The Art of Teacher Talk: Examining Intersections of the Strands of Scientific Proficiencies and Inquiry

• In Event: 33.027 - Powerful Practices in Science Teaching

Abstract

For this research we examine the art of teacher talk as it relates to how a teacher intersects the strands of scientific proficiencies with the phases of inquiry. Specifically, we observe one teacher over the course of an inquiry cycle as she orchestrates a complex, technology-enhanced inquiry learning environment called PlantingScience (PS). Our research is descriptive in nature and attempts to deconstruct the complexity of teacher talk in the classroom. In our results we detail how a teacher talks about the four strands of scientific proficiencies through the phases of inquiry and how the supports for the four strands change over time. The results from this research can help us describe strategies for promoting greater scientific proficiency in students.

Authors

• Jennifer K. LeBlanc, Texas A&M University

• Baki Cavlazoglu, Texas A&M University

• Stephen C. Scogin, Hope College

• Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University