- Year 2024
- NSF Noyce Award # 1758478
- First Name Jaime
- Last Name Park
- Registration Noyce Scholar/Teaching Fellow/Master Teacher
- Discipline Chemistry, Life Sciences
- Role Other: UCLA Teacher Education Program Faculty
- Presenters
Jaime Park, Imelda Nava, Adrian Soto, and Victoria Taylor UCLA
Need
Traditional teaching methods in secondary science education often emphasize rote memorization and passive learning, which can disengage students and limit their deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Project-based learning (PBL) offers an alternative approach that promotes active engagement, critical thinking, and culturally responsive teaching practices by honoring students’ funds of knowledge by centering student voices and giving opportunities for student choice.
Research Questions
Culturally relevant pedagogy, STEM content and/or convergent skills development, Making the most of clinical experiences
