معرفی
Ellen Barnett is a Professor in the College of Education at Trinity University, specializing in Science Education. She advocates for research-based, reform-oriented science teaching pedagogies that engage students in authentic scientific practices.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with an emphasis in Science Education from the University of Missouri
- M.S.Ed. in Science Education from Northwestern Missouri State University
- B.S. in Pre-professional Zoology from Northwest Missouri State University
Research Interests:
Ellen focuses on pre-service science teacher education, emphasizing the role of mentoring and professional learning communities in developing pedagogical expertise. Her work explores how future K-12 teachers adopt reform-oriented practices and how mentorship shapes their pedagogical content knowledge.
Publications Overview:
Her publications highlight themes such as Next Generation Science Standards implementation, pedagogical content knowledge development, evolution education professional development, and informal science internship programs. These works span topics in secondary biology education, mentoring dynamics, and science teacher training frameworks.
Teaching Areas:
She teaches courses like GNED 1341 Connected Science: Powering our Lives, GNED 1342 Connected Science: Change over Time, and EDUC 3341-3342 on elementary and secondary science/math teaching.
