18
	5.4 - TP in cross-disciplinary methods
	5.5 - TP on integrated science
	5.6 - TP on multi-lingual contexts
	5.7 - Viten (half-way point)
5b	5.1 - training modules (subject-specific)	M24
	5.2 - DVD on use of placements
	5.7 - Viten - balance of modules	M24-36

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WP5b - practice placements in SE WP5c - science methods WP5d - integrated science WP5e - linguistic & cultural difference WP5f - ICT & inquiry

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