Using The Globe Program To Educate Students On The Interdependence Of Professional Development?,
2013
University of Southern Mississippi
Using The Globe Program To Educate Students On The Interdependence Of Professional Development?, Sherry S. Herron, Jennifer L. Robertson
Faculty Publications
We present how we have used GLOBE protocols and programs in a college undergraduate English course for science and non-science majors, “Writing in the Sciences”, and in a graduate-level field course for in-service teachers. Collecting land cover data and determining biomass in conjunction with a series of writing assignments allowed the English students to connect their work to research done in ecosystems throughout the world, and to specific environmental concerns such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and the impact of controlled burning on ecosystems. Teachers demonstrated increased knowledge of ecology, natural histories of various organisms, and awareness of environmental resources. A …
Teachers’ And Students’ Beliefs About Ells In Mainstream Mathematics Classrooms,
2013
Georgia Regents University
Teachers’ And Students’ Beliefs About Ells In Mainstream Mathematics Classrooms, Stacie K. Pettit
Journal of Contemporary Research in Education
The purpose of this study was to explore the beliefs middle school mathematics teachers have about ELLs, to identify the strategies used to help ELLs, to explore the support teachers need to teach ELLs, and understand some of the experiences of ELLs in mainstream mathematics classrooms. In addition to student and teacher interviews, 106 middle school mathematics teachers from 11 school systems completed a questionnaire. The qualitative portion of the data is presented here.
Impact Of A State-Mandated K-12 Mathematics Professional Development Course On Teachers’ Beliefs And Knowledge,
2013
Boise State University
Impact Of A State-Mandated K-12 Mathematics Professional Development Course On Teachers’ Beliefs And Knowledge, Michele B. Carney, Jonathan L. Brendefur
Michele Carney
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Metacognitive And Self-Regulatory Strategy Instruction On Impoverished Students' Assessment Achievement In Physics,
2013
Liberty University
The Effect Of Metacognitive And Self-Regulatory Strategy Instruction On Impoverished Students' Assessment Achievement In Physics, Jaunine Fouche
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this nonequivalent control group design study was to evaluate the effectiveness of metacognitive and self-regulatory strategy use on the assessment achievement of 215 9th-grade, residential physics students from low socioeconomic status (low-SES) backgrounds. Students from low-SES backgrounds often lack the self-regulatory habits and metacognitive strategies to improve academic performance. In an effort to increase these scores and to increase student self-regulation and metacognition with regard to achievement in physics, this study investigated the use of metacognitive and self-regulatory strategies specifically as they apply to students' use of their own assessment data. Traditionally, student performance data is used …
The Effect Of Online Collaborative Learning On Middle School Student Science Literacy And Sense Of Community,
2013
Liberty University
The Effect Of Online Collaborative Learning On Middle School Student Science Literacy And Sense Of Community, Jillian Wendt
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study examines the effects of online collaborative learning on middle school students' science literacy and sense of community. A quantitative, quasi-experimental pretest/posttest control group design was used. Following IRB approval and district superintendent approval, students at a public middle school in central Virginia completed a pretest consisting of the Misconceptions-Oriented Standards-Based Assessment Resources for Teachers (MOSART) Physical Science assessment and the Classroom Community Scale. Students in the control group received in-class assignments that were completed collaboratively in a face-to-face manner. Students in the experimental group received in-class assignments that were completed online collaboratively through the Edmodo educational platform. Both …
Impact Of Looping On Middle School Science Standardized Achievement Tests,
2013
Liberty University
Impact Of Looping On Middle School Science Standardized Achievement Tests, Tammy Barger
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Looping may be defined as a teacher remaining with a group of students for multiple academic years. In this quantitative study, looping was examined as a factor on science achievement. State-wide eighth grade school level 2010 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) data were used. By responding to a mailing, school administrators indicated if 2010 eighth grade students had or had not been looped. The schools' percentage of advanced and proficient Science PSSA data were used to determine if the independent variable had a significant impact on science achievement. The results of the independent t-test analysis suggest that looping does …
Definitions In Mathematics: What Do High School Students Know?,
2013
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Definitions In Mathematics: What Do High School Students Know?, Julianne Sacco
Honors Theses and Capstones
No abstract provided.
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Khan Academy Videos For Teaching Mathematics At Menzi High School,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Khan Academy Videos For Teaching Mathematics At Menzi High School, Naman Barman
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
The goal of this practicum is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Khan Academy videos as a tool for teaching Maths in a low-resourced school. The Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization based in California whose mission is to produce engaging videos for students to learn Maths, science, and other subjects. The Khan Academy videos have garnered more than 350 million views on YouTube and have thus proven to be a valuable learning tool for many students. This project analyzes the effectiveness of these videos for teaching Maths to Grade 9 students at Menzi High School, a low-resourced school in …
Incorporating Industry Needs Into The Development Of An Undergraduate Degree In Commercial Space Operations,
2013
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Incorporating Industry Needs Into The Development Of An Undergraduate Degree In Commercial Space Operations, Yash Bipinchandra Mehta
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
The rapid expansion of the commercial space industry, not unlike the aviation industry in the early 20th century, has left the industry facing unique challenges. As companies continue to expand, the need for a well-trained workforce becomes critical. The needed workforce must be specifically educated to enter the commercial space industry at graduation. To have a successful industry, a workforce must be trained in skills that meet the industry's needs. In that regard, this study consisted of a survey of leaders in the commercial space industry to identify the different skill-sets sought by the industry. The results of the …
Impacting Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics Through Project-Based Learning: A Multiple Intelligence Based Approach,
2013
Providence College
Impacting Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics Through Project-Based Learning: A Multiple Intelligence Based Approach, Andrea Wade
Education Student Scholarship
Reflecting on my first year of teaching, the number one hindrance to my students’ progress in mathematics seemed to be that my students strongly disliked the subject. Therefore in my second year of teaching at a diverse Catholic school in New England, I completed an action research project that implemented project-based learning (PBL) based on Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory into my mathematics classroom. I wanted to to see if the experience would first, impact student attitudes to make students like math more, and second, if PBL would allow students to see mathematics as applicable to the real world. Therefore, this …
Chosen Multiplication Algorithms And The Ability To Learn New Methods,
2013
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Chosen Multiplication Algorithms And The Ability To Learn New Methods, Catherine A. Tarushka
Honors Theses and Capstones
No abstract provided.
A Data Generating Review That Bops, Twists And Pulls At Misconceptions,
2013
Kennesaw State University
A Data Generating Review That Bops, Twists And Pulls At Misconceptions, Kimberly Gardner
Faculty and Research Publications
Statistics is an integral part of the K-12 mathematics curriculum (age 5-18). Naturally, students construct misconceptions of what they learn. This article discusses The Bop It© Challenge, a review activity assesses student understanding and reveals their misundertandings of statistical concepts.
Impacting Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics Through Project-Based Learning: A Multiple Intelligence Based Approach,
2013
Providence College
Impacting Student Attitudes Toward Mathematics Through Project-Based Learning: A Multiple Intelligence Based Approach, Andre Wade
Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity
Reflecting on my first year of teaching, the number one hindrance to my students’ progress in mathematics seemed to be that my students strongly disliked the subject. Therefore in my second year of teaching at a diverse Catholic school in New England, I completed an action research project that implemented project-based learning (PBL) based on Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory into my mathematics classroom. I wanted to to see if the experience would first, impact student attitudes to make students like math more, and second, if PBL would allow students to see mathematics as applicable to the real world. Therefore, this …
School Gardens: Reconnecting Children With Nature And Food,
2013
Scripps College
School Gardens: Reconnecting Children With Nature And Food, Alyssa M. Boyle
Scripps Senior Theses
This thesis discusses the importance of school gardens. First, two current environmental and societal problems are highlighted: the industrialized food system and what Richard Louv has termed, "Nature Deficit Disorder," in children. School gardens are then presented as an effective tool that can address and remedy such issues. Lastly, a how-to manual for implementing such projects in schools is provided as well as a few sample lesson plans to be used in conjunction with the garden in each subject across the curriculum.
Landscapes To Learnscapes: Exploring Schoolyard-Based Education,
2013
Pitzer College
Landscapes To Learnscapes: Exploring Schoolyard-Based Education, Emily I. Palena, Caroline T. Spurgin
Pitzer Senior Theses
This thesis explores schoolyard-based education as a viable and necessary method for rectifying the shortcomings within the American public school system and the Nature-deficit Disorder epidemic. We argue that schoolyard-based education should be fully integrated into the school system, not in the sole form of popularized school gardens, but as a standard teaching method. We show this using extensive research and a case study of three elementary schools in Claremont, California.
Middle Level Mathematics Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Growth Through Professional Development: Differences Based On Mathematical Background,
2013
Texas Tech University
Middle Level Mathematics Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Growth Through Professional Development: Differences Based On Mathematical Background, Tara Stevens, Zenaida Aguirre-Munoz, Gary Harris, Raegan Higgins, Xun Liu
Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Profile analyses were used to investigate differences in the self-efficacy growth of teachers with more and less mathematics background as the teachers participated in professional development across two summers. Professional development activities were associated with increases in teachers’ self-efficacy; however, without considering mathematics knowledge for teaching, teachers with more math background tended to benefit more than those with less background. Nonetheless, teachers with less math background had higher levels of teacher self-efficacy although this gap was closed by the last measurement. Such considerations are important when designing professional development as teachers may have different needs based on specific characteristics such …
Field Experience As The Centerpiece Of An Integrated Model For Stem Teacher Preparation,
2013
Marquette University
Field Experience As The Centerpiece Of An Integrated Model For Stem Teacher Preparation, Leigh A. Van Den Kieboom, Jill Mcnew-Birren, Ellen Eckman, M. Barbara Silver-Thorn
Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications
The purpose of this study was to provide a descriptive account of one pathway for preparing high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) teachers for work in high-need urban schools. In this account, we discuss the supports that STEM majors need in learning how to think about the content that they know well, through an educational perspective that focuses on teaching and learning. We also describe the approach that we use that integrates content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and three extensive teaching co-op experiences to facilitate the transition from successful STEM undergraduate students to effective teachers of STEM content. We …
Gifted Learners And Mathematical Achievement: An Analysis Of Gifted Instructional Models,
2013
Liberty University
Gifted Learners And Mathematical Achievement: An Analysis Of Gifted Instructional Models, Lezley Anderson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this causal-comparative study was to examine whether differences exist in the mathematics achievement of fifth grade gifted students based on the instructional delivery model used for mathematics instruction, cluster or collaborative, as defined by the Georgia Department of Education. The content area of mathematics, an area susceptible to underachievement among gifted learners, was investigated using archival data from a sample of 67 participants from rural Southwest Georgia over three academic years. The STAR Math assessment and the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT): Math assessments were used to measure overall mathematics achievement. The subscales on the CRCT were …
Hexapod Herald - Vol. 25, No. 2, April 2013,
2013
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Hexapod Herald - Vol. 25, No. 2, April 2013
Hexapod Herald and Other Entomology Department Newsletters
Contents: Welcome - Congratulations - Grants - Meet an Off Campus Student - Meeting/Workshop News - Publications - Faculty News - Travel - Blasts from the Past - Calendar of Events
Using Graph Theory To Solve Scheduling Problems,
2013
Wofford College
Using Graph Theory To Solve Scheduling Problems, Joseph A. Spivey, Melissa Gaddy
Arthur Vining Davis High Impact Fellows Projects
This document is intended to introduce the instructor to the curriculum materials that we have compiled as part of the Arthur Vining Davis High Impact Fellows project. In this electronic packet, each of the following documents are included in PDF and LaTeX formats for your use: Class Handout for graph theory lesson, Instructor copy of Class Handout, Appendix containing additional examples, Presentation with applications of graphs, Student assignment with scheduling problems, Answer key to student assignment
