Awards

Dr. Tracy Goodson-Espy was awarded a UAH research mini-grant for $3600. The title of her mini-grant is “College Algebra: Portraits of Student Conceptions.”

Drs. Hugh Comfort and Sandy Enger were awarded a $720,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a five-year Local Systemic Change (LSC) grant for the project, “Middle Grades Hands-on Science Activity Program (MGHASP).” This project is a partnership that includes UAH and seven north Alabama districts: Athens City, Decatur City, Fort Payne City, Jackson County, Madison City, Madison County, and Morgan County. This five-year project will involve 160 science teachers and approximately 11,500 students in grades 6-8.

 

Research

Dr. Carla Confer Student centered teaching and learning Disciplinary thinking in academic coursework	Dr. Sandra Enger Creating and Examining Science Learning Opportunities in the Classroom Science Education Reform Student Assessment in the Science Classroom Using Original Work to Create Laboratory Experiences
Dr. Tracy Goodson-Espy Students transitioning from arithmetic to algebra Reification and reflective abstraction The role of mental imagery in transitions to algebra The role of mental imagery in the development of abstract thought	Dr. Sharon Harwell Student and Teacher Perceptions of Changes in the Classroom Learning Environment College Student Perspective Transformation as a Result of Tutoring and Mentoring Children Inquiry-based Instruction Efficacy Beliefs of Preservice and Practicing Teachers
Dr. Fran Johnson Multicultural Education College student advising and persistence
Dr. Mary Piersma Language and Literacy Development Literacy Portfolios in College Reading Courses Using Portfolios as a Vehicle for Student Teachers Reflection and Self-evaluation

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