Courses Taught
EDN-338/LIC538 The Teaching of Science (6-9)
EDN-336 The Teaching of Science (K-6)
EDN-495/595 Topic: Issues in Environmental Science
EDN-544 The Teaching of Science
EDN-548 Inquiry - The Method of Science
EVS 460/560 Using Advanced Technologies to Teach About the Environment
Professional Service
Data Visualization Tools designed and developed:
Ocean View - an interactive website on the physical properties of oceans
River Run - an interactive website on the water quality of the Cape Fear River
River View - an interactive website of river plume data from the Cape Fear River
International Professor Exchange - Web site where professors with similar teaching/research positions interested in a teaching/research exchange can list and find each other.
Research Interests
Development of Internet Resources for Inquiry Teaching
Creative Problem Solving as an Instructional Strategy in Teaching Science
Environmental Education Evaluation and Assessment
The Impact of Inservice Programs on Teaching and Student Achievement
Additional Information
Selected Readings for the Above Classes:
NOTE: Many of the articles listed below are in portable document format (.pdf). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. If you do not have this reader, you may click on the Adobe icon and download it free of charge.
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Useful Links:
NC Department of Public Instruction: Curriculum Matrix
National Science Education Standards
In Search of Understanding: The Case for Constructivist Classrooms
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