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Filtering by: Subject Science -- Study and teaching Remove constraint Subject: Science -- Study and teaching Committee Member Higgins, Karen Remove constraint Committee Member: Higgins, Karen Non-Academic Affiliation Oregon State University. Graduate School Remove constraint Non-Academic Affiliation: Oregon State University. Graduate School

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The influence of primary children's ideas in science on teaching practice

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Dickinson, Valarie L.

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A large body of research has examined how children enter the science classroom with previously formed ideas about the content they will learn. These ideas influence how the child interprets instruction. This study reversed the investigative focus by exploring how children's ideas in science influence teaching. Specifically, the study examined...

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Issues experienced by community college STEM faculty implementing and using pedagogies of engagement

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Thatcher, Valory Rae Anna

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The purpose of this study was to explore the issues involved with implementing and using pedagogies of engagement in community college STEM courses. The rationale for this study was based on current and emerging STEM education policy directives calling for an updated approach to teaching undergraduates, focused on student engagement,...

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rationale for the study. Historical context for a national science policy. Scientific and
Voices from the coast : drawing on family funds of knowledge to build ocean literacy and home school partnerships

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Roebber, Susan Merwin

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In this qualitative study, ethnographic methods were used to identify parent funds of knowledge related to ocean literacy in a rural, coastal context. Participants included 16 parents of students in the teacher-researcher's third-grade classroom. Interactions between parent-child, parent-parent, and parent and the teacher-researcher were studied in order to determine factors...

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family night, and (3) exploration of the interactions that occurred through study activities
Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction

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Strowbridge, Jessica

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The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part of a professional development model developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). Specifically, this research investigates middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide developed by NWREL staff, examining the reliability with which teachers...

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data for the study. Karen’s thoughtful comments and commitment to faithfully representing the
The knowledge base and instructional practices of two highly qualified experienced secondary mathematics teachers

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Beauchman, Molly Laverne Taylor

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge base and instructional practices of two highly qualified experienced secondary mathematics teachers within the context of their classrooms during a unit in a geometry class. Data collected from interviews, classroom observations, pre and post-observation questionnaires, and detailed analyses of several...

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purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge base and instructional practices of two highly
From risk to resiliency : academic persistence in Mexican-American high school English as a Second Language students

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Temes, Carla A.

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Five student-researchers and the author engaged in a continually-evolving, student-driven qualitative research study. Despite significant disadvantages, including navigating a. foreign culture without speaking the language, these invulnerable learners succeeded. Ultimately of greatest interest to the six were an analysis of their collective knowledge and experiences, and their individual transformation over...

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, and their individual transformation over the course of the study. The findings are organized
Problem solving strategies of Thai second graders for addition and subtraction word problems

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Swangrojn, Porntip

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The purpose of this study was to investigate solution strategies that Thai second graders used to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Fifty-eight children participated in this study, 40 children took a written test, and 18 children participated in an interview. In addition, two classrooms were selected for observation, and...

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using their informal knowledge. The data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study
Gender differences in subjective task values in mathematics and their relations to course-taking intentions

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Conner, Daniel A.

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There has long been discussion on whether or not there are gender differences in different academic areas, particularly mathematics. One fact that most researchers agree on is that fewer females than males take upper-level mathematics courses beginning in adolescence and continuing through college. As a result, many females severely restrict...

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take courses in this area. This study views the subjective task values in mathematics of20 1 3rd and
Factors related to the economic sustainability of two year chemistry-based technology training programs

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Backus, Bridgid A.

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Two-year chemistry-based technology training (CBTT) programs in the U.S. are important in the preparation of the professional technical workforce. The purpose of this study was to identify, examine, and analyze factors related to the economic sustainability of CBTT programs. A review of literature identified four clustered categories of 31 sub-factors...

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study concluded with suggestions for educators, employers, professional organizations, and legislators
The effect of videotaped poetry readings on students' responses to poetry

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Bernhisel, Donna

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This research study focused on the ways that reading poetry in print differs from viewing poetry in performance and the effect this had on comprehension and appreciation. Videotaped poetry readings provided students with opportunities to experience poetry in performance. Because very little had been researched in this area, a grounded...

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. Constructing Meaning ………………………...………… 128 Recommendations for Further Study and Implications for Practice

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College of Education6
Education2
Science and Mathematics Education2
Mathematics1

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Russ Eft, Darlene F.2
Ciechanowski, Kathryn M.1
Cohen, Leonora1
Dick, Thomas P.1
Engel, Joanne B.1
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Higgins, Karen[remove]12
Edwards, Barbara2
Arnold, Jim1
Bailey, Susan1
Beranek, David1
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Ayala, Javier Ivan1
Backus, Bridgid A.1
Bamford, Barbara Joanne Dehm1
Beauchman, Molly Laverne Taylor1
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2010-20193
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1990-19993

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Education8
Mathematics Education2
Mathematics1
Science Education1

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Doctoral11
Master's1

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)11
Master of Science (M.S.)1

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English [eng]12

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All rights reserved9

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Oregon State University. Graduate School[remove]12

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Dissertation11
Masters Thesis1

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Copyright Not Evaluated2

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Career development1
Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Economic aspects1
Children -- Education (Elementary) -- Thailand1
Children of minorities -- Education (Elementary) -- Oregon -- Lincoln County1
College teachers -- Northwest, Pacific -- Attitudes1
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