Resources in Science Education

Here is a selection of commentaries, papers, and other resources in science education. Enjoy!

Papers

Waller, W. H. 2017, "Developing Answerable Scientific Questions," White Paper - Draft.

Waller, W. H. 2015, "A Reflective Assessment Tool for Faculty Teaching Introductory Astronomy Courses," White Paper -- Draft.

Waller, W. H., and Slater, T. F. 2011, "Improving Introductory Astronomy Education in American Colleges and Universities: A Review of Recent Progress," Journal of Geoscience Education, vol. 59, pp. 176-183.

Presentations

Waller, W. H. 2011, "Improving Astronomy Education in American High Schools and Colleges: A Review of Recent Progress," Presentation at the joint fall meeting of the New England chapters of the APS and AAPT, Abstract in Bulletin of the American Physical Society, vol. 56, no. 17, F1.00004 (see http://meetings.aps.org/link/BAPS.2011.NEF.F1.4).

Recommended Resources

Faculty Institutes for Earth and Space Science Education (FINESSE) have developed and tested inquiry-based lesson plans that make extensive use of NASA data resources in the Earth and space sciences. Though originally intended for college faculty who prepare future science teachers, these resources can help any science educator wishing to provide authentic inquiry experiences for high-school and undergraduate students.