Pre-service Teachers Resources

Pre-service teachers complete academic coursework, gain experience through supervised teaching, and often work with a mentor to prepare for careers in the classroom.

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Using Citizen Science to Engage Preservice Elementary Educators in Scientific Fieldwork

Student-Centered Learning in an Earth Science, Preservice, Teacher-Education Course

Breathing New Life Into Elementary Science Preservice Teacher Education

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Preservice Teachers’ Meaningful Science Learning

This article describes how preservice elementary teachers learn about the nature of science and develop scientific literacy through a collaborative ...

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Web Seminar

Web Seminar: NSTA Teacher Awards – Shining the Spotlight on New Teachers and Veteran Teachers, October 24, 2024

Join us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about all NSTA Teacher Awards available and how to apply. Did you co...

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024

Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about NSTA election process for new and interested members of ...

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Appreciating the Efforts of All Teachers, In School and After School

Web Seminar

Web Seminar: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Elementary Science/STEM Teachers, October 7, 2024

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! Join us on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:15 PM ET to learn about safety considerations for the element...

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Studies Indicate Safety Must Be a Greater Priority in STEM and CTE Instructional Spaces

Journal

Journal of College Science Teaching—January/February 2024

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Building Relationships Between Educators and Researchers

Reports Article

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 21, 2023

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: The Grand Challenge of Coral Reef Sustainability, March 7, 2024

Even optimistic climate scenarios predict catastrophic consequences for coral reef ecosystems by 2100. Understanding how reef connectivity, biodiversi...

Journal Article

Inspiring the Next Generation

How many times have you found yourself sitting in a cafeteria or classroom staring at a professional development PowerPoint being presented by someone...

Journal Article

Learning by Listing

Undergraduate STEM students may be overwhelmed by the complex information they are exposed to during their education. Even so, there are a handful of ...

Journal Article

Undergraduate Learning Assistants Foster Students’ Resilience During Transition to Online Learning in a Large Microbiology Classroom

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a series of emergency transitions to online learning for academic institutions around the world. Previous studies have sh...

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