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Miller, Jodie; Larkin, Kevin – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2017
In this paper, we present data from a study exploring the use of coding to promote mathematical thinking. A teaching experiment was undertaken with 40 Year 2 students participating in six 45-minute lessons of coding (one lesson per week for six weeks). All lessons were video-recorded and analysed to determine students' mathematical thinking.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Perspective Taking, Video Technology
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Waguespack, Leslie J.; Babb, Jeffry S.; Yates, David J. – Information Systems Education Journal, 2018
Coding bootcamps number in the hundreds world-wide despite repeated predictions of their demise over the past few years. Fueled by a resurgent economy and a persistent shortage of app developers and computer systems engineers, bootcamps tout a fast-track to a six-figure salary for as little as one-eighth the tuition dollars or time investment of a…
Descriptors: Coding, Computer Science Education, Information Systems, Acceleration (Education)
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Perez-Vergara, Kelly; Orlowski, Martin – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
For transfer students, the transfer of credit between institutions creates a barrier to graduation as students' time and money is ultimately wasted when courses do not successfully transfer as credit applicable toward degree requirements at the receiving institution. Understanding the extent to which courses at your institution transfer to other…
Descriptors: Transfer Policy, College Credits, Articulation (Education), Data Analysis
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
Much attention during the past decade has been given to the need to develop a well-trained early childhood education workforce. In order to address this need, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) awarded Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to institutions of higher learning. The IBHE funded partnerships,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) provided Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to 20 partnerships comprised of two- and four-year institutions to further develop models for early childhood educator preparation and build capacity in key areas of need. Recipients used grant funds to design and implement…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) provided Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to 20 partnerships comprised of two- and four-year institutions to further develop models for early childhood educator preparation and build capacity in key areas of need. Recipients used grant funds to design and implement…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
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Young, Justin A.; Potter, Charlie R. – Across the Disciplines, 2013
Using a mixed methodology study, this article explores the influence of academic language comprehension on reading, writing, and academic performance at a regional comprehensive institution. We completed a comprehensive survey of 150 students in ENGL 101 and 201, asking questions about academic reading strategies and important disciplinary…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Phenomenology, Coding, Academic Achievement
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, 2009
The Rostrum is a quarterly publication of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) A Modest Proposal: Simplifying Articulation, Respecting Local Autonomy, and Responding to "Common Course Numbering" Mandates by Michelle Pilati; (2) Resolving the TBA Dilemma: A Tale of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Articulation (Education), Scheduling, Curriculum Development