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Kelly, S., Mathayas, N., Machaka, N., Chis, J., & Krist, C. Variations in teachers’ practical conceptions of epistemic agency Nashville TN: Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences.

Characterizing epistemic messages that support the development of student intellectual authority in the classroom. (2020). NARST: Portland, OR.

Teacher as learner: Supporting students’ intellectual authority in the classroom. (2020). AERA: San Francisco, CA.

How science teachers conceptualize students’ epistemic agency in their teaching: Two teachers’ narratives. (2020). AERA: San Francisco, CA.

Tchg Elem Science II (CI 451) Course is the second of two 3-hour science methods courses in the elementary education program. Focus on in-depth understanding of inquiry science teaching. Coursework is integrated with field assignments in schools. Topics include curriculum materials; literacy instruction in science; children's "thinking" about science; differentiated instruction; assessment; incorporating technology.