Advancing Equity in Science Education Research: Research, Remedies, and Pathways to Renewal

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium presents research on innovative approaches to science education, focusing on promoting equity and inclusivity in the classroom. Authors will focus on barriers to access and participation in science education for multilingual learners and students with disabilities across their school journey. Through conceptual work and findings from empirical research, the panel aims to provide actionable insights and practical solutions to support just science education renewal in teacher preparation programs. Beyond the implications in science teacher preparation, the goal of the panel is to offer actions that can repair the educational landscape, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment for all students in science education.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Science Teaching and Learning

Chairs

• Mark R. Olson, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Mariana Castro, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Papers

• Unpacking Raciolinguistic ‘Messages’ in Bilingual Science Education: Insights from Teachers in a Two-Way DLI Program - Cynthia T. Baeza, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Navigating Challenges: Teacher Experiences in High School Dual Language Immersion Programs - Lisa Velarde, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Intersections of Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities: An Innovative Approach for Teacher Education - Sarah D. Lent, University of Wisconsin - Madison

• Toward a Just Science Education for Multilingual Learners: Learning to Assign Competence through Mixed-Reality Simulations - Mark R. Olson, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Mariana Castro, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Discussant

• Okhee Lee, New York University