Search Results - "KLOSER, MATTHEW"

Bridging theory and practice: A framework for STEM teacher leadership.

Authors: Pynes, D'Anna Kloser, Matthew Wagner, Catherine et al.

Source: School Science & Mathematics. Aug2025, Vol. 125 Issue 4, p330-344. 15p.

Subject Terms: *STEM education, *Teacher leadership, *Teacher training, *Teacher retention, *Middle school education, *Teacher role, Transformational leadership, Equality

Exploring High School Biology Students' Discussions of Multi-Genre Texts

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Floyd, Catherine Spang, Chloe et al.

Source: International Journal of Science Education. 2023 45(11):895-922.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 28

Descriptors: High School Students, Biology, Science Instruction, Group Discussion, Information Sources, Video Technology, Introductory Courses, Advanced Courses, Epistemology, Learning Processes, Reading Materials, Comparative Analysis, Literacy, Case Studies, Science Teachers, Genetics, Evolution

A Call for the Collective Development of Practices and Tools to Support Culturally and Critically Ambitious Teacher Education.

Authors: Johnson, Heather Jo Kloser, Matthew Mawyer, Kirsten et al.

Source: Science Education. Jul2026, Vol. 110 Issue 4, p996-1000. 5p.

Subject Terms: *Culturally relevant education, *Educational equalization, *Student teachers, *Science education, *Place-based education, Institutional cooperation

Geographic Terms: Hawaii

Leveraging Portfolios in Professional Development for Middle School Science Teachers' Assessment and Data-Use Practice

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Borko, Hilda Wilsey, Matthew et al.

Source: Science Education. Jul 2022 106(4):924-955.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 32

Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Faculty Development, Middle School Students, Science Teachers, Evaluation Methods, Data Use, Teacher Attitudes, Student Evaluation

Interrogating Practice or Show and Tell?: Using a Digital Portfolio to Anchor a Professional Learning Community of Science Teachers

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Edelman, Amanda Floyd, Catherine et al.

Source: Journal of Science Teacher Education. 2021 32(2):210-241.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 32

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)

Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Portfolios (Background Materials), Communities of Practice, Science Teachers, Science Education, Middle School Teachers, Reflective Teaching, Affordances, Expertise, Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness

Middle School Science Teachers' Conceptions of Assessment Practice throughout a Year-Long Professional Development Experience

Authors: Wilsey, Matthew Kloser, Matthew Borko, Hilda et al.

Source: Educational Assessment. 2020 25(2):136-158.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 23

Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Faculty Development, Instructional Improvement, Science Instruction, Student Educational Objectives, Schemata (Cognition), Concept Mapping

'We Do STEM': Unsettled Conceptions of STEM Education in Middle School S.T.E.M. Classrooms

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Wilsey, Matthew Twohy, Kyra E. et al.

Source: School Science and Mathematics. Dec 2018 118(8):335-347.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Descriptors: STEM Education, Middle School Teachers, Integrated Curriculum, Science Education, Technology Education, Engineering Education, Mathematics Education

Faith and STEM Education: A Path to Mutual Elevation in Catholic Schools.

Authors: Szopiak, Michael Kloser, Matthew

Source: Journal of Catholic Education. 2024, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p70-89. 20p.

Subject Terms: *Catholic schools, *STEM education, *Young adults, Faith, Catholics

Reviews & Products: Bible

Dual Identities: Organizational Negotiation in STEM-Focused Catholic Schools

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Wilsey, Matthew Hopkins, Dawn W. et al.

Source: Cultural Studies of Science Education. Jun 2018 13(2):549-579.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 31

Descriptors: STEM Education, Catholic Schools, Institutional Mission, Case Studies, Educational Change, Organizational Change

Evidence of Middle School Science Assessment Practice from Classroom-Based Portfolios

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Borko, Hilda Martinez, Jose Felipe et al.

Source: Science Education. Mar 2017 101(2):209-231.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 23

Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Evidence, Portfolio Assessment, Middle School Teachers, Lesson Plans, Student Projects, Student Evaluation, Outcome Measures, Comparative Analysis, Educational Practices, Program Effectiveness, Qualitative Research, Scoring Rubrics, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Class Activities

Teaching the Practice of Leading Sense-Making Discussions in Science: Science Teacher Educators Using Rehearsals

Authors: Davis, Elizabeth A. Kloser, Matthew Wells, Andrea et al.

Source: Journal of Science Teacher Education. 2017 28(3):275-293.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 19

Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Educators, Comprehension, Preservice Teachers, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Teachers, Drills (Practice), Teaching Methods, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Feedback (Response), Problem Solving, Decision Making, Science Education

Rigor and Representation: Leading the Next Five Years of JRST.

Authors: Kloser, Matthew Tan, Edna Vedder‐Weiss, Dana

Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Jan2026, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p3-5. 3p.

Subject Terms: *Science education, *Scholarly publishing, Collective representation, Vision statements, Participation, Scientific community, Publishing

No Blue Ribbon

Authors: Wilsey, Matthew Kloser, Matthew

Source: Science Teacher. Nov 2015 82(8):53-59.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Science Fairs, Student Projects, Middle School Students, High School Students, Cooperative Learning, Scientific Methodology, Socioeconomic Status, Inquiry, Investigations, Standards, Scientific Concepts, Student Participation

Access URL: https://www.nsta.org/publications/browse_journals.aspx?action=issue&thetype=all&id=102728

Toward a Conceptual Framework for Measuring the Effectiveness of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences in Undergraduate Biology

Authors: Brownell, Sara E. Kloser, Matthew J.

Source: Studies in Higher Education. 2015 40(3):525-544.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 20

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation

Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Guidelines, Educational Change, Science Laboratories, Outcomes of Education, Research Skills, Course Evaluation, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Inquiry, Classification, Case Studies, Introductory Courses, Scientific Research, Surveys, Scientists, Thinking Skills, Cooperation, Student Evaluation

Middle and High School Students' Conceptions of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies

Authors: Bofferding, Laura Kloser, Matthew

Source: Environmental Education Research. 2015 21(2):275-294.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 20

Sponsoring Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Descriptors: Environmental Education, Middle School Students, High School Students, Climate, Behavior Change, Attitude Change, Knowledge Level, Pretests Posttests, Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Social Problems, Surveys, Misconceptions, Student Behavior, Citizenship Responsibility, Coding

Identifying a Core Set of Science Teaching Practices: A Delphi Expert Panel Approach

Authors: Kloser, Matthew

Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Nov 2014 51(9):1185-1217.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 33

Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Delphi Technique, Science Teachers, College Faculty, Expertise, Elementary Secondary Education

Exploring High School Biology Students' Engagement with More and Less Epistemologically Considerate Texts

Authors: Kloser, Matthew

Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Dec 2013 50(10):1232-1257.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 26

Descriptors: Secondary School Science, High School Students, Textbooks, Protocol Analysis, Epistemology, Interviews, Scientific Concepts, Comprehension, Textbook Content, Biology

Research and Teaching. Effects of a Research-Based Ecology Lab Course: A Study of Nonvolunteer Achievement, Self-Confidence, and Perception of Lab Course Purpose

Authors: Kloser, Matthew J. Brownell, Sara E. Shavelson, Richard J. et al.

Source: Journal of College Science Teaching. Jan 2013 42(3):72-81.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Ecology, Laboratory Experiments, Learning Experience, Introductory Courses, Biology, Pretests Posttests, Affective Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Research Design, Cognitive Ability, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Cognitive Measurement, Affective Measures, Science Experiments, Achievement Gains, Active Learning, Undergraduate Students, Likert Scales

Geographic Terms: California

Access URL: https://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=10.2505/4/jcst13_042_03_72

Undergraduate Biology Lab Courses: Comparing the Impact of Traditionally Based 'Cookbook' and Authentic Research-Based Courses on Student Lab Experiences

Authors: Brownell, Sara E. Kloser, Matthew J. Fukami, Tadishi

Source: Journal of College Science Teaching. 2012 41(4):36-45.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Undergraduate Study, Student Research, Biology, Science Laboratories, Student Attitudes, Self Esteem, Comparative Analysis, Inquiry, Observation, Surveys, Interviews, Teaching Methods

Access URL: https://www.nsta.org/publications/browse_journals.aspx?action=issue&thetype=all&id=10.2505/3/jcst12_041_04

Middle school students' motivational dispositions and interest in STEM careers.

Authors: Ozulku, Elif Kloser, Matthew

Source: International Journal of Science Education. Mar2024, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p382-402. 21p.

Subject Terms: *STEM occupations, *Middle school students, *STEM education, *Motivation (Psychology), Self-efficacy