Earth and Space Science Education Research (ESSER): Methods, Theories, and Findings
Earth and Space Science Education Research (ESSER): Methods, Theories, and Findings
Session ID#: 119805
Session Description:
ESSER involves the development and testing of education research questions and hypotheses in a variety of disciplinary contexts (e.g., Earth, ocean, atmosphere, climate, space, and environmental sciences). Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) methods used in ESSER can be quantitative and/or qualitative, and often blend social science approaches with Earth and Space Science contexts. Theories and models give frameworks for research design that can inform the questions asked, methods used, and interpretations of results. Research findings can inform teaching practices and learning in formal and informal settings; shed light on scientific thinking and practices; facilitate the development from novice to expert ESS knowledge, skills, and attitudes; and advance equity, inclusion, and diversity efforts. This session is an opportunity to share and discuss research in all of these areas. Works in progress are welcome.
Co-Sponsor(s):
- AMS: American Meteorological Society -
- GSA: Geological Society of America -
- NAGT: National Association of Geoscience Teachers -
Index Terms:
0815 Informal education [EDUCATION]
0840 Evaluation and assessment [EDUCATION]
0850 Geoscience education research [EDUCATION]
0855 Diversity [EDUCATION]
Primary Convener: Kristen K St John, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, United States
Conveners: Laura Lukes, George Mason University Fairfax, Fairfax, VA, United States, Elijah T Johnson, Auburn University, Department of Geosciences, Auburn, AL, United States and Leilani Arthurs, University of Colorado Boulder, Geological Sciences, Boulder, CO, United States
Primary Liaison: Kristen K St John, James Madison Univ, Harrisonburg, VA, United States
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