About Irene Irene Plonczak holds a M.A. degree from Laval University and a Ph.D. degree from Sherbrooke University in Science Education. Irene is currently an assistant professor in the department of curriculum and teaching at Hofstra University. Her main research interests are: · Science Education, · Nature of Science, · Socioconstructivism, · Inclusive Education, · Popular Education, · Teacher Education. Irene can be contacted at:  irene.plonczak@hofstra.edu