Implementation variation and fidelity in an inquiry science program: Analysis of GLOBE data reporting patterns

• Published in: Journal of research in science teaching Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. 294 - 315
• Main Authors: Penuel, William R., Means, Barbara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.03.2004; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Wiley
• Subjects: Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods; Data Collection; Educational Environment; Educational sciences; Elementary Secondary Education; Exact and natural sciences; Hands on Science; Physical Environment; Program Implementation; Science Activities; Science Education; Science Programs; Teacher Surveys; Teaching methods; USA; Secondary School Student; Science; Curriculum; Research; Curriculum Evaluation; Primary Education
• ISSN: 0022-4308; 1098-2736
• DOI: 10.1002/tea.20002

This article examines variations in patterns in the enactment of a large‐scale kindergarten through Grade 12 science inquiry program. Student data reports in the GLOBE program provide a useful measure of implementation because key design elements in the program are student collection and reporting of local environmental data. We examined associations among teachers' responses to survey items to patterns in GLOBE data reporting to develop hypotheses about important contextual factors related to program implementation. Implications for the study of science inquiry programs are discussed. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Res Sci Teach 41: 294–315, 2004