Browsing by Subject "science education"
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(2016-05-26)To play is to learn. A lack of empirical research within game-based learning literature, however, has hindered educational stakeholders to make informed decisions about game-based learning for 21st century STEM education. ...
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(2012-07-16)In this dissertation I used the anthropological and sociocultural perspectives to examine the culture of school science and science communities. I conducted three independent studies. The first study is a meta-ethnography ...
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(2014-07-29)In spite of generally poor student reports about science instruction in K-12 classrooms and decreasing interest in STEM careers, some curricular programs have successfully motivated and engaged students. One such program ...
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(2013-10-15)It is undeniably obvious that the United States has fallen behind many other industrialized countries in terms of STEM education of its citizenry. While many explanations, rationales, and solutions have been offered in the ...
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(2012-08-02)The state of Texas reflects the teacher shortages experienced by the rest of the United States. The three studies included in this dissertation use exploratory mixed-methods and qualitative research designs to understand ...
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(2011-08-08)This dissertation focuses on the effectiveness of scaffolding in technology-enhanced science learning environments, and specifically the relative merits of computer- and teacher-based scaffolding in science inquiry. ...
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(2012-02-14)In many critical subject areas our schools are facing a need for teachers, particularly in the "high-need" areas of mathematics, science, and bilingual education. Educators and researchers alike have identified teacher ...
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(2013-04-11)The purpose of this study is to examine teachers’ perceptions of professional development and changes in classroom practice. A proposed conceptual framework for effective professional development that results in changes ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)The primary purpose of this research was to develop a model for a professional science masters program combining biotechnology and business. The objectives were to identify stakeholder preferences for various dimensions of ...