Lotter, Christine Rene
Professor
Dr. Lotter's research interests revolve around the issue of improving secondary teacher education through reform-based teaching strategies as identified in the National Science Education Standards (NRC, 1996). She is specifically interested in teachers' use of inquiry teaching techniques as a way to improve students' understanding of both the nature of science and science content.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Education
- Department
- Teacher Education
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- inquiry, professional development, science, beliefs, teaching
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Behavioral Sciences, Science and Engineering (Other)
- Personal Focus Areas
- inquiry science teaching, teacher beliefs, professional development of 6-12 teachers
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2001 - 06/2005 | Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Curriculum & Instruction | Science Education |
| 1993 - 1995 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA | M.A. | Ecological Anthropology |
| 1989 - 1992 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | B.S. | Biology |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 - 2001 | High School Science Teacher, North Fort Myers High School | |
| 2002 | Chemistry Teacher, Upward Bound Summer Academic Program Indiana University at Indianapolis | |
| 2003 - 2005 | Graduate Assistant, Indiana University | |
| 2003 | Research Assistant, High School Student Engagement Survey, Indiana University | |
| 2005 | Assistant Professor, Science Education, Instruction and Teacher Education, University of South Carolina |
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Facilities
- Laboratory
- No
- Animal
- No
- Clinical
- Based in middle and high schools
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