Teachers' perspectives on teaching science through an argumentation-driven inquiry model: A mixed-methods study
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Yousef F Alfarraj1, Abdulwali H Aldahmash2, Sozan H Omar2
1STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction Dept. College of Education, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
This study aimed to better grasp science instructors' perspectives on the argumentation-driven inquiry (ADI) teaching model through a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach. A random sample of 184 Saudi Arabian science teachers (96 males and 88 females) completed a questionnaire. In addition, seven science teachers volunteered to participate in semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that ADI was used by science teachers less frequently than expected. This is because of the widespread belief that inquiry-based instruction, when combined with argumentation, necessitates greater classroom time and effort. Additionally, respondents reported engaging in some form of ADI on a monthly basis, once a month. Consequently, it was suggested that science teachers' professional preparation and continuous development programs be re-evaluated to ensure that they are in line with the most recent science education standards and new approaches such as STEM, STEAM, and NGSS.
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