Integrating SocioScientific Issues and Social Justice into Environmental Science

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Summary

This study explores the experiences of STEM educators participating in professional development workshops focused on supporting the implementation of SocioScientific Issues (SSI) and aspects of social justice into their classrooms. Teachers were successful at incorporating authenticity and student agency into their environmental science-themed SSI lessons.

Sub Unit

• Advancing Civic Engagement and Sustainable Communities

Presenter

• Becky Mathers, Arcadia University

Non-Attending Contributor

• Lisa Marco-Bujosa, Villanova University