Adair, Marta

Biology

170 MLBM
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-8336

Associate Teaching Professor

Biography

I grew up moving. Every three or four years my dad, a colonel in the Air Force would get transferred to another base. I came to BYU for college and never moved again.

My dad thought it imperative that kids have chores and guaranteed us the chance to have the by making sure every home had several acres. Each place had enough room for chickens, cows, horses, and some hogs. Oh, there were the obligatory dogs and some unwanted cats, as well. I grew up caring for these animals and loving them.

My dad also loved being outside. Together we would go to the mountains and hike, or ride the horses while they hiked. We hunted deer and moose and caribou. Dad taught me the names of plants, how to find my way out of the woods, and how to take care of myself. He is the reason I went into biology.

Teaching Interests

I am interested in educational pedagogy and constructivism.

Research Interests

I'm not on a research track but I am interested in what the research teaches s about how people learn. I try to stay current about the strategies that make teachers most effective. I read journals from the Association for Science Teacher Education, The American Biology Teacher, Utah Science Teachers Association, and the National Association for Research in Science Teaching.

Courses Taught

Fall 2012

BIO 276: Exploration of Tch in Biol Sci Section 001
BIO 377: Tchg Mthds & Instrctn in Biol Section 001
BIO 378: Practicum in Biology Teaching Section 001
BIO 379: Classroom Mgt & Lab Safety Section 001

Winter 2012

BIO 476: Biology Student Teaching Section 001
EL ED 363: Teaching Science in Elem Schl Section 002

Fall 2011

BIO 100: Principles of Biology Section 007
BIO 276: Exploration of Tch in Biol Sci Section 001
BIO 378: Practicum in Biology Teaching Section 001

Winter 2011

BIO 276R: Exploration of Tch in Biol Sci Section 001
BIO 476: Biology Student Teaching Section 001

Selected Publications