Points of View: Effective Partnerships Between K-12 and Higher Education

Abstract

Note from the Editors CBE is pleased to present “Points of View,” a series designed to address issues faced by many people within the life sciences educational realm. We present several differing points of view back-to-back on a given topic to promote discussion of the topic. Readers are encouraged to participate in the online discussion forum hosted by Cell Biology Education at http://www.cellbioed.org/discussion/public/main.cfm. We hope op-ed pieces on Points of View will stimulate thought and dialogue on significant educational issues. In this issue, we address the question “How do we construct effective partnerships between K-12 education and higher education?” K-12 educators and college/university faculty share many interests, and need to work together to ensure effective teacher education and that curricula are articulated. Yet, we work in different settings; some would say different cultures. In Points View, we examine the needs and the responsibilities of our institutions of higher education to support K-12 science education, and examine how we can build interactions that recognize the strengths and help remedy the weaknesses of each partner. The points of view we present in this issue provide a number of responses to those questions. We invite you to share your ideas, experiences and insights on the discussion board.

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