Chicago, IL
Swissotel Chicago
Organizer: Association for Science Teacher Education
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Annual Conference is the flagship professional meeting for teacher educators, scientists, science coordinators and supervisors, and informal science educators who prepare and support teachers of science at all levels. It brings together researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners to share scholarship, collaborate on improving science teacher preparation, and explore innovations in science education practice and policy. The conference typically features a mix of research presentations, interactive sessions, and networking activities that highlight current directions in science teacher education, including evidence-based instructional strategies, teacher preparation program design, classroom-research connections, equity and justice in science education, and the integration of technology and emerging tools to support teaching and learning. Through panel discussions, poster sessions, and professional dialogue, participants engage with contemporary issues shaping the field and advance collective understanding of how to prepare highly qualified, reflective science educators.
Key topics:
- Science teacher preparation and professional learning
- Curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment
- Research in science teacher education
- Equity, justice, and inclusion in science education
- Technology and emerging tools for teaching science
- Policy, standards, and advocacy in science education
- Environmental and sustainability education
Who should attend: science educators, scientists, science coordinators and supervisors
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