30 June 2025 to 4 July 2025
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building
Europe/Amsterdam timezone
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Empowering Primary School Educators in Inquiry-Based Learning: Evaluating the Impact of a Training Program

3 Jul 2025, 16:30
20m
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building

Leiden University, Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/locations/gorlaeus-building#tab-1
Oral presentation Instructional strategies & Curricula (INSTR) Parallel oral presentations

Speaker

Dr Ioannis Lefkos (Laboratory of informatics and Robotics in Education and Society, University of Macedonia)

Description

Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) presents significant challenges for educators due to limited experience and inadequate training. This study evaluates a 20-hour professional development program aimed at equipping Primary School teachers with IBL competencies, utilising the Go-Lab platform’s tools and methodology. Through data collected in pre-, mid- and post-training assessments, we claim that the program significantly improved teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, scenario design skills, and practical application of IBL. Despite the study’s limitations, the results highlight the effectiveness of the program in bridging gaps in IBL training, especially concerning Primary School teachers. Additionally, this study will be the basis for informed modifications in future iterations to enhance active participation and teacher engagement.

Education level Pre-service and in-service teacher education
Physics topic Other
Research focus Innovative instructional strategies and pathways
Research method Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative)
Organizing preference criteria Education level

Author

Mrs Ioanna Kyriakou (Laboratory of informatics and Robotics in Education and Society, University of Macedonia)

Co-author

Dr Ioannis Lefkos (Laboratory of informatics and Robotics in Education and Society, University of Macedonia)

Presentation materials