Open AccessScience Teacher Training: The Role of Universities
Author(s) -
Nyman Matthew W.,
Ellwein Amy L.,
McFadden Les M.,
Geissman John W.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2008eo500002
Subject(s) - gateway (web page) , science education , earth science , training (meteorology) , energy (signal processing) , political science , professional development , public relations , engineering ethics , pedagogy , psychology , engineering , computer science , geography , geology , meteorology , mathematics , world wide web , statistics
An increasing number of geoscience departments are recognizing the need to assume a larger role in facets of public education. The role of geoscience departments in the preparation and professional development of K‐12 science teachers is particularly critical and meaningful, and it merges with other fundamental missions within universities. The importance of geoscience content for teachers and the general public is evident in the numerous Earth science—related public policy issues gaining ever increasing attention, including global climate change, energy, and water resources. Also, Earth science is not only included in science content education standards, but it is also interesting to students and provides an important gateway to foster interest in science in general.