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A mixed-methods study of a poster presentation activity, students’ science identity, and science communication self-efficacy in face-to-face teaching conditions

Journal Article

A mixed-methods study of a poster presentation activity, students’ science identity, and science communication self-efficacy in face-to-face teaching conditions

Communicating scientific findings is an accepted part of the research experience, but few science programs include explicit undergraduate curricula for developing or practicing oral science communication. Course-based undergraduate research experienc...

By E. Austin Leone and Donald P. French

Postsecondary Instructional Materials Pedagogy Research

Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

Journal Article

Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competencies through a sequence of zero-penalty assessments until the end of a semester. Each checkpoint is ...

By Minjoon Kouh

Postsecondary Assessment Physics Research

Web Seminar

Archive: SP24: Health DataWell: HS Life Science Instructional Materials, June 4, 2024

Health Datawell provides free lesson plans and storyline units to help high school students understand the varied roles of citizens and health scientists in protecting and promoting the health and wellness of their communities. These instructional ma...

Postsecondary High School Informal Education Biology Environmental Science Life Science

Web Seminar

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

Did you come up with an innovative way to teach a lesson? Have you devoted your life to promoting science and the teaching of science? Did you successfully transform science teaching in your classroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions, t...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers Informal Education General Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Nominations – Leadership Opportunities for Members, September 19, 2024

Question…What do you think the “face of success” looks like? We think it looks like YOU volunteering your time, providing your viewpoints, and applying your experiences....

Postsecondary Early Childhood Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Pre-service Teachers Preschool Technical and Vocational Education General Science

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Get Ready for International Observe the Moon Night! July 11, 2024

During this seminar, the presenters will share updates on NASA's lunar science and exploration program, and Artemis missions.You’ll also discover how you can continue learning about the Moon through International Observe the Moon Night, an annual p...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Astronomy Earth & Space Science Physics Robotics STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024

Wildfires have become an emerging issue of natural disasters in the U.S. For example, the 2023 Hawaii Maui Island Wildfire claimed more than 100 lives and destroyed almost all buildings on the island. Recent wildfires in Texas also burned hundreds of...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Climate Change Earth & Space Science Engineering Environmental Science Life Science Robotics STEM

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Archive: Science Update: National Marine Sanctuaries as Models of Science-Based Ocean Climate Action, October 10, 2024

Climate change presents a distinct challenge for ocean and coastal place-based managers. The complexity of marine ecosystems, coupled with the difficulty of both direct observations and swift management interventions in the ocean, necessitates a purp...

Elementary Middle School High School Postsecondary Informal Education Biology Climate Change Earth & Space Science Environmental Science Life Science STEM

Web Seminar

Archive: FA24: Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers, October 21, 2024

This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing secondary-level safer science/STEM laboratory activities. The presenters will be Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance Advisor/Specialist and Dire...

Middle School High School Postsecondary General Science

Web Seminar

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

Elementary Pre-service Teachers! This interactive web seminar will begin with an overview of safety protocols specific for doing elementary level safer science/STEM classroom/laboratory activities with Dr. Ken Roy, NSTA and NSELA Safety Compliance A...

Preschool Early Childhood Elementary Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers General Science

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