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Science inquiry as knowledge transformation : investigating metacognitive and self-regulation strategies to assist students in writing about scientific inquiry tasks

Creator:: Collins, Timothy A.
Abstract:: Science inquiry is central to the science education reform efforts that began in the early 1990's. It is both a topic of instruction and a process to be experienced. Student engagement in the process of scientific inquiry was the focus of this study. The process of scientific inquiry can be...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Science inquiry is central to the science education reform efforts that began in the early 1990’s. It

Epistemological views in authentic science practice : a cross-discipline comparison of scientists' views of nature of science and scientific inquiry

Creator:: Schwartz, Renée S.
Abstract:: This study explored scientists' epistemological views of science and compared views based upon scientists' discipline area and primary investigative approach. Participants were 24 scientists, averaging 25 years research experience, representing four discipline areas: life science (10), Earth and space science (5), physics (5), chemistry (5); and four investigative approaches: experimental...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Teacher argumentation in the secondary science classroom : images of two modes of scientific inquiry

Creator:: Gray, Ron E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine scientific arguments constructed by secondary science teachers during instruction. The analysis focused on how arguments constructed by teachers differed based on the mode of inquiry underlying the topic. Specifically, how did the structure and content of arguments differ between experimentally and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. Kang, this study was greatly improved by the contributions of my committee: Dr. Larry Flick, Dr

Characterization of expert solutions to inform instruction and assessment in an industrially situated process development task

Creator:: Sherrett, Ben U.
Abstract:: What constitutes a quality solution to an authentic task from industry? This study seeks to address this question through the examination of two expert solutions to an authentic engineering task used in the Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering curriculum at Oregon State University. The two solutions were generated by two...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and the instructor(s) as they would colleagues and project mentors. The social context is meant to

The relationship of a problem-based calculus course and students' views of mathematical thinking

Creator:: Liu, Po-Hung
Abstract:: It has been held that heuristic training alone is not enough for developing one's mathematical thinking. One missing component is a mathematical point of view. Many educational researchers have proposed problem-based curricula to improve students' views of mathematical thinking. The present study reports findings regarding effects of a problem-based calculus...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: also would like to thank my other committee members, Dr. Dianne Erickson, Dr. Larry Enochs, and Dr

Gender and science identity and the visitor experience : looking closely at aquarium visitors

Creator:: Robichaux, Laia C.
Abstract:: In recent years, there has been an increased focus on identity and how it shapes visitor experience in free-choice learning (FCL) environments. Inquiry into how visitor's sex impacts identity and experience has yielded equivocal results. To date there has been no research into how the psychosocial construct of gender and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: /her identity. Evidence points to the importance of the individual and how s/he uses the resources

Investigating the validity of the Washington State performance-based pedagogy assessment process for teacher licensure

Creator:: Tisadondilok, Sita
Abstract:: This study examined the validity of the WA PPA process which was developed to assess teacher candidates for licensing purposes. Three validities were investigated using Messick’s view. Content validity was addressed using the raters’ judgment to establish alignment between the WAC standards and the INTASC. Evidential validity refers to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: would like to express my gratitude to committee members, Dr. Larry Flick, Dr. Larry Enochs, Dr

Inside a school-university partnership : Participation in a community of practice as professional growth

Creator:: Bottoms, SueAnn I.
Abstract:: Research suggests that long-term participation in professional development is critical in helping teachers meet the increasing demands of reform efforts and changing practice (Gallucci, 2003; Darling-Hammond, 1995; Little, 1993). Understanding the influence that participation in a community of teachers as a community of practice may have on teachers’ professional growth...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: reason(s) for initial participation, for continuing or discontinuing participation, in terms of

Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Creator:: Staus, Nancy L.
Abstract:: Although many science educators and researchers believe that emotion is an important part of the learning process, few researchers have dealt with the topic in a systematic fashion. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion in the learning process, particularly in the learning of science...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: researcher. To Lynn Dierking, Larry Enochs, Jennifer Gervais, and Kathy O’Reilly, thank you for taking

Strategies utilized in computer problem solving and object-oriented programming

Creator:: Zaman, Naeem
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe how novice students solved computer programming problems in a beginning college level computer science (CS) course with an introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP) and what knowledge they obtained about OOP and computer problem solving (CPS) as a result of their experiences....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: appreciations go to all committee members: Dr. Maggie Niess, Dr. Dianne Erickson, Dr. Larry Enochs, Dr

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Science inquiry as knowledge transformation : investigating metacognitive and self-regulation strategies to assist students in writing about scientific inquiry tasks

Epistemological views in authentic science practice : a cross-discipline comparison of scientists' views of nature of science and scientific inquiry

Teacher argumentation in the secondary science classroom : images of two modes of scientific inquiry

Characterization of expert solutions to inform instruction and assessment in an industrially situated process development task

The relationship of a problem-based calculus course and students' views of mathematical thinking

Gender and science identity and the visitor experience : looking closely at aquarium visitors

Investigating the validity of the Washington State performance-based pedagogy assessment process for teacher licensure

Inside a school-university partnership : Participation in a community of practice as professional growth

Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Strategies utilized in computer problem solving and object-oriented programming

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