Subject Index to Papers in Astronomy Education Review (2001-2013)
Astronomy Education Review was founded by editors Sidney Wolff and Andrew Fraknoi and published first by the National Optical Astronomy Observatories and, later, by the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Tom Hockey served as editor in the journal’s later years. The journal’s full run of papers is preserved by the AAS at the Portico archive site. Here we present an index to the full contents of the journal, organized by topics that both astronomy education researchers and practitioners would be likely to look under.
— Andrew Fraknoi (Foothill College)
- Activities (Classroom, K-12)
- Amateur Astronomers
- American Astronomical Society: Educational Activities
- Assessment
- Astrobiology Education
- Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Educational Activities
- Astronomy 101: Contents and Goals
- Astronomy 101: Statistics and Surveys
- Astronomy 101: Teaching Techniques
- Astronomy & Society
- Astronomy Diagnostic Test (ADT)
- Astronomy Education Research: Ethics
- Astronomy Education Research: Overviews
- Astronomy Education Review (the Journal)
- Citizen Science
- Clickers (Classroom Response Systems)
- Collaborative Learning Groups
- Community-College Teaching
- Computer-based Resources
- Concept Inventories
- Cosmology Education
- Demonstrations, Classroom
- Development of Students’ Astronomy Ideas and Mental Models
- Disabilities, Teaching Students with
- Educational Materials
- Evaluation
- Exhibits (for Museums and Observatory Visitor Centers)
- Gender Issues
- Graduate Education
- History of Astronomy Education
- Instructors of Astronomy
- Interdisciplinary Approaches
- International Astronomical Union (IAU)
- International Astronomy Education
- K-12 Education and Astronomy
- Laboratory Exercises and Procedures
- Lecture-Tutorials
- Misconceptions (Preconceptions)
- Observing (and Observatories) for Students
- Online Teaching
- Opinion (Op-eds)
- Outreach (Public)
- Planetarium Education
- Planetary Science Education
- Professional Development (for Teachers and Instructors)
- Project ARIES
- Project ASTRO
- Pseudoscience
- Resource Guides (Bibliographies)
- SETI Education
- Social Media and Astronomy Education
- Software and Apps for Astronomy Education
- Standards (National Science Education, or Next Generation Science)
- Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Technology for Astronomy Education
- Textbooks
- Undergraduate Instruction (for Majors)
- Videos, Educational
Activities (Classroom, K-12)
Fraknoi, A.: Bill Gates’ Great-Great-Granddaughter’s Honeymoon: An Astronomy Activity for Several Different Age Groups (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009007
Friedman, R.: The Milky Way Model (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008037
Reinfeld, E. & M. Hartman: Kinesthetic Life Cycle of Stars [A Middle-school or High-school Activity] (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008036
Ward, B., P. Sadler & I. Shapiro: Learning Physical Science through Astronomy Activities: A Comparison between Constructivist and Traditional Approaches in Grades 3–6 (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007015
Amateur Astronomers
Berendsen, M.: Conceptual Astronomy Knowledge among Amateur Astronomers (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005001
Gibbs, M. & M. Berendsen: Effectiveness of Amateur Astronomers as Informal Science Educators (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006021
Raddick, M., et al.: Galaxy Zoo: Motivations of Citizen Scientists [An Online Survey of Volunteers] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011021
Yocco, V., E. Jones, & M. Storksdieck: Factors Contributing to Amateur Astronomers’ Involvement in Education and Public Outreach (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011040
American Astronomical Society: Educational Activities
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Education Review: An Afterword (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013017
Partridge, B. & G. Greenstein: Goals for Astro 101: Report on Workshops for Department Leaders (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003016
Schneider, N. & D. Brain: “Discoveries in Planetary Science” Classroom Powerpoints (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009030
Assessment
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: Finding the Forest Amid the Trees: Tools for Evaluating Astronomy Education and Public Outreach Projects (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004016
Brissenden, G., T. Slater & R. Mathieu: The Role of Assessment in the Development of the College Introductory Astronomy Course: A "How-to" Guide for Instructors (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001001
Byrd, G., S. Coleman, & C. Werneth: Exploring the Universe Together: Cooperative Quizzes With and Without a Classroom Performance System in Astronomy 101 (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004004
Duncan, D.: Clickers: A New Teaching Aid with Exceptional Promise (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006005
LoPresto, M.: Using Visual Assessments and Tutorials to Teach Solar System Concepts in Introductory Astronomy (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009043
Robertson, T. & W. Finch: Assessment of Large General Education Astronomy Classes (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005019
Sadler, P., et al: The Astronomy and Space Science Concept Inventory: Development and Validation of Assessment Instruments Aligned with the K–12 National Science Standards (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009024
Slater, T. & L. Jones: Assessment of an Internet-Delivered Interactive Approach to Introductory Astronomy for Non–Science Majors (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004003
Young, A. & Shawl, S.: Multiple Choice Testing for Introductory Astronomy: Design Theory Using Bloom's Taxonomy (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012027
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris: The Impact of Cooperative Quizzes in a Large Introductory Astronomy Course for Non-Science Majors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004006
Astrobiology Education
LoPresto, M. & J. Hubble-Zdanowski: A Life in the Universe Survey (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012020
Offerdahl, E., E. Prather, and S. Slater: Students Pre-Instructional Beliefs and Reasoning Strategies about Astrobiology Concepts (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002002
Tang, B.: Astrobiological Themes for Integrative Undergraduate General Science Education (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005031
Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Educational Activities
A New Award for Excellence in College Astronomy Teaching from the ASP (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005026
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific Announces Publication of Cosmos in the Classroom 2007 (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008014
New Resource Guide on Women in Astronomy at the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Web Site (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008023
Astronomy 101: Contents and Goals
Bailey, J.: Development of a Concept Inventory to Assess Students’ Understanding and Reasoning Difficulties about the Properties and Formation of Stars (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007028
Bailey, J., et al.: College Students’ Preinstructional Ideas About Stars and Star Formation (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009038
Duncan, D. & L. Arthurs: Improving Student Attitudes about Learning Science and Student Scientific Reasoning Skills (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009067
Lippert, N. & B. Partridge: To Hear Ourselves as Others Hear Us (Comparing Instructors’ and Students’ Views of the Same Introductory Course) (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004005
LoPresto, M.: Teaching the Scientific Method in Introductory Astronomy (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003020
Partridge, B.: [Report on a Session on] What To Drop From A One-Semester Version Of “Astro 101” (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007026
Partridge, B. & G. Greenstein: Goals for Astro 101: Report on Workshops for Department Leaders (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003016
Pasachoff, J.: What [Topics] Should College Students Learn? (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001012
Pasachoff, J. Should Students Learn Stellar Magnitudes? (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003023
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris-Dueer: What Are Essential Concepts in “Astronomy 101”? A New Approach to Find Consensus from Two Different Samples of Instructors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004017
Astronomy 101: Statistics and Surveys
Bailey, J., et al.: College Students’ Preinstructional Ideas About Stars and Star Formation (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009038
Bailey, J., et al.: A Multi-Institutional Investigation of [College] Students’ Pre-instructional Ideas About Cosmology (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012029
Fraknoi, A: Enrollments in Astronomy 101 Courses: An Update (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001011
Fraknoi, A. Insights from a Survey of Astronomy Instructors in Community and Other Teaching-Oriented Colleges in the United States (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004002
Impey, C., S. Buxner & J. Antonellis: Non-Scientific Beliefs Among Undergraduate Students [A Survey of 11,000 Undergraduates] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012016
Libarkin, J., et al: Invisible Misconceptions: Student Understanding of Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiation (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011022
Lippert, N. & B. Partridge: To Hear Ourselves as Others Hear Us (Comparing Instructors’ and Students’ Views of the Same Introductory Course) (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004005
LoPresto, M. A First Glimpse of Student Attitudes about Pluto’s “Demotion” (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006029
Miller, E.: The Gender Gap in Cosmology: The Results of a Small Case Study of Undergraduates (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002004
Partridge, B. & G. Greenstein: Goals for Astro 101: Report on Workshops for Department Leaders (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003016
Ringwald, F. A Mindset List for College Astronomy Instructors (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009050
Robertson, T. & W. Finch: Assessment of Large General Education Astronomy Classes (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005019
Rudolph, A., et al: A National Study Assessing the Teaching and Learning of Introductory Astronomy Part II: The Connection between Student Demographics and Learning (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER0009068
Simonelli, G. & C. Pilachowski: First-Year College Students’ Ideas About Astronomy: A Pilot Study (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003024
Sugarman, H., et al: Astrology Beliefs among Undergraduate Students (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010040
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part III. Evaluating Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys: An Item Response Theory Approach (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011031
Wallace, C., E. Prather, and B. Mendelsohn: Astro 101 Students' Perceptions of Science: Results from the Thinking About Science Survey Instrument (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012042
Williamson, K. & S. Willoughby: Student Understanding of Gravity in Introductory College Astronomy [A Survey] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011025
Yu, K., K. Sahami, & G. Denn: [Undergraduate] Student Ideas about Kepler’s Laws and Planetary Orbital Motions (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009069
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific Announces Publication of Cosmos in the Classroom 2007 (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008014
Astronomy 101: Teaching Techniques
Adams, J., G. Brissenden, R. Lindell, T. Slater & J. Wallace: Observations of Student Behavior in Collaborative Learning Groups (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001002
Alexander, W. Assessment of Teaching Approaches in an Introductory Astronomy College Classroom (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004023
Allen, M. & D. Kelly-Riley: Promoting Undergraduate Critical Thinking in Astro 101 Lab Exercises (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005017
Bobrowsky, M.: Dealing with Disbelieving Students on Issues of Evolutionary Processes and Long Time Scales (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005007
Brissenden, G., T. Slater & R. Mathieu: The Role of Assessment in the Development of the College Introductory Astronomy Course: A "How-to" Guide for Instructors (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001001
Brogt, E.: A Theoretical Background on a Successful Implementation of Lecture-Tutorials (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007005
Brogt, E.: Instruction as a Scientific Experiment: A Professional Development Case Study of a Professor Changing the Introductory Astronomy Course for Non-Science Majors (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007016
Buck, Z.: The Effect of Color Choice on Learner Interpretation of a Cosmology Visualization (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012032
Byrd, G., S. Coleman, & C. Werneth: Exploring the Universe Together: Cooperative Quizzes With and Without a Classroom Performance System in Astronomy 101 (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004004
Cline, K.: Teaching Scientific Logic [in Astro 101]: Theories and Observations (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007022
Crider, A.: “Hot Seat” Questioning: A Technique to Promote and Evaluate Student Dialogue (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004020
Crider, A. & A. Weston: Experiential Education on the Edge: SETI Activities for the College Classroom (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012033
Duncan, D.: Clickers: A New Teaching Aid with Exceptional Promise (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006005
Duncan, D., A. Hoekstra & B. Wilcox: Digital Devices, Distraction, and Student Performance: Does In-Class Cell Phone Use Reduce Learning? (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012011
Fraknoi, A.: The Music of the Spheres in Education: Using Astronomically Inspired Music (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006009
Fraknoi, A.: Music Inspired by Astronomy: A Resource Guide Organized by Topic (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012043
Fraknoi, A.: Seven Concepts for Effective Teaching (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011008
Francis, P.: Using Role-Playing Games to Teach Astronomy: An Evaluation (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005016
Garland, C. & D. Ratay: Using Literacy Techniques to Teach Astronomy to Non-Science Majors (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007006
Greenstein, G.: Writing is Thinking: Using Writing to Teach Science (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012037
Hudgins, D., et al.: Effectiveness of Collaborative Ranking Tasks on Student Understanding of Key Astronomy Concepts (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006001
Jacobi, I., et al.: Effect of Night Laboratories on Learning Objectives for a Nonmajor Astronomy Class (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008021
James, M., F. Barbieri & P. Garcia: What Are They Talking About? Lessons Learned from a Study of Peer Instruction (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008004
Kregenow, J., M. Rogers & M. Constas: Multidimensional Education Research: Managing Multiple Data Streams [concerning improving Astro 101] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009047
Lacey, T. & T. Slater: A Comparison of Group and Individually Completed Course Evaluations in Introductory Astronomy (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002001
Lacy, C.: Observational Research for All Students (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003007
Larsen, K.: This I Understand: The Importance of Banning the B-Word [Believe] from Science (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007025
Len, P.: Different Reward Structures to Motivate Student Interaction with Electronic Response Systems in Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006016
LoPresto, M.: Selected Resources for a Student-Centered Introductory Astronomy Course (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005005
LoPresto, M.: Using Visual Assessments and Tutorials to Teach Solar System Concepts in Introductory Astronomy (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009043
LoPresto, M. & S. Murrell: Using the Star Properties Concept Inventory to Compare Instruction with Lecture Tutorials to Traditional Lectures (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009014
McCrady, N. & E. Rice: Development and Implementation of a Lab Course for Introductory Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008002
Miller, S. & C.R. James: The Effect of Animations Within PowerPoint Presentations on Learning Introductory Astronomy (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010041
O’Connell, R.: Facts of Life for New Teachers in the Astronomy Non-majors Curriculum (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007010
Osterman Meyer, A., M. Mon, & S. Hibbard: The Lunar Phases Project: A Mental Model-Based Observational Project for Undergraduate Nonscience Majors (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011015
Prather, E. & G. Brissenden: Development and Application of a Situated Apprenticeship Approach to Professional Development of Astronomy Instructors (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008016
Prather, E. & G. Brissenden: Clickers as Data Gathering Tools and Students’ Attitudes, Motivations, and Beliefs on Their Use in this Application (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009004
Prather, E., et al.: Research on a Lecture-Tutorial Approach to Teaching Introductory Astronomy for Non–Science Majors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004019
Rudolph, A.: Do You Always Need a Textbook to Teach Astro 101? (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012036
Rudolph, A., et al: A National Study Assessing the Teaching and Learning of Introductory Astronomy Part II: The Connection between Student Demographics and Learning (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER0009068
Slater, T. & L. Jones: Assessment of an Internet-Delivered Interactive Approach to Introductory Astronomy for Non–Science Majors (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004003
Straits, W. & R. Wilke: Activities-Based Astronomy: An Evaluation of an Instructor’s First Attempt and its Impact on Student Characteristics (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003003
Thompson, R.: How Big Science Gets Funded—An Introduction for [Non-science Major] Students to the Politics of Space Science Funding (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003009
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part IV. Common Difficulties Students Experience with Cosmology: http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011032
Young, A. & Shawl, S.: Multiple Choice Testing for Introductory Astronomy: Design Theory Using Bloom's Taxonomy (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012027
Zeilik, M., W. Bisard, & C. Lee: Research-based Reformed Astronomy: Will It Travel? (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001003
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris: The Impact of Cooperative Quizzes in a Large Introductory Astronomy Course for Non-Science Majors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004006
Astronomy & Society
Bobrowsky, M.: Dealing with Disbelieving Students on Issues of Evolutionary Processes and Long Time Scales (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005007
Fraknoi, A.: Teaching What a Planet Is: A Roundtable on the Educational Implications of the (IAU’s) New Definition of a Planet (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006028
Krstovic, M., et al.: Grade 9 Astronomy Study: Interests of Boys and Girls Studying Astronomy at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008017
Krumenaker, L.: What It Would Take to Increase the Number of High School Astronomy Courses: A Survey of Principals and a Comparison to Astronomy Teachers, and a Prescription for Change (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009076
LoPresto, M. A First Glimpse of Student Attitudes about Pluto’s “Demotion” (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006029
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Teachers’ Beliefs about Astronomy Learner Characteristics: Implications for Curriculum (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010030
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Science Teachers Beliefs about the Influence of Their Astronomer-Educator Partnerships on Students’ Astronomy Learner Characteristics (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011038
Palen, S. & A. Proctor: Astronomy in the K–8 Core Curriculum: A Survey of State Requirements Nationwide (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006002
Pilachowski, C. & R. Durisen: A Graduate Seminar on Astronomical Citizenship at Indiana University (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001007
Thompson, R.: How Big Science Gets Funded—An Introduction for [Non-science Major] Students to the Politics of Space Science Funding (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003009
Torres, J.: How Do Preservice Teachers’ Religious Beliefs Affect Their Understanding of Astronomy? (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008018
Wallace, C., E. Prather, and B. Mendelsohn: Astro 101 Students' Perceptions of Science: Results from the Thinking About Science Survey Instrument (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012042
Astronomy Diagnostic Test (ADT)
Alexander, W. Assessment of Teaching Approaches in an Introductory Astronomy College Classroom (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004023
Berendsen, M.: Conceptual Astronomy Knowledge among Amateur Astronomers (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005001
Brogt, E., et al.: Analysis of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007003
Brunsell, E. & J. Marcks: Identifying A Baseline for Teachers’ Astronomy Content Knowledge (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004015
Crider, A.: “Hot Seat” Questioning: A Technique to Promote and Evaluate Student Dialogue (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004020
Danaia, L. & D. McKinnon: Common Alternative Astronomical Conceptions Encountered in Junior Secondary Science Classes: Why Is This So? (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007017
Deming, G.: Results from the Astronomy Diagnostic Test National Project (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001005
Hufnagel, B.: Development of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001004
Lippert, N. & B. Partridge: To Hear Ourselves as Others Hear Us (Comparing Instructors’ and Students’ Views of the Same Introductory Course) (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004005
LoPresto, M.: Astronomy Diagnostic Test Results Reflect Course Goals and Show Room for Improvement (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006017
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Enhancing Student Performance in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course with Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009066
Zeilik, M.: Birth of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test: Prototest Evolution (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002005
Astronomy Education Research: Ethics
Brogt, E., E. Dokter & J. Antonellis: Regulations and Ethical Considerations for Astronomy Education Research (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007004
Brogt, E., et al.: Regulations and Ethical Considerations for Astronomy Education Research II: Resources and Worked Examples (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007021
Brogt, E., et al.: Regulations and Ethical Considerations for Astronomy Education Research III: A Suggested Code of Ethics (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008020
Sibbernsen, K.: Online Academic Integrity (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008024
Astronomy Education Research: Overviews
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: A Review of Astronomy Education Research (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003015
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: Finding the Forest Amid the Trees: Tools for Evaluating Astronomy Education and Public Outreach Projects (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004016
Brazell, B. & S. Espinoza: Meta-analysis of Planetarium Efficacy Research (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009033
Bretones, P. & J. Neto: An Analysis of Papers on Astronomy Education in Proceedings of IAU Meetings from 1988 to 2006 (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010010
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2005 (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005021 [note the HTML version lists the wrong author; but the PDF version is correct]
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2006 (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007008
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2007 (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008011
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2008 (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009031
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2009 (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010011
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach (Published in 2010) (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011013
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity I. Free Fall: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006018
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity II. Trajectories and Orbits: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006019
Kregenow, J., M. Rogers & M. Constas: Multidimensional Education Research: Managing Multiple Data Streams [concerning improving Astro 101] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009047
Slater, T.: The First Big Wave of Astronomy Education Research Dissertations and Some Directions for Future Research Efforts (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008001
Sneider, C., V. Bar & C. Kavanagh: Learning about Seasons: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010035
Wallace, C. & J. Bailey: Do Concept Inventories Actually Measure Anything? (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010024
Astronomy Education Review (the Journal)
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Education Review: An Afterword (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013017
Fraknoi, A. & S. Wolff: Welcome to Astronomy Education Review (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001010
Fraknoi, A. & S. Wolff: Astronomy Education Review: A Five-Year Progress Report and Thoughts about the Journal’s Future (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006015
Fraknoi, A. & S. Wolff: Astronomy Education Review Version 2.0: A Welcome and Guide from Your Editors (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009017
Wolff, S. & A. Fraknoi: Who Subscribes to Astronomy Education Review? (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004024
Astronomy Majors – see Undergraduate Instruction
Citizen Science
Danaia, L., et al: Space to Grow: LCOGT.net and Improving Science Engagement in Schools [Bringing Astronomical Data to the Classroom in Australia] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012007
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Mumford, G.: [email protected] (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008009
Prather, E., et al.: Measuring the Conceptual Understandings of Citizen Scientists Participating in Zooniverse Projects: A First Approach (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013002
Raddick, M., et al: Galaxy Zoo: Exploring the Motivations of Citizen Science Volunteers (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009036
Raddick, M., et al.: Galaxy Zoo: Motivations of Citizen Scientists [An Online Survey of Volunteers] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011021
Rosen, R., et al.: The Pulsar Search Collaboratory (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010004
Clickers (Classroom Response Systems)
Duncan, D.: Clickers: A New Teaching Aid with Exceptional Promise (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006005
James, M., F. Barbieri & P. Garcia: What Are They Talking About? Lessons Learned from a Study of Peer Instruction (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008004
LoPresto, M. & S. Murrell: Using the Star Properties Concept Inventory to Compare Instruction with Lecture Tutorials to Traditional Lectures (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009014
Prather, E. & G. Brissenden: Clickers as Data Gathering Tools and Students’ Attitudes, Motivations, and Beliefs on Their Use in this Application (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009004
Collaborative Learning Groups
Adams, J., G. Brissenden, R. Lindell, T. Slater & J. Wallace: Observations of Student Behavior in Collaborative Learning Groups (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001002
Hudgins, D., et al.: Effectiveness of Collaborative Ranking Tasks on Student Understanding of Key Astronomy Concepts (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006001
Lacey, T & T. Slater: A Comparison of Group and Individually Completed Course Evaluations in Introductory Astronomy: http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002001
Community-College Teaching
Fraknoi, A. Insights from a Survey of Astronomy Instructors in Community and Other Teaching-Oriented Colleges in the United States (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004002
Zeilik, M., W. Bisard, & C. Lee: Research-based Reformed Astronomy: Will It Travel? (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001003
Computer-based Resources
Fluke, C. & D. Barnes: The Interactive Astronomy Textbook (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008010
Fraknoi, A.: Images on the Web for Astronomy Teaching: Image Repositories (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008012
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices, A First Catalog (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011036
Impey, C., et al: A New Online Astronomy Resource for Education and Outreach [Teach Astronomy] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012046
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Design of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003001
Knudsen, R.: Educational Science CD-ROM Utilization (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002006
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Mumford, G.: [email protected] (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008009
Price, A., et al.: A History and Informal Assessment of the Slacker Astronomy Podcast (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006004
Raddick, M., et al.: Galaxy Zoo: Motivations of Citizen Scientists [An Online Survey of Volunteers] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011021
Timberlake, T.: Modeling the History of Astronomy: Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013001
Ward, B., et al: Exploring the Hidden Structure of Astronomical Images: A “Pixelated” View of Solar System and Deep Space Features! (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013009
Concept Inventories
Bailey, J.: Development of a Concept Inventory to Assess Students’ Understanding and Reasoning Difficulties about the Properties and Formation of Stars (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007028
Bardar, E.: First Results from the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007019
Bardar, E., et al.: The Need for a Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory for Assessing Innovations in Introductory Astronomy Survey Courses (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005018
Bardar, E. & K. Brecher: Project LITE Educational Materials and Their Effectiveness as Measured by the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007020
Bardar, E., et al.: Development and Validation of the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006020
Deming, G.: Results from the Astronomy Diagnostic Test National Project (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001005
Hufnagel, B.: Development of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001004
LoPresto, M. & S. Murrell: Using the Star Properties Concept Inventory to Compare Instruction with Lecture Tutorials to Traditional Lectures (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009014
Prather, E., et al.: Measuring the Conceptual Understandings of Citizen Scientists Participating in Zooniverse Projects: A First Approach (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013002
Rudolph, A., et al: A National Study Assessing the Teaching and Learning of Introductory Astronomy Part II: The Connection between Student Demographics and Learning (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER0009068
Sadler, P., et al: The Astronomy and Space Science Concept Inventory: Development and Validation of Assessment Instruments Aligned with the K–12 National Science Standards (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009024
Schlingman, W., et al.: A Classical Test Theory Analysis of the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory National Study Data Set (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012010
Wallace, C. & J. Bailey: Do Concept Inventories Actually Measure Anything? (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010024
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part I. Development and Validation of Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011029
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part II. Evaluating Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys: A Classical Test Theory Approach (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011030
Wallace, C., E. Prather, and B. Mendelsohn: Astro 101 Students' Perceptions of Science: Results from the Thinking About Science Survey Instrument (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012042
Williamson, K. & S. Willoughby: Student Understanding of Gravity in Introductory College Astronomy [A Survey] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011025
Williamson, K, S. Willoughby & E. Prather: Development of the Newtonian Gravity Concept Inventory (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012045
Zeilik, M.: Birth of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test: Prototest Evolution (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002005
Cosmology Education
Bailey, J., et al.: A Multi-Institutional Investigation of [College] Students’ Pre-instructional Ideas About Cosmology (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012029
Buck, Z.: The Effect of Color Choice on Learner Interpretation of a Cosmology Visualization (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012032
Coble, K., et al: Investigating Student Ideas about Cosmology I: Distances and Structure (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012038
Coble, K., et al: Investigating Student Ideas about Cosmology II: Composition of the Universe (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012039
Miller, E.: The Gender Gap in Cosmology: The Results of a Small Case Study of Undergraduates (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002004
Prather, E., T. Slater, E. Offerdahl: Hints of a Fundamental Misconception in Cosmology (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002003
Trouille, L., et al: Investigating Student Ideas About Cosmology III: Big Bang Theory, Expansion, Age, and History of the Universe (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013016
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part I. Development and Validation of Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011029
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part II. Evaluating Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys: A Classical Test Theory Approach (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011030
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part III. Evaluating Four Conceptual Cosmology Surveys: An Item Response Theory Approach (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011031
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part IV. Common Difficulties Students Experience with Cosmology: http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011032
Yusofi, E. & M. Mohsenzadeh: Visualizing Cosmological Concepts Using the Analog of a Hot Liquid [Milk] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009035
Demonstrations, Classroom
Birriel, J.: Demonstrating Absorption Spectra Using Commercially Available Incandescent Light Bulbs (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008035
Birriel, J.: A Simple Demonstration of Absorption Spectra Using Tungsten Holiday Lights (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009045
Byrd, G.: Simulating Formation of Rifts on Saturn’s and Uranus’s Satellites versus Scarps on Mercury (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005004
Gonzalez-Espada, W., J. Birriel & I. Birriel: Our Planet from Space: Pedagogical Implications of the DISH Earth Channel (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009054
Rosvick, J.: An Interactive Demonstration of Solar and Lunar Eclipses (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008031
Shawl, S.: Lunar Phases Planisphere (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010025
Sibbernsen, K.: Catching Cosmic Rays with a DSLR (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010009
Stanger, J.: Demonstrations Illustrating the Difficulties Astronomers Face When Observing Astronomical Objects (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008033
Yusofi, E. & M. Mohsenzadeh: Visualizing Cosmological Concepts Using the Analog of a Hot Liquid [Milk] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009035
Development of Students’ Astronomy Ideas and Mental Models
Agan, L.: Stellar Ideas: Exploring Students’ Understanding of Stars (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004008
Agan, L. & C. Sneider: Learning about the Earth’s Shape and Gravity: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003017
Bailey, J., et al.: A Multi-Institutional Investigation of [College] Students’ Pre-instructional Ideas About Cosmology (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012029
Calderon-Canales, E., F. Flores-Camacho & L. Gellegos-Cazares: [Mexican] Elementary Students' Mental Models of the Solar System (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012044
Coble, K., et al: Investigating Student Ideas about Cosmology I: Distances and Structure (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012038
Coble, K., et al: Investigating Student Ideas about Cosmology II: Composition of the Universe (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012039
Duncan, D. & L. Arthurs: Improving Student Attitudes about Learning Science and Student Scientific Reasoning Skills (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009067
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity I. Free Fall: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006018
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity II. Trajectories and Orbits: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006019
Padalkar, S. & J. Ramadas: Modeling the Round Earth through Diagrams (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007018
Plummer, J.: Students’ Development of Astronomy Concepts across Time (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008013
Sneider, C., V. Bar & C. Kavanagh: Learning about Seasons: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010035
Trouille, L., et al: Investigating Student Ideas About Cosmology III: Big Bang Theory, Expansion, Age, and History of the Universe (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013016
Wallace, C., E. Prather, & D. Duncan: A Study of General Education Astronomy Students’ Understandings of Cosmology. Part IV. Common Difficulties Students Experience with Cosmology: http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011032
Williamson, K. & S. Willoughby: Student Understanding of Gravity in Introductory College Astronomy [A Survey] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011025
Zirbel, E.: Framework for Conceptual Change (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004007
Disabilities, Teaching Students with
Bartus, P., et al.: Arecibo Observatory for All (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007001
Beck-Winchatz, B. & Ostro, S.: Using Asteroid Scale Models in Space Science Education for the Blind and Visually Impaired (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003018
Grady, C., et al: Accessible Universe: Making Astronomy Accessible to All in the Regular Elementary Classroom (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003014
Grice, N.: Resources for Making Astronomy More Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Students (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006010
Olsen, J. & T. Slater: Impact of Modifying Activity-Based Instructional Materials for Special Needs Students in Middle School Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008019
Weferling, B.: Astronomy for the Blind and Visually Impaired: An Introductory Lesson (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006006
Educational Materials
Bardar, E. & K. Brecher: Project LITE Educational Materials and Their Effectiveness as Measured by the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007020
Beck-Winchatz, B. & Ostro, S.: Using Asteroid Scale Models in Space Science Education for the Blind and Visually Impaired (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003018
Bruning, D., J. Bailey, & G. Brissenden: SABER: The Searchable Annotated Bibliography of Education Research in Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006025
Grice, N.: Resources for Making Astronomy More Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Students (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006010
Knudsen, R.: Educational Science CD-ROM Utilization (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002006
Schneider, N. & D. Brain: “Discoveries in Planetary Science” Classroom Powerpoints (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009030
Shawl, S.: Lunar Phases Planisphere (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010025
Taasoobsshirazi, G. & D. Hickey: Promoting Argumentative Discourse: A Design-Based Implementation and Refinement of an Astronomy Multimedia Curriculum, Assessment Model, and Learning Environment [using Astronomy Village] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005003
Evaluation
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: Finding the Forest Amid the Trees: Tools for Evaluating Astronomy Education and Public Outreach Projects (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004016
Gould, R., M. Dussault, & P. Sadler: What’s Educational about Online Telescopes?: Evaluating 10 Years of MicroObservatory (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006022
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Evaluation Summary of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003002
Stroud, N., et al.: Toward a Methodology for Informal Astronomy Education Research (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006023
Exhibits (for Museums and Observatory Visitor Centers)
Asher, D., et al.: The Human Orrery: A New Educational Tool for Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006024
Gonzalez-Espada, W., J. Birriel & I. Birriel: Our Planet from Space: Pedagogical Implications of the DISH Earth Channel (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009054
Gender Issues
Krstovic, M., et al.: Grade 9 Astronomy Study: Interests of Boys and Girls Studying Astronomy at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008017
Korkmaz, H.: Gender Differences in Turkish Primary Students’ Images of Astronomical Scientists: A Preliminary Study with 21st Century Style (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009023
Miller, E.: The Gender Gap in Cosmology: The Results of a Small Case Study of Undergraduates (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002004
Graduate Education
Beck-Winchatz, B. & J. Barge: A New Graduate Space Science Course for Urban Elementary and Middle School Teachers at DePaul University (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003006
Fluke, C.: Virtual Field Trips: Using Google Maps to Support Online Learning and Teaching of the History of Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008022
Gross, N. & R. Lopez: Advanced Undergraduate and Early Graduate Physics Students’ Misconception About Solar Wind Flow: Evidence of Students’ Difficulties in Distinguishing Paradigms (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009013
O’Connell, R.: Facts of Life for New Teachers in the Astronomy Non-majors Curriculum (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007010
Pilachowski, C. & R. Durisen: A Graduate Seminar on Astronomical Citizenship at Indiana University (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001007
History of Astronomy Education
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: A Review of Astronomy Education Research (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003015
Marche, J.: Mental Discipline, Curricular Reform, and the Decline of U.S. Astronomy Education, 1893-1920 (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001006
Price, A., et al.: Astronomy Education Research Charter and Symposium Report (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007027
Timberlake, T.: Modeling the History of Astronomy: Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013001
Humanities and Astronomy – see Interdisciplinary Approaches
Informal Astronomy Education – see Outreach or Planetarium Education
Instructors of Astronomy
Brogt, E.: Instruction as a Scientific Experiment: A Professional Development Case Study of a Professor Changing the Introductory Astronomy Course for Non-Science Majors (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007016
Fraknoi, A. Insights from a Survey of Astronomy Instructors in Community and Other Teaching-Oriented Colleges in the United States (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004002
Fraknoi, A.: Seven Concepts for Effective Teaching (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011008
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, its Status and Makeup, and the Effects of No Child Left Behind (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009042
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, Its Status and Makeup II: Additional Results (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009052
Longhini, M.: The “Box Universe” of 1 m3: An Activity for Introduction to the Study of Astronomy [for pre-service physics teachers] (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009022
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Improving Instructor Presence in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course through Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009072
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Science Teachers Beliefs about the Influence of Their Astronomer-Educator Partnerships on Students’ Astronomy Learner Characteristics (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011038
O’Connell, R.: Facts of Life for New Teachers in the Astronomy Non-majors Curriculum (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007010
Plummer, J. & V. Zahm (2010): Covering the Standards: Astronomy Teachers’ Preparation and Beliefs [in Middle School and High School] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009077
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris-Dueer: What Are Essential Concepts in “Astronomy 101”? A New Approach to Find Consensus from Two Different Samples of Instructors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004017
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Fluke, C.: Virtual Field Trips: Using Google Maps to Support Online Learning and Teaching of the History of Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008022
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy and Poetry: A Resource Guide (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001009
Fraknoi, A.: Teaching Astronomy with Science Fiction: A Resource Guide (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002009
Fraknoi, A.: The Music of the Spheres in Education: Using Astronomically Inspired Music (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006009
Fraknoi, A.: Music Inspired by Astronomy: A Resource Guide Organized by Topic (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012043
Greenstein, G.: Writing is Thinking: Using Writing to Teach Science (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012037
Lawlor, T.: Astronomy Exercises for the Artist: van Gogh the Observer (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013007
Mumford, G.: [Maritime Novelist] Patrick O’Brian’s Astronomy (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003019
International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Fraknoi, A.: Teaching What a Planet Is: A Roundtable on the Educational Implications of the (IAU’s) New Definition of a Planet (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006028
International Astronomy Education
Bekeris, V., et al.: Eratosthenes 2009/2010: An Old Experiment in Modern Times [for H.S. Students] (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011007
Bretones, P. & J. Neto: An Analysis of Papers on Astronomy Education in Proceedings of IAU Meetings from 1988 to 2006 (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010010
Calderon-Canales, E., F. Flores-Camacho & L. Gellegos-Cazares: [Mexican] Elementary Students' Mental Models of the Solar System (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012044
Colombo, P., S. Aroca, &C. Silva: Daytime School Guided Visits to an Astronomical Observatory in Brazil (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010017
Danaia, L., et al: Space to Grow: LCOGT.net and Improving Science Engagement in Schools [Bringing Astronomical Data to the Classroom in Australia] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012007
Faherty, J., D., Rodriguez & S. Miller: The Hetu'u Global Network: Measuring the Distance to the Sun Using the June 5th/6th Transit of Venus (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012035
Gangui, A.: “Closing in” the Circle with New Researchers in Astronomy [and High School Students] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005014
Kalkan, H. & K. Kiroglu: Science and Non-science Students’ Ideas about Basic Astronomy Concepts in Pre-service Training for Elementary School Teachers (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007002
Kucukoser, H., et al: The Effect of 3D Computer Modeling and Observation-Based Instruction on the Conceptual Change Regarding Basic Concepts of Astronomy in Elementary School Students (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009006
Longhini, M.: The “Box Universe” of 1 m3: An Activity for Introduction to the Study of Astronomy [for pre-service physics teachers] (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009022
Rodriguez, U., M. Lires, & J. Solino: The Historical Evolution of Knowledge of the Universe: Errors in Secondary Education Textbooks in Spain (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008003
Torres, J.: Urban Astronomy in the Philippines (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004011
Torres, J.: Bachelor of Science in Astronomy Technology: A Model (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007012
Torres, J.: How Do Preservice Teachers’ Religious Beliefs Affect Their Understanding of Astronomy? (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008018
K-12 Education and Astronomy
Agan, L.: Stellar Ideas: Exploring Students’ Understanding of Stars (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004008
Agan, L. & C. Sneider: Learning about the Earth’s Shape and Gravity: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003017
Beck-Winchatz, B. & J. Barge: A New Graduate Space Science Course for Urban Elementary and Middle School Teachers at DePaul University (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003006
Bekeris, V., et al.: Eratosthenes 2009/2010: An Old Experiment in Modern Times [for H.S. Students] (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011007
Brunsell, E. & J. Marcks: Identifying A Baseline for Teachers’ Astronomy Content Knowledge (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004015
Colombo, P., S. Aroca, &C. Silva: Daytime School Guided Visits to an Astronomical Observatory in Brazil (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010017
Danaia, L. & D. McKinnon: Common Alternative Astronomical Conceptions Encountered in Junior Secondary Science Classes: Why Is This So? (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007017
Danaia, L., et al: Space to Grow: LCOGT.net and Improving Science Engagement in Schools [Bringing Astronomical Data to the Classroom in Australia] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012007
Faherty, J., D., Rodriguez & S. Miller: The Hetu'u Global Network: Measuring the Distance to the Sun Using the June 5th/6th Transit of Venus (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012035
Fitzgerald, M., et al.: Using Smartphone Camera Technology to Explore Stellar Parallax: Method, Results, and Reactions (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011028
Fong, C., J. Percy & E. Woodruff: What Do Teachers See in an “Exemplary” Astronomy Video? (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004001
Frede, V.: The Seasons Explained by Refutational Modeling Activities (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008005
Friedman, R.: The Milky Way Model (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008037
Gangui, A.: “Closing in” the Circle with New Researchers in Astronomy [and High School Students] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005014
Gehret, L., W. Winters, & S. Coberly: The Internet Telescope: Remote Observing for the City Astronomy Class (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004022
Gould, R., M. Dussault, & P. Sadler: What’s Educational about Online Telescopes?: Evaluating 10 Years of MicroObservatory (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006022
Grady, C., et al: Accessible Universe: Making Astronomy Accessible to All in the Regular Elementary Classroom (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003014
Gurel, Z. & H. Acar: Research into [High-school and University] Students’ Views About Basic Physics Principles in a Weightless Environment (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003004
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity I. Free Fall: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006018
Kavanaugh, C. & C. Sneider: Learning about Gravity II. Trajectories and Orbits: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006019
Korkmaz, H.: Gender Differences in Turkish Primary Students’ Images of Astronomical Scientists: A Preliminary Study with 21st Century Style (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009023
Krstovic, M., et al.: Grade 9 Astronomy Study: Interests of Boys and Girls Studying Astronomy at Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008017
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, its Status and Makeup, and the Effects of No Child Left Behind (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009042
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, Its Status and Makeup II: Additional Results (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009052
Krumenaker, L.: What It Would Take to Increase the Number of High School Astronomy Courses: A Survey of Principals and a Comparison to Astronomy Teachers, and a Prescription for Change (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009076
Kucukoser, H., et al: The Effect of 3D Computer Modeling and Observation-Based Instruction on the Conceptual Change Regarding Basic Concepts of Astronomy in Elementary School Students (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009006
Laursen, S.: Getting Unstuck: Strategies for Escaping the Science Standards Straitjacket (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006011
Lutz, J.: Working with State Science Teachers Associations (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005032
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Teachers’ Beliefs about Astronomy Learner Characteristics: Implications for Curriculum (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010030
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Science Teachers Beliefs about the Influence of Their Astronomer-Educator Partnerships on Students’ Astronomy Learner Characteristics (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011038
Morrow, C.: Misconceptions Scientists Often Have about the K-12 National Science Education Standards (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002008
Olsen, J. & T. Slater: Impact of Modifying Activity-Based Instructional Materials for Special Needs Students in Middle School Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008019
Padalkar, S. & J. Ramadas: Modeling the Round Earth through Diagrams (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007018
Palen, S. & A. Proctor: Astronomy in the K–8 Core Curriculum: A Survey of State Requirements Nationwide (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006002
Plummer, J.: Students’ Development of Astronomy Concepts across Time (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008013
Plummer, J. & V. Zahm (2010): Covering the Standards: Astronomy Teachers’ Preparation and Beliefs [in Middle School and High School] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009077
Prather, E., T. Slater, E. Offerdahl: Hints of a Fundamental Misconception in Cosmology (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002003
Ratay, D., et al: Beyond the One-Hour Outreach Talk: Introducing a Reading and Writing Program into a High School Science Class (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003008
Reinfeld, E. & M. Hartman: Kinesthetic Life Cycle of Stars [A Middle-school or High-school Activity] (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008036
Rodriguez, U., M. Lires, & J. Solino: The Historical Evolution of Knowledge of the Universe: Errors in Secondary Education Textbooks in Spain (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008003
Rosen, R., et al.: The Pulsar Search Collaboratory [for H.S. Students] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010004
Sadler, P., et al: The Astronomy and Space Science Concept Inventory: Development and Validation of Assessment Instruments Aligned with the K–12 National Science Standards (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009024
Sebastia, B. & J. Torregrosa: Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Conceptions of the Sun-Earth Model: A Proposal of a Teaching-Learning Sequence (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005009
Shawl, S.: Lunar Phases Planisphere (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010025
Slater, S., T. Slater & J. Olsen: Survey of K–12 Science Teachers’ Educational Product Needs from Planetary Scientists (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009005
Sneider, C., V. Bar & C. Kavanagh: Learning about Seasons: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010035
Starakis, J. & K. Halkia: Primary School Students’ Ideas Concerning the Apparent Movement of the Moon (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010007
Taasoobsshirazi, G. & D. Hickey: Promoting Argumentative Discourse: A Design-Based Implementation and Refinement of an Astronomy Multimedia Curriculum, Assessment Model, and Learning Environment [using Astronomy Village] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005003
Taylor, R. & E. Grundstrom: Diagrammatic Representational Constraints of Spatial Scale in Earth–Moon System Astronomy Instruction [Moon Size and Scale in Textbooks and Webpages] (2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009075
Torres, J.: How Do Preservice Teachers’ Religious Beliefs Affect Their Understanding of Astronomy? (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008018
Ward, B., P. Sadler & I. Shapiro: Learning Physical Science through Astronomy Activities: A Comparison between Constructivist and Traditional Approaches in Grades 3–6 (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007015
Ward, B., et al: Exploring the Hidden Structure of Astronomical Images: A “Pixelated” View of Solar System and Deep Space Features! (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013009
Laboratory Exercises and Procedures
Allen, M. & D. Kelly-Riley: Promoting Undergraduate Critical Thinking in Astro 101 Lab Exercises (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005017
Bardar, E. & K. Brecher: Project LITE Educational Materials and Their Effectiveness as Measured by the Light and Spectroscopy Concept Inventory (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007020
Beare, R.: The Design and Development of a Simple Spreadsheet-Based Tool that Enables Students to Make Measurements on Astronomical Images (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006007
Bekeris, V., et al.: Eratosthenes 2009/2010: An Old Experiment in Modern Times [for H.S. Students] (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011007
Cid, X. & R. Lopez: The Impact of Stereo Display on Student Understanding of Phases of the Moon (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009044
Fitzgerald, M., et al: Distance to the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy: An Experiment for Intermediate-Level Students Using Research Data and Professional Analysis Tools (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008008
Fitzgerald, M., et al.: Using Smartphone Camera Technology to Explore Stellar Parallax: Method, Results, and Reactions (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011028
Fraknoi, A.: Images on the Web for Astronomy Teaching: Image Repositories (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008012
Fraknoi, A.: Bill Gates’ Great-Great-Granddaughter’s Honeymoon: An Astronomy Activity for Several Different Age Groups (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009007
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices, A First Catalog (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011036
Furton, D.: A Construction to Determine the Azimuths and Times of Sunrise and Sunset (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008007
Furutani, T.: A Student-Constructed Three-Dimensional Model of Stars in Nearby Space (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008032
Gehret, L., W. Winters, & S. Coberly: The Internet Telescope: Remote Observing for the City Astronomy Class (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004022
Jacobi, I., et al.: Effect of Night Laboratories on Learning Objectives for a Nonmajor Astronomy Class (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008021
Kwok, P.: Studying the Transit of the Sun Using Shadows (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004010
Lacy, C.: Observational Research for All Students (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003007
Lawlor, T.: Astronomy Exercises for the Artist: van Gogh the Observer (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013007
McCrady, N. & E. Rice: Development and Implementation of a Lab Course for Introductory Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008002
McCray, R.: Planetfinder: An Online Interactive Module for Learning How Astronomers Detect Extrasolar Planets (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006027
McDonald, G.: A Simulation of The Viking Labeled Release Experiment for Nonmajors Astronomy Courses (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004009
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Sampson, R.: Estimating the Solar Apex Using Stellar Radial Velocities: A Spreadsheet and Graphical Exercise for College-Level Astronomy Classes (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007007
Sampson, R.: Measuring the Relationship between Stellar Scintillation and Altitude: A Simple Discovery-based Observational Exercise used in College Level Non-major Astronomy Classes (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012022
Sherman, R.: A Doppler Shift Speed Gun (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008034
Sibbernsen, K.: Catching Cosmic Rays with a DSLR (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010009
Ward, B., et al: Exploring the Hidden Structure of Astronomical Images: A “Pixelated” View of Solar System and Deep Space Features! (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013009
Lecture-Tutorials
Alexander, W. Assessment of Teaching Approaches in an Introductory Astronomy College Classroom (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004023
Brogt, E.: A Theoretical Background on a Successful Implementation of Lecture-Tutorials (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007005
LoPresto, M. & S. Murrell: Using the Star Properties Concept Inventory to Compare Instruction with Lecture Tutorials to Traditional Lectures (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009014
Prather, E., et al.: Research on a Lecture-Tutorial Approach to Teaching Introductory Astronomy for Non–Science Majors (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004019
Misconceptions (Preconceptions)
Agan, L.: Stellar Ideas: Exploring Students’ Understanding of Stars (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004008
Agan, L. & C. Sneider: Learning about the Earth’s Shape and Gravity: A Guide for Teachers and Curriculum Developers (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003017
Bailey, J., et al.: College Students’ Preinstructional Ideas About Stars and Star Formation (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009038
Danaia, L. & D. McKinnon: Common Alternative Astronomical Conceptions Encountered in Junior Secondary Science Classes: Why Is This So? (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007017
Frede, V.: The Seasons Explained by Refutational Modeling Activities (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008005
Gross, N. & R. Lopez: Advanced Undergraduate and Early Graduate Physics Students’ Misconception About Solar Wind Flow: Evidence of Students’ Difficulties in Distinguishing Paradigms (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009013
Gurel, Z. & H. Acar: Research into [High-school and University] Students’ Views About Basic Physics Principles in a Weightless Environment (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003004
Kalkan, H. & K. Kiroglu: Science and Non-science Students’ Ideas about Basic Astronomy Concepts in Pre-service Training for Elementary School Teachers (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007002
Libarkin, J., et al: Invisible Misconceptions: Student Understanding of Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiation (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011022
Offerdahl, E., E. Prather, and S. Slater: Students Pre-Instructional Beliefs and Reasoning Strategies about Astrobiology Concepts (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002002
Prather, E., T. Slater, E. Offerdahl: Hints of a Fundamental Misconception in Cosmology (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002003
Sadler, P., et al: The Astronomy and Space Science Concept Inventory: Development and Validation of Assessment Instruments Aligned with the K–12 National Science Standards (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009024
Simonelli, G. & C. Pilachowski: First-Year College Students’ Ideas About Astronomy: A Pilot Study (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003024
Starakis, J. & K. Halkia: Primary School Students’ Ideas Concerning the Apparent Movement of the Moon (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010007
Trouille, L., et al: Investigating Student Ideas About Cosmology III: Big Bang Theory, Expansion, Age, and History of the Universe (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013016
Yu, K., K. Sahami, & G. Denn: [Undergraduate] Student Ideas about Kepler’s Laws and Planetary Orbital Motions (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009069
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris: An Examination of Misconceptions in an Astronomy Course for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Majors (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003005
Zirbel, E.: Framework for Conceptual Change (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004007
Observing (and Observatories) for Students
Faherty, J., D., Rodriguez & S. Miller: The Hetu'u Global Network: Measuring the Distance to the Sun Using the June 5th/6th Transit of Venus (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012035
Furton, D.: A Construction to Determine the Azimuths and Times of Sunrise and Sunset (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008007
Gehret, L., W. Winters, & S. Coberly: The Internet Telescope: Remote Observing for the City Astronomy Class (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004022
Gonzalez-Espada, W., J. Birriel & I. Birriel: Our Planet from Space: Pedagogical Implications of the DISH Earth Channel (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009054
Kwok, P.: Studying the Transit of the Sun Using Shadows (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004010
Lacy, C.: Observational Research for All Students (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003007
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Osterman Meyer, A., M. Mon, & S. Hibbard: The Lunar Phases Project: A Mental Model-Based Observational Project for Undergraduate Nonscience Majors (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011015
Sampson, R.: Measuring the Relationship between Stellar Scintillation and Altitude: A Simple Discovery-based Observational Exercise used in College Level Non-major Astronomy Classes (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012022
Shawl, S.: Lunar Phases Planisphere (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010025
Torres, J.: Urban Astronomy in the Philippines (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004011
Online Teaching
Fluke, C.: Virtual Field Trips: Using Google Maps to Support Online Learning and Teaching of the History of Astronomy (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008022
Fraknoi, A.: Bill Gates’ Great-Great-Granddaughter’s Honeymoon: An Astronomy Activity for Several Different Age Groups (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009007
Gay, P., A. Price, & T. Searle: Astronomy Podcasting: A Low-Cost Tool for Affecting Attitudes in Diverse Audiences (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006003
Gehret, L., W. Winters, & S. Coberly: The Internet Telescope: Remote Observing for the City Astronomy Class (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004022
Gould, R., M. Dussault, & P. Sadler: What’s Educational about Online Telescopes?: Evaluating 10 Years of MicroObservatory (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006022
Impey, C., et al: A New Online Astronomy Resource for Education and Outreach [Teach Astronomy] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012046
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Design of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003001
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Evaluation Summary of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003002
McCray, R.: Planetfinder: An Online Interactive Module for Learning How Astronomers Detect Extrasolar Planets (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006027
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Miller, S.: Increasing Student Participation in Online Group Discussions Via Facebook (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012031
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Enhancing Student Performance in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course with Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009066
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Improving Instructor Presence in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course through Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009072
Price, A., et al.: A History and Informal Assessment of the Slacker Astronomy Podcast (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006004
Price, A.: New Media Technologies: Proposing An Integrated Approach [Blogs, Podcasting, Social Networking] (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007013
Radnofsky, M. & M. Bobrowsky: Teaching Astronomy Online (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004021
Sibbernsen, K.: Online Academic Integrity (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008024
Sanders, N., S. Kohler & E. Newton: Preparing Undergraduates for Research Careers: Using Astrobites in the Classroom (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012030
Slater, T. & L. Jones: Assessment of an Internet-Delivered Interactive Approach to Introductory Astronomy for Non–Science Majors (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004003
Taylor, R. & E. Grundstrom: Diagrammatic Representational Constraints of Spatial Scale in Earth–Moon System Astronomy Instruction [Moon Size and Scale in Textbooks and Webpages] (2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009075
Opinion (Op-eds)
Bretones, P. & J. Neto: An Analysis of Papers on Astronomy Education in Proceedings of IAU Meetings from 1988 to 2006 (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010010
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Textbooks, Used Book Chains, and Big Macs: A Perspective (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005012
Fraknoi, A.: Seven Concepts for Effective Teaching (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011008
Knop, R.: Textbooks as Intellectual Activity? Supporting Textbooks without Outlawing Used Books (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006013
Larsen, K.: This I Understand: The Importance of Banning the B-Word [Believe] from Science (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007025
Lutz, J.: Working with State Science Teachers Associations (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005032
Morrison, D.: Twelve Bad Words [That Mean Different Things to Scientists and the Public] (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002010
Oliver, J.: Textbooks and Their Associated Websites (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005013
Pasachoff, J.: What [Topics] Should College Students Learn? (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001012
Pasachoff, J. Should Students Learn Stellar Magnitudes? (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003023
Price, A. The Astronomy Education Research Charter (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009008
Ringwald, F. A Mindset List for College Astronomy Instructors (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009050
Outreach (Public)
Asher, D., et al.: The Human Orrery: A New Educational Tool for Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006024
Bailey, J. & T. Slater: Finding the Forest Amid the Trees: Tools for Evaluating Astronomy Education and Public Outreach Projects (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004016
Bartus, P., et al.: Arecibo Observatory for All (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007001
Berendsen, M.: Conceptual Astronomy Knowledge among Amateur Astronomers (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005001
Colombo, P., S. Aroca, &C. Silva: Daytime School Guided Visits to an Astronomical Observatory in Brazil (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010017
Fraknoi, A.: Teaching What a Planet Is: A Roundtable on the Educational Implications of the (IAU’s) New Definition of a Planet (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006028
Fraknoi, A.: Images on the Web for Astronomy Teaching: Image Repositories (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008012
Gay, P., A. Price, & T. Searle: Astronomy Podcasting: A Low-Cost Tool for Affecting Attitudes in Diverse Audiences (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006003
Gibbs, M. & M. Berendsen: Effectiveness of Amateur Astronomers as Informal Science Educators (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006021
Impey, C., et al: A New Online Astronomy Resource for Education and Outreach [Teach Astronomy] (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012046
Morrison, D.: Twelve Bad Words [That Mean Different Things to Scientists and the Public] (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002010
Mumford, G.: [email protected] (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008009
Price, A., et al.: A History and Informal Assessment of the Slacker Astronomy Podcast (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006004
Price, A.: New Media Technologies: Proposing An Integrated Approach [Blogs, Podcasting, Social Networking] (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007013
Raddick, M., et al: Galaxy Zoo: Exploring the Motivations of Citizen Science Volunteers (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009036
Stroud, N., et al.: Toward a Methodology for Informal Astronomy Education Research (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006023
Yocco, V., E. Jones, & M. Storksdieck: Factors Contributing to Amateur Astronomers’ Involvement in Education and Public Outreach (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011040
Planetarium Education
Brazell, B. & S. Espinoza: Meta-analysis of Planetarium Efficacy Research (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009033
Plummer, J. & K. Small: Informal Science Educators' Pedagogical Choices and Goals for Learners: The Case of Planetarium Professionals (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013004
Small, K. & J. Plummer: Survey of the Goals and Beliefs of Planetarium Professionals Regarding Program Design (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010016
Planetary Science Education
Schneider, N. & D. Brain: “Discoveries in Planetary Science” Classroom Powerpoints (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009030
Slater, S., T. Slater & J. Olsen: Survey of K–12 Science Teachers’ Educational Product Needs from Planetary Scientists (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009005
Professional Development (for Teachers and Instructors)
Asher, D.: The Human Orrery: A New Educational Tool for Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006024
Beck-Winchatz, B. & J. Barge: A New Graduate Space Science Course for Urban Elementary and Middle School Teachers at DePaul University (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003006
Brogt, E.: Instruction as a Scientific Experiment: A Professional Development Case Study of a Professor Changing the Introductory Astronomy Course for Non-Science Majors (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007016
Brunsell, E. & J. Marcks: Identifying A Baseline for Teachers’ Astronomy Content Knowledge (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004015
Fong, C., J. Percy & E. Woodruff: What Do Teachers See in an “Exemplary” Astronomy Video? (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004001
Frede, V.: The Seasons Explained by Refutational Modeling Activities (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008005
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Design of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003001
Keller, J. & T. Slater: The Invisible Universe Online: Evaluation Summary of a Distance-learning Astronomy Course for Secondary Science Teachers (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003002
Kalkan, H. & K. Kiroglu: Science and Non-science Students’ Ideas about Basic Astronomy Concepts in Pre-service Training for Elementary School Teachers (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007002
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, its Status and Makeup, and the Effects of No Child Left Behind (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009042
Krumenaker, L.: The Modern U.S. High School Astronomy Course, Its Status and Makeup II: Additional Results (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009052
Lutz, J.: Working with State Science Teachers Associations (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005032
O’Connell, R.: Facts of Life for New Teachers in the Astronomy Non-majors Curriculum (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007010
Prather, E. & G. Brissenden: Development and Application of a Situated Apprenticeship Approach to Professional Development of Astronomy Instructors (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008016
Price, A., et al.: Astronomy Education Research Charter and Symposium Report (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007027
Slater, T.: The AstroLrner E-Community: A 10 Year Retrospective (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009055
Project ARIES
Ward, B., P. Sadler & I. Shapiro: Learning Physical Science through Astronomy Activities: A Comparison between Constructivist and Traditional Approaches in Grades 3–6 (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007015
Project ASTRO
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Teachers’ Beliefs about Astronomy Learner Characteristics: Implications for Curriculum (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010030
Miranda, R.: Urban Middle-School Science Teachers Beliefs about the Influence of Their Astronomer-Educator Partnerships on Students’ Astronomy Learner Characteristics (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011038
Pseudoscience
Bobrowsky, M.: Dealing with Disbelieving Students on Issues of Evolutionary Processes and Long Time Scales (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005007
Duncan, D. & L. Arthurs: Improving Student Attitudes about Learning Science and Student Scientific Reasoning Skills (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009067
Fraknoi, A.: Dealing with Astrology, UFOs…: A Guide to Addressing Astronomical Pseudoscience in the Classroom (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003022
Fraknoi, A.: The Challenge of Creationism and Intelligent Design: An Introduction [and Resource Guide] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005006
Fraknoi, A.: Resources for Responding to Doomsday 2012: An Annotated Guide (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012021
Impey, C., S. Buxner & J. Antonellis: Non-Scientific Beliefs Among Undergraduate Students [A Survey of 11,000 Undergraduates] (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012016
Sugarman, H., et al: Astrology Beliefs among Undergraduate Students (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010040
Resource Guides (Bibliographies)
Bruning, D.: 2002 Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001008
Bruning, D.: 2006 Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005020
Bruning, D.: Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks: An Update (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006026
Bruning, D., J. Bailey, & G. Brissenden: SABER: The Searchable Annotated Bibliography of Education Research in Astronomy (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006025
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy and Poetry: A Resource Guide (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001009
Fraknoi, A.: Teaching Astronomy with Science Fiction: A Resource Guide (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002009
Fraknoi, A.: Dealing with Astrology, UFOs…: A Guide to Addressing Astronomical Pseudoscience in the Classroom (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003022
Fraknoi, A.: Images on the Web for Astronomy Teaching: Image Repositories (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008012
Fraknoi, A.: The Challenge of Creationism and Intelligent Design: An Introduction [and Resource Guide] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005006
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2005 (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005021 [note the HTML version lists the wrong author; but the PDF version is correct]
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2006 (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007008
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2007 (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008011
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2008 (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009031
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach, Published in 2009 (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010011
Fraknoi, A.: Good Reading from Other Sources on Astronomy Education and Outreach (Published in 2010) (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011013
Fraknoi, A.: The Music of the Spheres in Education: Using Astronomically Inspired Music (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006009
Fraknoi, A.: Music Inspired by Astronomy: A Resource Guide Organized by Topic (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012043
Fraknoi, A.: A Topical Index to Astronomy Articles in Scientific American Magazine 1999–2009 (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009060
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices, A First Catalog (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011036
Grice, N.: Resources for Making Astronomy More Accessible for Blind and Visually Impaired Students (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006010
LoPresto, M.: Selected Resources for a Student-Centered Introductory Astronomy Course (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005005
Slater, T.: An Essential E-mail List Collection for Teaching Astronomy 101 (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004018
SETI Education
Crider, A. & A. Weston: Experiential Education on the Edge: SETI Activities for the College Classroom (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012033
Social Media and Astronomy Education
Duncan, D., A. Hoekstra & B. Wilcox: Digital Devices, Distraction, and Student Performance: Does In-Class Cell Phone Use Reduce Learning? (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012011
Gay, P., A. Price, & T. Searle: Astronomy Podcasting: A Low-Cost Tool for Affecting Attitudes in Diverse Audiences (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006003
Miller, S.: Increasing Student Participation in Online Group Discussions Via Facebook (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012031
Price, A., et al.: A History and Informal Assessment of the Slacker Astronomy Podcast (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006004
Sanders, N., S. Kohler & E. Newton: Preparing Undergraduates for Research Careers: Using Astrobites in the Classroom (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012030
Slater, T.: An Essential E-mail List Collection for Teaching Astronomy 101 (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004018
Software and Apps for Astronomy Education
Beare, R.: The Design and Development of a Simple Spreadsheet-Based Tool that Enables Students to Make Measurements on Astronomical Images (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006007
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices, A First Catalog (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011036
McCray, R.: Planetfinder: An Online Interactive Module for Learning How Astronomers Detect Extrasolar Planets (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006027
Miller, J., et al.: An International Asteroid Search Campaign (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008006
Miller, S. & C.R. James: The Effect of Animations Within PowerPoint Presentations on Learning Introductory Astronomy (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010041
Sherman, R.: A Doppler Shift Speed Gun (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008034
Taasoobsshirazi, G. & D. Hickey: Promoting Argumentative Discourse: A Design-Based Implementation and Refinement of an Astronomy Multimedia Curriculum, Assessment Model, and Learning Environment [using Astronomy Village] (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005003
Timberlake, T.: Modeling the History of Astronomy: Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2013001
Standards (National Science Education, or Next Generation Science)
Laursen, S.: Getting Unstuck: Strategies for Escaping the Science Standards Straitjacket (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006011
Morrow, C.: Misconceptions Scientists Often Have about the K-12 National Science Education Standards (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002008
Palen, S. & A. Proctor: Astronomy in the K–8 Core Curriculum: A Survey of State Requirements Nationwide (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006002
Plummer, J. & V. Zahm (2010): Covering the Standards: Astronomy Teachers’ Preparation and Beliefs [in Middle School and High School] (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009077
Sadler, P., et al: The Astronomy and Space Science Concept Inventory: Development and Validation of Assessment Instruments Aligned with the K–12 National Science Standards (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009024
Teaching Assistants (TAs)
O’Connell, R.: Facts of Life for New Teachers in the Astronomy Non-majors Curriculum (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007010
Technology for Astronomy Education
Cid, X. & R. Lopez: The Impact of Stereo Display on Student Understanding of Phases of the Moon (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009044
Duncan, D.: Clickers: A New Teaching Aid with Exceptional Promise (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006005
Duncan, D., A. Hoekstra & B. Wilcox: Digital Devices, Distraction, and Student Performance: Does In-Class Cell Phone Use Reduce Learning? (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012011
Fitzgerald, M., et al.: Using Smartphone Camera Technology to Explore Stellar Parallax: Method, Results, and Reactions (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011028
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Apps for Mobile Devices, A First Catalog (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2011036
Gay, P., A. Price, & T. Searle: Astronomy Podcasting: A Low-Cost Tool for Affecting Attitudes in Diverse Audiences (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006003
Gonzalez-Espada, W., J. Birriel & I. Birriel: Our Planet from Space: Pedagogical Implications of the DISH Earth Channel (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009054
Miller, S. & C.R. James: The Effect of Animations Within PowerPoint Presentations on Learning Introductory Astronomy (2011): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2010041
Price, A.: New Media Technologies: Proposing An Integrated Approach [Blogs, Podcasting, Social Networking] (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007013
Sanders, N., S. Kohler & E. Newton: Preparing Undergraduates for Research Careers: Using Astrobites in the Classroom (2012): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012030
Slater, T.: The AstroLrner E-Community: A 10 Year Retrospective (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009055
Textbooks
Bruning, D.: 2002 Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks (2001): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2001008
Bruning, D.: 2006 Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005020
Bruning, D.: Survey of Introductory Astronomy Textbooks: An Update (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006026
Bruning, D.: Survey of Introductory Astrophysics Textbooks (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007009
Fluke, C. & D. Barnes: The Interactive Astronomy Textbook (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008010
Fraknoi, A.: Astronomy Textbooks, Used Book Chains, and Big Macs: A Perspective (2005): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2005012
Knop, R.: Textbooks as Intellectual Activity? Supporting Textbooks without Outlawing Used Books (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2006013
Rodriguez, U., M. Lires, & J. Solino: The Historical Evolution of Knowledge of the Universe: Errors in Secondary Education Textbooks in Spain (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008003
Rudolph, A.: Do You Always Need a Textbook to Teach Astro 101? (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2012036
Taylor, R. & E. Grundstrom: Diagrammatic Representational Constraints of Spatial Scale in Earth–Moon System Astronomy Instruction [Moon Size and Scale in Textbooks and Webpages] (2011); http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009075
Undergraduate Instruction (for Majors)
Bruning, D.: Survey of Introductory Astrophysics Textbooks (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007009
Cabanela, J. & B. Partridge What IS the Astronomy Major? (2002): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2002007
Fitzgerald, M., et al: Distance to the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy: An Experiment for Intermediate-Level Students Using Research Data and Professional Analysis Tools (2008): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2008008
Gross, N. & R. Lopez: Advanced Undergraduate and Early Graduate Physics Students’ Misconception About Solar Wind Flow: Evidence of Students’ Difficulties in Distinguishing Paradigms (2009): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009013
Torres, J.: Bachelor of Science in Astronomy Technology: A Model (2007): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2007012
Zeilik, M. & V. Morris: An Examination of Misconceptions in an Astronomy Course for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Majors (2003): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2003005
Videos, Educational
Fong, C., J. Percy & E. Woodruff: What Do Teachers See in an “Exemplary” Astronomy Video? (2004): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2004001
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Enhancing Student Performance in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course with Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009066
Miller, S. & S. Redman: Improving Instructor Presence in an Online Introductory Astronomy Course through Video Demonstrations (2010): http://dx.doi.org/10.3847/AER2009072