Looking At How Technology Is Used With The Bodies Over There To Figure Out What Could Be Done With The Technology And Bodies Right Here, 2015 Utah State University
Looking At How Technology Is Used With The Bodies Over There To Figure Out What Could Be Done With The Technology And Bodies Right Here, Victor R. Lee
Victor R Lee
No abstract provided.
Grassroots Or Returning To One’S Roots? Unpacking The Inception Of A Youth-Focused Community Makerspace, 2015 Utah State University
Grassroots Or Returning To One’S Roots? Unpacking The Inception Of A Youth-Focused Community Makerspace, Victor R. Lee, Whitney L. King, Ryan Cain
Victor R Lee
In this paper, we describe the individuals and factors contributing to the emergence of a community makerspace in a small city in the United States. As research into how makerspaces have come into existence is still in a nascent stage, this single case study is intended to describe and highlight some of the complexities involved in creating such a facility. Based on analysis of onsite observations, interviews of adults connected with the space, and electronic communications, we present a story of how two co-founders of a youth-focused makerspace went from having initial interest in extracurricular activities for their own children …
High School Students' And Scientists' Perceptions Of A Student-Scientist Partnership, 2015 University of Texas at El Paso
High School Students' And Scientists' Perceptions Of A Student-Scientist Partnership, Karla Singh
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
The idea of getting high school students to work with scientists has become a hot topic. There have been many programs that get students involved with scientists to gain experience. Having students work with scientists allows students to practice authentic science. These programs also aim to get more students interested in science and hopefully inspire these students to go into a science career. Researchers have looked at several aspects during these interactions. These aspects include students' interest, students' ability, students' career choice and students' perceptions of the scientific community. However, few studies are known that include trying to understand students' …
Desarrollo De Habilidades Investigativas Mediante La Resolución De Problemas En Ciencias Naturales : Una Experiencia Con Niños De Primer Ciclo, 2015 Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Desarrollo De Habilidades Investigativas Mediante La Resolución De Problemas En Ciencias Naturales : Una Experiencia Con Niños De Primer Ciclo, Diana Marcela Aux Bello, María Alejandra Cerón Achicanoy, Nancy Juliet Pineda Rojas
Maestría en Docencia
La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia de la resolución de problemas en el desarrollo de habilidades investigativas: interpretativa, argumentativa y propositiva en Ciencias Naturales, en niños de primer ciclo. La metodología fue de carácter cuasi-experimental de tipo cualitativo-descriptivo, que consistió en aplicar una prueba de entrada, un tratamiento y una prueba de salida, con el fin de establecer su estado inicial y final de desarrollo. Se evidenció como problema el bajo nivel de los estudiantes de primer ciclo en cuanto a la adquisición de habilidades propias de las Ciencias Naturales para la resolución de situaciones problema, por …
Dificultades En El Aprendizaje De Conceptos Químicos Relacionadas Con Las Disoluciones En Un Grupo De Estudiantes De Grado Once, 2015 Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Dificultades En El Aprendizaje De Conceptos Químicos Relacionadas Con Las Disoluciones En Un Grupo De Estudiantes De Grado Once, Carmenza Bernal Soriano, Jhon Jairo González Orozco
Maestría en Docencia
La presente investigación tiene como propósito identificar las dificultades en el aprendizaje de conceptos químicos asociados a las disoluciones que debido a su complejidad presentan 26 estudiantes de grado 11 del colegio distrital Manuel Cepeda Vargas de la localidad octava de la ciudad de Bogotá. Por tanto se consideró pertinente centrar este estudio en torno a ¿cuáles son las principales dificultad en el aprendizaje que presenta un grupo de estudiantes en la apropiación de los conceptos del tema de las disoluciones? Para ello se realizó una revisión de algunos autores en el marco teórico y se justificó el por qué …
Utilization Of Rxoutcome™ (Core Compms) To Develop Curricular Integration Content Mapping, 2015 Chapman University
Utilization Of Rxoutcome™ (Core Compms) To Develop Curricular Integration Content Mapping, Siu Fun Wong, Jason Yamaki
Pharmacy Faculty Posters and Presentations
The establishment of curricular integration requires intricate and elaborate planning of the course content. This education development model outlines the use of an electronic learning management system, RxOutcome™, to develop a comprehensive course content mapping and tracking system to monitor and manage the development and delivery of the didactic curriculum at CUSP.
Impact Of A Science Methods Course On Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Knowledge And Confidence Of Teaching With Scientific Inquiry And Problem-Based Learning, 2015 Virginia State University
Impact Of A Science Methods Course On Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Knowledge And Confidence Of Teaching With Scientific Inquiry And Problem-Based Learning, L. Y. Whiteman, T. M. Walker, T. L. Spencer
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of an elementary science methods course on pre-service teachers' knowledge and confidence of teaching with inquiry and problem-based instructional strategies. Changes in pre-service teachers' knowledge and confidence were measured before and after completing the course activities using a pilot survey entitled "Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge & Confidence (PCKC) Survey." An integrated lecture/laboratory elementary science methods course engaged participants with hands-on activities designed to increase their pedagogical content knowledge: including theory, planning and implementation of inquiry, and problem-based learning. The results indicated that pre-service teachers' knowledge and confidence improved as a …
Women Of Faith In Science: The Double Glass Ceiling, 2015 Liberty University
Women Of Faith In Science: The Double Glass Ceiling, K. Y. Michael
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
The majority of female pre-service elementary school teachers pursuing licensure is choosing English as their cognate rather than mathematics or science. The reason females are not choosing science as their cognate may be due to the fact that science has long been considered a masculine pursuit. To complicate the issue, pre-service female teachers of deep religious faith are further challenged to navigate the dichotomy of science and religion. As a result, women, and especially women of deep religious faith, are at risk of not participating in science studies. The author suggests that there is room in the science classroom for …
Stemteach: Preparing The Next Generation Of Mathematics And Science Teachers, 2015 University of Central Arkansas
Stemteach: Preparing The Next Generation Of Mathematics And Science Teachers, G. Bunn, D. Dailey, A. Cotabish
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
With an increasing demand for individuals prepared in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), one university responded to this call by changing its teacher preparation program. Better-prepared mathematics and science teachers have the opportunity to engage and excite students, thereby preparing and promoting more of them to enter the STEM professions. The described program is a replication of the national UTeach model that recruits content majors in mathematics and science to explore the teaching profession during a first-semester course that includes an early field experience in the elementary grades. This field experience is designed to be engaging for both the …
Analyzing The Gender Gap On An Entrance Exam For Mathematically Talented Students, 2015 University of Minnesota
Analyzing The Gender Gap On An Entrance Exam For Mathematically Talented Students, J. Butterfield, H. Keynes, J. Rogness, J. Sukiennik
Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations
We investigate the qualifying entrance exam for the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP), a five-year accelerated program covering high school- and undergraduate-level mathematics. The exam is used to assess the computational, numerical reasoning, and geometric skills of hundreds of fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-grade students annually. It has accurately identified qualified students in past years, but female participants consistently have had lower overall scores. Based on our belief that they are equally well qualified, in 2011 we began an extensive investigation into the structure and content of the exam to determine the possible sources for these differences. After …
Science For Visually Impaired Students And Accessible Technology, 2015 Marshall University
Science For Visually Impaired Students And Accessible Technology, Lydia M. Moreland
Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
Blind and visually impaired students need appropriate methods and accessible technology in order to compete and advance in learning the science concepts. The study investigated the attitudes, perceptions, and knowledge of assistive technology used by science teachers of the visually impaired from a Mid-Atlantic state and how they are incorporated in the classroom. The participant response gives notice to what forms of assistive technology are used in frequency, and the training and comfort level to use the assistive technology. The open responses stated themes of teachers needing more training in visual impairment college programs to use assistive technology to increase …
State Residential Stem Schools, 2015 Western Kentucky University
State Residential Stem Schools, Julia Link Roberts
Gatton Academy History
No abstract provided.
Math Education Matters, January 2015, 2015 Western Michigan University
Math Education Matters, January 2015, Western Michigan University
Mathematics News
- New NSF grant supports middle school math teachers
- CSMC Third International Conference held
- NSF grant on leveraging MOSTs
- WMU represented on NCTM editorial panels
- Innovation in teaching using new technology
- Upcoming presentations by WMU faculty and students
- Graduate student spotlight About WMU and our math education programs
An Exploratory Comparison Of A Traditional And An Adaptive Instructional Approach For College Algebra, 2015 University of Central Florida
An Exploratory Comparison Of A Traditional And An Adaptive Instructional Approach For College Algebra, Ryan Kasha
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This research effort compared student learning gains and attitudinal changes through the implementation of two varying instructional approaches on the topic of functions in College Algebra. Attitudinal changes were measured based on the Attitude Towards Mathematics Inventory (ATMI). The ATMI also provided four sub-scales scores for self-confidence, value of learning, enjoyment, and motivation. Furthermore, this research explored and compared relationships between students' level of mastery and their actual level of learning. This study implemented a quasi-experimental research design using a sample that consisted of 56 College Algebra students in a public, state college in Florida. The sample was enrolled in …
Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V11n1, Winter 2015, 2015 University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V11n1, Winter 2015, Iowa Academy Of Science
New Bulletin
Table of Contents
Executive Director Message --- 1
Annual Meeting --- 2, 3
Candidate Profiles --- 4, 5, 6
Donations --- 7
Institutional and Corporate Members --- 8
The Viability Of Portraiture For Science Education Research: Learning From Portraits Of Two Scientific Classrooms, 2015 Clemson University
The Viability Of Portraiture For Science Education Research: Learning From Portraits Of Two Scientific Classrooms, Cassie F. Quigley, Amy Trauth-Nare, Nicole Beeman-Cadwallader
Publications
The purpose of this paper is to describe the relevance of a qualitative methodology called portraiture for science education. Portraiture is a method of inquiry that blends art and science by combining the empirical aspects of inquiry with the beauty and aesthetic properties. This method encompasses all aspects of a research study, including protocol, data collection and analysis, and presentation of findings. To examine the viability of portraiture as methodology for science education researchers, we provided two portraits of science teachers and their classrooms to illustrate how context played a significant role in teachers’ experiences and how it influenced their …
Collecting Globe Data In Pascagoula Watershed, 2015 University of Southern Mississippi
Collecting Globe Data In Pascagoula Watershed, Sherry S. Herron
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Building Cloud-Based Information Systems Lab Architecture: Deriving Design Principles That Facilitate The Effective Construction And Evaluation Of A Cloud-Based Lab Environment, 2015 Nova Southeastern University
Building Cloud-Based Information Systems Lab Architecture: Deriving Design Principles That Facilitate The Effective Construction And Evaluation Of A Cloud-Based Lab Environment, Thomas J. Trevethan
CCE Theses and Dissertations
The problem explored in this dissertation report was that at the time of this study, there were no design principles or methodologies based on design science research (DSR) available to use for artifact construction, implementation, and effective evaluation of cloud-based networking lab environments that can be used to foster hands-on technology skills in students. Primarily based on Hevner’s 7 guidelines of DSR, Peffer’s design science research methodology (DSRM), and Gregor’s IS design theory, this study forms the groundwork for the development of procedures and specifications derived from DSR literature to facilitate the construction, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive cloud-based …
Mach: A Model For Explaining Molecular And Cellular Mechanisms, 2015 Purdue University
Mach: A Model For Explaining Molecular And Cellular Mechanisms, Caleb M. Trujillo
Open Access Dissertations
Biologists use mechanistic explanations to understand behaviors of the immense complexity of molecular and cellular systems. In undergraduate biology courses, students are expected to explain molecular and cellular mechanisms, but teaching this skill presents many challenges due to the highly abstract, intangible nature of the cellular world, the influence of everyday language, and the tendency of students to overestimate how much they can explain. Therefore, across three studies this dissertation addresses these obstacles to teach undergraduate biology students to explain molecular and cellular mechanisms. ^ The first step was to model how biology experts explain molecular and cellular mechanisms, and …
Circling Back To Guiding Questions, 2015 Western Washington University
Circling Back To Guiding Questions, Marc N. Muniz
Backward by Design Mini-Studies
My participation in the Backwards by Design workshop last Summer inspired me to think deeply about the nature of writing experiences afforded to our students in the physical sciences. One of the courses I teach is SCED 201: Matter and Energy in Physical Systems. This is a 4 credit-hour, inquiry-based, physics course for prospective primary (elementary) school educators. It utilizes a well-researched curriculum known as “Physics in Everyday Thinking,” which allows students to investigate various physical phenomena through activities.1These activities begin by eliciting students’ initial ideas, which are often shared during whole-class whiteboarding sessions. The students then proceed …