A partnership between biologic/biomedical research scientists and precollege educators
- Temple Univ. School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (United States)
A model program has been developed to provide a mechanism for precollege educators to interact with university faculty who are working scientists. Components of the program included an in-depth laboratory experience which involved pairing active research faculty in the biomedical sciences with the educators for a seven week period during the summer; a supportive curriculum in the biomedical sciences to enhance and enrich the laboratory experience; construction of a teaching module by the educators which can be brought back to their schools to improve their science education programs; and development of means of disseminating the modules at the local, regional, and national levels. Excellent modules were developed by the teachers in a wide variety of disciplines. Formative evaluation of the program by the teachers indicated a very high degree of enthusiasm for all aspects of the program. This model will support the development of programs that join working scientists and precollege educators in enhancing science education in the biomedical sciences. It will have a multiplier effect far beyond the participants, impacting on fellow educators, students considering careers in the sciences, and the lay public.
- Research Organization:
- Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 111149
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9404192--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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