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2013 Inquiry-based Learning; How it Works in the Science Classroom

The Australian Curriculum: Science emphasises inquiry-based teaching and learning. Scientific inquiry promotes critical and creative thinking by encouraging flexibility and open-mindedness as students speculate about their observations of the world. In an inquiry classroom, students are able to challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods.

In this workshop teachers will investigate the process and practicalities of inquiry learning in the Science classroom.  They will engage in hands-on activities that will inform their understanding of the types of inquiry and how to implement them in their teaching program.


The Workshop will cover the following:

  • What is Science? How do scientists work?
  • What is Inquiry Based Teaching?
  • Forms of Inquiry
  • Practical Representation/The 5Es Model
  • Strategies for Inquiry Based Teaching
  • Adapting materials
  • Leading change

Who should attend: Secondary/Middle school teachers

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Details

Date: Friday 1 November 2013

Time: 9am-3pm

Bookings close: 30/10/2013

Event Pricing

Type Regular price
Non-Member (1 day) $150.00
Corporate Member (Business or Interstate School) (1 day) $120.00
Corporate Member (SA School) (1 day) $120.00
Personal Member (1 day) $95.00
Student Member (1 day) $95.00