Publications

Stormy WATERS: COVID-19 Transition to Online Learning for an Environmental Education Middle School Curriculum.

Faculty Author(s): Marcum-Dietrich, Nanette
Student Author(s): -
Department: EDFN
Publication: Science Educator
Year: 2022
Abstract: This exploratory study examines how a team of three seventh grade teachers from a rural/suburban middle school in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States adapted the WATERS curriculum for asynchronous online delivery. The study shows that many hurdles can be mitigated with intentional planning, dedicated resources, and professional development. Students who engaged with the WATERS curriculum made statistically significant gains in their watershed content knowledge. This study highlights both the barriers to transitioning instruction online and the resources that support this transition. The study also illuminates factors that decision-makers must consider as they craft policies related to continuing education remotely during times of crisis and school closures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Science Educator is the property of National Science Education Leadership Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Link: Stormy WATERS: COVID-19 Transition to Online Learning for an Environmental Education Middle School Curriculum.