Dr. Scott Dueker
Dr. Scott Dueker
<b>Department: </b>Special Education<br><b>Research Area: </b>Early numeracy mathematics acquisition, culturally relevant content, virtual manipulatives usage<br>

Department: Special Education

Research Focus: Early numeracy mathematics acquisition, culturally relevant content, virtual manipulatives usage.

Potential Student Project:

  • Student will help conduct a literature search, under supervision
  • Student will prepare materials for the project, under supervision
  • Student will implement study protocols with subject, under supervision
  • Student will collect various types of data, after training
  • Students will help analyze data to make decision

 

Attributes/skills/background sought in undergraduate:

I am looking for the following attributes:

  • Interest in working with small children with with mathematics difficulties
  • Curious about training and teaching methodology
  • Interest in learning about single-subject research methodology
  • Follows directions
  • Accepts feedback
  • Works well as part of a team

 

Mentoring Plan:

If selected, the student will:

  • Learn aspects of single-subject research design and implementation
  • Learn how to use the internet for literature searches
  • Find or create materials used in research projects
  • Learn about behavioral skills training methods
  • Collaborate with team members to implement research protocols
  • Learn single-subject design data analysis
  • Contribute to the final research document for publication

Contact: 765-285-5729, TC 727