Papers and presentations

Links refer to papers, slides, or other information. Feel free to contact the authors for other work or background.

Conference papers:

• Johnson, K., Amsel, E., & Johnston A. (2006, April). Cognitive and learning style predictors of students' achievement in developmental mathematics.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
• Goodwin, R., Amsel, E., & Johnston, A. (2006, April). Literary truth: Students’ understanding of fiction.  Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
• Johnston, A. (2006, April). Learning the nature of research: Models for undergraduate research experiences? Pre-conference presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
• Johnston, A. & Amsel, E. (2006, April). Student Questioning and Reflection in Introductory Astronomy. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
• Amsel, E., & Johnston, A. (2007, April).  Conceptual change in psychology students’ Understanding of the Discipline. Pre-conference presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.

Workshops and presentations:

• Johnston, A.. (January 24, 2007). Student Thinking in Science and Math. Workshop presented at the Weber State University Adjunct Faculty Retreat, Layton, UT.
  [Link here for the audio (mp3) file.]
• Amsel, E. (January 24, 2007).  The Craft of Teaching.  Paper presented at the Weber State University Adjunct Faculty Retreat, Layton, UT.
• Amsel, E., & Johnston, A. (August 15, 2006). What you don’t know your students don’t know.  Presentation for WSU New Faculty Retreat, Weber State University.
• Amsel, E. & Johnston, A. (October 18, 2005). Cognitive Challenges Facing WSU Developmental Mathematics Students. Math Department Colloquium, Weber State University.
• Amsel, E. & Johnston, A. (September 12 & 20, 2005).  What you don’t know your students don’t know (and what you can do about it).  Presentation for TEAM workshop series, sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Forum, Weber State University.