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Using graphical and pictorial representations to teach introductory astronomy students about the detection of extrasolar planets via gravitational microlensing by Wallace, Colin S., Chambers, Timothy G., Prather, Edward E., Brissenden, Gina

“…The detection and study of extrasolar planets is an exciting and thriving field in modern astrophysics and an increasingly popular topic in introductory…”
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A national study assessing the teaching and learning of introductory astronomy. Part I. The effect of interactive instruction by Prather, Edward E., Rudolph, Alexander L., Brissenden, Gina, Schlingman, Wayne M.

“…We present the results of a national study on the teaching and learning of astronomy as taught in general education, non-science-major, introductory astronomy…”
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Clickers as Data Gathering Tools and Students' Attitudes, Motivations, and Beliefs on Their Use in This Application by Prather, Edward E, Brissenden, Gina

“…Members of the Center for Astronomy Education (CAE) and the Conceptual Astronomy and Physics Education Research (CAPER) Team at the University of Arizona have…”
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A Classical Test Theory Analysis of the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory National Study Data Set by Schlingman, Wayne M, Prather, Edward E, Wallace, Colin S, Brissenden, Gina, Rudolph, Alexander L

“…This paper is the first in a series of investigations into the data from the recent national study using the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (LSCI)…”
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Development and Application of a Situated Apprenticeship Approach to Professional Development of Astronomy Instructors by Prather, Edward E, Brissenden, Gina

“…Professional development for astronomy instructors largely focuses on enhancing their understanding of the limitations of professor-centered lectures while…”
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A National Study Assessing the Teaching and Learning of Introductory Astronomy Part II: The Connection between Student Demographics and Learning by Rudolph, Alexander L, Gonzaga, Vicente, Prather, Edward E, Brissenden, Gina, Consiglio, David

“…This is the second in a series of reports on a national study of the teaching and learning of astronomy in general education, nonscience major, introductory…”
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Using graphical and pictorial representations to teach introductory astronomy students about the detection of extrasolar planets via gravitational microlensing by Wallace, Colin S, Chambers, Timothy, Prather, Edward E, Brissenden, Gina

“…The detection and study of extrasolar planets is an exciting and thriving field in modern astrophysics, and an increasingly popular topic in introductory…”
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A History and Informal Assessment of the "Slacker Astronomy" Podcast by Price, Aaron, Gay, Pamela, Searle, Travis, Brissenden, Gina

“…"Slacker Astronomy" is a weekly podcast that covers a recent astronomical news event or discovery. The show has a unique style consisting of irreverent,…”
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