Brief Biography

Dr. Crawley is Professor of Science Education. He serves as Graduate Advisor and teaches courses in the online MAEd program. Through his teaching he strives to involve science teachers in projects that promote their students’ understanding of science concepts, principles and practices aligned with today’s standards. He believes that the teacher is the key to reforming science education and developing world-class science learners who are prepared to enter the STEM or STEM Education professions.

Research Interests

• Science teaching and learning
• Assessment in service of science learning
  
• Science teacher learning and professional development
  

Service

• Proposal and manuscript reviewer for professional organizations in science education
  
• Community Shelter of Greenville volunteer

Accolades

• Induction and mentoring program development team member, Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
  
• Research Coordinator (2001-2004), National Association for Research in Science Teaching