News from WCER
Dynamic Digital Text in STEM Education
August 6, 2013
New digital presentation, interaction, and navigation techniques promise to engage students more deeply and dynamically with science
Home Cultures Shape Math Instruction
July 29, 2013
You might think that students will achieve academically as long as their teachers use effective standards-based teaching practices.
The Power of Museum Exhibits
July 29, 2013
Children can learn a lot from museum exhibits, which reach millions of students every year.
On 25th Anniversary, FAST Celebrates International Research
July 25, 2013
Guests came from far and wide to celebrate the FAST program’s 25th anniversary, held as part of the annual conference organized by the non-profit, Families and Schools Together, Inc. in Madison on June 24 and 25.
Evidence for the Middle School Science Classroom
July 22, 2013
Melissa Braaten and colleagues examine the personal, organizational, and contextual factors affecting science teachers' data use and pedagogical practices.
Benefits of Embedded Learning Opportunities for Teachers
July 17, 2013
Programs that create teacher leadership positions and those that encourage structured teacher collaboration are positively and strongly associated with reflective practice.
Using Digital Avatars in Mathematics Instruction
July 10, 2013
Computer avatars may soon be used to help mathematics teachers communicate more effectively.
VARC Early Warning Indicator Helps Milwaukee Address High School Dropout Rates
July 8, 2013
A collaborative effort on early warning systems by researchers at VARC seeks to give the Milwaukee Public Schools a better tool to reduce its high school dropout rate.
Engaging, Educating, and Assessing Undergraduate Engineers
July 1, 2013
New research suggests that participating in a virtual internship increases students’ interest in engineering and their desire to pursue an engineering degree. This effect is especially pronounced among women.
Research Informs New State Evaluation System
July 1, 2013
WCER Researcher Steve Kimball and colleagues are providing technical assistance to the State of Wisconsin that will soon affect every teacher and principal in the state.
Understanding Students’ Entry and Persistence in STEM Subjects
June 24, 2013
Although the American higher education system serves as a model throughout the world, it struggles to meet the U.S. demand for workers in STEM fields.
Viable STEM Pathways from Community Colleges to Four-year Institutions
June 17, 2013
Xueli Wang and colleagues are working to help more community college students succeed in STEM courses.
Supporting Scientific Practices in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
June 10, 2013
Meaningful science learning in middle schools requires teachers not just to 'stand and deliver,' but to listen and respond to students' ideas.
From South India to Madison, and Back
June 6, 2013
Five years ago a doctoral student arrived on the UW-Madison campus ready to begin work toward a degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. This past weekend she donned her gown and mortarboard and received her diploma.
Measuring the Impact of Advanced Placement and IB Programs
June 5, 2013
The Minority Student Achievement Network (MSAN) is collaborating with partners nationwide to increase the number of students of color taking AP/IB/Honors courses.
