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Relationships between Piagetian cognitive development at the formal level and science background among prospective elementary school teachers

Creator:: Ehindero, Olusola Joseph
Abstract:: Results of recent studies on Piagetian cognitive development, though equivocal, showed that the architectonic of formal operational schemata is not possessed by a sizeable percentage (up to 52%) of adolescents and young adults. The purpose of the present study is two fold: (i) To assess the cognitive levels of a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ", the National Association for Research in Science Teaching 6 (NARST) and the National Institute of

The effects of new science materials and inservice training on teaching styles in the Ciskei, South Africa

Creator:: Macdonald, Mary Allyson
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to analyze and compare the teaching styles of a trial group of junior secondary science teachers trained to use and using new materials, and a control group of teachers using traditional materials. The new materials consisted of portable science kits, demonstration apparatus, teacher's guides,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Exploring Oregon Teacher Retention: Patterns and Reasons for Teachers' Persistence

Creator:: Ewing, Benjamin
Abstract:: K-12 teacher retention is an enduring concern in the United States as teachers are vital for educational achievement and change. National trends demonstrate how widespread an issue teacher retention is, yet teacher labor markets remain highly localized and highlight the complexity of teacher retention decisions. We need an improved understanding...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An iterative investigation into the implementation of handheld computers as learning tools in a science museum

Creator:: Phipps, Molly E.
Abstract:: In this study I discuss the state of Free-Choice Learning research, and an investigation into the use of personal ubiquitous technology on visitors' experiences at a science center. The three manuscripts included in this document: 1. Review published research on free-choice learning from 1997-2007 from selected journals 2. Examine visitors'...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Designing An Effective Approach to Science Teacher Educator Professional Development : Lessons from the Science Education Faculty Academy

Creator:: St. Clair, Tyler L.
Abstract:: This dissertation consists of a set of three manuscripts exploring features of effective professional development (PD) for science teacher educators. Literature about context-specific PD for science teacher educators is sparse. The first manuscript, a literature review, outlines theoretical lenses through which PD can be understood, the features of effective PD,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Influencing fourth grade students' conceptual change about light propagation

Creator:: Hsieh, Jinmeei Kuo
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine whether teaching materials designed around fourth graders' preconceptions effectively produced conceptual change about light propagation. Four Taiwanese fourth-grade intact classes (194 subjects), taught by two teachers, participated in this study. The experimental group was exposed to the conceptual change materials (CCM), and...
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

Faculty Perceptions and Realities Informing Curricular and Instructional Improvements in Postsecondary STEM Education: Development of Transdisciplinary Curricula, Notions of Successful Students, and the Use of Student-Learning Data

Creator:: Lenhart, Cindy A.
Abstract:: Research has confirmed a lack of diversity and persistence of underrepresented populations in the STEM fields. Recruiting and retaining more women and people of color into STEM fields has long been a goal of higher education, per a notable lack of women and people of color who enter and complete...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AERA (American Educational Research Associate), NARST (National Association for Research in Science

Exploring the Relationship Between Scientists’ Perspectives on Learning and Engagement in Outreach

Creator:: Barthel, Cèleste Frazier
Abstract:: Over the last several decades, there has been a marked increase in the amount of science outreach to the public with little attention paid to how scientists who conduct outreach perceive learning and how that applies to their outreach activities. This increase in outreach efforts is linked to the National...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Aspects of the Nature of Engineering for K-12 Science Education : A Delphi Study

Creator:: Hartman, Brian D.
Abstract:: Recent state and national standards have increased the interest in engineering at the K-12 level. Science standards, in particular, have begun to make the case for including engineering throughout the K-12 scope of study. Despite the increased attention to engineering, the characteristics and uniqueness of the field of engineering are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Relationships between Piagetian cognitive development at the formal level and science background among prospective elementary school teachers

The effects of new science materials and inservice training on teaching styles in the Ciskei, South Africa

Exploring Oregon Teacher Retention: Patterns and Reasons for Teachers' Persistence

An iterative investigation into the implementation of handheld computers as learning tools in a science museum

Designing An Effective Approach to Science Teacher Educator Professional Development : Lessons from the Science Education Faculty Academy

Influencing fourth grade students' conceptual change about light propagation

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

Faculty Perceptions and Realities Informing Curricular and Instructional Improvements in Postsecondary STEM Education: Development of Transdisciplinary Curricula, Notions of Successful Students, and the Use of Student-Learning Data

Exploring the Relationship Between Scientists’ Perspectives on Learning and Engagement in Outreach

Aspects of the Nature of Engineering for K-12 Science Education : A Delphi Study

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