2015 GSA Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, USA (1-4 November 2015)

Session No. 88
Monday, 2 November 2015: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Room 339 (Baltimore Convention Center)

T83. Methods for Conducting Research about Teaching and Learning in the Geosciences

GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nicole LaDue, Laura A. Lukes, Katherine Ryker and Kim A. Cheek, Session Chairs
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8:00 AM
OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH METHODS USED BY GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCHERS
SEXTON, Julie M., Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, University of Northern Colorado, Ross Hall 1210, Campus Box 123, Greeley, CO 80639, julie.sexton@unco.edu
8:15 AM
NOTHING IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH MAKES SENSE EXCEPT IN THE LIGHT OF (ENTER THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK HERE)
DOLPHIN, Glenn, Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Department of Geoscience, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, glenn.dolphin@ucalgary.ca
8:30 AM
MIXED UP ABOUT MIXED METHODS? AN OVERVIEW OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH DESIGNS
PETCOVIC, Heather L., Department of Geosciences and The Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241 and SEXTON, Julie M., Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, University of Northern Colorado, Ross Hall 1210, Campus Box 123, Greeley, CO 80639, heather.petcovic@wmich.edu
8:45 AM
USING MIXED-METHODS TO INVESTIGATE GEOLOGICAL BLINDNESS: THE ATTITUDES AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY STUDENTS
ROEMMELE, Christopher Marc, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, croemmel@purdue.edu
9:00 AM
THE EFFECT OF A STUDENT-CENTERED ACADEMIC INTERVENTION ON TEACHER PRACTICE IN HIGH SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCE CLASSROOMS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
BURRELL, Shondricka1, LOMBARDI, Doug2 and BAILEY, Janelle2, (1)Science Education, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Ritter Hall, 373, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (2)Science Education, Temple University, 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, shondricka.burrell@temple.edu
9:15 AM
USING AN ITEM RESPONSE MODELING APPROACH TO ASSESS STUDENTS' PROFICIENCY AROUND ANALOG MODELS IN HIGH SCHOOL EARTH SCIENCE
KASTENS, Kim A., Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964-8000 and RIVET, Ann, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, kastens@ldeo.columbia.edu
9:30 AM
LEARNING PROGRESSIONS AS A FRAMEWORK FOR GER: POSSIBILITIES AND CAUTIONS
CHEEK, Kim A., Childhood Education, Literacy, & TESOL, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, k.cheek@unf.edu
9:45 AM
USING ONLINE FOCUS GROUPS TO REVEAL TEACHER PERSPECTIVES ON CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION
MCNEAL, Peggy1, PETCOVIC, Heather1 and REEVES, Patricia2, (1)Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (2)Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology, Western Michigan University, 3571 Sangren Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, peggy.m.mcneal@wmich.edu
10:00 AM
CONNECTING TEACHING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES IN POST-SECONDARY GEOSCIENCE CLASSROOMS
RYKER, Katherine, Geography and Geology, Eastern Michigan University, 203 Strong Hall, Department of Geography and Geology, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, kryker@emich.edu
10:15 AM
EVALUATING THE TEACHING BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF GEOSCIENCE FACULTY
CZAJKA, C. Doug, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, cdczajka@ncsu.edu
10:30 AM
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING IN LARGE CLASSROOMS: OXYMORON OR OPPORTUNITY?
CHERMAK, John, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, 4044 Derring Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 and DREZEK MCCONNELL, Kathryne, Senior Director for Research and Assessment, AAC&U, 1818 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009, jchermak@vt.edu
11:00 AM
CAN FOCUSING ON THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY IN AN INTRODUCTORY GEOLOGY COURSE CHANGE THE WAY STUDENTS PERCEIVE THE RELEVANCE OF SCIENCE?
PELCH, Michael A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 8208, Raleigh, NC 27695, mapelch@ncsu.edu
11:15 AM
EXPLORING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A RESEARCH TOOL FOR MEASURING ENGAGEMENT IN A PALEONTOLOGICAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
LUNDGREN, Lisa M.1, CRIPPEN, Kent J.2, MACFADDEN, Bruce J.3, DUNCKEL, Betty A.3, ELLIS, Shari4 and GARDNER, Eleanor E.5, (1)College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32608, (2)College of Education, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, 2403 Norman Hall, PO Box 117048, Gainesville, FL 32611, (3)Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, (4)Center for Science Learning, Florida Museum of Natural History, Powell Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, (5)Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Research and Collections, Dickinson Hall, 1659 Museum Rd., PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, llundgren@flmnh.ufl.edu
11:30 AM
BROADER IMPACTS AND EVALUATION: AN ENTRY POINT TO ENGAGE PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS IN DISCUSSIONS OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH
LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115 and HUBENTHAL, Michael, IRIS Consortium, 1200 New York Ave. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005, nladue@niu.edu
11:45 AM
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH: A COMMUNITY EFFORT
ST. JOHN, Kristen, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, MACDONALD, Heather, Department of Geology, College of William and Mary, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187, FEIG, Anthony D., Department of Geography, Central Michigan University, CMU DOW 278, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, LADUE, Nicole, Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Northern Illinois University, 302 Davis Hall, Normal Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, LUKES, Laura A., CTFE; Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, & Earth Sciences, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, 241 Johnson Center, Fairfax, VA 22030, MCNEAL, Karen S., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, RIGGS, Eric M., College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843 and MCDARIS, John R., Science Education Research Center, Carleton College, 1 North College St, Northfield, MN 55057, stjohnke@jmu.edu
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