JoinBuilding a Scientist-Science Educator Collaboration: Establishing the Inquiry Institute
This article describes the development of the Inquiry Institute, a collaboration of scientists from a science department and science educators from a school of education. The history of the institute and the benefits to students, faculty, and the institution are presented. The institute is responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and ongoing assessment of the revised and required curriculum for science education for preservice elementary teachers. Challenges facing the program and plans to address these challenges are also noted.