Charles Granger

Charles Granger is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Arts and Sciences. He actively contributes to science education research and program development, with a focus on naturalistic learning theories and factors influencing academic success in science courses.

• Email: granger@umsl.edu
• Office: R239a Research Building
• Phone: (314) 516-6226

His research investigates:

• Integration of affective and cognitive domains in science education
• Sociocultural factors affecting science learning
• Gender dynamics in STEM career attraction
• Teacher modeling impacts on student creativity
• Development of naturalistic education theory

Key publication themes include:

• Sustainability-focused science curricula (1998-2000)
• Naturalistic learning theory frameworks (1994-1996)
• Science literacy assessments (1998)
• Critiques of standardized testing (1998)

He coordinates special programs including:

• NSF-funded C.A.D.R.E. doctoral education model
• Center for Inquiry in Science Teaching and Learning (CISTL)
• Collaborative graduate science education initiatives