Using pig die and simulation to explore probability and expected values     

Laura A. Hildreth  Jennifer L. Green 《Teaching Statistics》2016,38(2):67-71

We present a variant of the Game of Pig to introduce the concepts of probability, simulation and expected value.  相似文献   

STS Meets Environmental History     

Marsha L. Richmond 《Science & Education》2016,25(1-2):213-215

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Exploring elementary students’ perceptions of disabilities using children's literature     

Julia Wilkins  Kathryn Howe  Maddie Seiloff  Shelly Rowan  Elizabeth Lilly 《British Journal of Special Education》2016,43(3):233-249

The portrayal of characters in children's literature can be a very powerful influence on young children. Teachers have a responsibility to expose children to characters of all types, including those with disabilities. The goal of this study was to explore how third and fourth grade students responded to characters with disabilities in children's books. We read a total of 12 books that included characters with disabilities to students in two third‐grade and one fourth‐grade class at three elementary schools. We video‐recorded discussions about the books and identified the following four themes, all of which related to influences on students’ responses to the character with a disability: (a) societal messages, (b) academic responses, (c) teacher influence and (d) portrayal of disability. We recommend that teachers carefully select books featuring characters with disabilities based on the way the disability is portrayed in the book, and, after the read‐aloud, use questioning strategies that encourage students to make thoughtful, deep comments rather than giving ‘expected’ responses.  相似文献   

The role of a museum‐based science education program in promoting content knowledge and science motivation     

Andrew J. Martin  Tracy L. Durksen  Derek Williamson  Julia Kiss  Paul Ginns 《科学教学研究杂志》2016,53(9):1364-1384

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Schooling Citizens: The Struggle for African American Education in Antebellum America by Hilary J. Moss     

TAMARA L. HOFF 《History of education quarterly》2011,51(1):132-134

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Successful STEM mentoring initiatives for underrepresented students: A research-based guide for faculty and administrators     

Beronda L. Montgomery 《Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning》2016,24(5):471-476

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Language Acquisition Assisted by the Internet     

Judit Hajnal  Gábor Veress  László Magulya 《Educational Media International》2013,50(4):176-181

Abstract

The authors focus on exploiting new methods of language acquisition with the help of the possibilities offered by the Internet. As a new option for computer‐assisted language learning, the Internet is considered to be a source for individual learning and problem oriented teaching in many other areas. Expanding knowledge in parallel in informatics and the English language is an asset. In addition to pointing out starting off sites for ESL teachers and introducing some interesting examples, some criteria of constructing language teaching WWW pages of our own are also listed.  相似文献   

Computer Science Distance Education Experience in Hawaii     

Judith L. Gersting 《Computer Science Education》2013,23(1):95-106

The University of Hawaii at Hilo began offering a B.S. degree in computer science via distance education in 1998. This program serves students on islands with no four-year educational institution.The experiences in planning for and teaching such a program are discussed, together with the technologies used and the outcomes to date.  相似文献   

What does mentoring mean to experienced teachers? A phenomenological interview study     

Margaret L. Jewell 《The Teacher Educator》2013,48(4):289-303

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This report investigates mentoring from the perspectives of 7 experienced secondary public school teachers from four different school districts in Oklahoma. The participants' teaching experience ranged from 10 to 30years. The author reviewed the research process and data provided through the teachers' interviews and protocol writings to further explain the nature of mentoring and the benefits of mentoring experienced teachers. The experienced teachers benefited from the mentoring process and their mentoring experiences in two important areas. At the professional level, the teachers gained a sense of self as professional educators. At the personal level, these teachers identified mentoring as a process that worked in almost any situation; in addition, they recognized that conversing about concerns with a knowledgeable colleague was a workable solution for solving issues.  相似文献   

Perfectionism in Gifted High-School Students: Responses to Academic Challenge     

Kristie L. Speirs Neumeister  Kristen K. Williams  Tracy L. Cross 《Roeper Review》2013,35(5):11-18

Through a qualitative interview design, this study investigated how participation in a rigorous academic environment may influence gifted students who demonstrate high levels of perfectionism. The study also examined how their responses to a rigorous academic and residential environment may differ according to the type of perfectionism. Findings indicated that some socially prescribed perfectionists reported an increase in perfectionism, whereas some self-oriented perfectionists reported an increase followed by a decrease in their perfectionism. Overall, the majority of the participants, regardless of their type of perfectionism, indicated a decrease in their perfectionism as a result of their new academic environment. Reactions to experiencing imperfections ranged from calm to guilt or even anger, depending on the type of perfectionism. Implications for working with gifted students who show high levels of perfectionism are discussed.  相似文献