Implementation variation and fidelity in an inquiry science program: An analysis of GLOBE data reporting patterns
W.R. Penuel, B. Means 2004 Journal of Research in Science Teaching 41(3), 294-315
Abstract - This paper examines variation in patterns in the enactment of a large-scale K-12 science inquiry program. Student data reports in the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program provide a useful measure of implementation, since key design elements in the program are student collection and reporting of local environmental data. We examined associations between teachers’ responses to survey items to patterns in GLOBE data reporting to develop hypotheses about important contextual factors that are related to program implementation. Implications for the study of science inquiry programs are discussed.
