February 4th, 2013, 05:02
What makes mathematics difficult for some students to learn? Two University of Georgia College of Education researchers believe the answer may lie in the way mathematical reasoning is communicated in classrooms.
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February 4th, 2013, 11:02
COE researchers Jessica Bishop and AnnaMarie Conner receive National Science Foundation CAREER awards totaling $1.2 million to study the way mathematics reasoning is communicated in the classroom.
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February 4th, 2013, 08:02
UGA College of Education professor Mary M. Atwater delivered a keynote address during the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education’s 21st International Conference in Cape Town, Africa January 15.
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January 8th, 2013, 01:01
Two studies by COE faculty member Sally Zepeda that show the ineffectiveness of block scheduling in high school classrooms is cited in Clarke Schools’ recommendation to move back to regular scheduling, reports a front page story in the January 6 Athens Banner-Herald.
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December 3rd, 2012, 08:12
A research institute for two dozen selected doctoral students in science education will be co-directed by Julie A. Luft, the University of Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Mathematics and Science Education, in Washington, D.C., next summer. Domestic and international students will apply to attend this prestigious institute.
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November 19th, 2012, 03:11
Osy Osmosis, a fun, educational video game developed by a group of University of Georgia researchers, educators and software developers including Steve Oliver, professor of science education, is helping high school students learn science, a story in the November 18 a href=http://www.redandblack.com/news/calf-in-distress-teaches-kids-about-science/article_64664c4a-2f81-11e2-b9d7-001a4bcf6878.html>Red and Black reports.
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November 13th, 2012, 01:11
See the November 5 colloquium given by alumnus Adam Gray (BSEd ’06), 2012 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year online. Gray discussed his teaching strategies and experiences teaching at one of the lowest-performing schools in his state.
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October 29th, 2012, 03:10
Adam Gray (BSEd ’06), the 2012 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year who earned his bachelor’s in mathematics education from UGA, will speak to issues relevant to those in a variety of disciplines and across the K-12 grade bands during this special colloquium. During his talk Gray will share anecdotes and strategies that he used to [...]
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November 5th, 2012, 08:11
Julie A. Luft, the inaugural Athletic Association Professor of Mathematics and Science Education in the University of Georgia College of Education, has been named the 2012 Outstanding Mentor of the Year by the Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE).
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October 22nd, 2012, 09:10
University of Georgia College of Education alumna Brooke Williams was recently named Teacher of the Year at East Jackson Middle School in Jackson County.
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