Writing a Chemistry Textbook that Supports Inquiry Based Learning

Author

Sarah Jean Henning Toman, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

4-2010

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Education (M.Ed.)

Degree Program

College of Education

Abstract

The National Science Education Standards promote inquiry instruction. As teachers change how they teach, will textbooks follow suit? Is it even possible to have an inquiry-based chemistry textbook and if so, what would it look like and would students find it useful? This study conducted as part of the Target Inquiry Program at Grand Valley State University explored these questions by comparing student reactions to excerpts from a standard high school chemistry text to those of an inquiry-based chemistry text developed by the researcher. Reactions recorded in student interviews and achievement outcomes were analyzed to address the research questions. Results and implications for instruction are presented.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Henning Toman, Sarah Jean, "Writing a Chemistry Textbook that Supports Inquiry Based Learning" (2010). Masters Theses. 662.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/662