Bridging inquiry‐based science and constructionism: Exploring the alignment between students tinkering with code of computational models and goals of inquiry

• Published in: Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 54; no. 5; pp. 615 - 641
• Main Authors: Wagh, Aditi, Cook‐Whitt, Kate, Wilensky, Uri
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Reston Wiley-Blackwell 01.05.2017; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Biology; Coding; computational modeling; Computer Uses in Education; Constructionism; Constructivism (Learning); Elementary Secondary Education; Grade 10; High School Students; Inquiry; inquiry‐based science; Interaction; Interviews; Learning; Manipulation; Mathematical models; Peer Relationship; Programming; Science Education; Science Instruction; Secondary School Science; Sensemaking; Teaching Methods; Video Technology

Research on the design of learning environments for K‐12 science education has been informed by two bodies of literature: inquiry‐based science and Constructionism. Inquiry‐based science has emphasized engagement in activities that reflect authentic scientific practices. Constructionism has focused...