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Fostering Nonscientist Thinking on Evolution Concepts Through the Teaching for Transformative Experiences in Science (TTES) Model

Understanding of evolution is foundational to be a scientifically literate citizen because it allows analysis of socioscientific issues, such as biodiversity conservation, biotechnology applications, and human-induced climate change. Unfortunately, s...

By Rachel Sparks and Rebekka Darner

Biology Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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An Investigation Into the Impact of the Flipped Classroom With Active Learning on the Perception and Performance of Biology Nonmajor Students at the Undergraduate Level

We carried out a study of an instructional model that integrates flipped classroom with active learning, in-class activities into our biology course, using a mixed methods research design. According to the survey (n = 331), a majority of students fou...

By Bina Rai, Julia Yajuan Zhu, Dawn C-I Koh, Khoo Xiaojuan, Lakshminarasimhan Krishnaswamy, Rajesh Chandramohanadas, Ong Eng Shi, and Pey Kin Leong

Postsecondary Biology Pedagogy Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Reports Article

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

Blog Post

Practicing Self Care by Finding & Participating in Communities

NGSS Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

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Creating a New Environment for Science Learning

By Denise Wright

Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies Technology

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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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Beyond the Field Trip

By Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn

Elementary Interdisciplinary Teacher Preparation

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The New Normal

By Chris Anderson

High School Advocacy 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

Lesson Plan

Why Do We All Have to Stay Home?

Middle School High School Biology Crosscutting Concepts Is Lesson Plan Life Science Mathematics NGSS Phenomena Science and Engineering Practices 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

Journal Article

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