The Science of Wondering: Fifth Annual Action Research Symposium

April 15, 2013

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WACO, Texas (April 15, 2013)--Baylor University's School of Education will spotlight undergraduate research conducted by Baylor teacher education candidates at the fifth annual Science of Wondering research symposium.
The symposium will take place at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Lee Lockwood Library, 2801 West Waco Drive.
"The Science of Wondering" will feature more than 100 "action" research projects and case studies and the implications for professional practice carried out by Baylor junior and senior education majors. The students currently serve alongside mentor teachers and clinical instructors in Professional Development Schools (PDS) through Waco ISD, as well as the other partner school districts, such as Connally, Midway and Robinson.
"It is amazing to see the depth and complexity of the research efforts," said Krystal Goree, Ph.D., director of professional practice in Baylor's School of Education.
"These young researchers are excited to share their findings that address a wide variety of topics including "Overlaying Realities - Augmented Reality in the Classroom," "Increasing Student Wait Time through Sign Language Cues" and "Effects of Daily Behavioral Goals and Extrinsic Motivation on an ADHD Child," just to name a few."
Baylor teacher candidates will explore numerous topics that address questions directly connected to their work with students in the classroom through action research projects and presentations.
The research symposium will include a poster session with all teacher candidates available to answer questions about their research.
For more information, contact the School of Education at 254-710-3111.
by Rebecca Malzahn, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
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