Thompson Stephen L
Associate Professor
Educational Studies
University of South Carolina
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Instruction and Teacher Education. He teaches science methods courses and graduate level science education courses. Dr. Thompson’s research interests, and publication history, center on elementary and middle level science teacher professional development, nature-based inquiry, and scientist and engineer collaborations with K-12 schools. His current projects include research and curriculum development related to the teaching and learning of interrelated plant processes (photosynthesis, cellular respiration and transpiration). Dr. Thompson has received over 6 million dollars in grant funding to support his work with elementary and middle level science teachers. He has also acted as principal investigator and/or co-principal investigator on funded projects totaling over 10.2 million dollars.
Research Interest
Science Education, science education methods, teacher professional development, scientist and engineer collaborations with K-12 schools, and nature-based inquiry
Publications
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Thompson S. Classroom Terraria: Enhancing Student Understanding of Plant-Related Gas Processes. Science Scope. 2010 Apr;33(8):20-6.
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Thompson S, Lotter C. Conservation of matter in the life sciences. Science Scope. 2014 Oct 1;38(2):57-69.
