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Flemming, Adania D. C. – Natural Sciences Education, 2023
Being immersed in the processes of research can develop undergraduate students' science identities and support their persistence in pursuing science careers. However, it can be difficult for students to find opportunities for engaging in authentic scientific research. The professional staff and scientific objects in natural history museums provide…
Descriptors: Natural Sciences, Museums, Science Teaching Centers, Undergraduate Students
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Furner, Joseph; Powers, Jillian; Brown, Susannah – International Journal of Whole Schooling, 2021
Across the United States, there are many elementary aged students whose parents or themselves are from Mexico, Guatemala, and Central America having Mayan heritage. In alignment with instructional concepts that build a positive classroom culture encouraging higher level learning for all students, the authors designed and implemented a curriculum…
Descriptors: Maya (People), Latin American Culture, Elementary School Students, Integrated Curriculum
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Johnson, Arvin; James, Stephanie – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2017
The purpose of this paper is to present the rationale and specifics of the redesign of a university educational leadership program in Florida. The recommendations of university faculty, principal input, and research suggest a need for embedded Authentic learning into university curriculum. Research conducted by Johnson (2016) suggested that…
Descriptors: Leadership Training, Administrator Education, Principals, Preferences
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Guzzetta, Christine A. – International Journal of Music Education, 2020
This action research discovers the learning preferences of middle school students enrolled in an advanced steel drum class in central Florida, specifically their attitudes toward the learner-centered approach while composing and learning music. Sixteen participants compare the traditional teacher-led formal instruction to student-led informal…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Cognitive Style, Musical Instruments, Music Education
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Dyehouse, Melissa; Santone, Adam L.; Kisa, Zahid; Carr, Ronald L.; Razzouk, Rabieh – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2019
This paper describes the design principles and implementation of a novel approach for a K--12 teacher professional development (PD) program. The approach integrates training focused on development of model eliciting activities (MEAs) within authentic engineering design tasks, collaborative 3D model design and fabrication, and inspirational site…
Descriptors: Authentic Learning, Engineering Education, Faculty Development, Design
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Fletcher, Edward C., Jr.; Tyson, Will – Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 2017
The purpose of this study was to explore how technical skills taught and learned in Florida engineering and engineering technology-themed career academies fit technical skills desired by local employers in technology and manufacturing. The analysis utilized the narratives of 70 students and four teachers from career academies at four high schools…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Career Academies, Vocational Education, Technical Education