science through inquiry can result in better understanding and more broadly
applicable scientific knowledge, along with transferable skills and competencies.
With time and appropriate support, teachers can develop their confidence and
competence in adopting inquiry and assessment of inquiry learning in classroom
practice. These key outcomes are best achieved when teacher education, curriculum
and assessment practices are addressed through sustained collaboration between
teachers and educators and across borders, both classrooms and countries.
Acknowledgement SAILS project (2012–2015) received funding from the European Union’s
Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under
grant agreement no 289085.
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