SMEC 2010

Inquiry-based learning: Facilitating authentic learning experiences in science and mathematics

Conference Themes

This conference is aimed at all parties involved in the teaching and learning of science and mathematics and will look to address the issues, concerns and experiences of inquiry-based learning, such as:

• Breadth versus depth in science and mathematics curricula
• Attitudes and perceptions of inquiry-based learning
• Implications for teacher education; pre-service & in-service
• Inquiry for teachers - challenges and rewards of implementation
• Inquiry as a means versus inquiry as an outcome
• Assessment of inquiry

During this conference, participants will be able to contribute via many formats, contributed oral presentations, workshops or poster presentations. A book of proceedings will also be published with peer-reviewed papers from presenting authours.