Multicultural Science Education

Journal Article | December 1999

There are many definitions of multicultural education. One of the most comprehensive definitions describes multicultural education as at least three things: an idea or concept, an educational reform movement, and a…

Editor's Corner: Establishing a Multicultural Presence

Journal Article | February 2001

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Commentary: Defining Multicultural Science Education

Journal Article | February 2001

An opinion piece about a multicultural science classroom and how we provide science education for all students.

Commentary: Our Apartheid—The Imperative of Multiculturalism in Science Education

Journal Article | February 2002

An opinion piece about the lack of diversity in science. Courses, curricula, and classrooms must be more accessible and more friendly to include "science for all."

Inclusive Classrooms: Multicultural look at the National Science Education Standards

Journal Article | February 2001

Five Standards-based strategies for successful inclusion of special-needs students in the secondary science classroom are described in this article. Use a multisensory approach; encourage collaboration among students;…

Guest Editorial: So, How Does a Multicultural Classroom Look? Sound?

Journal Article | January 1999

An opinion piece about the importance of and the opportunities for learning in multicultural elementary classrooms.

Introducing Multicultural Science Into the Chemistry Curriculum in the Mexican-American Border Region

Journal Article | February 2012

Traditional beliefs in the Mexican-American border region were compiled by students in an introductory general chemistry course. Some of these beliefs were used as the basis for short research studies and the results…