K-12 science and mathematics teachers' beliefs about and use of inquiry in the classroom

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 7, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 575-596

  Marshall, Jeff C ^a   Horton, Robert ^a   Igo, Brent L ^a   Switzer, Deborah M ^a  

^a CLEMSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Inquiry instruction; Inquiry learning; Inquiry teaching; Mathematics education; Science education; Self efficacy; Teacher training

Indexed keywords

EID: 67349283364     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-007-9122-7     Document Type: Article

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