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Amanda K. Oleson
Researcher at Wisconsin Center for Education Research
Publications - 6
Citations - 354
Amanda K. Oleson is an academic researcher from Wisconsin Center for Education Research. The author has contributed to research in topics: Higher education & Educational technology. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 6 publications receiving 298 citations. Previous affiliations of Amanda K. Oleson include University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Teaching the way they were taught? Revisiting the sources of teaching knowledge and the role of prior experience in shaping faculty teaching practices
Amanda K. Oleson,Matthew T. Hora +1 more
TL;DR: The authors found that faculty not only model their teaching after previous instructors, but also draw upon a varied repertoire of knowledge and prior experiences, including knowledge derived from their experiences as instructors, student experiences as students, and from their non-academic roles.
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Examining study habits in undergraduate STEM courses from a situative perspective
Matthew T. Hora,Amanda K. Oleson +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyzed data from 61 STEM students about their study habits and found that studying is a multi-faceted process that is initiated by instructor- or self-generated cues, followed by marshaling resources and managing distractions, and then implementing study behaviors that include selecting a social setting and specific strategies.
Beyond the Skills Gap: How the Lack of Systemic Supports for Teaching and Learning Undermines Employer, Student, and Societal Interests. WCER Working Paper No. 2016-9.
TL;DR: In this article, the lack of systemic supports for teaching and learning undermines employer, student, and societal interests, and the resulting skills gap undermines the ability of teachers and students to learn.