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The Graduate Study in Science Education offers Ph.D. students and Masters students an opportunity to gain practical experience in science teaching and research. The science educators at the College of Education are committed to helping students build programs of study connected to multiple scientific fields. Our programs include biological science, environmental education, developing science curriculum materials, physics, and science for social justice. Faculty work closely with students to tailor the program to their interests in order to develop the future science scholars and educators. |
BioKIDS: Kids’ Inquiry of Diverse Species
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Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
alonzo@msu.edu
Alicia Alonzo is an associate professor of teacher education. Her research focuses on tools and knowledge for science teachers’ formative assessment ...
From my very first interactions with MSU’s Department of Teacher Education as a prospective student, I sensed that, while I had much to learn from the faculty, I would also be viewed as a colleague whose experiences and insights would be valued. This proved true. I worked on NSF-funded research projects alongside experienced scholars and taught teacher education classes with dedicated teachers who were also scholars in their field. Faculty members, both in science education and more broadly, were excellent ...