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Serendipity is a program targeted at middle school teachers with the goal of implementing dynamic system modeling across disciplines. The project targeted 3 teachers: science, math and social studies. Serendipity began during the summer where they were introduced to StarLogo, simulation software built on Logo. The goal was for each teacher to develop and to integrate a model into their core discipline...
The National Center of Educational Statistics (LACES) documents a troubling downward trend starting in the eighth grade in conceptual reasoning, scientific investigation, and practical reasoning. The data indicate no improvement in the eighth grade scores and by the time these students reach the 12th grade the data show a downward turn. The downward trend implicates the type of curriculum being taught...
This paper examines the roles of learning styles and models of teaching within a data mining educational program designed for undergraduate, non-computer science college students. The experimental design is framed by a discussion of data mining education to date and a vision for its future. Little research has been dedicated specifically to pedagogical approaches for teaching data mining, and educational...
Engineers write. However, in most programs there is little emphasis on writing and communication skills. As a result many engineers complete their undergraduate degrees with no formal writing instruction beyond freshman composition. The problem is twofold. First, the majority of higher education faculty members are not trained to provide written commentary, but are expected to provide it. Secondly,...
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