Sessions Strands

Roles and Effectiveness of K-16 STEM Educators

Project FOCUS: Partnership for Improved Teaching and Learning in K-5 Science

FOCUS (Fostering Our Community's Understanding of Science) is a partnership between the University of Georgia and local school districts that connects UGA students with elementary teachers to enhance the teaching of science in grades K-5. The presentation consists of three part: 1) program description and partnership evolution, 2) program evaluation with attention to lasting effects of FOCUS, and 3) research on how university students, faculty, and classroom teachers interact to negotiate Project FOCUS curricula.
Session Presenters
  • Charles Martin : Georgia College & State University
  • David Knauft : University of Georgia
  • Brittan Heller : University of Georgia