Strands
The following Strands are currently in effect:
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Science Learning: Development of student understanding
How students learn from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Coordinators: (21) Sarah J Fick; (22) Bahadir Namdar -
Science Learning: Contexts, Characteristics and Interactions
Learning environments, teacher-student and student-student interactions, and factors related to and/or affecting learning.
Coordinators: (21) Julia Plummer; (22) Edna Tan -
Science Teaching — Primary School (Grades preK-6): Characteristics and Strategies
Teacher cognition, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, instructional materials and strategies.
Coordinators: (21) Ryan Nixon; (22) Ornit Spektor-Levy -
Science Teaching — Middle and High School (Grades 5-12): Characteristics and Strategies
Teacher cognition; content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and instructional materials and strategies.
Coordinators: (21) Neta Shaby; (22) Shannon Navy -
College Science Teaching and Learning (Grades 13-20)
Instructor cognition, content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, student understanding and learning, and conceptual change at postsecondary level.
Coordinators: (21) Jonah Firestone; (22) Anne Leak -
Science Learning in Informal Contexts
Learning and teaching in museums, outdoor settings, community programs, communications media and after-school programs.
Coordinators: (21) Anton Puvirajah; (22) June Tiesan -
Pre-service Science Teacher Education
Pre-service professional development of teachers, pre-service teacher education programs and policy, field experience, and issues related to pre-service teacher education reform.
Coordinators: (21) Michelle Fleming; (22) Takumi Sato -
In-service Science Teacher Education
Continuing professional development of teachers, in-service teacher education programs and policy, and issues related to in-service teacher education reform.
Coordinators: (21) Nidaa Makki; (22) Donna Governor -
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Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum development, change, implementation, dissemination and evaluation, including alternative forms of assessment of teaching and learning.
Coordinators: (21) Elon Langbeheim; (22) Ke Li -
Cultural, Social, and Gender Issues
Equity and diversity issues: sociocultural, multicultural, bilingual, racial/ethnic, and gender equity studies.
Coordinators: (21) Cesar Delgado; (22) Terrell Morton -
Technology for Teaching, Learning, and Research
Advancing applications of technology and digital tools to promote teaching, learning, and research.
Coordinators: (21) Denise M. Bressler; (22) Leigh Ann Haefner -
History, Philosophy, Sociology, and Nature of Science
Historical, philosophical and social issues of science as related to science education.
Coordinators: (21) Alexandria Hansen; (22) Alison Cullinane -
Environmental Education and Sustainability
Education related to Earth and environmental systems, ecology, environmental science literacy, experiential learning, health, indigenous education, place-based, public participation in science (citizen science), responsible citizenship, socioscientific issues, and sustainability and sustainable development.
Coordinators: (21) Idit Adler; (22) Beth Covitt -
Policy, Reform, and Program Evaluation
The construction, interpretation, and implementation of science education policies and reforms at the local, regional, national, or international levels.
Coordinators: (21) Carrie Allen; (22) Mercy Ogunsola-Baudele