Action Research As Professional Development for Zoo Educators

REFERENCES

• Astor-Jack , T. , Balcerzak , P. and McCallie , E. 2006 . Professional development and the historical tradition of informal science institutions: Views of four providers . Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education , 6 ( 1 ) : 67 – 81 .
   Google Scholar
• Brydon-Miller , M. , Greenwood , D. and Maguire , P. 2003 . Why action research? . Action Research , 1 ( 1 ) : 9 – 28 .
   Google Scholar
• Dillon , J. and Wals , A. E. J. 2006 . On the danger of blurring methods, methodologies and ideologies in environmental education research . Environmental Education Research. , 12 : 549 – 558 .
   Google Scholar
• Elliott , J. 1991 . Action research for educational change , Buckingham, , England : Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Elliott , J. 2007 . Assessing the quality of action research . Research Papers in Education , 22 : 229 – 246 .
   Google Scholar
• Engeström , Y. 1987 . Learning by expanding: An activity-theoretical approach to developmental research , Helsinki, , Finland : Orienta-Konsultit Oy .
   Google Scholar
• Engeström , Y. 2001 . Expansive learning at work: Toward an activity theoretical reconceptualization . Journal of Education and Work , 14 ( 1 ) : 133 – 156 .
   Google Scholar
• Falk , J. H. 2005 . Free-choice environmental learning: Framing the discussion . Environmental Education Research. , 11 : 265 – 280 .
   Google Scholar
• Falk , J. H. and Dierking , L. D. 1992 . The museum experience , Washington, DC : Whalesback Books .
   Google Scholar
• Falk , J. H. and Dierking , L. D. 2000 . Learning from museums: Visitor experiences and the making of meaning. , Walnut Creek, CA : AltaMira Press .
   Google Scholar
• Gorham , J. 1988 . The relationship between verbal teacher immediacy behaviors and student learning . Communication Education , 37 ( 1 ) : 40 – 53 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hall , E. , Leat , D. , Wall , K. , Higgins , S. and Edwards , G. 2006 . Learning to learn: Teacher research in the zone of proximal development . Teacher Development. , 10 : 149 – 166 .
   Google Scholar
• Heim , J. and Balcerzak , P. . Taking time to reflect: Involving staff in improving programs . Presentation at the conference of the Association of Science and Technology Centers . Charlotte, NC. October ,
   Google Scholar
• Leontev , A. N. 1979 . “ The problem of activity in psychology ” . In The concept of activity in Soviet psychology , Edited by: Wertsch , J. V. 3 – 36 . New York : M.E. Sharpe .
   Google Scholar
• Loucks-Horsley , S. , Love , N. , Stiles , K. E. , Mundry , S. and Hewson , P. W. 2003 . Designing professional development for teachers of science and mathematics, , 2nd ed , Thousand Oakes, CA : Corwin Press .
   Google Scholar
• Montgomery , H. Constructivist learning environment survey Retrieved April 28, 2006 from http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/sci_ed/Homer/Learning/CLESCOMP.doc(n.d.a)
   Google Scholar
• Montgomery , H. Perceived immediacy behavior survey Retrieved April 28, 2006 from http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/sci_ed/Homer/Learning/IM.doc(n.d.b)
   Google Scholar
• Roth , W.-M. 2004 . Activity theory and education: An introduction . Mind, Culture, and Activity , 11 ( 1 ) : 1 – 8 .
   Google Scholar
• Roth , W.-M. and Lee , Y.-J. 2007 . “Vygotsky's neglected legacy”: Cultural-historical activity theory . Review of Educational Research. , 77 : 186 – 232 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Simons , H. 1978 . Process evaluation in practice in schools , London : Curriculum Studies Department, University of London Institute of Education .
   Google Scholar
• Somekh , B. 1995 . The contribution of action research to development in social endeavours: A position paper on action research methodology . British Educational Research Journal , 21 : 339 – 355 .
   Google Scholar
• Taylor , P. C. , Fraser , B. J. and White , L. R. . CLES: An instrument for monitoring the development of constructivist learning environments . Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association . New Orleans, LA. April , Retrieved April 28, 2006 from http://surveylearning.moodle.com/cles/papers/CLES_AERA94_Award.htm
   Google Scholar
• Titchen , A. 1997 . “ Creating a learning culture: A story of change ” . In International action research: A casebook for educational reform , Edited by: Hollingsworth , S. 244 – 260 . London : Falmer Press .
   Google Scholar
• University of Helsinki . 2003–2004 . The Activity System. What are CHAT and DWR. Center for Activity Theory and Developmental Work Research Retrieved November 15, 2007 from http://www.edu.helsinki.fi/activity/pages/chatanddwr/activitysystem/
   Google Scholar
• Vygotsky , L. S. and Cole , M. 1978 . Mind and society: The development of higher psychological processes. , Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Wertsch , J. V. 1979 . “ The concept of activity in Soviet psychology: An introduction ” . In The concept of activity in Soviet psychology , Edited by: Wertsch , J. V. 3 – 36 . New York : M.E. Sharpe .
   Google Scholar