CAPER Team Website

The CAPER (Conceptual Astronomy and Physics Education Research) Team's mission is to conduct rigorous educational research into student understanding, which is used to inform the development and dissemination of instructional interventions and public outreach activities (focusing on collaborative learning strategies) and of authentic assessment strategies in the areas of astronomy, astrobiology, physics, planetary science, and earth & space science.

Thinking about becoming a certified science teacher?
Check out the U of A - College of Science - Science Teacher Preparation Program

Looking for a MS or PhD program in astronomy education?
Contact Tim Slater at tslater@as.arizona.edu to find out about exciting opportunities at the University of Arizona.

We invite you to join some of our Internet emailing lists:

astroed_news | Association of Astronomy Educators

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/astroed_news/

This is the electronic newsletter for the Association of Astronomy Educators, an affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association, for sharing astronomy and space science education opportunities for teachers.

astrolrner | Astro Learner

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/astrolrner/

Academic discussion group for research in astronomy education with emphasis on astronomy misconceptions, instructional strategies, and assessment procedures.

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