Background research papers
Background Research Paper No. 1
The Wiki’s Role in Constructing a Research Agenda in Preservice Teacher Education Christopher T. Inman, Vivian H. Wright, Cynthia S. Sunal, and Craig Shwery
Background Research Paper No. 2
What Do We Know About Undergraduate Science Course Reform? Synthesizing Themes* Dennis W. Sunal, Cynthia S. Sunal, Cheryl Sundberg, Cheryl Mason, Corinne Lardy, Dean Zollman
*Partially supported by: National Science Foundation Grant NSF TPC 0554594
Background Research Paper No. 3
What are the understandings of fifth grade teachers about teaching the concept of chemical change to their students? Glenda L. Ogletree, Armstrong Atlantic State University and Dennis W. Sunal
Background Research Paper No. 4
FOCUSED on Writing: The Model Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig Shwery, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 5
Teaching for meaningful learning in science using inquiry: a classroom chemistry teacher considers the literature Amy Fowler Murphy, Spain Park High School, Hoover City Schools, Hoover, AL
Background Research Paper No. 7
Facilitation and Motivation Concerning Undergraduate STEM Reform: The Current Status of non-Funded NOVA Participants Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 8
FOCUSED on Writing: Initial Effectiveness Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama & Craig Shwery and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 9
The Language of Play and The Power to Limit Gender-Role Stereotypes Tarsha E. Bluiett, University of Montevallo & Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig S. Shwery, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 10
Effect of Type of Science Instruction on Undergraduate Student Attitudes toward the Nature of Science Erika M. Steele, Dennis W. Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama, and Cheryl Mason, San Diego State University, and Dean Zollman, Kansas State University
Background Research Paper No. 11
FOCUSED on Writing: Strategy Transfer Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama, Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig Shwery, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 12
FOCUSED on Writing: Students’ Maintenance Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama & Craig Shwery and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 13
Content Analysis of Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment When Used Cross-Culturally. February, 2011, Paul L. Landry, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 14
August 29, 2011. Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Faculty and Students’ Long-Term Impacts, Donna P. Turner, Dennis W. Sunal, and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama.
Background Research Paper No. 15
Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Long-Term Impact on Elementary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 16
A Framework to Support Undergraduate Women in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Barbara A. Burke, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona & Dennis W. Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 17
Enhancing Content Knowledge in Graduate Teaching Assistants through Lesson Study Deborah Barry and Sharon Dotger, Syracuse University
Background Research Paper No. 18
Cooperative Quizzes and the Classroom Performance System in Introductory Astronomy: An Update Gene Byrd, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 19
A Faculty Professional Development Model: Factors that Sustain Reform Dennis W. Sunal and Cynthia S. Sunal University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 20
Early Science Teaching Experiences in a Campus-based Hands-on Lab Increases Confidence and Capacity of Undergraduates for Teaching Science Tanya Heaston and Bev Marcum, California State University, Chico
Background Research Paper No. 21
Benchmarking and Outcomes Assessment of Undergraduate Science Knowledge and Inquiry Processes Judith Puncochar, Brianna Jones, and Mitchell Klett, Northern Michigan University
Background Research Paper No 22
Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Faculty and Students’ Short-Term Impacts Erika M. Steele, Dennis W. Sunal, and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 23
Impact of Math Science Partnership Work on Higher Education Faculty Deborah Pomeroy and Edward F. Wolff, Arcadia University & Ning Rui, Research for Better Schools
Background Research Paper No. 24
Implementation of Genomics Research in an Undergraduate Course Christy MacKinnon, Jessica Hernandez, and Frank Torralva,University of Incarnate Word
Background Research Paper No. 26
Using Action Based Research Teams to Reform Undergraduate Science Courses Gerald H. Krockover, Purdue University
Background Research Paper No. 27
Introductory Physics Course Reform at The University of Alabama: Current Status and Lessons Learned J. W. Harrell and Stan Jones, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 28
Developing the Inner Scientist: Book Club Participation and Epistemological Growth Phyllis Baudoin Griffard, Tayseer Mosleh, and Saad Kubba. Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Background Research Paper No. 29
Reforming Science and Science Education Courses for K-8 Preservice Teachers: The University of Delaware Teacher Professional Continuum Project Danielle J. Ford, Deborah Allen, Zoubeida Dagher, Richard Donham, University of Delaware, Steve Fifield, The Franklin Institute, John A. Madsen, and Harry L. Shipman, University of Delaware
Background Research Paper No. 30
The C.R.E.A.T.E. Approach to Primary Literature Transforms Students’ Understanding of Research and Promotes Maturation of Epistemological Beliefs Sally G. Hoskins,City College of the City University of New York, David Lopatto, Grinnell College, and Leslie M. Stevens, University of Texas, Austin
Background Research Paper No. 31
Gauging Instructional Effectiveness of Open Policy for Wireless Computers in Classrooms Zdeslav Hrepic, Kimberly Shaw, Columbus State University
Background Research Paper No. 32
Concept Based Instruction for Stoichiometry: The Balanced Molecular Equation and Proportional Reasoning Michael Page, Cynthia Guevara, and Edward Walton, California State Polytechnic University
Background Research Paper No. 33
You can Learn a Lot About Teaching Undergraduates From Preschoolers, Dana Byrd, Texas A & M University at Kingsville and Gene Byrd, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 34
Students’ Reasoning and the Level of Interactivity in Science Content Courses, Dean A. Zollman, Kansas State University, Mojgan Matloob-Haghanikar, California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, and Sytil Murphy, Shepherd University
Background Research Paper No. 35
A Curriculum Experiment in Climate Change Education Using an Integrated Approach of Content Knowledge Instruction and Student-Driven Research, Year 2, Paul Adams, Fort Hays State University
Background Research Paper No. 36
Promoting Conceptual Change Through Course Design: Supporting the Physics CK and PCK Development of Pre-Service Teachers, Will Stoll, Kadir Demir, Brett Criswell, Georgia State University
Background Research Paper No. 37
Cooking From Scratch: Development of Inquiry Based Activities for the General Microbiology Laboratory, Josephine Taylor, Stephen C. Wagner, and Sarah Canterberry, Stephen F. Austin State University
Background Research Paper No. 38
The Impact of Reformed Courses on the Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs on Preservice and Inservice Elementary Teachers, Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 39
Improving Student Outcomes in Organic Chemistry through Action Research, Gail Horowitz and Laura A. Rabin, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Background Research Paper No. 40
Challenges and Possibilities of Meaningful Assessment in Large Lecture Introductory Physics, David Hammer, Tufts University
Background Research Paper No. 41
Learning Through Action Research While Teaching Undergraduate Science, Penny Gilmer, Florida State University
Background Research Paper No. 42
Reform or Revolution? Undergraduate Science Education in Diverse Contexts for Learning, Larry Flick, Rebekah Elliott, and Ron Gray, Oregon State University
Background Research Paper No. 43
Teaching Undergraduate Physics through a Research-based Clicker Methodology, Lin Ding, Ohio State University
Background Research Paper No. 44
Beginnings to New Horizons: Integrating Inquiry-Based Science to K-8 Teachers Preparation Program, Paul Adams and Germaine Taggart, Fort Hays State University and Zdeslav Hrepic, Columbus State University
The Wiki’s Role in Constructing a Research Agenda in Preservice Teacher Education Christopher T. Inman, Vivian H. Wright, Cynthia S. Sunal, and Craig Shwery
Background Research Paper No. 2
What Do We Know About Undergraduate Science Course Reform? Synthesizing Themes* Dennis W. Sunal, Cynthia S. Sunal, Cheryl Sundberg, Cheryl Mason, Corinne Lardy, Dean Zollman
*Partially supported by: National Science Foundation Grant NSF TPC 0554594
Background Research Paper No. 3
What are the understandings of fifth grade teachers about teaching the concept of chemical change to their students? Glenda L. Ogletree, Armstrong Atlantic State University and Dennis W. Sunal
Background Research Paper No. 4
FOCUSED on Writing: The Model Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig Shwery, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 5
Teaching for meaningful learning in science using inquiry: a classroom chemistry teacher considers the literature Amy Fowler Murphy, Spain Park High School, Hoover City Schools, Hoover, AL
Background Research Paper No. 7
Facilitation and Motivation Concerning Undergraduate STEM Reform: The Current Status of non-Funded NOVA Participants Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 8
FOCUSED on Writing: Initial Effectiveness Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama & Craig Shwery and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 9
The Language of Play and The Power to Limit Gender-Role Stereotypes Tarsha E. Bluiett, University of Montevallo & Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig S. Shwery, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 10
Effect of Type of Science Instruction on Undergraduate Student Attitudes toward the Nature of Science Erika M. Steele, Dennis W. Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama, and Cheryl Mason, San Diego State University, and Dean Zollman, Kansas State University
Background Research Paper No. 11
FOCUSED on Writing: Strategy Transfer Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama, Cynthia Szymanski Sunal and Craig Shwery, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 12
FOCUSED on Writing: Students’ Maintenance Laura S. Bagents, Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools, Florence, Alabama & Craig Shwery and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 13
Content Analysis of Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment When Used Cross-Culturally. February, 2011, Paul L. Landry, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 14
August 29, 2011. Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Faculty and Students’ Long-Term Impacts, Donna P. Turner, Dennis W. Sunal, and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama.
Background Research Paper No. 15
Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Long-Term Impact on Elementary Teachers’ Self-Efficacy, Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 16
A Framework to Support Undergraduate Women in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science at a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Barbara A. Burke, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona & Dennis W. Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 17
Enhancing Content Knowledge in Graduate Teaching Assistants through Lesson Study Deborah Barry and Sharon Dotger, Syracuse University
Background Research Paper No. 18
Cooperative Quizzes and the Classroom Performance System in Introductory Astronomy: An Update Gene Byrd, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 19
A Faculty Professional Development Model: Factors that Sustain Reform Dennis W. Sunal and Cynthia S. Sunal University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 20
Early Science Teaching Experiences in a Campus-based Hands-on Lab Increases Confidence and Capacity of Undergraduates for Teaching Science Tanya Heaston and Bev Marcum, California State University, Chico
Background Research Paper No. 21
Benchmarking and Outcomes Assessment of Undergraduate Science Knowledge and Inquiry Processes Judith Puncochar, Brianna Jones, and Mitchell Klett, Northern Michigan University
Background Research Paper No 22
Investigating Reform and Comparison Courses: Faculty and Students’ Short-Term Impacts Erika M. Steele, Dennis W. Sunal, and Cynthia Szymanski Sunal, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 23
Impact of Math Science Partnership Work on Higher Education Faculty Deborah Pomeroy and Edward F. Wolff, Arcadia University & Ning Rui, Research for Better Schools
Background Research Paper No. 24
Implementation of Genomics Research in an Undergraduate Course Christy MacKinnon, Jessica Hernandez, and Frank Torralva,University of Incarnate Word
Background Research Paper No. 26
Using Action Based Research Teams to Reform Undergraduate Science Courses Gerald H. Krockover, Purdue University
Background Research Paper No. 27
Introductory Physics Course Reform at The University of Alabama: Current Status and Lessons Learned J. W. Harrell and Stan Jones, The University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 28
Developing the Inner Scientist: Book Club Participation and Epistemological Growth Phyllis Baudoin Griffard, Tayseer Mosleh, and Saad Kubba. Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
Background Research Paper No. 29
Reforming Science and Science Education Courses for K-8 Preservice Teachers: The University of Delaware Teacher Professional Continuum Project Danielle J. Ford, Deborah Allen, Zoubeida Dagher, Richard Donham, University of Delaware, Steve Fifield, The Franklin Institute, John A. Madsen, and Harry L. Shipman, University of Delaware
Background Research Paper No. 30
The C.R.E.A.T.E. Approach to Primary Literature Transforms Students’ Understanding of Research and Promotes Maturation of Epistemological Beliefs Sally G. Hoskins,City College of the City University of New York, David Lopatto, Grinnell College, and Leslie M. Stevens, University of Texas, Austin
Background Research Paper No. 31
Gauging Instructional Effectiveness of Open Policy for Wireless Computers in Classrooms Zdeslav Hrepic, Kimberly Shaw, Columbus State University
Background Research Paper No. 32
Concept Based Instruction for Stoichiometry: The Balanced Molecular Equation and Proportional Reasoning Michael Page, Cynthia Guevara, and Edward Walton, California State Polytechnic University
Background Research Paper No. 33
You can Learn a Lot About Teaching Undergraduates From Preschoolers, Dana Byrd, Texas A & M University at Kingsville and Gene Byrd, University of Alabama
Background Research Paper No. 34
Students’ Reasoning and the Level of Interactivity in Science Content Courses, Dean A. Zollman, Kansas State University, Mojgan Matloob-Haghanikar, California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo, and Sytil Murphy, Shepherd University
Background Research Paper No. 35
A Curriculum Experiment in Climate Change Education Using an Integrated Approach of Content Knowledge Instruction and Student-Driven Research, Year 2, Paul Adams, Fort Hays State University
Background Research Paper No. 36
Promoting Conceptual Change Through Course Design: Supporting the Physics CK and PCK Development of Pre-Service Teachers, Will Stoll, Kadir Demir, Brett Criswell, Georgia State University
Background Research Paper No. 37
Cooking From Scratch: Development of Inquiry Based Activities for the General Microbiology Laboratory, Josephine Taylor, Stephen C. Wagner, and Sarah Canterberry, Stephen F. Austin State University
Background Research Paper No. 38
The Impact of Reformed Courses on the Science Teaching Self-Efficacy Beliefs on Preservice and Inservice Elementary Teachers, Corinne H. Lardy and Cheryl L. Mason, San Diego State University
Background Research Paper No. 39
Improving Student Outcomes in Organic Chemistry through Action Research, Gail Horowitz and Laura A. Rabin, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
Background Research Paper No. 40
Challenges and Possibilities of Meaningful Assessment in Large Lecture Introductory Physics, David Hammer, Tufts University
Background Research Paper No. 41
Learning Through Action Research While Teaching Undergraduate Science, Penny Gilmer, Florida State University
Background Research Paper No. 42
Reform or Revolution? Undergraduate Science Education in Diverse Contexts for Learning, Larry Flick, Rebekah Elliott, and Ron Gray, Oregon State University
Background Research Paper No. 43
Teaching Undergraduate Physics through a Research-based Clicker Methodology, Lin Ding, Ohio State University
Background Research Paper No. 44
Beginnings to New Horizons: Integrating Inquiry-Based Science to K-8 Teachers Preparation Program, Paul Adams and Germaine Taggart, Fort Hays State University and Zdeslav Hrepic, Columbus State University
