Perspectives on Supported Collaborative Teacher Inquiry (Routledge Research in Education)

This volume describes supported collaborative inquiry as a framework for teacher professional development. The chapters focus on the building of collaborative support structures, nurturing an inquiry stance, progressing through an inquiry process, as well as the various kinds of support mechanisms necessary to engage in SCTI.

Anne Kennedy is the founding director of the Science and Mathematics Education Resource Center (SMERC), a partnership of Educational Service District 112, Washington State University Vancouver, and 30 southwest Washington School Districts.

Tamara Holmlund Nelson is an associate professor in science education at Washington State University Vancouver.

David Slavit is professor of mathematics education and former director of the Masters in Teaching Program at Washington State University Vancouver.