Abstract
This paper highlights the need to develop teachers who can provide young people with science instruction that encourages and empowers them to be leaders in their communities, and to help them understand the importance of social action, civic engagement, and advocating for their communities.
Keywords: Teacher development Science education Youth empowerment Leadership in communities Social action Civic engagement Community advocacy Student agency Climate change education implications
Core Idea: Developing Teachers to Foster Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Community Advocacy Through Science Education
Reference: Learning to Teach about Climate Justice and Social Justice in Science Methods by Chappell, Mindy Northwest journal of teacher education, 04/2024, Volume 19, Issue 1 In November, the Editors of NWJTE sat down for a conversation with Dr. Mindy J. Chappell, a Science Teacher Educator in the College of Edu… Journal Article: Full Text Online