Center for Science Teaching and Learning

In July 2003, the Center for Science Teaching and Learning was created. Based on an extensive retreat following years of careful consideration as to how we can make the greatest contribution to the university and the science teachers of Arizona and the southwest, we dedicated ourselves to the following mission:

The mission of the CSTL is to engage educators in the quest for excellence, access, and equity in science teaching and learning.

The Center for Science Teaching and Learning is a teaching, research, evaluation, and materials resource for science faculty and students across the NAU campus, K through 20 science teachers, and informal educators statewide.

The CSTL provides leadership in and coordination of science education professional development, academic programs, and outreach activities. CSTL is responsible for the recruitment, advising, and student teaching placement and supervision for secondary science teachers.

The CSTL collaborates with the College of Education and departments across the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences in support of secondary science teacher certification, including the NAUTeach program, and provides extensive curriculum resources for K-20 pre-service and in-service teachers.

The Center’s vision is to be a regional leader in standards based science education through: