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Laura M. Barden-Gabbei, Professor

Science learning, educational technology, discourse processes

Contact Information:
Waggoner Hall 374
Macomb, IL 61455
309/298-1679
LM-Barden@wiu.edu

Link to Science Education Certification Program

Personal Homepage: n/a

Degree:
Ph.D. from Maryland Park College, 1991

Courses Taught:

• Educ 439G (Methods of Teaching Secondary Science) for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Biology 482G (Science in Context) cross-listed with Chemistry 482 and Physics 482
• Biology 481 (Biological Techniques)
• Bio 550 (Professional Workshop for Biology Teaching Assistants)
• Bot/Micro/Zoo 575 (Science Instruction in the Secondary School and Community College)
• Biology 100 (Biological Concepts)
• Separation Techniques I:  Introductory Chromatography & Electrophoresis Workshop
• Separation Techniques II:  Advanced Chromatography & Electrophoresis Workshop
• Separation Techniques III:  More Advanced Chromatography and Electrophoresis Workshop

Research Interests:
Student Learning in Science, Cognition, Conceptual Change, Discourse Processes, Science Learning Processes/Strategies, Teacher Assessment.

Department of Biological Sciences
Waggoner Hall 372 • 1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
Phone: 309/298-1546 Fax: 309/298-2270 • E-mail (Secretary): LA-Turke@wiu.edu