Reflecting upon the lesson you just taught, would you describe how the lesson went?

What were your objectives for the lesson?

How did you attempt to accomplish each objective through the lesson?

As you may know, the use of inquiry in science teaching is emphasized in the National Science Education Standards as well as in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (for Japanese participants: in the New Course of Study). What kind of teaching practices come to your mind when you hear the term inquiry-based science teaching?

Based on your image of inquiry-based science teaching, how would you describe the lesson you just taught?

Would you describe any obstacles that prevent you from incorporating more inquiry-based teaching in your practice?

What do you think about inquiry-based teaching as an effective way of teaching science to middle-school students?

What would you like to do with inquiry-based teaching in your future practice?