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Greta Thunberg: A Small But Mighty Voice For The Environment, Madilyn Mortelliti

Faculty Curated Undergraduate Works

Abstract

This research paper discusses Greta Thunberg and the impact she has as a climate change activist. Thunberg faces many challenges as a young woman, but overcomes these difficulties while encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. She presents herself as a positive role model for younger generations. Thunberg has many accomplishments as an extremely young woman that leads to her global iconicity. She makes her power known in front of the highest ranked men in the world which forces legislation to make a change. Thunberg motivates others to make a difference before all hope is lost.

Developing Teachers’ Intentions Of Incorporating Socioscientific Issues In Lesson Design, Zachary Minken, Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Greer Richardson

Faculty Curated Graduate Works

In an effort to increase students’ informed decisions and evidence-based argumentation and perspective taking in the STEM classroom, this case study explored the ways in which teachers’ thinking and intention of incorporating Socioscientific Issues (SSI) into their lesson plans change after participating in an experiential workshop. Recognizing the difficulties inherent in SSI implementation, the day-long teacher development implemented a multi-layered approach which included declarative and procedural knowledge construction, namely understanding SSI components, SSI lesson planning, and learning STEM topics through the SSI framework. Pre-post conference questionnaires and lesson analysis showed that teachers were adept in developing SSI-focused lessons. In addition, …

Stem Education Course: Enhancing K-12 Teachers' Cultural Awareness Through Reflections Of Socioscientific Issues, Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Joseph Johnson, Michelle Lai

School of Education Faculty Work

This study applied the Socioscientific Issues (SSI) framework to explore how elementary teachers navigate STEM curriculum and apply SSI following a STEM certification endorsement course. Analysis revealed a number of themes regarding shifts in teachers' perceived cultural practices, indicating a substantial shift in focus for these teachers in teaching science.

Differentiating Instruction Through Math Stations And Literacy Centers, Olivia Bates

Faculty Curated Undergraduate Works

Differentiating instruction based on students’ readiness, interests, and learning profiles is essential for creating effective and meaningful learning activities. Identifying these characteristics allows teachers to meet students’ needs and engage them in learning. By differentiating instruction, educators target specific students’ strengths and challenges in developing lessons to support their understanding of content. Two useful strategies for differentiating math and literacy instruction include stations and centers. In stations and centers, students work on specific skills catered to their educational needs while rotating activities in flexible groups. This guide supports teachers in identifying strategies and understanding the benefits of differentiating math and …

Uncovering Elementary Teachers' Notions Of Engineering Design Practices Using Video-Captured Instruction, Kate Peterson, Mark Crow, Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr.

School of Education Faculty Work

This article describes a 3-credit STEM education graduate course that provided knowledge and experiences to elementary school teachers for incorporating engineering design process (EDP) into their instruction. We analyzed teacher's written reflections that gave us insights to the successes and challenges in helping teachers develop their notions and implementation of the EDP.

A Graduate Education Course For Elementary School Teachers: Fostering Knowledge Of Science And The Engineering Design Process, Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Karen Parker

School of Education Faculty Work

This study provides insights to the successes and challenges of elementary school teachers as they refined their knowledge of specific physical science components and notions of the engineering design process. Our analysis of pre- and post-tests suggested that teachers significantly improved their knowledge after attending a graduate STEM education course.

Usage-Based Collection Evaluation With A Curricular Focus, Karen C. Kohn

Library Faculty Scholarship

Systematic evaluation of a library’s collection can be a useful tool for collection development. After reviewing three evaluation methods and their usefulness for our small academic library, I undertook a usage-based evaluation, focusing on narrow segments of our collection that served specific undergraduate courses. For each section, I collected data on the number of books owned, number of checkouts in the past four years, and number of unique books used. Using examples from the data, I discuss possible ways to interpret and act on the data. I also note how the knowledge gained from this evaluation fits into the larger …