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Laura M. Barden-Gabbei, Professor

Science learning, educational technology, discourse processes

Science Education Certification Program 

  Contact Information:

Waggoner Hall 374
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1679
LM-Barden@wiu.edu 

 

Degree:

Ph.D. - Maryland Park College, 1991

Courses Taught:

• BIOL 439G Methods of Teaching Secondary Science (for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)

• BIOL 482G Science in Context (cross-listed with Chemistry 482 and Physics 482)

• BIOL 481 Scientific Techniques and Issues
  

• BIOL 550 Professional Workshop
  

• BOT/MICR 575 Special Topics
  

• BIOL 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.
  

Recent Publications:

• Barden-Gabbei, Laura M., and Richard V. Anderson. 2008. Biological World: A Laboratory Manual for Biology 101. 2nd edition. Eden Prairie, MN: Cache House, Inc.