Secondary Science Teacher Use and Perceptions of Inquiry-Based Instruction

To best serve the future of our students, fill the needs of STEM employers, and compete in a global economy increasingly tied to STEM our education system needs to focus on teaching methodologies that improve student understanding at all levels. This study focuses on teacher the average use of IBL based on teacher perceptions and the barriers to the implementation IBL in everyday lesson activities. If we can gain a better understanding of how teachers perceive IBL we can begin to develop and implement plans to encourage its use to the benefit of all STEM students.