Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference

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Incorporating Field Based Experiences for Science Teaching

Faculty #59
Discipline: Science and Mathematics Education
Subcategory: STEM Science and Mathematics Education

Trina L. Spencer - Virginia State University
Co-Author(s): Leslie Y. Whiteman and Tracy M. Walker, Virginia State University


This poster will briefly share the presenters’ current work to increase the interest, pedagogical skills, confidence and expertise of pre-service elementary education teachers to teach science utilizing research-based instructional methods. It will highlight keys ideas on why educational programs should re-examine how preservice teachers are trained to teach science, and discuss why incorporating field-based experiences in informal educational settings should be encouraged. The poster will also present data that shows what knowledge, skills, and insights the elementary preservice teachers gained from visiting two local science museums. It will how these experiences helped to expose preservice teachers to the practical application of scientific concepts.

Funder Acknowledgement(s): HBCU- UP- National Science Foundation-Targeted Infusion

Faculty Advisor: None Listed,

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant No. DUE-1930047. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.