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Spatial Reasoning in Undergraduate Mathematics: A Case Study
(2012)
The need for spatial thinkers is evident in the growing concerns regarding the performance of U.S. students in mathematics and the lack of interest in spatially-driven fields such as science, technology, engineering, and ...
APPLICATION OF THE LEARNING CYCLE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2013)
This study was designed to compare factual knowledge retention and clinical skills outcomes of two different teaching designs: inquiry via the learning cycle and exposition via power point presentation. This research was ...
Paint/Write: A Heuristic Journey
(2013)
Two research questions guided this research: (1) How does paint/write unfold in my personal experience? (2) How might extended interactions with paint/write influence my painting and writing abilities and therefore my ...
Why Wage War? Global Education in the Middle School Classroom
(2014-12-12)
As the 21st Century unfolds, there is increasing need for globally knowledgeable citizens, and social studies is a natural domain for global education to take place. Unfortunately, multiple studies show a lack of global ...
Spawning executive functions in first graders: Exploring situated learning experiences with the classroom pet consistent with children’s temperament
(2015-08)
Rapid growth in all domains of development occurs during the early childhood years. Even so, the pressures of high stakes testing and the push down of curriculum often elicit a focus on cognitive development while neglecting ...
LITERATE IDENTITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: EXAMINING THE NEW LITERACY SKILLS AND NEW LITERACY PRACTICES OF 6TH GRADERS
(2014-12-12)
This qualitative research study was done in an effort to increase our knowledge within the literacy field regarding new literacies and literate identities. This research study explored the new literacy practices and new ...
Paint/Write: A Heuristic Journey
(2013)
Two research questions guided this research: (1) How does paint/write unfold in my personal experience? (2) How might extended interactions with paint/write influence my painting and writing abilities and therefore my ...
Social Studies Teachers' Attitudes Concerning Convtroversial Public Issues Instruction and State Mandated Tests
(2012)
This transcendental phenomenological qualitative study examines attitudes toward Controversial Public Issue instruction by teachers who used mandated standards and state tests. After the interviews of 11 social studies ...
MAKING MEANING OF ALGEBRA 2 TEACHERS: A CASE STUDY OF ONE SCHOOL
(2017-12-16)
As the variety of curriculum materials available to teachers multiplies, understandings of the process by which mathematics teachers make meaning of curriculum materials must be revisited and revised. Rather than beginning ...