This collection contains the presentations produced by faculty members in the College of Education- Department of Middle Grades & Secondary Education at Georgia Southern University.
This page represents a comprehensive collection of presentations from the faculty of the Middle Grades and Secondary Education department. Works published prior to the merger with Armstrong Campus in 2018 are also available from the Teaching and Learning department collection at https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/teaching-learning
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Submissions from 2018
Evolution Education Around the Globe, Amanda L. Glaze
Knowledge, Beliefs, Understanding and Acceptance of Evolution: Goals, Roles, and Measures, Amanda L. Glaze
Laboring for Science, Laboring for Souls: Obstacles and Approaches to Teaching and Learning Evolution in the Southeastern United States, Amanda L. Glaze
STEM Partnerships in Science Ed: Challenges, Collaborations, and Lessons from the Inside, Amanda L. Glaze
CONnected! Adolescent Art and Pop Culture as Mediums for STEM Education, Amanda L. Glaze and Kania Greer
Evolution Teaching and Learning, Amanda L. Glaze, John Mead, and Kania Greer
Be Not Afraid: You Can Learn to Talk about Evolution and Climate Change, Amanda L. Glaze and Ann Reid
Authentic Student Centered STEM: SAIL and ICARE, Robert L. Mayes
Interdisciplinary STEM Impact on Student Affect and Reasoning, Robert L. Mayes
Quantitative Modeling by Biology Undergraduate Students (QM BUGS III), Robert L. Mayes
QUBES Project: QM BUGS II, Robert L. Mayes and J. Dauer
Getting to Quantitative Literacy for Biology Students, Robert L. Mayes, J. Dauer, and K. Rittschof
QUBES Project: QM BUGS II Assessment Results, Robert L. Mayes, J. Dauer, and K. Rittschof
Combining Bayesian Inference With Two Frequency Findings Form STEM Assessment Projects Involving Middle and Secondary Students, K. Rittschof, Robert L. Mayes, and B. Gallant
Actively Engaging Student Visitors to Herbaria, John J. Schenk, Rachel Mowbray, Colleen Evans, and Amanda L. Glaze
Submissions from 2017
Mastering edTPA: Reflections on Student Work, Gregory Chamblee
Secondary Mathematics & edTPA: Strategies for Success, Gregory Chamblee
Assessing Impact of Two MSP Elementary Mathematics MSP Projects: Successes, Pitfalls & Recommendations, Gregory Chamblee and Georgia Cobbs
Impacting Elementary In-Service Mathematics Teachers Content Knowledge, Georgia A. Cobbs and Gregory Chamblee
Bridging Gaps-Building Connections, Amanda L. Glaze
But They Won’t Get It! How to Step Back Your Explanations and Let Your Students Dig into STEM!, Amanda L. Glaze
Divided We Fall: The Evolution Controversy as a Driver for Rethinking Science Education, Amanda L. Glaze
Expanding the Teaching and Understanding of Diverse Evolutionary Studies, Amanda L. Glaze
Someone Like Me: Using Social Media to Build Bridges for Women and URM in STEM, Amanda L. Glaze
Southern (R)evolution: Where We Are and Where We Need to Be, Amanda L. Glaze
STEMCon: Tapping Sci-Fi, Comics, and Manga for STEM Education, Amanda L. Glaze
Unspeakable, Forbidden, Taboo: Teaching Evolution in the South with Dr. Amanda Glaze, Amanda L. Glaze
Quantitative Biology Assessing Modeling in Undergraduate Biology, Robert L. Mayes
Quantitative Reasoning in Undergraduate Biology, Robert L. Mayes
S in STEM – STEM Badging, Robert L. Mayes
STEM Badging Program, Robert L. Mayes
Interdisciplinary STEM Panel, Robert L. Mayes, G. Lyons, and C. Anderson
Evolutionary Movers and Shakers: Researching, Debating, and Ranking the “Top 20” Evolutionary Scientists of All Time - Dig Deeper with the Pioneers of Evolutionary Theory, John Mead and Amanda L. Glaze
21st Century Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Science Teaching and Learning, Scott W. Slough and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2016
Interactive Whiteboards Research and the Mathematics Classroom: A LearnTechLib Review, Gregory Chamblee
Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Content Knowledge: A Discussion of Two MSP Projects, Gregory Chamblee and Georgia A. Cobbs
Number and Operations Knowledge: A K-5 Endorsement Perspective, Gregory Chamblee and Georgia A. Cobbs
Passing edTPA Rubrics: A Mathematics Educator’s Perspective, Gregory Chamblee and Jeffrey Hall
Enhancing In-Service Elementary Mathematics Teachers’ Content Knowledge: A Discussion of Two U.S. MSP Projects, Georgia A. Cobbs, Gregory Chamblee, and John Luebeck
Building Connections Through Evolution Education Research, Amanda L. Glaze
Exploring Science Literacy Through a Lens of Public Controversy, Amanda L. Glaze
Textbook Evolution Sticker Hurts Children’s Understanding of Science But Also Their Faith, Amanda L. Glaze
Hands-On Training with Web 2.0 Assessment Tools, Jeffrey Hall and Gregory Chamblee
Developing 21st Century Reasoning Skills through an Authentic Interdisplinary STEM Research Experience, Robert L. Mayes
Developing STEM Endorsements Through Competency-Based Badging Program, Robert L. Mayes
Making Time for Effective PLCs, Robert L. Mayes
M in STEM – STEM Badging Program, Robert L. Mayes
M in STEM – STEM Badging Program, Robert L. Mayes
Research on Impact of Undergraduate Biology Courses on Student Modeling Ability, Robert L. Mayes
Session: Teaching of Modeling – Quantitative Reasoning and Modeling in the Sciences, Robert L. Mayes
Authentic Learning through STEM Research Experiences, Robert L. Mayes and S. Jackson
STEM Badging Program, Robert L. Mayes, J. Metty, and S. Jackson
Submissions from 2015
Modifying Middle Grades and Secondary Methods Courses: Transition to edTPA, Gregory Chamblee and Jeffrey Hall
A Comparison of Web 2.0 Assessment Tools, Jeffrey Hall, Lucy Bush, and Gregory Chamblee
Web 2.0 Assessment Tools for Mathematics Teachers, Jeffrey Hall and Gregory Chamblee
Quantiative Reasoning: Interdisciplinary STEM 21st Century Reasoning Modality, Robert L. Mayes
Quantitative Reasoning: Interdisciplinary STEM 21st Century Reasoning Modality, Robert L. Mayes
Institute for Interdisciplinary STEM Education, Robert L. Mayes and K. Greer
21st Century STEM Reasoning, Robert L. Mayes and S. Jackson
Looking for Learners: The Legacy of Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), Scott W. Slough, Michael L. Connell, and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2014
Changes in Content Knowledge of Grades 6 – 8 Mathematics Teachers Through Professional Development, Gregory Chamblee
Mathematics edTPA: Supporting Georgia Candidates, Gregory Chamblee and Jeffrey Hall
Coordinate Planes, Movement, and High School Mathematics, Gregory Chamblee and M. Harris
Digital Assessment Tools for Mathematics Education, Jeffrey Hall and Gregory Chamblee
Alternative School Principals’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Their School Setting, Vincent Jackson and Gregory Chamblee
Real STEM: Scientific Research for Rural Georgia High School Students, Deborah Walker, Robert L. Mayes, and Raushanah Oglesby
Submissions from 2013
A US DOE MSP Grades 3 – 5 Project: Teacher Mathematical Content and Pedagogical Changes, Gregory Chamblee
Using Paper and Movement to Teach Mathematics, Gregory Chamblee
An Analysis of Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Observed Use of Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom, Jeffrey Hall, Gregory Chamblee, and Scott W. Slough
Invited Expert on QR – Responder for QR Focus, Robert L. Mayes
Differences in Professional Development for Elementary Teachers vs. High School Teachers, Sharon Taylor and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2012
Grades 3 – 5 Mathematics Common Core Implementation: A US DOE MSP Project, Gregory Chamblee
Secondary Mathematics Teachers and IWB: Pedagogical and Practice Changes, Jeffrey Hall and Gregory Chamblee
Implications of Interactive Whiteboards Research for the Mathematics Classrooms, Jeffrey Hall, Gregory Chamblee, and Scott W. Slough
Submissions from 2011
An Examination of Interactive Whiteboard Perceptions Using the Concerns-Based Adoption Model Stages of Concern and the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Model of Instructional Evolution, Jeffrey Hall, Gregory Chamblee, and Scott W. Slough
Managing Technology and Change in U.S. Public High Schools: A Concerns-Based Adoption Model Approach, Scott W. Slough, Jeffrey Hall, and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2010
Failing Middle School Mathematics and Science: Student, Teacher and Principal Perspectives, Gregory Chamblee
Activities and Ideas for Math 1 and 2, A. Donnell, J. Horne, and Gregory Chamblee
High School Mathematics Teachers and Interactive Whiteboards: A Longitudinal Study of 2 Users and 2 Future-Users, Year 3, Jeffrey Hall and Gregory Chamblee
Teaching From an On-Line Textbook With an On-Screen TI-83+ Graphing Calculator, Jeffrey Hall, L. Hall, and Gregory Chamblee
Voicethread Tutorials and Graphing Calculators, Jeffrey Hall, L. Hall, and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2008
Georgia’s New High School Mathematics Curriculum: What Is It?, Gregory Chamblee and S. Taylor
Failing Mathematics: Documenting a Middle School’s Approach to Meeting the Challenge, Gregory Chamblee and P. Ward
Failing Science: Documenting a Middle School’s Approach to Meeting the Challenge, Gregory Chamblee and P. Ward
Teacher Perceptions of Interactive Whiteboards: A Comparison of Users and Future-Users in High School and Middle School Mathematics, Jeffrey Hall, Gregory Chamblee, and Tricia Hughes
Submissions from 2007
Meeting Middle Grade Preservice Math Teachers Needs: Consensus or Not?, Gregory Chamblee
Georgia’s New Grades 6 – 8 Mathematics Curriculum: What Is It?, Gregory Chamblee and S. Taylor
Looking Beyond Short-Term Implementation and Low Level Concerns: Assessing the Full Impact of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM), Scott W. Slough and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2006
Problem-Solving and Grades 2 – 5 Students: A Discussion of Their Solutions, Gregory Chamblee
Meeting K-8 Preservice Math Requirements Changes via Cooperation Between Education and Mathematics Faculty, S. Taylor and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2005
Incorporating Algebraic Thinking in Upper Elementary Classrooms, Gregory Chamblee
What Do Middle Grade and Secondary Mathematics Teachers Believe About Mathematics Teaching: an Analysis of a WebCT-Based Course, Gregory Chamblee
Partnering for Portal: A Journey in Network-Building, Gregory Chamblee, D. Bath, S. Kenney, and A. Williams
Partnering for Portal, Gregory Chamblee, S. Kenney, E. Hall, L. Motes, L. Harrington, and E. Hagins
Integrating Problem Solving in the Elementary Mathematics: Findings, Pitfalls, and Hopes, Gregory Chamblee, D. Sparkman, T. Mills, and C. Kent
Bridging Algebra and Algebraic Thinking in Middle Grades, Gregory Chamblee and S. Taylor
A Synthesis of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) and Technology, Scott W. Slough and Gregory Chamblee
Submissions from 2004
Algebra for Middle School Students, Gregory Chamblee
Modeling Using Census Data, Gregory Chamblee
Using Dot Paper to Teach Geometry, Gregory Chamblee