Recent Developments in Classroom Observation Protocols for Undergraduate STEM

Journal Article | August 2022

Over the past decade, researchers have developed several teaching observation protocols for use in higher education, such as the Teaching Dimensions Observation Protocol (TDOP), Classroom Observation Protocol for…

Culturally Relevant Partnerships in the Engineering Design Process

Journal Article | October 2021

Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and the 5E Lesson Plan

Journal Article | November 2021

Integrating the Concept of Homeostasis Into a First-Semester Anatomy and Physiology Course Through Short Predict-Observe-Explain Activities

Journal Article | November 2022

Historically, undergraduate anatomy and physiology (A&P) has been a challenging course for incorporating conceptual learning techniques due to large class sizes and an emphasis on content and terminology. The…

Identifying Differences in Learning Strategies by Demographics and Course Grade in a Community College Context

Journal Article | August 2020

Metacognition and self-regulated learning are skills that contribute to student success, but few studies have examined these topics within a community college context. We addressed this lack of understanding by asking…

Landslides

Journal Article | February 2021

Comparison of Student Success Between High-Clicker and Low-Clicker Frequency in a Large-Enrollment Introductory Biology Course

Journal Article | October 2020

Active-learning approaches have recently been broadly promoted on many campuses, but research is limited on how varying levels of interaction impact student success. The aim of this study was to compare student success…

From Math Methods and Science Methods…To STEM Methods

Journal Article | May 2022

“Science That Matters”

Journal Article | January 2021

Determination of the Helpfulness of Physics Exam Study Methods

Journal Article | July 2023

This study investigates the relationship between study methods and exam performance in introductory physics courses. Data were collected over 3 years through surveys to examine students’ study habits, perceived…

Developing the Next Generation of Elementary Science Teachers

Journal Article | December 2020

National science education documents emphasize new learning outcomes of elementary students; therefore, the preparation of elementary teachers should be revised to meet these challenges. This article describes how…

A Framework for Effective Dissemination of Innovative STEM Curricula

Journal Article | July 2020

Integrating Engineering Design in Undergraduate Biology Using a Life Science Design Task

Journal Article | December 2020

This study examines the initial integration of engineering design in an introductory preservice elementary biology content course using a life science design task focused on composting. The task, informed by a three-…

Adapting Amid Adversity: Data About STEM Teachers Supporting Self-Direction and Classroom Community in Fall 2020

Blog Post | December 2020

Science Podcasts in the Classroom

Reports Article | April 2020