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Warren DiBiase is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, serving as program director for the Graduate Teaching Certificate and MAT programs while teaching courses in Science, Technology and Society and Advanced Middle/Secondary Science Methods to prepare future science educators.
His academic credentials include:
- Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education (1995), West Virginia University
- M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education, Administration (1989), Youngstown State University
- B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education (1975), Ohio University
- B.S. in Zoology, Chemistry (1974), Ohio University
Dr. DiBiase's research centers on science teaching and learning, with a dedicated focus on inquiry-based methodologies. He investigates how students acquire scientific knowledge through inquiry-driven classrooms and examines the factors influencing science teachers' adoption of these approaches, aiming to transform traditional pedagogy into dynamic, student-centered experiences that foster critical thinking and scientific literacy.
His publication portfolio reveals a consistent commitment to practical science education innovation, blending theoretical frameworks with classroom-ready applications like engineering design challenges for middle schoolers and empirical studies on teacher attitudes toward inquiry-based learning, demonstrating his dual expertise in both K-12 practice and higher education teacher preparation.
Recognition for his contributions includes:
- Excellence in Teaching Award (2004) from The Office of Building Educational Strengths and Talents
- Teaching Fellows Annual Undergraduate Teaching Award (2002)
- Finalist for Teaching Fellows Annual Undergraduate Teaching Award (2001 and 2000)
- Teacher of the Year at East Liverpool High School (1985 and 1988)
Through his program directorship for graduate teacher certification initiatives, Dr. DiBiase has shaped the development of numerous science educators while providing leadership in national organizations, notably serving as president of the Association of Science Teacher Educators after progressing through executive committee roles.
His professional engagement extends to the National Science Teachers Association and active partnership with Central Cabarrus High School as PDS co-liaison, alongside service as a Pearson edTPA scorer for secondary science assessments.
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