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  • Exploring the foundations of science interest development in early childhood

    Creator:
    Pattison, Scott A.
    Abstract:
    There is growing evidence that children develop science-related interests in early childhood, before they enter school, and that these interests may have long-term implications for science participation and achievement. Although researchers have made headway in describing interest development in the preschool years, little is currently known about the proximal processes...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Early Childhood Abstract approved: _________________________________________________ Lynn D

  • Serious fun : life-deep learning of koi hobbyists

    Creator:
    Liu, Chi-Chang
    Abstract:
    Hobby activities can be viewed through the lens of informal, free-choice learning. A wide range of hobbies combine fun and learning-intensive practices, and can contribute to scientific literacy. Hobby learning involves clear goal orientation, persistence and effort, and often results in more richly and strongly connected knowledge; traits highly valued...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    the great community in the Department of Science and Mathematics Education. To Dr. Lynn Dierking, Dr

  • Perspectives on Pits of the Western Stemmed Tradition : An Analysis on the Contents of Feature 59 at the Cooper’s Ferry Site

    Creator:
    Carroll, Amanda J.
    Abstract:
    Excavation of a pit feature designated as Feature 59 (F59) from the Cooper’s Ferry site (10IH73) in western Idaho offers a unique opportunity to explore more about the Western Stemmed Tradition (WST) and how people used pits in the Far West. In this thesis, an analysis is conducted on the...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis