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

Dr. 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

BIOL 105: General Biology: Physiology and Cell Biology

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

Dr. David Laurenson 

Director of SciTech TEAMS Research Center

Specializations: The Development of Mathematical Thinking, Research Methods in Education, and Field-based Evaluative Design

Courses Taught:   

SEYS 572.2: Field-based Research Evaluation I

SEYS 572.4: Field-based Research Evaluation II

Field Supervisor of Clinical Practice