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Abstract As we move forward in education reform in the globalized 21st century, the United States must visit new ways to teach science in high school classrooms. The goal of this investigation is to analyze the current research literature for the best and most promising teaching strategies and techniques in secondary education biology classrooms that promote academic excellence for all students. Looking at policy and school reform literature in science education to establish the context of the current system, the paper will not focus on the political as or systematic changes needed to ground an overall successful system. However, because of their inherent effect on the education system, the political aspects of education reform will be briefly addressed. The primary focus, by addressing the emphasis on standardization, inflexibility of instruction and lack of creativity specifically in high school biology classrooms, seeks to clarify small changes that can influence students' academic outcomes. The United States is performing on such a poor level in science and math proficiency that it cannot match students abroad and this is seen through test scores and the production of competent graduates. This investigation serves to organize literature from education researchers and showcase best and promising teaching and learning practices that catalyze academic excellence for all students in our pluralistic, democratic and complex schooling and societal contexts.
ContributorsHildebrandt, Kevin Andrew (Author) / Ovando, Carlos (Thesis director) / Schugurensky, Daniel, 1958- (Committee member) / Fischman, Gustavo (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2013-05
DescriptionFeatures projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2020-20-21
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Features projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2020
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Features projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2021
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Features projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2021
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Features projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2021
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Features projects advancing women of color in the tech field.
ContributorsArizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2021
DescriptionProvides results of a national study of digital technology use among African American teens and their parents.
ContributorsRideout, Victoria J. (Author) / Scott, Kimberley A., Ed.D. (Author) / Clark, Kevin A., Ph.D. (Author) / Arizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2016
DescriptionProvides results of a study that examined the effects of a girl-centered culturally responsive educational program on self-concept.
ContributorsTao, Chun, M.S. (Author) / Scott, Kimberly Ann, 1969- (Contributor) / Arizona State University. Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (Contributor)
Created2017 (year uncertain)
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On December 28th 2012, immigration authorities arrested my father and mother while grocery shopping. As soon as they stepped outside, immigration officers stopped them to be questioned. Jeopardizing my university graduation, I took on the challenge to fight court and petition my parents to not be deported. As a first generation born American, I have the power and the right to petition for the freedom of my parents. I was fortunate to be born in this country as a citizen and take advantage of all the opportunities given to me. Up until today, my family and I have done nothing but participate as good citizens. What I failed to realize is that one day our family would become deportation victims of the broken immigration system. There are currently between 11 to12 million undocumented people living in the United States with no pathway to citizenship. My father and mother were humiliated in jail, separated from the family for three months and suffered from emotional distress. It is imperative for me to share our family experience so others know the reality about illegal immigration. In this paper I aspire to leave the reader with knowledge and understanding about illegal immigration. The main purpose of my thesis is to retell my family's experience and the struggle we are still currently facing. The fate of my family was decided on March 25th 2013, and my family has been forever changed. We learned the valuable lesson that as Latinos in the community, we need to fight for freedom and speak on those that are undocumented and afraid.
ContributorsCalderon, Rudy (Author) / Larson, Elizabeth (Thesis director) / Ovando, Carlos (Committee member) / Sanchez, Marta (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2013-05