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The impact of a varied field experience on preservice teachers’ perceptions of their personal growth: A summer math academy for early learners
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published The impact of a varied field experience on preservice teachers’ perceptions of their personal growth: A summer math academy for early learners in The Teacher Educator, Vol. 55, Issue 1, p. 28-46, 2020, with co-author(s) Dr. Ryann Shelton, visiting assistant professor, and Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska.
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Selecting quality picture books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for?
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Selecting quality picture books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for? in Children's Literature in Education, Vol. 51, p. 110-124, January 1, 1970, with co-author(s) Dr. Rachelle Rogers, clinical associate professor, Barbara Purdum-Cassidy, clinical associate professor, and Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
Professional Leadership
Associate Vice President-Marketing, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor; Associate Vice President - Marketing; Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators.
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The impact of a summer mathematics academy on rising kindergartners’ understanding of early number concepts
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published The impact of a summer mathematics academy on rising kindergartners’ understanding of early number concepts in Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Vol. 32, Issue 4, p. 419-434, 2018, with co-author(s) Dr. Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska, and Ryann Shelton, visiting assistant professor.
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Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 119, Issue 8, p. 487-498, 2019, with co-author(s) Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
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Development and Validation of the Algebra Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Instrument: Assessment of Algebra Teachers’ Knowledge and Personal Teaching Efficacy
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Development and Validation of the Algebra Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Instrument: Assessment of Algebra Teachers’ Knowledge and Personal Teaching Efficacy in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 118, Issue 6, p. 206-217, 2018, with co-author(s) Dr. Trena Wilkerson Wilkerson, professor, Colleen Eddy, University of North Texas, Sarah Quebec-Fuentes, Texas Christian University, Alejandra Sorto, Texas State University, Dittika Gupta, Midwestern State University, Liz Ward, Texas Wesleyn University, Bill Jasper, Sam Houston State University, Yolanda Parker, Tarrant Community College, Winifred Mallam, Texas Woman's University, and Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska.
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Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering (In Press). in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 121, Issue 5, p. 251-262, 2021, with co-author(s) Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
Professional Leadership
Structural Equation Modeling SIG Chair (2018-2021)
Dr. Grant B. Morgan, associate professor; Chair; Structural Equation Modeling SIG (AERA).
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Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering" in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 121, Issue 5, p. 251-262, January 1, 2021, with co-author(s) S. Cooper.
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Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools" in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 119, Issue 8, p. 487-498, January 1, 2019, with co-author(s) Dr. S. Cooper, professor.
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Connecting learning to the community: Pedagogical strategies for educators
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Connecting learning to the community: Pedagogical strategies for educators" in Toward Community-Based Learning chapter, p. 172-194, 2020, with co-author(s) L. Scott, K. LeCompte, and S. Johnsen.
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Elementary STEM Learning
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Elementary STEM Learning" in Handbook of Research on STEM Education, p. 101-114, 2020, with co-author(s) S. Cooper.
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Are graphic novels always cool? Student and parent perspectives on elementary mathematics and science graphic novels: The need for action research by school leaders
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Are graphic novels always cool? Student and parent perspectives on elementary mathematics and science graphic novels: The need for action research by school leaders" in Planning and Changing, p. 228-245, 2016, with co-author(s) G. Schwarz, S. Cooper, and A. Atkinson.
Award
Award for Excellence in Integrating Science and Mathematics
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, received Award for Excellence in Integrating Science and Mathematics from School Science and Mathematics Association, October 2018.
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“This is more about a book than about science!” Preservice teachers’ perceptions toward using literacy strategies in inquiry-based science lessons
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor, published "This is more about a book than about science!” Preservice teachers’ perceptions toward using literacy strategies in inquiry-based science lessons." in Electronic Journal of Science Education, Vol. 21, Issue 5, January 1, 2017, with co-author(s) E. Ditmore, L. Scott, associate professor, and T. Zhue.
Professional Leadership
Past-President, School Science and Mathematics Association
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith; President; School Science and Mathematics Association.
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Exploring educators’ environmental education attitudes and efficacy: Research to practice: Connecting engineering design and inquiry to the implementation of engineering design challenges in elementary classrooms
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Exploring educators' environmental education attitudes and efficacy: Insights gleaned from a Texas wetland academy" in International Journal of Science Education, January 1, 1970, with co-author(s) C. J. Wynveen, E. M. Dixon, B. W. Brooks, C. W. Matson, W. C. Hockaday, M. A. Schaum, and J. E. DeFillipo.
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Social and environmental justice in the chemistry classroom
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Social and environmental justice in the chemistry classroom" in the Journal of Chemical Education, p. 983-987, January 1, 1970, with co-author(s) G. Lasker, K. Mellor, M. Mullins, and N. Simcox.