A5062112047- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Career Development and Diversity
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
- Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
- Quantum Mechanics and Applications
- Quantum Information and Cryptography
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Teaching and Learning Programming
- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Statistics Education and Methodologies
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Educational Research and Pedagogy
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
- Art Education and Development
- Theatre and Performance Studies
- Adult and Continuing Education Topics
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
George Mason University
2016-2025
Bridge University
2019
Graduate School USA
2015
Abstract As K-12 STEM education moves toward the integrated application of mathematics and science concepts in collaborative complex real-world problem solving, there is a commensurate need to redefine what it means be teacher early grades. Elementary teachers more than professional development with innovative content curriculum ready integrate STEM; they agency that comes strong sense who are want become as teachers. In this commentary, we propose model for identity goal building robust...
Abstract This sequential mixed methods study applies a recently published model of integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher identity to analyze artifacts from graduate STEM education course for in‐service teachers ( n = 23). captures the complexity integrating in elementary classrooms as an intertwining professional learning identity. Increases participating teachers' self‐efficacy career awareness motivated research team look explanatory qualitative...
Efforts to build the workforce in support of second quantum revolution are growing, including creation education programs that will prepare students for jobs this area. We surveyed 186 undergraduate with majors across science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines followed up group interviews understand their perspectives. The project was designed what these STEM know about career opportunities level interest pursuing a related quantum. found most very little Nevertheless,...
Quantum science and computing represent a vital intersection between technology, gaining increasing importance in modern society. There is pressing need to incorporate these concepts into the K-12 curriculum, equipping new generations with tools navigate thrive an evolving technological landscape. This study explores professional learning of teachers (n = 49) related quantum pedagogy. We used open-ended surveys, field notes, workshop artifacts, interviews examine teachers' perceptions how...
We are pleased to introduce this special issue of the International Journal Problem-Based Learning (IJPBL), titled “Designing for Equity within and Project-Based Learning.” In issue, we focus on designing intentionally equity Project-based Problem-based foster educational equity, advance justice, promote deeper, more meaningful learning experiences all students.
Cultural beliefs about what it means to be “good” at mathematics profoundly impact students’ perceptions of their abilities and how they come see themselves in STEM. These can traced back dominant societal discourses mathematical aptitude achievement. are communicated students a myriad ways through family, friends, media, overall norms. They reify deficit perspectives (often gendered, classed, racialized) who is or mathematically competent. In this investigation, we used framework...
Abstract This qualitative study examines how guided curation develops practicing teachers’ task perception as a dimension of integrated STEM teacher identity. Task is defined beliefs about their roles and responsibilities educators. Analysis (n = 22) assignments from graduate education course revealed teachers perceived educators potential challenges to integrating . These included the importance centering engineering design process, encouraging collaborative problem solving, providing...
Using reflection to merely affirm existing beliefs rather than engaging in confrontation and examination of is like reflecting a hall mirrors. This study explores the process critical reflective development practicing teachers through program reflections written prompts during master's-level coursework, seeking understand: How does capacity develop change enrolled advanced coursework an M.Ed. program? Researchers used three-level practice pyramid as frame for examining teachers' writings....
The percentage of women receiving bachelors degrees in physics the U.S. lags well behind that men, and leave major at higher rates. Achieving equity will mean stay same rates as but this require changes culture support structures. A strong sense belonging can lead to retention so interventions meant increase dimensions identity (interest, recognition, performance, competence) may persistence overall women's differentially. We describe our model which mentorship, an understanding career...
The purpose of this study was to explore how university researcher professional development design decisions built and sustained K-8 partnerships which foregrounded mathematics in integrated STEM via model-eliciting activities (MEAs). We applied a self-study methodology facilitate longitudinal examination our practice multi-year project. used the Decision-Making Protocol for Mathematics Coaching understand collaboration with division stakeholders as they worked toward integrating MEAs...
This qualitative interview study examines STEM integration in three diverse elementary schools through the eyes of teachers and instructional coaches (n = 9) who facilitated transdisciplinary Box Turtle Model-eliciting Activity (MEA). Prior to implementation, participants attended a full-day professional development workshop which they experienced MEA school-based triads principals, coaches, teachers. The educators then implemented with students from across multiple grade levels. We used...
Abstract Model‐eliciting activities (MEAs) challenge students to interpret a problem and collaboratively create solutions using the engineering design process. This Innovation Practice article describes how science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) teacher educators can use MEAs build elementary teachers' understanding of computational thinking (CT). Our Countdown Timer MEA is aligned with Grade 2 computer science standards. We discuss this created opportunities for teachers in an...
Abstract Systemic equity challenges in K‐12 STEM education place students from minoritized groups on an uneven footing, restricting access and opportunity for the diverse who make up majority population US public schools. Teachers play a key role advocating justice education. In positioning themselves as agents of change, they have power to impact their classrooms, schools, communities. Using collaborative coding process informed by dominant critical framings education, we analyzed research...
The evolving digital world requires scientifically literate citizens who are able to critically evaluate Internet sources of varying credibility. Instruction on evidence evaluation in postsecondary education often focuses peer-review as a singular indicator With increased access web-based scientific information, students must also learn think real-time about the dimensions This study describes integration sInvestigator, computational evidence-based reasoning tool, with class 32 an...
The percentage of women receiving bachelor’s degrees in physics (25%) the U.S. lags well behind that men, and leave major at higher rates. Achieving equity will mean stay same rates as but this require changes culture support structures. A strong sense belonging can lead to retention so interventions meant increase dimensions identity (interest, recognition, performance, competence) may persistence overall women’s differentially. We describe our model which mentorship, an understanding...
Efforts to build the workforce in support of second quantum revolution are growing, including creation education programs that will prepare students for jobs this area. We surveyed 186 undergraduate with majors across STEM disciplines and followed up group interviews understand their perspectives. The project was designed what these know about career opportunities level interest pursuing a related quantum. found most very little Nevertheless, except life sciences, there an careers. Across...
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to understand nine physical education (PE) teachers’ experiences with an asynchronous professional development module focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) integration, the barriers they perceived integrating STEM into PE. Methods Semistructured interviews, pre- post open-ended questionnaires, discussion board posts were analyzed through a collaborative coding process. Trustworthiness increased by using peer debriefer,...
This study examines the negotiation of identities by teacher candidates and early-career theatre educators. Focusing on reflections written teachers (n = 14) in a foundational course education, we considered how they develop perspective beyond their own personal experiences classes. Participants focused class as place where students can feel safe to be human, sense belonging, creative practical skills. They also identified ways that classes enrich students' other school experiences. We found...
In response to numerous programs seeking advance quantum education and workforce development in the United States, experts from academia, industry, government, professional societies convened for a National Science Foundation-sponsored workshop February 2024 explore benefits challenges of establishing national center education. Broadly, such would foster collaboration build infrastructure required develop diverse quantum-ready workforce. The discussions centered around how could uniquely...