Research interests
Judith Morrison is interested in finding out students'
understanding of science concepts in the classroom, in
using science notebooks as a formative assessment tool,
and in using scientists in the professional development
of science teachers.
Teaching/professional interests
Morrison teaches elementary and secondary science
methods courses, as well as a variety of science
education courses and action research courses. She
taught physical science, chemistry, advanced chemistry,
and advanced biology at the high school level for seven
years.
Recent accomplishments
- Morrison, J.A. (2003). Science teachers' diagnosis
and understanding of students' preconceptions. Science
Education 87(6), 849-867.
- Morrison, J. A. (2005, Spring). Using Science
Notebooks to Promote Preservice Teachers' Understanding
of Formative Assessment. Issues in Teacher Education,
14(1), 5-21.
- Morrison, J. A. (2005, January). Using scientists
and real-world scenarios in professional development
for science teachers. Paper presented at the annual
International Meeting of the Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs, CO.
- Morrison, J. A., & Estes, J. (2004, April).
Using scientists and real-world scenarios in
professional development for middle school science
teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, San Diego,
CA.
- Morrison, J. A. (2004). Professional Development
for Science Teachers: Exploring the Nature of Science.
Funded through the WSU Foundation New Faculty Seed
Grant Program, $5,250.
Educational background
- Ph.D Science Education/Integrated Science, Oregon
State University, 1999
- M.S. Science Education, Oregon State University,
1991
- B.A. Zoology, University of Montana, 1979
