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Walter, Emily Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This study investigated the influence of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for teaching macroevolution on non-science majors' knowledge of macroevolution and evolution acceptance. The nature and sources of an experienced faculty member's PCK and instruction as enacted PCK (Park & Oliver, 2008) were examined to consider the influence of these…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Nonmajors, Science Education
Randle, David Edward – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This mixed-methods study examined the interactions and learning outcomes of science teachers in an online graduate-level course on evolutionary biology intended to improve their content knowledge and science lesson planning. Discussion posts made by the teachers in this seven-week course were analyzed for cognitive presence using the Community of…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Science Teachers, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship