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Teacher Education and Professional Development

2013

University of Mississippi

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Exploring Mathematical Knowledge In Elementary Teacher Candidates With The Use Of Classroom-Based Artifacts, Erica Paige Gillentine Jan 2013

Exploring Mathematical Knowledge In Elementary Teacher Candidates With The Use Of Classroom-Based Artifacts, Erica Paige Gillentine

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Astronomy Week: An Investigation Of The Implementation And Identity Formation Of Participants, Carl Matthew Dewitt Jan 2013

Astronomy Week: An Investigation Of The Implementation And Identity Formation Of Participants, Carl Matthew Dewitt

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Abstract: our society has a great need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals and educational institutions are currently having difficulty keeping up with society's demand (Carnevale, 2011). Outreach efforts are a key strategy to encouraging young people to pursue STEM careers and evaluation methods need to be used to ensure that this outreach is efficient and effective in helping young students see themselves as prospective STEM professionals (Moskal, 2011). The purpose of this dissertation study was to investigate the implementation of an astronomy week supported by the center for mathematics and science education (CMSE) and its impact on …