
Biography
- Education
Rutgers University
2012
Science Education
Doctor of EducationThe College of New Jersey
2006
Certificate in Educational LeadershipSt. Peter’s University
2001
Education
Master of ArtsSt. Peter’s University
1998
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
- Research Interests
- STEM education, pre-service and in-service teacher education, pedagogical content knowledge, model-based science inquiry, engineering design practices, socioscientific issues
- Languages
- English, Filipino
Publications
Internalization of STEM Education
ISTES Organization
Editor
1970
Students’ awareness, perceived ability, value, and commitment to science and mathematics: A perspective from high school students in Brazil.
In A. Z. Macalalag, I. Sahin, J. Johnson, & A. Bicer (Eds.), Internalization of STEM Education (pp. 189-238). ISTES Organization.
Co-Author
1970
Encouraging STEMpathy: A review of literature addressing STEM learning for students with special education services in inclusive learning environments.
In A. Z. Macalalag, I. Sahin, J. Johnson, & A. Bicer (Eds.), Internalization of STEM Education (pp. 1-40). ISTES Organization.
Co-Author
1970
Special Issue on STEM Education
International Journal of Technology in Education
Co-Editor
1970
Development of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge during Lesson Planning of Socioscientific Issues
International Journal of Technology in Education
Co-Author
1970
Incorporating Socioscientific Issues into a STEM Education Course: Exploring teacher use of argumentation in SSI and plans for classroom implementation
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research
Co-Author
1970
Developing Teachers’ Intentions of Incorporating Socioscientific Issues in Lesson Design
Pennsylvania Teacher Educator
Co-Author
1970
How do we do this: learning how to teach socioscientific issues.
Cultural Studies of Science Education, 3(8), pp. 1-25. DOI 10.1007/s11422-019-09944-9
Co-Author
1970
The Effect of Methods Course on Pre-Service Teachers’ Awareness and Intentions of STEM Subjects.
. International Journal of Research in Education and Science, Volume 5, Number 1, Pages 22-35.
Co-Author
1970
Science and Children.
Co-Author
1970
STEM Education Course: Enhancing K-12 Teachers’ Cultural Awareness Through Reflections of Socioscientific Issues.
Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, Volume 16, Pages 76 – 92, Fall 2017.
Co-Author
1970
Graduate Education Course for Elementary School Teachers: Fostering Knowledge of Science and the Engineering Design Process.
Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, Volume 15, Pages 109-131, Fall 2016.
Co-Author
1970
Uncovering Elementary Teachers’ Notions of Engineering Design Practices Using Video-Captured Instruction.
Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, Volume 15, Pages 133-150, Fall 2016.
Co-Author
1970
Professional Experience
Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
Assistant Director - STEM Education Research
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
High School Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Robbinsville High School
Robbinsville, NJ
High School Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Holy Family Academy
Bayonne, NJ
Middle School Science and Mathematics Teacher
Saint Aedan School
Jersey City, NJ
Research Summary
- Macalalag Helps Develop Professional Development Standards for K-12 Teachers of Engineering
- Faculty Present on Wide Variety of Topics at Forum
- Arcadia Receives STEM Teacher Grant as Part of Noyce Program
- School of Education, Computer Science and Mathematics Host Philadelphia High School Students
- Arcadia University Awarded USAID Sub-Contract for STEM Educator Curriculum Development in Egypt
- Arcadia Nets More Than $1 Million in Grants
- Dr. Macalalag Co-Authors Study on Pedagogical Content Knowledge with Doctoral Candidates
- Dr. Macalalag Awarded $2 Million NSF Grant for Collaborative Research on STEM Teaching
- Egyptian Students Visit Campus on April 21 for STEM Showcase