Teachers' implementation of inquiry in elementary science education: a dissertation

558 Pages·2003·9.9 MB·English

by  Lawrence, Maria De Freece

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Teachers' Implementation ofInquiry in
Elementary Science Education
A
dissertation
submitted by
MariaE. De Freece Lawrence
In partial fulfillment ofthe requirements
for the degree of
DoctorofPhilosophy
LESLEY UNIVERSITY
October
2003

Inquiry inElementaryScienceEducation 2
Acknowledgments
Many people helped and were supportive ofthis work. This dissertation is
dedicated to the following people without whom it would not exist. I extend my thanks
to:
George E. Hein for his patience and contagious intellectual energy.
Sharlene Cochrane for gently guiding me toexplain, to explore, and to finish.
Brian Drayton forhis willingness to share in and support this research to which he
has contributed so much.
JackGoldstein forhis inspiration.
EricJolly.
The teachers for theirdedication and commitment.
My family for their faith, theirpatience, and theirunderstanding. Wanishi.
KeshiaDe Freece Lawrence for heryouthful wisdom and unconditional love.