Collaboration Through Critical Service Learning—In Search of Earth’s Secrets

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Abstract

Discover how a three-pronged approach that includes community mentors, community engagement, and integrated curriculum supports teachers in developing culturally responsive teaching practices.

Keywords:

• Pre-service Teachers
• Informal Education
• Citizen Science
• Earth and Space Science
• Preservice Science Education
• Teacher Preparation

Acknowledgments

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant No. 2050588 and 1515856. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Notes on contributors

Faye Bruun

Dr. Faye Bruun is a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Katherine Dion

Katherine Dion, MS, is the Project Manager at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Kimberly Moore

Kimberly Moore is the Superintendent at West Oso Independent School District; Dr. in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson is a a co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; Dr. in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Cherie McCollough

Cherie McCollough is the PI of the Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi COS; Dr. in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Carmen Tejeda-Delgado

Carmen Tejeda-Delgado is co-PI of Noyce INSPIRES Grant at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, COEHD; in Corpus Christi, Texas.