Using an Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach to Improve Science Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Snapshot and Longitudinal Data

Jonte C Taylor; William J Therrien; Erica Kaldenberg; Sarah Watt; Niphon Chanlen; Brian Hand

doi:10.14448/jsesd.04.0003

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Using an Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach to Improve Science Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Snapshot and Longitudinal Data

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Using an Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach to Improve Science Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Snapshot and Longitudinal Data

Jonte C Taylor, William J Therrien, Erica Kaldenberg, Sarah Watt, Niphon Chanlen and Brian Hand

Journal of science education for students with disabilities, Vol.15(1), pp.27-39

2012

DOI: 10.14448/jsesd.04.0003

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Abstract

Poor science achievement has been an educational issue for a number of years. Students with disabilities have traditionally fared worse. Research suggests that students with disabilities may respond better to instruction using an inquiry-based approach vs. traditional textbook instruction when measuring science achievement on standardized measures. The researchers report achievement data on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills from a target school district for students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and non-IEP students, as well as students with IEPs at the state level. Using an argument-based inquiry approach to science instruction called the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH); the researchers report data supporting its impact on student achievement in science. Data suggest that the SWH may contribute to science achievement for students with IEPs.

Achievement Tests

Disabilities

Elementary Secondary Education

Grade 11

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Heuristics

Individualized Education Programs

Inquiry

Mathematics Achievement

Program Effectiveness

Reading Achievement

Science Achievement

Science Instruction

Science Tests

Standardized Tests

Teaching Methods

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Title: Subtitle: Using an Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach to Improve Science Outcomes for Students with Disabilities: Snapshot and Longitudinal Data
Creators: Jonte C Taylor
William J Therrien
Erica Kaldenberg
Sarah Watt
Niphon Chanlen
Brian Hand
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of science education for students with disabilities, Vol.15(1), pp.27-39
DOI: 10.14448/jsesd.04.0003
ISSN: 1940-9923
eISSN: 1940-9923
Publisher: RIT Scholar Works
Number of pages: 13
Language: English
Date published: 2012
Description audience: Elementary Secondary Education
Academic Unit: UI REACH; Teaching and Learning
Record Identifier: 9984374233802771

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