2002 Summer Conference Announcement Registration Schedule Call for Papers

2002 Summer Conference "Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching" June 23 to 25, 2002 · The University of Maine · Orono, Maine Sponsored by: The University of Maine - Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

ABSTRACT Science Literacy: what it is and why there isn't more of it Gordon Uno By several measures, the general public possesses a great interest in issues related to science and technology but lacks scientific literacy. Literacy, however, is not simply an ability to comprehend news reports and articles that deal with science; a proposed model identifies four different kinds, or levels, of scientific literacy. We will explore these different levels and discuss what role the instructors of science courses play in the literacy of future citizens and science majors. In addition, we will determine what are the key elements of contemporary courses that promote the different levels of science literacy. Back to Announcement Page

Center for Science and Mathematics Education Research Maine Mathematics and Science Teaching Excellence Collaborative (MMSTEC)

This conference is supported by the U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Education (U.S. Department of Education Award Number R125K010106) and the National Science Foundation (NSF DUE #998-7444).