National Association of Biology Teachers
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| The NABT | |
| Type of Organization: | Scholarly Biological Organization |
|---|---|
| Founded: | 1938 |
| Members: | 9,000+ |
| Location: | Reston, Virginia |
| President: | John Moore |
| Secretary/Treasurer: | Brian Shmaefsky |
| Director at Large: | Mary Colvard |
| Director at Large: | Robert Dennison |
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is an American-based scholarly society that "empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students."
NABT was formed in 1938 and incorporated in 1956. Their membership comprises thousands of biology educators and administrators—representing all grade levels—from the U.S. and abroad. NABT also publishes the journal The American Biology Teacher nine times a year.
NABT has a large number of sections, affiliations and committees that help to facilitate networking and support. Some examples of these are:
4-Year College Section
2-Year College Section
AP Biology
Multicultural Affairs Section
International Section
Role & Status of Women in Biology Education
Retired Members Section
State and Province Affiliate
NABT BioClub
NABT has been involved in several controversies over teaching of creationism in public schools, including McLean v. Arkansas in 1982 and Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District in 2005.
Other NABT position statements include:
- Administrative Support for Life Science Teachers
- Biology Teaching Preparation Standards for Middle & Secondary Teachers
- Equity in Science Education
- Ethics Statement for Biology Teachers
- Characteristics of Exemplary Life Science Teaching
- NABT's Statement on Teaching Evolution
- The Role of Biology Education in Addressing HIV & AIDS
- Role of Laboratory and Field Instruction in Biology Education
- Teaching About Environmental Issues
- The Use of Animals in Biology Education
- The Use of Human Body Fluids and Tissue Products Biology Education
[edit] Presidents
This is an incomplete list, for a complete list, please see List of National Association of Biology Teachers presidents
Current President
John Moore
Past Presidents
2008: Todd Carter
2007: Patricia Waller
2006: Toby M Horn
2005: Rebecca E. Ross
2004: Betsy Ott
2003: Catherine Ueckert
2002: Brad Williamson
2001: Ann S. Lumsden
2000: Phil McCrea
[edit] External links
- National Association of Biology Teachers website
- NABT's Statement on Teaching Evolution
- 2009 NABT Professional Development Conference
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