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Student & textbook presentation of divergence

Creator:: Smith, Emily M.
Abstract:: This thesis explores student understanding of divergence in physics settings. The various uses of divergence in physics are detailed. Textbook approaches to divergence are categorized as geometric, curvilinear coordinate, discussion-based, and algebraic statement. Textbook approaches to the divergence theorem are categorized as geometric, equivalent integrals, mathematical statement with explanation, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: other members of my committee, Dr. David Roundy, Dr. Janet Tate, Dr. Emily van Zee, and Dr. Adel

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:: feedback and involvement. Many thanks to Dr. Emily van Zee who served on my committee and who ran the

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
Full Text:: . Emily Van Zee, Dr. SueAnn Bottoms, and Dr. Barry Croom for their time and valuable advice in reviewing

“I Was That Student”: Exploring Instructor Experience of Empathy Amid Identities in the Classroom

Creator:: Anderson, Anna
Abstract:: This research is an exploration of empathy in the classroom from the standpoint of how instructors experience it and understand themselves to communicate it to their students, particularly students from different cultural backgrounds. The research method used was ethnographic analysis of a classroom observation and a one-hour semi-structured interview with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Van Zee, and especially to my thesis advisor Dr. Elizabeth Root, my deepest thanks and appreciation

Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

Creator:: Cerny, Leonard Thomas
Abstract:: A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: also to Emily van Zee for providing consistent encouragement throughout my PhD program. Her research

Guilt and Redemption in a National Eulogy: President Obama’s “Together We Thrive: Tucson and Arizona” Address as a Call for Mortification

Creator:: McLennan, Chelsea J.
Abstract:: On January 8th, 2011 tragedy struck in Tucson, Arizona. A gunman opened fire on Representative Gabrielle Giffords' "Congress on Your Corner" event, wounding thirteen and killing six ("Arizona Shooting"). Four days later, President Obama spoke to a grieving crowd at the University of Arizona's McKale Memorial Center. This study seeks...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the world around me. And, to Dr. Emily van Zee for her genuine interest in my topic and time. I

Engagement in a community of learners as a mediating agent toward the construction of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in an online Master's program

Creator:: Gillow-Wiles, Henry
Abstract:: This study investigates how teachers develop and extend their understanding and knowledge of teaching and learning with digital technologies in a primarily online Master of Science program. The investigation focuses on exploring the relationship between developing an online community of learners and the construction of technological pedagogical and content knowledge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and Evaluate (van Zee, 2006). The extent to which teachers employ inquiry-based instructional

Mathematical knowledge for teaching proof

Creator:: Lesseig, Kristin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to detail mathematical knowledge that supports the work of teaching proof and to investigate how such knowledge is evidenced in professional development (PD). To advance the construct of mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT) in the context of proof, I developed a framework of MKT...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dick, Dr. Larry Flick, Dr. Emily van Zee and Dr. Jeffrey Morrell, for your thoughtful suggestions and

Small group discussions in large lecture : connections between teacher facilitation and student participation

Creator:: Roth, Jennifer A. (Jennifer Albretsen)
Abstract:: An investigation was made to determine teacher facilitation techniques in large lecture physics classrooms that foster small group discussion. Video recordings of an introductory calculus-based physics class were taken for the 2008-2009 academic year at Oregon State University. These videos were analyzed to determine student participation in small group discussion...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: received on an informal basis from Dr. Emily van Zee, it is unlikely I would have pursued a master’s

College student novice spreadsheet reasoning and errors

Creator:: Hoag, James A.
Abstract:: The spreadsheet has become a common technology tool and is now a predominant form of end-user programming. Some of the same features that make spreadsheets excellent tools for ad-hoc development can introduce errors into the final product. Although a variety of research has been performed investigating methods to detect errors...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Alix Gitelman, Dr. Larry Enochs, and Dr. Emily van Zee. Also, thank you to Dr. Edith Gummer

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Student & textbook presentation of divergence

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

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

“I Was That Student”: Exploring Instructor Experience of Empathy Amid Identities in the Classroom

Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

Guilt and Redemption in a National Eulogy: President Obama’s “Together We Thrive: Tucson and Arizona” Address as a Call for Mortification

Engagement in a community of learners as a mediating agent toward the construction of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in an online Master's program

Mathematical knowledge for teaching proof

Small group discussions in large lecture : connections between teacher facilitation and student participation

College student novice spreadsheet reasoning and errors

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