- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Science Education and Pedagogy
- Career Development and Diversity
- Science Education and Perceptions
- Nanotechnology research and applications
- Education Discipline and Inequality
- Design Education and Practice
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Mathematics Education and Programs
- Higher Education and Employability
- Online and Blended Learning
- Educational Technology and Assessment
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Educational Assessment and Pedagogy
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Organizational Learning and Leadership
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Various Chemistry Research Topics
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Legal Issues in Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville
2017-2022
Middle Tennessee State University
2015
Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) are responsible for the majority of biology undergraduate laboratory sections, although many feel underprepared to do so. This study explored impact GTA participation in a professional development model known as lesson study. Using case methodology with multiple qualitative data sources, this found that was beneficial group GTAs it modified critical aspects their beliefs about instruction. Each participant felt helped revise and changes were seen some...
There is a demand for more STEM professionals. Early elementary students’ conceptions about engineering can influence whether or not they explore career paths and ultimately select an career. This study examined the students have regarding work that engineers perform. The research questions were following: (1) what images do early associate with engineers, (2) these associations vary from grade to grade, (3) are there gendered differences in associations, (4) how this sample compare broader...
where she received her degree in educational psychology and a sub-specialty
Introduction: The emerging technology of three-dimensional (3D) printing has the potential to provide unique 3D modeling support specific content in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly chemistry. Method: Seventeen ( n = 17) students with visual impairments were provided direct instruction on chemistry atomic orbital allowed use either print or tactile graphics models rotating order. Participants asked questions based upon orbitals. Results: two...
Collaboration and critical thinking are 21st century skills employers value. Campus programming offers a space where, through intentional design, post-secondary students may develop collaboration skills. This study investigates survey data collected after campus program that engaged participants in an escape room experience. Descriptive statistics were utilized to investigate students’ perceptions of use improvement during the Comparison analysis was employed explore if structure produced...
This case focuses on the potential problems associated with sharing personally identifiable information (PII) when students are required to use third-party software. Specifically, third-grade were complete LearningPad 1 activities as a component of their homework grade in math, spelling, and language arts. As completed activities, class rank, total number correct responses, time task displayed for all see. The administration had make decision whether software displaying student data...