Browsing by Subject "Science Education"
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A Comparative Case Study of All-Girls Schools' Commitment to Motivating Females in Pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Careers
(2013-05)This comparative case study compared key elements of four all-girls schools that are committed to motivating females to pursue STEM majors and careers. The selected schools serve a demographic of girls from underserved ... -
A NARRATIVE INQUIRY INTO TEACHING PHYSICS AS INQUIRY: AN EXAMINATION OF IN-SERVICE EXEMPLARS
(2011-05)Studies show that teachers who have experienced inquiry are more likely to practice the inquiry method in their own classrooms (McDermott, 2007; Olson, 1995; Pereira, 2005; Windschitl, 2002). This study explores changes ... -
Mathematics and Science Teachers’ Transfer of Online Learning to Face-to-Face Classrooms
(2016-12)Historically, science and mathematics teacher educators model best practices in face-to-face settings as a way to teach about learner-centered instruction. As this challenge has begun to be met in recent years by instructors ...