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Assessment Practices in College Science: Trends From the National Study of Post-Secondary Faculty
Book Chapter | January 2006
The trend toward using performance-based or authentic assessment is evident at K—12 levels of schooling (Stiggins 1991) but less evident in college science teaching. Therefore, this study used the National Study of…
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Good News for Post-Secondary Educators
Journal Article | March 2019
The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.
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Point of View: Dual Enrollment—Postsecondary/Secondary Partnerships to Prepare Students
Journal Article | July 2010
The last decade has seen an explosion of interest in dual enrollment. In dual enrollment, high school students are permitted to take college courses and, if they pass them, earn college credit. Sometimes, as in the case…
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Journal Article | January 2014
This article introduces a new approach to studying postsecondary teaching that captures five distinct dimensions of teaching practice as they interact over time.
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Journal Article | September 2014
This article describes factors that influence the success of collaborations involving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and education faculty at research-focused universities who work toward…
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List | February 2020
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How to Encourage Post-Secondary Students to Pursue STEM Degrees
Blog Post | November 2021
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Finding STEM Success in the Post-Secondary Classroom
Blog Post | May 2019
The 8th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA, this July in San Francisco offers a post-secondary track to help educators create STEM-rich learning environments for students. STEM plays a vital role in…
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Page | March 2020
Why K–12 Science Standards Matter—And Why the Time Is Right to Develop Next Generation Science Standards Why Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? It has been 15 years since science standards were revised. Since that time, many advances have occurred in the fields of science and science…
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Page | April 2020
Due to ongoing health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Science Teaching Association has decided to cancel the fall 2020 Area Conferences on Science Education. The face-to-face meetings…
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Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching
Page | January 2020
Guidelines for Authors: Journal of College Science Teaching Why You Should Publish in JCST Aims and Scope The Journal of College Science Teaching provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on and experiences with undergraduate science courses, particularly those for nonscience majors. JCST also…
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Page | June 2020
Meet the NSTA Leadership Dr. Elizabeth Allan President 2020–2021 Dr. Elizabeth "Beth" Allan is the president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). She began serving her one-year term on June 1, 2020. Allan is currently Professor of Biology and Coordinator of the Secondary Science Education program at…
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Page | January 2021
Engage Spring 21 proposals Each week of NSTA Engage: Spring21 will focus on a different grade band: Elementary Educators: April 12–17 Middle Level Educators: April 19–24 High School Educators: April 26–May 1 Postsecondary and Preservice: May 3–8 You can select all the grade level ranges…
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STEM20 Virtual Exhibits, Workshops & Sponsorship Prospectus
Page | June 2020
STEM20 Virtual Exhibits, Workshops & Sponsorship Prospectus Connect with STEM Leaders at STEM20: Virtual Event, July 27–30 Download PDF Virtual Exhibits—Create a custom virtual exhibit to showcase your brand and solutions. Host live meetings in your booth via face to face video chat, demo…
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Page | January 2020
Standing Committees VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE One of the most fulfilling ways to have an impact on science education is to participate at a national level. Volunteer opportunities are available to NSTA members who would like to lend their skills, talents and passion for science learning…