University of Connecticut, Department of Educational Psychology

Portfolio, Cognition and Instruction Jill C Jill Castek, Doctoral Student

 

 

 

Statistics Component

This requirement has been met since I achieved an "A" in EPSY 346, Multivariate Statistics. In addition, evidence of the application of statistical knowledge can be seen in the following three elements.

Technical report demonstrating proficiency in quantitative methods

Leu, D.J., Castek, J., Hartman, D., Coiro, J., & Henry, L.A. (2005). Evaluating the development of scientific knowledge and new forms of reading comprehension during online learning. Research report submitted to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory/Learning Point Associates. Chicago, IL. View this report.

Empirical Paper Presented at a National/International Conference

Castek, J., Leu, D.J., Jr., Coiro, J., Hartman, D., & Henry, L.A. (2006, May). The Changing Nature of Online Reading Comprehension: Examining Effects of Internet Reciprocal Teaching on Adolescents’ Acquisition of New Literacies and Content Knowledge in Science.  Research paper and poster presented at the 51st annual International Reading Association Conference.  Chicago, IL.  View this research paper. View this research poster.

Empirical Paper Presented at a National/International Conference

New Literacies Resesarch Team* (2005, December). New Literacies for Learning. A symposium presented at the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL. *Including: Castek, J., Coiro, J., Fogarty, E., Hartman, D., Henry, Kulikowich, Leu, D.J., & Lyver, S. at the University of Connecticut. View this research paper.

 

 

 

 

Advisor: Dr. Donald J. Leu, Examination Committee: Dr. Michael Coyne, Dr. Mary Ann Doyle, Dr. Millie Gort, Dr. Bob Hannafin, Dr. Doug Hartman, Dr. Thomas Levine