Stephen R. Burgin Source Confirmed

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Assistant Professor of Science Education

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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11 h-index 35 pubs 819 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Stephen R. Burgin's research focuses on science education, particularly in teacher preparation and the integration of interdisciplinary curricula. He investigates how preservice teachers develop self-efficacy in culturally responsive classroom management and how to effectively teach controversial issues within science and social studies. His work also explores authentic scientific research experiences for undergraduate students and how teacher candidates learn about the nature of scientific work from professional scientists.

Burgin is a Co-Principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation grant totaling $1,444,960, aimed at enhancing STEM teacher agency through authentic experiences in mathematics and science. He collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Christopher M. Estepp, Jennifer G. Beasley, Donald Johnson, and Adam M. Siepielski. Burgin leads a research group and has a scholarly profile with an h-index of 11, based on 35 publications and 819 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 11
  • Publications: 35
  • Citations: 819

Selected Publications

  • Teacher Candidate Learning of Interdisciplinary Controversial Issues: Linking Social Studies and Science in the Elementary School Curriculum (2024) DOI
  • Using Intercultural Sensitivity to Predict Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Self-Efficacy among Preservice Teachers (2023) DOI
  • Co-Teaching from an Interdisciplinary Perspective: A Self-Study of Negotiating an Integrated Curriculum (2023) DOI
  • Learning About the Authentic Nature of Scientific Work From Professional Scientists (2021) DOI

Federal Grants 1 $1,444,960 total

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