Evaluation of local teacher support strategies for implementing IBSE in French primary schools - Borda Carulla, Susana; Delclaux, Monique; Saltiel, Édith
In this paper we presented the results of an evaluation of local teacher support strategies for implementing IBSE in France at the primary school. The research objective was to determine which aspects of the French model of IBSE are implemented in class, and the efficiency of each teacher support strategy. Data was recovered through observation of 194 primary school classes. Findings confirm the need for long and continuous teacher support, and for scientific as well as pedagogical support for achieving a change in teaching practices in all aspects of IBSE. Advantages and disadvantages of teacher support delivered by university science students are exposed. Writing in science class, which is a fundamental aspect of the French IBSE program, is far from being implemented according to advocated practices.
Keywords: conferencePaper; France; Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE); class observation; primary education; teacher support