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Creator:: Jeong, Brandon C.
Abstract:: Learning assistant (LA) programs are gaining increasing popularity as a means to shift instructional practice in STEM classrooms. In these programs, trained undergraduate students join the instructional team and support student-centered active learning pedagogies. Their professional development is typically supported through a seminar. In facilitating small group collaborative learning, LAs...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis

Creator:: Glover, Erin D.
Abstract:: Policy and research have increased attention in K12 mathematics education on core mathematical practices such as argumentation, justification, and proof, that are central to students learning and doing mathematics. One reason for this increased focus is the empirical evidence that engaging students in mathematical practices provide more equitable opportunities for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Mileham, Michelle A.
Abstract:: Zoos and aquariums are among the best informal education avenues for individuals to further develop conservation beliefs and values. Research documented the presence of conservation messages at aquariums, that visitors expect such messages, and staff and volunteers at conservation organizations increase their conservation-related knowledge and behaviors. This research often focuses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Thiemens, Cassie Rae
Abstract:: This qualitative study examines the role of a graduate level multicultural teacher education course in disrupting preservice teachers' beliefs and assumptions about teaching culturally and linguistically diverse learners. This study is motivated by the following research question: What are the actions that take place in a funds of knowledge course...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Hocker, Krista Foltz
Abstract:: Oregon State University redesigned the college algebra class to make group learning at least 50% of class time. Specifically, in two out of four class hours each week students were organized into small groups where they completed exploratory activities involving new material. Although instructors were present during those group activity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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