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Cultural Studies of Science Education
Published in: Cultural Studies of Science Education 1/2011

01-03-2011

Is it dichotomy or tension: I am a scientist. No, wait! I am a teacher!

Authors: Mehmet Aydeniz, Lynn Liao Hodge

Published in: Cultural Studies of Science Education | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

This study explores through a naturalistic inquiry the tensions between a science professor’s two enacted identities. More specifically, this study looks at how a biology professor’s identity-in-practice shifts and evolves over time through collaborations with a science education professor. These shifts were marked by an emphasis on teaching, rather than solely a focus on science. Data were collected through formal interviews and notes taken during planning sessions that took place between the biology professor and the science educator. Findings reveal that although the biology professor is able to reconcile both his science and teacher identity, structural elements of his workplace do not encourage him to enact his teacher identity. Recommendations for college science teaching are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Is it dichotomy or tension: I am a scientist. No, wait! I am a teacher!
Authors
Mehmet Aydeniz
Lynn Liao Hodge
Publication date
01-03-2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Cultural Studies of Science Education / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1871-1502
Electronic ISSN: 1871-1510
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-009-9246-x

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