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Science & Technology Education Staff
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Our People:
John Williams |
Chris Eames |
Mike Forret |
Kathrin Otrel-Cass
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Kathrin Otrel-Cass |
| Kathrin Otrel-Cass has a Masters degree (Mag.rer.nat.) from the University of Salzburg, Austria and a PhD from the University of Waikato. Her degree includes biology and earth science with a teaching degree for secondary science. Her PhD investigated the use of simulations to teach earth science concepts in a New Zealand science centre. |
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| She joined the Centre in 2006. Past projects Kathrin was involved in include co- authoring the ‘evolution for teaching’ website http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/evolution/, the InSiTe project that investigates teachers’ and students’ interactions around science and technology teaching, and the Quality Teaching and Research Development (science) project, that examined culturally responsive teaching startegies. |
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| Kathrin is also involved in the development and quality assurance of the national MoRST funded project ‘The New Zealand Science Learning Hub’ www.sciencelearn.org.nz – a web based science teaching and learning resource. |
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| Kathrin is hosting Cafe Scientifi que in Tauranga and is currently piloting Junior Cafe Scientifique, a discussion forum based on young people’s interests and questions in science. |
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| Kathrin is involved in a range of research projects with a particular interest in classroom based research in
schools as well as the tertiary environment. Her current research interests lie in ICT in science education, culturally responsive science education and informal education. |
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Selected Publications |
| Otrel-Cass, K., Cowie, B., Moreland, J. and Jones, A. (2009). Teachers and researchers working together: A subject specifi c planning framework as a boundary object, in Masson, P. & Pilo,M. (Eds.). Partnerships in Education. Theoretical approach and case studies? Le partenariat en Éducation. Approche theorétique at étude de cas. (bilingual publishing). (pp.127-153). Lille: Book Edition, Collection savoir faire. (222p.)
ISBN 978-2-9533881-01-7. |
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| Otrel-Cass, K., Forret, M. and Taylor, M. (2009). Opportunities and challenges in technology rich classrooms
– using the Scratch software. Set:Research Information for Teachers, 1 (accepted for publication). |
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| Otrel-Cass, K., Cowie, B., Moreland, J., Jones, A. and Deeley, C. (2007). The role of artefacts in supporting
students meaning making: An activity theory account. Paper presented at NZARE, 4-7 December, Christchurch. |
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| Otrel-Cass, K., Campbell, A. and Cowie, B. (2006). What determines perseverance in studying science at university. Paper presented at NZARE, 5-8 December, Rotorua. |
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| Otrel-Cass K., Earl K., Campbell A. and Cooke P. (2005) Evolution for Teaching: Website evaluation report. NZ Science Teacher, 109, p.27-29. |
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| Campbell A., Cooke P., Otrel-Cass K., and Earl K. (2004) Evolution for Teaching website: http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/evolution/ |
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Other Publications |
| See complete list of publications |
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