The REACH Program Brings Science Practices to Students: A Teacher’s Perspective

Journal Article | November 2021

A Hands-on Activity to Understand the Nature of Science and Authentic Scientific Inquiry in Large Laboratory Courses

Journal Article | May 2023

Integrating authentic research practices into introductory laboratory courses to prepare tomorrow’s scientists has become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. However, an incomplete understanding of the nature…

Teaching Comprehension in the Digital Age

Journal Article | April 2021

Developing and Using Computer Models to Understand Epidemics

Journal Article | January 2022

Bridging the Gap

Journal Article | August 2020

Symbols in Physics

Journal Article | April 2021

Symbols are a cornerstone of the written language of physics and mathematics but inconsistencies in their use pose a challenge to students. This article reports on interviews held with first-year undergraduate physics…

Are Learning Progressions a Useful Pedagogical Tool for Instructors?

Journal Article | October 2021

Learning progressions (LPs) present a potential tool to guide students toward deeper understanding of core concepts as they move through a curriculum. In addition to providing a theoretical scheme for education…

Science Day and Night

Journal Article | January 2022

Adding Necessary Rigor to Engineering Pedagogical Change

Journal Article | June 2021

In this study, we explore the teaching of an acclaimed engineering education professor and his struggles to transform his classroom in light of the National Academy of Engineering standards. We argue that pedagogical…

Letters to the Editor

Journal Article | June 2020

Using Drama to Uncover and Expand Student Understandings of the Nature of Science

Journal Article | November 2020

Building Bridges

Journal Article | December 2020

We describe a hands-on, collaborative activity designed to illustrate general properties of evolution, provide practice for quantitative skills, promote creativity and collaboration, and enable student self-assessment…

Freebies for Science Teachers, December 7, 2021

Reports Article | December 2021

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, December 3, 2024

Reports Article | December 2024

Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

Journal Article | December 2020

National science education documents emphasize new learning outcomes of elementary students; therefore, the preparation of elementary teachers should be revised to meet these challenges. This article describes how…