Books and Book Chapters

Abell, S. K., Appleton, K., & Hanuscin, D. (under contract). Designing the elementary science methods course. Taylor & Francis.

Hanuscin, D. (2007). The use of specialized facilities for laboratory science instruction in elementary schools. In E. Wright, D. W. Sunal, & C. W. Sundberg (Eds.) (pp. 57-70). Research in science education: The impact of the laboratory and technology on K-12 science learning and teaching.

Rooney, M. & Hanuscin D. (2006). ‘Re-inventing’ science instruction: Inquiry-based instruction in a 5 th/6 th grade classroom. In R. A. Yager (Ed.) (p 173-180). Exemplary science:  Best Practices in Science Teaching Today/ Grades 5-8. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA.

Akerson, V.L. & Hanuscin, D. (2005). A collaborative endeavor to teach the nature of scientific inquiry: There’s more to science than meets the 'I.' In R. A. Yager (Ed.) (p.1-12). Exemplary Science: Best practices in professional development. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA.

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Journal Articles

Varma, T., Volkmann, M. J., & Hanuscin, D. (in press). Preservice elementary teachers' perceptions of their understanding of inquiry and inquiry-based pedagogy: Influence of the elementary science methods course and field experience. Journal of Elementary Science Education.

Abell, S. K., Rogers, M. P., Hanuscin, D. L., Lee, M. H., & Gagnon, M. J. (2009). Preparing the next generation of science teacher educators: A model for developing PCK for teaching science teachers. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 20(9), 77-93.

Varma, T., & Hanuscin, D. (2008) Pre-service elementary teachers’ field experiences in classrooms led by science specialists. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 19(6).

Tucker, S. A., Hanuscin, D., & Bearnes, C. J. (2008). Igniting girls' interest in chemistry. Sciene, 319 (5870), 1621-1622 .

Hanuscin, D. and Lee, M. H. (2008) Using the learning cycle as a model for teaching the learning cycle to preservice elementary teachers. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 20 (2), 51-66.

Hanuscin, D. (2007) The use of specialized laboratory facilities for science in elementary schools: A call for research. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 19(2), 59-64.

Taub, H. and Hanuscin, D. (2007). Writing to learn activities in an introductory physics course for nonscience majors. Physics Education, 42, 562-564.

Hanuscin, D., Richard, M., Chandrasekhar, M., Corman, A., & Lapilli, C. (2007). Collaborative action research to improve teaching and learning. Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online, 4(2), 16-20.

Hanuscin, D. & Musikul, K. (2007) School's In for summer: An innovative field experience for elementary science methods. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 19(1), 57-68.

Akerson, V.L., & Hanuscin, D. (2007). Teaching the nature of science through inquiry: Results of a three-year professional development program. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 44(5), 653-680.

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Akerson, V.L. (2006) Integrating nature of science instruction into a physical science content course for teachers: NOS views of teaching assistants. Science Education 90(5), 912-935 .

Hanuscin, D. (2004). A workshop approach: Instructional strategies for working within the constraints of field experiences in elementary science. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 16(1), 1-8.

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Practitioner Articles

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, E. J. (2009). Helping students understand the nature of science. Perspectives: Research and tips to support science education. Science and Children,46(7), 56-57.

Lee, M. H., & Hanuscin, D. (2008). A (mis)understanding of astronomical proportions? Perspectives: Research and tips to support science education.Science and Children, 46 (1), 60-61.

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. H. (2008). Mentoring New Teachers. Perspectives: Research and tips to support science education. Science and Children, 45(9), 62-63.

Hanuscin, D., & Park-Rogers, M. (2008). Learning to observe and infer. Perspectives: Research and tips to support science education. Science and Children, 45(6), 56-57.

Hanuscin, D. (2002). Environmental mis-education? Addressing the criticisms of environmental education. The Hoosier Science Teacher, 26(4), 100-105.

Hanuscin, D. (2002). Names and claims: Is it science or spin? Science Scope, 25(6), 36-38.

Reiff, R. & Hanuscin, D. (2002). The iron (Fe) scientist. Science Scope, 25(8), 40.

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Selected Conference Papers

Hanuscin, D., & Hian, J. (2009, September) Teaching NOS as 'acts of rebellion': Critical incidents in developing PCK for NOS. Paper presented at the European Science Education Research Association: Istanbul, TR. [pdf]

Hanuscin, D. & Hian, J. (2009, April) Developing pedagogical content knowledge for teaching the nature of scienc: Lesson from a mentor-mentee relationship. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching: Orange Grove, CA.[pdf]

Hanuscin, D., Lee, M. H., & Akerson, V. L. (2008, April). Pedagogical content knowledge for teaching the nature of science: A study of teachers effective in impacting students' views. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching: Baltimore, MD. [pdf]

Wissehr, C., & Hanuscin, D. (2008, January). Science museums & specialized content courses for prospective teachers: Implications for learning to teach science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: St. Louis, MO. [pdf]

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. H. (2007, april) Across content and pedagogy: Seeking coherence in NOS instruction in teacher education programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: New Orleans, LA. [pdf]

Hanuscin, D. L., & Lee, M. H. (2007, January). Teaching against the mystique of science: Literature-based approaches in science teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL. [pdf]

Friedrichsen, P., Haefner, L. A., Hanuscin, D. L., Manno, J., Brown, P., Courson, S., & Cullin, M. (2007, January). Challenges and scaffolds for helping prospective teachers design science lessons using the 5E instructional mode. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL. [pdf]

Abelll, S. K., Gagnon, M. J., Hanuscin, D. L., ,Lee, M. H., & Park-Rogers, M. (2007, January). Methods or madness? Preparing the next generation of elementary science teacher educators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL. pdf

Friedrichsen, P., Hanuscin, D., & Hutchins, K. (2006, April) Will I teach evolution? A multiple case study of secondary biology teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: San Francisco, CA. pdf

Richard, M., Hanuscin, D., & Chandrasekhar, M. (2006, January) Using assessment to inform teaching in a physical science content course for preservice elementary teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Portland, OR. pdf

Hanuscin, D. (2005, April) Learning the ‘grammar of science’: The influence of a physical science content course on K-8 teachers’ understanding of the nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, QU. pdf

Akerson, V. L., & Hanuscin, D. (2005, April) Teaching the nature of science through inquiry: the influence of a three-year elementary professional development program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Dallas, TX. pdf

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Pareja, E. (2005, April) Integration of NOS instruction into a physical science content course for elementary teachers: Enhancing efforts of teacher education programs? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Dallas, TX. pdf

Hanuscin, D., & Akerson, V. L. (2005, January) The impact of a physical science content course on K-8 teachers’ understanding of the nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Colorado Springs, CO. pdf

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Akerson, V.L. (2004, April) Teaching nature of science in a physical science content course for teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC. pdf

Hanuscin, D. (2003, January) Making the most of an early field experience. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, St. Louis, Missouri. (EDRS No. ED 474453)

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