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Development of Diverse Multi-tier Research Teams for Implementation of Action Research. Sponsored by NSF DUE 0119046 PI: Arturo Pacheco and Co-PI: Tom Brady. Mourat Tchoshanov, Sally Blake, Antonio Borunda, and Karla Heureca The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). TPPI Meeting
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Development of Diverse Multi-tier Research Teams for Implementation of Action Research Sponsored by NSF DUE 0119046 PI: Arturo Pacheco and Co-PI: Tom Brady
Mourat Tchoshanov, Sally Blake, Antonio Borunda, and Karla Heureca The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) TPPI Meeting Washington, DC March 14, 2004
Program Background PETE Follow-up Study Evolved from NSF/CETP Programs Collaborative effort with Colleges of Education and Science and the El Paso Community College Reform in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science Follow-up to document and assess the impact of PETE Support for graduate students
Robert Noyce Scholarship Program- • The Scholarships/Stipends and Mentoring Support (SSaMS) • Participants • Pre-service teachers who are juniors or seniors with STEM majors • STEM professionals who are career changers (ATCP) • Goals: • 1. Increase the number of teachers qualified to teach mathematics and science K-12 • 2. Develop communities of practice around teaching and research into the teaching of mathematics and science • 3. Create a mentoring program to support induction, retention, and increased professionalism through research teams
Project participants according to programs. Project participants according to majors and/or degrees.
Research Team Noyce/PETE Scholar University Faculty School Faculty Action Research in the Real World Of Teaching and Learning Program Model
Program Activities • Bi-monthly seminars: Teams meet twicea month for research seminars. • Speakerspresent different research problems fordiscussion. • Mentors meet weekly with teams to planand implement research. • Teams present work at MIE Research Expo and Professional Conferences. • Teams submit papers to professional journals. • Summer program participation inexperimental teaching projects.
What happens in the seminars • Research articles shared • All mentors discuss their research experiences • Groups plan out their research questions • Conduct Literature Review • Data Collection • Data analysis and interpretation • Develop paper and presentation • Presentation of results • Discussion focusing on implications for practice and future research • Submission of research paper
Completed Projects The Influence of Developmental Levels of Thinking on Understanding Of Advanced Mathematical Concepts in Middle School Students Authors: Sue Spotts and Alex Bustillos (PETE Scholars, Wiggs Middle School) Faculty Mentors: Dr. M. Tchoshanov, Dr. S. Blake (Teacher Education) The Technology Based versus Seatwork Math Problem Solving Strategies in Elementary Classrooms Authors: Mary Gholson (Graduate Student, Alternative Certification), Karen Hernandez (Graduate Student, Alternative Certification) Faculty Mentor: Dr. M. Suskavcevic (Physics)
Completed Projects (cont.) Exploring Variables That Affect Performance of Students in Developmental Mathematics Authors: Edith Aguirre (Graduate Student, Department of Mathematics), Gabriel Cervantes (Instructor, Developmental Mathematics) Faculty Mentors: Dr. J. Staniswalis (Mathematics), Dr. S. Blake (Teacher Education), and Dr. M. Suskavcevic (Physics) Improving Students Attitudes and Understanding of Science Using Polarizers Author: Steven H. Jolley (Senior, Department of Chemistry) Faculty Mentor: Dr. J. Salvador (Chemistry) Site: John L. Chapin High School, Dr. Carla Gonzales (Principal), Javier Figueroa (Faculty)
Completed Projects (cont.) Visual Calculus In an Alternative Educational SettingAuthor: Moises Cortez (Graduate Student, Department of Education)Faculty Mentor: Dr. S. Blake and Dr. M. Tchoshanov (Teacher Education) Women Between Cultures: An Action Research Project Exploring Middle School Mexican-American Girls Science Learning Authors: Edna Amador, Laura Judith Calderon, Tracy Fernandez, Cindy Holmes Faculty Mentor: Dr. E. Hampton (Teacher Education) Early Development of Middle Grades Students’ Advanced Calculus Concepts Authors: Karla Huereca (Senior, Mathematics), Donald Hodgson (Burgess High School), Antonio Borunda (Bowie High School) Faculty Mentors: Dr. S. Blakeand Dr. M. Tchoshanov(Teacher Education)
Future Plans • Extend the program to include more faculty mentors • Work in more schools • Refine program components