Fostering Nonscientist Thinking on Evolution Concepts Through the Teaching for Transformative Experiences in Science (TTES) Model

Journal Article | October 2020

Understanding of evolution is foundational to be a scientifically literate citizen because it allows analysis of socioscientific issues, such as biodiversity conservation, biotechnology applications, and human-induced…

Engineering Essential Attributes of Cooperative Learning and Quality Discourse in a Large Enrollment Course by Leveraging Clicker Devices

Journal Article | April 2020

This article describes how clickers (student response systems) may be used to assess and support the development of productive process skills and discourse patterns within student teams during class periods. Clicker…

Teaching K–8 Teachers About Integrating Science and Engineering

Journal Article | July 2020

We examined the use of an engineering learning cycle (ELC) model and in a course for K–8 inservice teachers for two purposes. First, we were interested in how the ELC would support teachers’ science, mathematics, and…

Concept Maps for Structuring Instruction and as a Potential Assessment Tool in a Large Introductory Science Course

Journal Article | July 2020

Concept maps make connections between ideas apparent, and thus would seem ideally suited to demonstrate learning. Yet, they are not widely used by instructors, particularly in large university classes. In this paper we…

Less Text, More Learning

Journal Article | August 2020

English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes,…

Using technology to sensitively and sensibly meet students' needs in the science classroom

Journal Article | October 2019

Strategies for increasing student engagement

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, September 27, 2022

Reports Article | September 2022

Freebies for Science Teachers, August 31, 2021

Reports Article | August 2021

Science Teacher Preparation

Position Statement | June 2020

Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, June 7, 2022

Reports Article | June 2022

From the Field: Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, August 2, 2022

Reports Article | July 2022

Freebies for Science Teachers, June 22, 2021

Reports Article | June 2021

Freebies for Science and STEM Teachers/From the Field, April 26, 2022

Reports Article | April 2022

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, March 23, 2021

Reports Article | March 2021