Download full textERIC Number: ED623241
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Mar
Pages: 4
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Science Teachers as Public Health Educators: The Critical Role of K-12 Science Teachers in Communicating Accurate Information about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Policy Brief
Trygstad, Peggy J.; Smith, P. Sean
Horizon Research, Inc.
This policy brief summarizes results from a survey of over 2,000 K-12 science teachers regarding their instruction related to COVID-19. Teachers were surveyed in the spring of 2020 shortly after school buildings closed. In addition, 40 teachers were interviewed. The brief also discusses implications and recommendations. [This brief is derived from "Responding to a Global Pandemic: The Role of K-12 Science Teachers. Technical Report" (ED623240).]
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Role, Public Health, Health Promotion, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, COVID-19, Pandemics, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Information Sources, Student Interests
Horizon Research, Inc. 326 Cloister Court, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Tel: 919-489-1725; Fax: 919-493-7589; e-mail: hri@horizon-research.com; Web site: http://www.horizon-research.com
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: Horizon Research, Inc.
Grant or Contract Numbers: DRL2027397
