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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2024 · 20 MIN

Ep 15 Dr. Kristin Gunckel: From Classroom to Community—The Power of Climate Literacy

from The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast · host UArizona College of Education

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education and the role this plays in cultivating informed citizens. The conversation delves into the synergies between scientific knowledge and social justice, particularly within the context of the Desert Southwest.Topics DiscussedIntegrating Computational Thinking into Environmental ScienceThe Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Science EducationEnvironmental Science Literacy Beyond Climate: Water Systems and MoreSocial Justice and Science: Interconnections and ImplicationsUniversity Collaborations: The Learning Progressions and Science 3 ProjectPreparing Teachers for Multifaceted Science Education ChallengesFuture Directions: Where Science Education Meets Community NeedsRecommend BooksEvolution's Rainbow: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People by Joan RoughgardenThe Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall & Douglas Abrams

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education and the role this plays in cultivating informed citizens. The conversation delves into the synergie...

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