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  • Why do muffins rise in the oven? Researcher wins NSF award to develop phenomenon-based science courses for elementary teachers

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Why do muffins rise in the oven? Researcher wins NSF award to develop phenomenon-based science courses for elementary teachers

Posted by Heather Tate on October 8, 2021

Project could have significant impact on science instruction for teachers and students through more effective content and teaching models

Many elementary education majors graduate from teacher preparation programs with incomplete knowledge of science content and limited experience with teaching science in ways that are proven to be effective for elementary students.

Marti Canipe sitting outside of the Lutz telescope with science teaching toolsIn fact, the most recent National Survey of Science and Mathematics… Read more

Filed Under: Center for Science Teaching and Learning, College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, STEM

NAU researchers develop online simulation to foster culturally responsive training program for student teachers

Posted by Heather Tate on May 12, 2020

Gretchen McAllister talkingAs classroom populations become more diverse, the differences in students’ backgrounds have increased the challenge that teachers face to create and deliver effective educational experiences. Research shows that student teachers may master the theory regarding diversity, but often don’t have the opportunity to apply that theory during their student teaching experiences. As… Read more

Filed Under: College of Education, College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences, Department of Teaching and Learning, NAU Innovations, School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems

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