Science education
Beale P, Chasteen S, Pollock S, Wieman C.
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S Chasteen, K Perkins, P Beale, S Pollock, C Wieman - 2011 - sei.ubc.ca
Faculty often wish to devote time and resources to improve a course to be more in line with principles of how people learn but are not sure of the best path to follow. We present our …
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Chasteen, S., Perkins, K., Beale, P., Pollock, S., & Wieman, C. (2011). A thoughtful approach to instruction: Course transformation for the rest of us.
Chasteen, Stephanie, et al. "A thoughtful approach to instruction: Course transformation for the rest of us." (2011).
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K-12 STEM training
Pollock M, Rosu LM, Simpson A.
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A Simpson, L Hebert, LM Rosu, M Pollock… - American Society for …, 2021 - par.nsf.gov
… of STEM career pathways, emphasizing the field of engineering, our work aims to promote a pluralistic understanding of STEM career pathways for both K-12 … Recently, teacher training …
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Simpson, A., Hebert, L., Rosu, L. M., Pollock, M., & Goddard, L. (2021, January). Action Research Revelations: The challenges and promises of implementing informal STEM experiences in K-12 school settings (Work in Progress, Diversity). In American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference.
Simpson, Amari, et al. "Action Research Revelations: The challenges and promises of implementing informal STEM experiences in K-12 school settings (Work in Progress, Diversity)." American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. 2021.
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Science teachers
Finkelstein N, Otero V, Pollock S.
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V Otero, S Pollock, N Finkelstein - American Journal of Physics, 2010 - aapt.scitation.org
In response to substantial evidence that many US students are inadequately prepared in science and mathematics, we have developed an effective and adaptable model that …
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Otero, V., Pollock, S., & Finkelstein, N. (2010). A physics department’s role in preparing physics teachers: The Colorado learning assistant model. American Journal of Physics, 78(11), 1218-1224.
Otero, Valerie, Steven Pollock, and Noah Finkelstein. "A physics department’s role in preparing physics teachers: The Colorado learning assistant model." American Journal of Physics 78.11 (2010): 1218-1224.
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Broadening participation informal stem education
Codding D, Mouza C, Pollock L, Yang H.
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H Yang, D Codding, C Mouza, L Pollock - 2020 - repository.isls.org
This paper extends the research trajectory of an ongoing and large-scale project into the cognitive and affective aspects of youth's early developmental stage of computational thinking. Grounded on design-based research, this work presents a redesigned computing program through a...
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Yang, H., Codding, D., Mouza, C., & Pollock, L. (2020). Broadening Computing: Infusing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Into the Design of Informal Learning Environments.
Yang, Hui, et al. "Broadening Computing: Infusing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Into the Design of Informal Learning Environments." (2020).
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Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation AND Program Evaluation
Buckley J, Pollock L, Trauth A.
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J Buckley, A Trauth, M Chajes, L Pollock… - 2016 ASEE Annual …, 2016 - peer.asee.org
First Year Experience (FYE) engineering courses at large, research-focused universities present a unique challenge from a curricular and administrative perspective. Prior research indicates large lecture-style courses should be interdisciplinary and highly interactive, while simultaneously presenting enough technical and career-specific...
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Buckley, J., Trauth, A., Chajes, M., Pollock, L., Guidry, K. R., Vaughan, M. L., & Stephens, J. S. (2016, June). An FYE Course Structure for Collaborative Learning in Large Lecture Courses. In 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
Buckley, Jenni, et al. "An FYE Course Structure for Collaborative Learning in Large Lecture Courses." 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 2016.
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Broadening participation
Mouza C, Pollock L, Yang H.
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H Yang, C Mouza, L Pollock - CoolThink@ JC, 2019 - researchgate.net
This work examines the design, implementation and outcomes of a computer science (CS) informal learning program in a public library offered through a universitylibrary partnership in …
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Yang, H., Mouza, C., & Pollock, L. (2019). Establishing equitable computing programs in informal spaces: Program design, implementation and outcomes. CoolThink@ JC, 197.
Yang, Hui, Chrystalla Mouza, and Lori Pollock. "Establishing equitable computing programs in informal spaces: Program design, implementation and outcomes." CoolThink@ JC 197 (2019).
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Broadening Participation in Computing AND Program Evaluation
Mouza C, Pollock L.
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C Mouza, L Pollock, K Pusecker, K Guidry… - … on computing science …, 2016 - dl.acm.org
One of the greatest challenges in broadening participation in computer science is teacher preparation, as few middle and high school teachers have a formal background in computing. Further, without a credentialing program, there are limited ways to learn content...
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Mouza, C., Pollock, L., Pusecker, K., Guidry, K., Yeh, C. Y., Atlas, J., & Harvey, T. (2016, February). Implementation and outcomes of a three-pronged approach to professional development for CS principles. In Proceedings of the 47th ACM technical symposium on computing science education (pp. 66-71).
Mouza, Chrystalla, et al. "Implementation and outcomes of a three-pronged approach to professional development for CS principles." Proceedings of the 47th ACM technical symposium on computing science education. 2016.
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pipeline programs
Binkley D, Hill E, Lawrie D, Pollock L.
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L Pollock, D Binkley, D Lawrie, E Hill… - 2013 35th …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Software engineers produce code that has formal syntax and semantics, which establishes its formal meaning. However, the code also includes significant natural language found …
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Pollock, L., Binkley, D., Lawrie, D., Hill, E., Oliveto, R., Bavota, G., & Bacchelli, A. (2013, May). 1 st International workshop on natural language analysis in software engineering (NaturaLiSE 2013). In 2013 35th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) (pp. 1537-1538). IEEE.
Pollock, Lori, et al. "1 st International workshop on natural language analysis in software engineering (NaturaLiSE 2013)." 2013 35th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE). IEEE, 2013.
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Broadening Participation in Computing AND Program Evaluation
Atlas J, Bell T, Pollock L.
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L Pollock, J Atlas, T Bell, T Henderson - … Symposium on Computer …, 2018 - dl.acm.org
Study abroad offers students the opportunity to experience other cultures, languages, and environments while obtaining credits toward their degree. Students are also taught to appreciate the diversity of people and culture, such that they may dismiss stereotypes and learn...
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Pollock, L., Atlas, J., Bell, T., & Henderson, T. (2018, February). A computer science study abroad with service learning: design and reflections. In Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 485-490).
Pollock, Lori, et al. "A computer science study abroad with service learning: design and reflections." Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education. 2018.
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Broadening Participation in Computing AND Program Evaluation
Codding D, Mouza C, Pollock L.
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C Mouza, D Codding, L Pollock - Computers & Education, 2022 - Elsevier
As the field of computer science (CS) is gaining increased attention, the need for qualified teachers is rapidly growing. Yet little is still known about the design features, implementation, and outcomes of professional development programs in computing. The purpose...
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Mouza, C., Codding, D., & Pollock, L. (2022). Investigating the impact of research-based professional development on teacher learning and classroom practice: Findings from computer science education. Computers & Education, 186, 104530.
Mouza, Chrystalla, Diane Codding, and Lori Pollock. "Investigating the impact of research-based professional development on teacher learning and classroom practice: Findings from computer science education." Computers & Education 186 (2022): 104530.
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Broadening participation
Yang H, Codding D, Mouza C, Pollock L.
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H Yang, D Codding, C Mouza, L Pollock - TechTrends, 2021 - Springer
In this work we examine youth learning in an informal computing program implemented through a library-university partnership. In particular, we introduce and illustrate a culturally responsive computing framework which served as a foundation for the design of the program....
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Yang, H., Codding, D., Mouza, C., & Pollock, L. (2021). Broadening participation in computing: Promoting affective and cognitive learning in informal spaces. TechTrends, 65(2), 196-212.
Yang, Hui, et al. "Broadening participation in computing: Promoting affective and cognitive learning in informal spaces." TechTrends 65.2 (2021): 196-212.
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Science teachers
Otero V, Pollock S, Finkelstein N.
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V Otero, S Pollock, R McCray, N Finkelstein - Science, 2006 - science.org
… science teachers, improved student understanding of science content, and engaged a broad range of science faculty in course transformation and teacher … As scientists, we can address the critical shortfall of K-12 science teachers by improving our undergraduate...
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Otero, V., Pollock, S., McCray, R., & Finkelstein, N. (2006). Who is responsible for preparing science teachers?. Science, 313(5786), 445-446.
Otero, Valerie, et al. "Who is responsible for preparing science teachers?." Science 313.5786 (2006): 445-446.
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