Directory & Faculty Profiles

Jacquelyn Kelly, PhD

Dr. Kelly is currently the Associate Dean of Instruction for Research and Dissertation in the School of Advanced Studies. She has an undergraduate degree in physics and chemistry, a masters in materials science and engineering, and a PhD in science education. Dr. Kelly taught high school physics and was the STEM Education Director for Maricopa County. Her research focuses on cognition, academic language acquisition, and persistence in science and engineering education.

Group Affiliations

Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research

University of Phoenix Courses Taught

RES/711

DOC/732R

DOC/740R

DOC/722

DOC/733

DOC/734

Scholarship & Research

human cognition

Science Education

Language Acquisition

Publications

Uncovering and addressing some common types of misconceptions in introductory materials science and engineering courses.

Effect of Pedagogy on Conceptual Change in an Introductory Materials Science Course

Presentations

Science Language Acquisition and Technical Literacy in the Common Core

Designing Informal Experiences to Strengthen STEM Identity

Using the STEM Matrix to Guide STEM Implementation Efforts

Remodeling Instructional Materials for More Effective Learning in Introductory Materials Classes

Development of a Crystal Spatial Visualization Survey for Introductory Materials Classes

Strategies and Tools for Engaging and Assessing Students with Cyber Learning by Interactive Frequent Formative Feedback (CLIFF) in Core Materials Classes

Addressing Misconceptions and Knowledge Gaps in the Restructuring of Atomic Bonding Course Content to Enhance Conceptual Change

Assessing Challenges and Affordances of a Traditional Instructor’s Pedagogical Change During Guided Implementation of Innovative Pedagogy

Funding Submissions

Engineering STEM Identity

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