Faculty
Dr. Stephen J. Farenga
Professor and Director of the Science Education Program
Specializations:
The Development of Scientific Thinking, Research Methods in Science Education, Education Policy, Science Education Pedagogy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and Assessment.
Courses Taught:
- SEYS 777: Research in Science Education I
- SEYS 778: Research in Science Education II
- SEYS 382: Curriculum and Assessment in Science Education
- SEYS 582: Curriculum and Assessment in Science Education
- SEYS 754: Curriculum Innovations in Science
Mr. Salvatore G. Garofalo
Specializations:
Integration of Science Education Technology and Research Methods in Science Education
Courses Taught:
- SEYS 777: Research in Science Education I
- SEYS 778: Research in Science Education II
- SEYS 753: Computer Application in Science Education
Field Supervisor of Clinical Practice
Dr. Gita Bhairam-Raza
Specializations:
Middle School and Secondary Science Education Pedagogy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and Assessment.
Courses Taught:
- SEYS 362: Methods for Teaching Science in Middle School and High School
- SEYS 562: Methods for Teaching Science in Middle School and High School
- SEYS 372.2/572.2: Student Teaching I Seminar
Ms. Sabrina Avila
Field Supervisor of Clinical Practice
Dr. David Laurenson
Director of SciTech Research Center
The Development of Mathematical Thinking, Research Methods in Education, and Field-based Evaluative Design
Courses Taught:
- SEYS 572.2: Field-based Resesearch Evaluation I
- SEYS 572.4: Field-based Resesearch Evaluation II
Field Supervisor of Clinical Practice