Publications-Submitted

2002 "Problematic Situations and Stages of Concern Reported by Science Student Teachers: A Developmental Progression?" submitted to Journal of Science Teacher Education.

2002 "Designing a Technology-Based Science Lesson: Student Teachers Grapple with an Authentic Problem of Practice," submitted to Journal of Technology and Teacher Education. Second author on paper: Dr. Eric Wiebe.

2002 "On-line Journals Reveal the Science Education Clinical Internship as a Problem-Based Learning Experience: Are the Problems Encountered by These Interns Unique to the Discipline?" submitted to the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education.

2001 "Analysis of Science Education Student Intern Interactions in Discussions of Problems of Authentic Practice: A Vygotkian View," submitted to the Electronic Journal of Science Education.

Publications-Pending

Butler, S.M. & McMunn, N. Constructing a quality classroom assessment program. Tallahassee, FL: SouthEastern Regional Vision for Education. (Ten-chapter book designed as a text for a graduate level college course for teachers on classroom assessment.)

Butler, S.M. & McMunn, N. Constructing a quality classroom assessment program: Activities to support the text. Tallahassee, FL: SouthEastern Regional Vision for Education. (CD which contains a collection of all student activities and handouts used to elucidate concepts from the text.)

Publications

O'Brien, T.P, Butler, S.M., & Bernold, L.E. (2001). Group embedded figures test and academic achievement in engineering education. International Journal of Engineering Education, 17(1), 89-92.

Butler, S.M. (2000). Quality problem-based learning experiences for students: Design deliberations among teachers from diverse disciplines. (ED 442 738 ERIC Document Reproduction Service)

Butler, S.M. & McMunn, N. (2000).  Evaluative skills in teaching:  A new course providing pre-service teachers with assessment information. Assessment Hotspots, 2(1), 40-45. (A periodical publication of SouthEastern Region Vision for Education federal educational laboratory, Greensboro, NC.)

Butler, S.M. (1999). Preparation and support program for lateral entry teachers. Fourteenth Annual Research Report, Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Council of Vocational Teacher Educators adn Vocational and Technical Education, State Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC, 60-71.

Butler, S.M. (1999). Catalyzing student autonomy through action research in a problem centered learning environment. International Journal for Research in Science Education, 29(1), 127-140.

O'Brien, T.P., Butler, S.M., & Bernold, L.E. (1999). Field dependence, contextual learning, and academic achievement in engineering education. Selected Papers from the Tenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL: Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, 127-134.

Butler, S.M. (1998). The process of problem-based learning. Journal of Health Occupations Education, 12(1), 133-167.

Butler, S.M. (1997).  Problem-based learning in a secondary science classroom. (Doctoral Degree Dissertation, Florida State University, 1997.) Dissertation Abstracts International, 58, AAD98-17308.

Butler, S.M. (1997). Using Science Portfolios in a Tenth Grade Chemistry Classroom. In Baron, J. & Collins, A. (Eds.), Portfolios Assessment: A Handbook for Educators, Menlo Park, CA:  Addison-Wesley, 69-80.

Papers Presented

Butler, S.M. (2002, May 6-8). Utilizing on-line discussions to maximize learning of pre-service science interns during the clinical experience. Paper presented at Seventh Annual Teaching in The Community Colleges Online Conference: TCC 2002 Hybrid Dreams -- The Next Leap for Internet-Mediated Learning. http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/tcon2002

Butler, S.M. (2002, April 7-10). Analysis of student intern interactions in online discussions of problems of authentic practice. Paper presented at 75th National Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference: Policy, Research, Practice -- Creating a Voice for the Profession, New Orleans, LA.

Dawkins, K.R. & Butler, S.M. (2001, Aug. 27-Sept. 1). Analyzing pre-service chemistry teachers' pedagogical content knowledge regarding the mole concept. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the Association for Teacher Education in Europe, Stockholm, Sweden.

Butler, S.M. (2001, April 17-19). Creating a constructivist online learning environment. Paper presented at Sixth Annual Teaching in the Community Colleges Online Conference: The Internet and Learning: What Have We Discovered and Where Are We Headed? http://leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/org/tcon01

Wagner, D. & Butler, S.M. (2001, March 22). Mentoring effects on the attrition rate of health occupations educators. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association for Research in Education, UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.

Butler, S.M. (2000, April 24-28).  Quality Problem-Based Learning Experiences for Students:  Design Deliberations Among Teachers From Diverse Disciplines. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Butler, S.M. (2000, March 26). Implementing a relevant, interdisciplinary curriculum utilizing problem-based learning. Paper presented at Annual Conference, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, New Orleans, LA.

Butler, S.M. (1999, March 30). Insider perspectives on the reform of science teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching , Boston, MA.

Butler, S.M. (1998, Sept. 25). Integrating assessment and instruction. Paper presented at Teaching for America’s Future:  Next Steps (the 16^th Annual Teacher Education Forum), Raleigh, NC.

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