Research

My research interests are primarily focused on developing more effective approaches for teaching biology. Current research involves the design, implementation, and analysis of highly collaborative inquiry-oriented learning activities at all levels of instruction. My findings contribute to the scholarly discourse in education on learning in biology and to the development of theory for reconceptualizing biology instruction.

Publications

1. Maskiewicz, A. (submitted). Creating cognitive puzzlement in biology learners: The application of the necessity principle to ecology instruction. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.

2. Maskiewicz, A. (2006). Applying DNR-based instruction to the learning and teaching of ecology. Paper presented at Annual Conference of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching – San Francisco, California.

3. Goldberg, F., Williams, B., Maskiewicz, A. (2004). Which falls faster, a bowling ball or a soccer ball? -- A study of a small group learning about falling objects. Presentation at Conference: Integrating Science & Math Education Research into Teaching - Orono, Maine.

4. Maskiewicz, A., Guelman, C., & Goldberg, F. (2004). Teachers’ understanding of their role as learning facilitators in “making sense” discussions. Paper presented: National Association of Research in Science Teaching – Vancouver, Canada.

5. Fisher, K. & Maskiewicz, A. (2002). A blended model for college science teaching on the internet: As affordable and time-convenient but more interactive than lectures. Paper presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science – Pacific Division, Hawaii.

6. Maskiewicz, A. & Goldberg, F. (2002). CIPS - A middle school physical science curriculum: Challenges in promoting student learning and teacher implementation. Presentation at Conference: Integrating Science & Math Education Research into Teaching – Orono, Maine.