Preservice teachers’ use of mathematics and science learning processes

2019 ◽  
Vol 119 (8) ◽  
pp. 432-445
Author(s):  
Peter C. Cormas ◽  
Samantha Middlemiss
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Mathematics And Science

scholarly journals The Unspace Case: Developing a Maker Movement in a Multipurpose, Flexible Space, Library Setting

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Shepherd ◽  
Cassandra Kvenild ◽  
Shannon M. Smith ◽  
Alan Buss
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Maker Movement ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Shared Resources ◽  
University Instructors ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Design Case ◽  
The Maker Movement ◽  
Mathematics And Science

This paper presents the ongoing design, development, and implementation of a K-16 maker movement centered around a joint public school/university library whose minimal dedicated space has expanded opportunities for public participation, partnerships, and shared resources. As the library sought to circulate STEM resources for K-9 teachers and students in 2011, University instructors were seeking opportunities for preservice teachers to interact meaningfully with authentic, technology-rich environments. These separate endeavors coalesced over time to form a robust community of various school, university, and public stakeholders focused on mathematics and science learning. Because the space was not bound to a single physical location, proponents were able to leverage various resources, mobile tools, and settings to explore and apply STEM knowledge, construct products, and attract new and returning users. This design case articulates how the maker movement provides curricular programming while maintaining a playful atmosphere that encourages personal exploration regardless of age and ability.

Interaction and Communication: An Examination of Gender Differences in Elementary Student Mathematics and Science Learning Using CMC

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Li
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Elementary Student ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Language Functions ◽  
Mathematics And Science

In this study, gender difference is explored from two perspectives: 1) student interaction patterns, and 2) communication patterns. The data used is collected from a fifth- and sixth- grade classroom in an inner city elementary school in Toronto, Ontario. There were 24 students (12 male students and 12 female students) in the class. First, the interaction patterns of students' mathematics and science learning were examined in terms of turn taking, conversation initiating, and conversation following. The results of the analysis show that male students still take more turns in this CMC setting. Male and female students are equally likely to initialize topics. Those male generated messages were significantly less likely to be followed than those female generated messages. But male and female students are just as likely to follow and support previous messages in this CMC setting. Based on these results, gender differences are then examined with respect to student communication pattern. Communication is explored in terms of language functions. The analysis of the data indicates that female students tend to request more information, but offer fewer explanations and opinions than male students do. With respect to connected initiating messages, female students are found to be similar to male students in the use of the five language functions. However, moving to conversation development, two significant gender differences are found in student use of language functions: female students tend to request more information but offer fewer explanations than male students do in those followed-up messages.

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