Crystal Bruxvoort, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: 052B North Hall
Phone: (616) 526-6019
Fax: (616) 526-6501
Email: cb29@calvin.edu
Weekly Schedule
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Education
- B.A. Central College, IA, 1990
- M.A.T. Drake University, 1993
- Ph.D., Iowa State University, Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education Concentration, 2005
Professional History
- Assistant Professor, Science Education—Chemistry & Biochemistry, Calvin College 2005 to present
- Teaching Assistant, Iowa State University, 2002-2004
- Chemistry Instructor. Marshalltown Community College, 1995-2001
- Chemistry Lab Instructor, Drake University, 1990-1995
Courses
- Chem 101: The Molecular World
- Educ 346: Secondary Education Directed Teaching
- Sces 112: Physical/Earth Science for Elementary Teachers
- Sces 121: The Content and Nature of Science for Elementary Teachers
- Sces 214: Communication and Learning in the Natural Sciences
- Sces 314: Integration Methods & Pedagogies for Secondary Science Teachers
- Sces 359: Seminar in Secondary Teaching of Integrated Science
Research Interests
- Scientific reasoning, conceptual change, nature of science, and inquiry-based science teaching.
