Mallinson Institute for Science Education

Mallinson Institute for Science Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5444 USA
(269) 387-5398

Marcia Fetters

Marcia Fetters
Associate Professor
Office: (269) 387-3352
Location:
4007 Sangren Hall, Mail Stop 5276
Mailing address:
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Development
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5276 USA
Marcia Fetters
Education:
  • Ph.D., Michigan State University
  • M.A. Ed., Michigan State University
  • B.S., Michigan State University
Bio:

Dr. Marcia Fetters has a joint appointment in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies and the Mallinson Institute for Science Education 51福利社 Michigan University. She is an interim associate dean in the College of Education and Human Development.

Her primary undergraduate teaching assignment is secondary science methods. At the graduate level, she teaches a variety of courses for science teacher professional development and growth. Her research interests focus on the needs of individuals marginalized from the science education community, with a special focus on individuals with learning disabilities, and science in informal settings. Related to this interest, she has explored, written about and published on the use of toys to teach science concepts.