Science Education
Faculty
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Sharon Dotger
Assistant Professor
Science Education
315-443-9138
sdotger@syr.edu
Ph.D. North Carolina State University
Sharon Dotger received a BA degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then taught high school chemistry, physical science, and earth science in North Carolina for five years. During that period, she earned a teaching certificate at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a M.S. degree in science education from Montana State University. She completed her Ph.D. degree in science education at North Carolina State University. Her research interests include the development of pre-service science teachers and the effective use of constructivist teaching strategies in science classrooms.
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Jeffrey Rozelle
Assistant Professor
Science Education
315-443-1616
jrozelle@syr.edu
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John Tillotson
Associate Professor
Science Education
315-443-9137
jwtillot@syr.edu
Ph.D. University of Iowa, 1996
John Tillotson, dual associate professor of science education in teaching and leadership programs and the Department of Science Teaching, is coordinator of the Syracuse University Secondary Science Teacher Education Program. He teaches courses in methods of science instruction, curricular issues, teacher development, and the nature of science. His research focuses on the influence of preservice teacher education programs on science teachers' beliefs and practices, as well as the impact of educational reform on high-need rural school districts. Since 2001, he has served as executive director of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.