Culturally inclusive science teaching (CIST) model for teachers of culturally and linguistically diverse students Available to Purchase

Dr Jiyoon Yoon is an Associate Professor of Science Education and Special Assistant to Dean for Global Initiatives at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr Yoon has participated in extensive science methods research studies and instructional technology projects for pre- and in-service science teachers. She has also established and directed international programs to exchange teaching methods and culture between America and Korea. Dr Yoon teaches science education methods and research methods courses and is working on nationally funded research studies. Her research focuses on establishing rich science teaching and learning environments with the aid of technology within a global society.

Dr Kyoung Jin Kim is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Ball State University. Her research interests focus on pre-service teacher education, professional development, program evaluation, cross cultural studies, parent education and multicultural education. She has been active in disseminating and expanding her scholarly works at local, state, national and international conferences, and her papers have been published in the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, International Journal of Early Childhood Education, Asia Pacific Educational Review, Childhood Education, Dimensions of Early Childhood and Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education.

Dr Leisa A. Martin is an Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her research examines domestic and international citizenship education with students in online classes and face to face classes. She has published in journals such as Action in Teacher Education and the Journal of Social Studies Research.