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Item Educating for Conservation: A Self-Study on Developing Anchoring Phenomenon-Based Curricular Resources for the Western Tiger Salamander Integrating Biodiversity Research(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2024-08-21) Macias Torres, Salma; Ana HousealResearchers and educators at the Biodiversity Institute, University of Wyoming recognized a need for devising more resources to foster awareness and educate the public about certain species of importance to the state of Wyoming. Those efforts include an increase of pedagogical resources about species needing more resources and attention from the general public. The institute aims to increase the number of pedagogical resources for teachers and students in Wyoming to connect them to science and math concepts using local wildlife issues. This self-study explored my approach to developing anchoring phenomenon-based curricular resources using the education theories of social constructivism, place-based education, and problem-based learning. In addition, these curriculum resources are based on the three-dimensional learning of the Next Generation Science Standards. The scenario of the local phenomenon is the migration of western tiger salamanders in LaBonte Park, Laramie, and human intervention. Data collection included 93 journal entries, analysis elicited five prominent themes: content development, final products, personal reflection, process and methodology, and support. This framework and process resulted in the development of three artifacts: the anchoring phenomenon-based curricular resources, my master’s paper, and a resource development guide. My results show how these artifacts can be used to replicate my process in the future to create anchoring phenomenon curricular resources for teachers and outreach activities with species of interest.Item Graphic and Visual Representations of Data: New Trend or Imperative to Math and Science Education? Teaching Critical Thinking for Science Literacy(University of Wyoming Libraries, 2024-06-27) Melin, Kristina; Dr. Ana HousealThe reasons for using graphs in math and science are clear: to create an understanding of variable relationships, to enhance critical thinking, and to use data to understand issues in today’s world. The reality is that few curriculum resources exist in an easy to implement format for teaching the skill of making and interpreting graphs and other forms of visualization techniques in science contexts. With the integration of the three-dimensional learning approach in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), graphing and using other visual representations of data is an integral part of making connections across the dimensions. This explored the question “How does increasing the use of visual representations of data, including graphs, infographics, and visual models, within classroom lessons affect students' scores on WYTOPP assessments in science?” Through qualitative and quantitative data analysis, there appeared to be a positive trend in student scores on the WYTOPP test (performing close to or at a proficient level) when students attended class regularly and learned the skills of modeling, graphing, and data analysis.Publication Impacts on Elementary Departmentalization(University of Wyoming. Libraries) McKenney, CoriPublication Effectively Working with the Doctoral Program Committees: A Transformative Learning Experience of Doctoral Graduates in an Adult Education or Education Related Programs(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-04-01) Medina, Maria; Cho, Jeasik Dobler, Tiffany Sun, QiPublication Literature Review Exploring the Effectiveness of the Use of Interactive Whiteboards on Teaching Basic Science Concepts to Special Education Students, A(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2012-01-01) Cole, Clarissa K.; Buss, Alan Houseal, Ana Lyford, Mark E.Publication Evaluation of Implementation of Coordinated School Health Policies in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-07-01) Long, Melissa; Byra, Mark Rush, Leslie Young, SuzannePublication Instructional Facilitating: Roles, Causes, and Strategies for Overcoming Resistance(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2012-01-01) Peil, Bruce A.; Chamberlin, Scott Chamberlin, Michelle Wigg, DianaPublication Breakfast at a K-3 School: What We Are Feeding Our Children(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2012-01-01) Peil, Kerri Carroll; Broughton. Kenneth Houseal, Ana Muir Welsh, KatePublication Hands-On Mathematics: The Effects of Reinforcing Key Mathematics in a Science Class for At-Risk Students(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2013-01-01) Hornung, Jennifer; Jacobs, Kendall Houseal, Ana Ipina, LynnePublication Middle School Science: Using Conceptual Models to Develop Molecular Genetics Concepts(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2014-01-01) Berry, Katie; Houseal, Ana Wigg, Diana Parker, SylviaPublication Mathematics Education for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2012-01-01) Frazier, Pamela G.; Ipina, Lynne Hamann, Jerry Agran, MartinPublication Power in Place-Based Education: Why a critical pedagogy of place needs to be revived and how narratives or collective biographies support its practice(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-01-01) Wakeman, Heather; Parker, Sylvia Aiken, Nevin Muir Welsh, KatePublication Basic Psychological Need Fulfillment Through Adventure Education(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2014-01-01) Trainor, Devin W.; Carlson, Courtney Katzmann, JasonPublication Science and Ecological Literacy in Undergraduate Field Studies Education(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-05-01) Mapp, Kim J.; Lyford, Mark Katzmann, Jason Peterson, AnnaPublication Wyoming Education Leaders' Perceptions of Professional Development Needs and Delivery Methods in an Era of Accountability(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-07-01) Chase, Gerry; Barker, David; Stock, Mark Miller, Kim Young, SuzannePublication Dangerous Memory: Contrasting Public and Private Memories of the Rwandan Genocide Using Hutus in the United States(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2016-05-06) Kodero, Cliff Ubba; Watson, Marcus Aiken, Nevin Messenger, DavidPublication Exploring the impact of Pura Vida on participant environmental behavior and engagement in Grand Teton National Park.(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2015-07-01) Hofmann, Teddi; Carlson, Courtney Houseal, Ana Johnson, JoyPublication Translation of Function: A Study of Dynamic Mathematical Software and Its Effects on Students Understanding of Translation of Function(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2013-01-01) Taylor, Jane Anne; Chamberlin, Scott Ipina, Lynne Hutchison, LindaPublication Brain-Based Learning for Adolescent Science Students A Review of the Literature(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2013-01-01) Arzy-Mitchell, Bree K.; Buss, Ana Leonard, Jaqueline Houseal, AnaPublication Examination of the State of Science Education in Four Elementary Schools with a Majority of Native American Students, An(University of Wyoming. Libraries, 2014-01-01) Mann, Lara; Houseal, Ana Muir Welsh, Kate Paige, Ginger
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