The Science Education Research Group at BYU investigates how teachers and students engage in science as sensemaking. Our work focuses on modeling, explanation construction, evidence-based reasoning, and the design of learning environments that support meaningful participation in science practices.
Current projects examine preservice and in-service teachers’ beliefs, planning, and pedagogical judgment; the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and programming to support science learning; modeling-centered physics labs and undergraduate STEM learning environments; and professional community-building among local physics teachers and preservice teachers. Undergraduate and graduate researchers collaborate on study design, data analysis, instructional materials, conference presentations, and publications.
Group Meetings
| Title | Time | Day | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Group PER Group | 11 am | W | N288 |
| Education Group Teacher Training | 3:30 pm | Th | N106 |
Education Faculty Members
Adam Bennion
Research Specialty: Physics Education & Teacher Training
Contact
- Office: N319 ESC
- 801.422.3095
- adam_bennion@byu.edu
Research Projects
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Science Education Research
Our current projects examine preservice and in-service teachers’ beliefs, planning, and pedagogical judgment; the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, programming, robotics, and simulations to support science learning; modeling-centered physics labs and undergraduate STEM learning environments; and professional community-building among local physics teachers and preservice teachers.
Suggested Preparation:We are looking for students who are curious about how people learn science and how teachers create meaningful science learning experiences. Prior research experience is helpful but not required. Students will learn research skills such as reading and summarizing scholarship, analyzing interviews and classroom artifacts, coding qualitative data, working with surveys and student work, designing instructional materials, and preparing research for presentations or publication.
Suitable for- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- REU students