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Preservice Secondary Science Teachers' Reflections In Using Modeling & Simulation Applications As Instructional Tools For Learning, Mary C. Enderson, Elizabeth Langran (Ed.), Paula Christensen (Ed.), Jarrod Sanson (Ed.) Jan 2023

Preservice Secondary Science Teachers' Reflections In Using Modeling & Simulation Applications As Instructional Tools For Learning, Mary C. Enderson, Elizabeth Langran (Ed.), Paula Christensen (Ed.), Jarrod Sanson (Ed.)

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

Preparing preservice teachers to construct learning environments integrating technological tools is a challenge that higher education continues to tackle. One way to address this challenge is to have preservice teachers integrate modeling & simulation (M&S) tools while teaching, reflect on the experience, and attempt to identify ways to make improvements in instructional practices. This case study of five preservice secondary science teachers, enrolled in a course along with student teaching, was designed to study M&S tools integrated into instruction and how preservice teachers thought about the experience. Participants taught at least one lesson integrating M&S tools where they were to …


Museum Exploration Club, Celeste Kenworthy, Aurora Kenworthy May 2021

Museum Exploration Club, Celeste Kenworthy, Aurora Kenworthy

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

Afterschool club that virtually visits museums in order to help students gain an appreciation for museums and learn about concepts related to art, history, and science.


The Crazy Critter Club - Lesson Plans, Caitlin Flynn Copenhaver, Audrey Anderson Jan 2021

The Crazy Critter Club - Lesson Plans, Caitlin Flynn Copenhaver, Audrey Anderson

Honors Expanded Learning Clubs

This curriculum covers the lesson plans for the 2021 "Cool Critter Club". It is focused on teaching students about animals and the environment, especially at a local level. This club engages students through the use of games, art, and spending time outside.


Teac 308: Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary School–A Peer Review Of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Amanda Thomas Jan 2017

Teac 308: Teaching Mathematics In The Elementary School–A Peer Review Of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio, Amanda Thomas

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This portfolio outlines four aspects of the peer review of teaching project, which focused on TEAC 308: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School. The first aspect was the explicit articulation of student learning objectives drawn from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All (2014). During this project, the nine objectives were aligned with instructional opportunities and assignments with those objectives. In addition to defining these objectives, the portfolio describes analysis of three components: student progress toward developing and demonstrating productive beliefs about aspects of teaching and learning mathematics, student progress across three …


Educator Materials From The Zillman Art Museum, Zillman Art Museum Dec 2008

Educator Materials From The Zillman Art Museum, Zillman Art Museum

General University of Maine Publications

Educator materials and classroom activities from Zillman Art Museum including lessons for creating landscapes and portraits, and lessons in printmaking and watercolor painting. Lessons include Maine Learning Results information.