Research


Research, publications and grants: Guarino, L. (1998) Doctoral Dissertation: Development and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Depth of Understanding in Constructivist Learning. Using an Extended Clinical Interview Task as an Authentic Pedagogical Inquiry Experience for Pre-service Teachers during Science Methods. Guarino, L. & Watterson, S. (2002). You Are Not Alone: A first-year teacher combats isolation. The Science Teacher 69(6): 40-41. 2003 February: Guarino, L. & Templin, M., Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educators of Teachers of Science, International Conference, St. Louis, MO. Using an Extended Clinical Interview Task as an Authentic Pedagogical Inquiry Experience for Pre-service Teachers during Science Methods. Guarino, L. (2000). Why Do We Talk? A Science Teacher’s Thoughts on Classroom Discourse. Perspectives on Science Education, October 2000. Falsetti, L., Scarnatti, J. Kent, B. & Golden, J. (1992). Science Showcase Night. Science Scope 15(7): 48-41. Guarino, L. (1989). Listen to Yourself. Science Scope 13(1): 44. Teacher Leadership Quality Partnership (TLQP grant). PI 2004 - present
Professional Productions: 2000: Learning Science Through Inquiry. Represented middle-level science for this interactive videotaped workshop series that was funded by the Annenberg/CPB project, and was aired on the Annenberg channel in February 2001 - present. 1996: Just Think: Problem Solving Through Inquiry. My eighth grade students and I modeled middle-level inquiry-based teaching and learning for this series of professional development videotapes produced by the Public Broadcasting System for the New York State Education Department. 1996: New York Learns – Standards in Our School: Inquiry-based Learning. Modeled MST staff development with K-12 teachers. This videotaped workshop was designed to help K-12 teachers incorporate inquiry into their teaching. Aired on PBS, November 12, 1996. 1998: Teleconference - New York State Systemic Initiative: Learning Experiences Connecting the MST Standards. Represented staff development for this MST panel discussion. This teleconference was one in a series produced by the New York State Education Department in Albany. Aired, March 25, 1998.
Consultancies, presentations, and invited speaking engagements: 2005 January: Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS) International Conference. Sharing a Model NSTA Program Report. 2003 February: Guarino, L. & Templin, M., Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educators of Teachers of Science, International Conference, St. Louis, MO. Using an Extended Clinical Interview Task as an Authentic Pedagogical Inquiry Experience for Pre-service Teachers during Science Methods. 2003 March: Invited presenter: Spencerport Central School District Superintendent’s Workshop Day: “Math Inquiry.” Spencerport, NY. 2002 November: Invited speaker, Middle Level Luncheon, Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY. From Peppermint Patty to Vygotsky: discourse in the science classroom. 2002 September: Invited presenter: Canandaigua Central School District Superintendent’s Workshop Day: “Moving Toward Inquiry Based Science.” Canandaigua, NY. 2002 March: Invited presenter: Spencerport Central School District Superintendent’s Workshop Day: “Inquiry Science” K-12. Spencerport, NY. 2002 February: Invited presentation, “Introduction to Inquiry” Science Educator’s Conference, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. 2001-2002: Invited facilitator: “Action Research Study Group,” Greece Central School District, Greece, NY. 2002 July: Invited facilitator: Literature Circle: “What Does Research Say about Science Teaching in our Elementary Schools?” Greece Central School District, Greece, NY. 2002 April: Invited presenter: “Curriculum Mapping.” Greece Central School District, Rochester, NY. 2001 July: Invited presenter: Summer Inquiry Science Institute, Greece Central School District, Greece, NY. 2001January - June: Invited facilitator: “Inquiry Study Group,” Spencerport Central School District, Spencerport, NY. 2001 March – May: Invited facilitator: “Inquiry Study Group,” Greece Central School District, Greece, NY. 2001 December: Invited presenter: Superintendent’s Workshop Day Webster Central School District, “Differentiated Instruction.” Webster Central School District, Webster, NY. 2001 October: Co-Presenter, “How Do We Improve Science Methods Courses?” Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY. 2002 October: Workshop facilitator: “Differentiated Instruction,” Webster Central School District, Webster, NY. 2002 November: Workshop facilitator: “Using Non-Fiction Literature Circles,” Webster Central School District, Rochester, NY. 2000 October: Presenter: “Socratic Seminars: Engaging all Students in Intellectual Discourse.” STANYS Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY 1999 October: Co-Presenter “Assessment of Science Inquiry Skills in Middle-Level and Elementary Schools.” STANYS Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY. 1999-2002: Workshop designer/Presenter: “Partners in Building Student Centered Classrooms,” St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. 1999 August: Workshop designer/Presenter: “4-MAT – Differentiation by Learning Style,” Design for Differentiation Summer Institute, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY. 1999 April: Guest speaker: “The Importance of Balance in the Mixed-Ability Classroom,” Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. 1998 April: Workshop designer/Presenter: “Introduction to Science Technology and Society Education,” Math, Science, and Technology Higher Education Conference, Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY. 1998 November: Presenter: “Assessing Writing Tasks in the Middle-Level Constructivist Science Classroom,” STANYS Annual Conference, Ellenville, NY. 1998 April: Invited speaker: “Inquiry in the Science Classroom,” Math, Science, and Technology Evening, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. 1998 February: Invited speaker: “Constructivism in Science Education,” STANYS, Regional Conference, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. 1996 November: Workshop designer/Facilitator: “Just Think: Problem Solving Through Inquiry,” Webster Central School District, Webster, NY. New York State Science Technology and Society (N.Y.S.T.E.P.) Module Dissemination Workshops: · Epidemics, Monroe B.O.C.E.S. #1, 1995 · The Earth Beneath Our Feet: What Are The Tradeoffs? Fairport Central School District, Fairport, NY, 1995. · Water: How Can We Keep It Safe To Drink? Fairport Central School District, Rochester, New York. 1995. · Wildlife: Can We Live Together? Monroe B.O.C.E.S. #1, Rochester, New York, 1994. · Solid Waste: Is There A Solution? Fairport Central School District, Rochester, New York, 1993. · Solid Waste: Is There A Solution?” Rochester Gas and Electric Company Education Center, Rochester, New York, 1993. · The Earth Beneath Our Feet: What Are The Tradeoffs? Buffalo State College, Buffalo New York, 1993.

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