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Exceeding the standards: The benefits of place-based environmental education in schools

Creator:: Miller, Rebecca W.
Abstract:: There is a growing body of research that describes the benefits of place-based environmental education (EE) within the schools, including improved competencies, better interpersonal skills, decreased gaps in social divides, increased pupil engagement in learning, increased community awareness, and increased environmental stewardship. Though the benefits are many, few schools utilize...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project

Ocean Science in The SMILE Program : Combining Ocean Literacy and Concept Mapping as an Aid for Curriculum Development

Creator:: Dover, Laura H.
Abstract:: This study reports on the creation and testing of a model concept-mapping process that will aid the development and documentation of ocean science educational content of The Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences (SMILE) Program, a pre-college science and math enrichment program based at Oregon State University. The project uses...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: increasing long-term and sustained interest (Falk & Dierking, 2000; Gibson & Chase, 2002). Despite the OLPs

Heritage, archaeology and interpretation : an interpretive phenomenological approach

Creator:: Stoller, Melissa A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences and understandings of professionals engaged in the interpretation of archaeological resources and heritage sites. The focus was on the examination of the experiences of professionals engaged in the interpretation of archaeological resources and their understandings of the following:...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . All learning is both cultural and social. Falk and Dierking (2000) discuss the sociocultural

The influence of houseplants in a child development center on young children's directed attention

Creator:: Harte, J. Davis
Abstract:: The near physical environment is believed to be an integral component in creating quality learning and classroom environments for young children. Free-choice play periods during preschool daily curriculums are a widespread component of preschool early childhood education. Research has demonstrated that the presence of houseplants may be a contributor to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Brigitte Cluver, Lynn Dierking and especially Minor Professor, Dr. Shawn Rowe, played a crucial role in

Free-choice family learning in a bilingual marine science program : a qualitative investigation of interactions and long-term impacts among Mexican-descent families

Creator:: Schmoock, Heidi I.
Abstract:: In the past most research of family learning in informal science learning environments has included limited diversity among participants considering ethnic, cultural, and social economic status. The diversity seen in informal learning environments such as museums does not typically reflect that of the general population. Therefore, in order to foster...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Lynn Dierking for serving on my committee and providing feedback, ideas, and taking interest in this

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
Full Text:: members of my dissertation committee, Dr. Lynn D. Dierking, Dr. SueAnn Bottoms, Dr. Aaron Wolf, and Dr

Uncovering the Cultural Narratives and Environmental Identities of Latina/o Environmental Professionals and Beyond

Creator:: de la Hoz, Jenny F.
Abstract:: The environmental movement needs people from communities of color and the differing perspectives they provide. Latinas/os are one of the largest communities of color in the US, and their numbers continue to grow. However, mainstream environmental organizations have failed to engage this community in authentic ways. The lack of meaningful...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . To Shawn for taking me on. To Lynn for inspiring me to take this trip. To Flaxen for always

An exploration of an out-of-school garden program : a case study of youth [adolescents'] perceptions

Creator:: Bailey, Deborah L.
Abstract:: Garden-based learning (GBL) with young people has long been viewed as an educational experience capable of teaching numerous types of science content including general science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as discipline specific areas such as biology, horticulture, agriculture and nutrition. However, much of the GBL literature focuses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: short notice. I also want to especially thank John Falk and Lynn Dierking for believing in me and

Fostering relevance in introductory biology courses : an empirical study of the effects of a socio-scientific issues-based course on student motivation through the lens of self-determination theory

Creator:: Hewitt, Krissi M.
Abstract:: There has been a rapid increase in technological advances in the biological sciences that has contributed to an increase in societal issues that require attention from both scientists and citizens. Consequently, there is a need for the development of biologically literate citizens who have the ability to use their knowledge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: dissertation committee, Drs. Bouwma- Gearhart, Mason, Dierking, Kayes, Noakes and Bruslind, for helping me to

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Creator:: Good, Laura H.
Abstract:: Museum settings including aquariums, zoos and science centers rely heavily on their volunteer docent populations to interact with and communicate science and conservation concepts to the visiting public. The interactions docents have with museum visitors are important to meeting the educational expectations of museums and improving public science literacy as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Lynn Dierking, Bob Lillie and Michael Harte, as well as my graduate council representative, Jeff

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Exceeding the standards: The benefits of place-based environmental education in schools

Ocean Science in The SMILE Program : Combining Ocean Literacy and Concept Mapping as an Aid for Curriculum Development

Heritage, archaeology and interpretation : an interpretive phenomenological approach

The influence of houseplants in a child development center on young children's directed attention

Free-choice family learning in a bilingual marine science program : a qualitative investigation of interactions and long-term impacts among Mexican-descent families

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

Uncovering the Cultural Narratives and Environmental Identities of Latina/o Environmental Professionals and Beyond

An exploration of an out-of-school garden program : a case study of youth [adolescents'] perceptions

Fostering relevance in introductory biology courses : an empirical study of the effects of a socio-scientific issues-based course on student motivation through the lens of self-determination theory

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

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