A PCK Summit: Current and Future Research Directions

  • Researching PCK in science
  • International group of experts
  • Implications for enhancing teaching and learning
  • Funding source: National Science Foundation

In early September we received word from NSF that we have been funded through the REESE program to conduct a rigorous, analytical synthesis of research focused on science teacher professional knowledge, in particular pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in science.

We plan to bring clarity to the PCK construct and its implications for enhancing teacher practice and student learning by bringing together researchers from around the world to describe their work and then collaborate with the goal of identifying a common construct(s).

This two-year project is led by Julie Gess-Newsome of Williamette University, Dean of the School of Education and member of the BSCS Board of Directors, BSCS Executive Director Janet Carlson, and BSCS Science Educator April Gardner.