Biography
James Jadrich has worked in the field of science education for over 25 years. He is known for his outstanding teaching of undergraduate and graduate students and is a recipient of the Calvin Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching. He received his masters and PhD in physics from the University of California, Davis, and is now Chair of the Science Education Group and Professor of Science Education and Physics at Calvin College.
He has received numerous grants and published many papers, book chapters, and a textbook in his research areas of scientific reasoning and science teacher development. In addition to Calvin College, he has also worked at the University of California, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Chicago, Illinois and has taught science in grades 6–12 in Australia. He is also actively engaged in teacher and school development in Liberia, West Africa.
Additional information
- News & Stories' Faculty profile (June 26, 2008)
- Science Education Studies
Education
- BS, University of California, Fresno, 1982
- PhD, physics, University of California, Davis, 1991
Professional Experience
- Professor of science education and physics, Calvin College, 2001–present
- Assistant and associate professor of science education and physics, Calvin College, 1992–2001
- Science teacher, Mount Evelyn Christian School, Victoria, Australia, 1996–97
- Education program leader, Education Office, Fermi National Accelerator Lab, 1994–95
- Assistant professor, Calvin College, 1992–94
Academic Interests
- The development of scientific reasoning skills and strategies in students.
- Implementation of integrated process skills in science curricula.
- Development of a Christian teachers college in West Africa.
