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Developing a Tiered Mentoring Model for Teaching Assistants Instructing Course-Based Research Experiences

As undergraduate institutions rely more heavily on teaching assistants (TAs) they are simultaneously encouraging implementation of course-based research experiences (CBREs). Due to the dynamic nature of CBREs, it is challenging to assign novice TAs t...

By Magdalene K. Moy, Penny L. Hammrich and Karen Kabnick

Preservice Science Education Research STEM Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

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 science educators at a large southea...

By Tammy D. Lee and Bonnie Glass

Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers New Science Teachers Pedagogy Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Up To the Moon!

By Pamela Lottero-Perdue and Cody Sandifer

Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science Inquiry Instructional Materials New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Understanding and Addressing Ambiguity in the STEM Classroom

The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are some of the most jargon-heavy areas in higher education. As such, teaching and learning in these areas includes challenges with lexically ambiguous words and phrases, where one t...

By Rachel Yoho

Literacy Preservice Science Education STEM

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KSU-NSTA Student Chapter Succeeds by Embracing Change

By Debra Shapiro

Postsecondary Pre-service Teachers General Science Instructional Materials News Preservice Science Education STEM Teacher Preparation

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Engaging Children With Authentic STEAM Learning Experiences Through Design-Based Approaches

By Anne Marie Morrin and Maeve Liston

Informal Education Pre-service Teachers Interdisciplinary Preservice Science Education STEM Teaching Strategies

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Student-driven Stewardship Projects

By Deborah Tucker, Bill Andrews, and Kathryn Hayes

Elementary Citizen Science Pedagogy Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Early Childhood Engineering and Natural Resources

By Kathryn Baldwin and Allison Wilson

Early Childhood Elementary Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

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Less Text, More Learning

English language learners are increasingly entering classrooms using student-centered instruction that places a greater emphasis on spoken language. While active learning is beneficial for a range of student outcomes, these practices force language...

By Benjamin Wiggins, Hannah Jordt, and Kerri Wingert

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Learning Science With Mobile Technologies

The use of technology is increasing rapidly in our society, and classroom teachers must recognize the impact and importance of technology in the lives of their students. It is crucial that college faculty involved in teacher training design courses...

By Deepika Menon, Zarah Salas, Allison Mellendick, Meera Chandrasekhar, and Dorina Kosztin

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Starting to Teach During the Pandemic

By Debra Shapiro

Middle School High School Pre-service Teachers General Science Instructional Materials New Science Teachers News Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Concept Maps for Structuring Instruction and as a Potential Assessment Tool in a Large Introductory Science Course

Concept maps make connections between ideas apparent, and thus would seem ideally suited to demonstrate learning. Yet, they are not widely used by instructors, particularly in large university classes. In this paper we review the strengths and rati...

By Carl-Georg Bank and Heidi Daxberger

Postsecondary Assessment Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation

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Barriers to Learning Assistant Engagement

Learning Assistants (LAs) help students develop a deeper understanding of content and are particularly effective during active learning instruction. A foundational pillar of the LA model is the LA pedagogy course, which teaches LAs about evidence-b...

By Alicia Purtell, Robert Talbot, and Michael E. Moore

Postsecondary Preservice Science Education Teacher Preparation