Publications

Journal

Shen, J., & Linn, M.C. (2011). Connecting scientific explanations and everyday observations: A technology enhanced curriculum on modeling static electricity. International Journal of Science Education. 33 (12), 1597-1623.

Shen, J. , Gerard, L., & Bowyer, J. (2010). Getting from Here to There: The Roles of Policy Makers and Principals in Increasing Science Teacher Quality. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 21, 283-307.

Shen, J. (2010). Nurturing students’ critical knowledge using technology-enhanced scaffolding strategies in science education: A conceptual framework. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 19 (1), 1-12.

Shen, J. & Confrey, J. (2010). Justifying alternative models in learning the solar system: A case study on K-8 science teachers’ understanding of frames of reference. International Journal of Science Education, 32 (1), 1-29.

Shen, J. (2009). Walking out graphs: Multiple representation isn’t enough. Science Scope, 33 (4), 47-51.

Shen, J. & Confrey, J. (2007). From conceptual change to transformative modeling: A case study of an elementary teacher in learning astronomy. Science Education. 91 (6), 948-966.

Shen, J. , Gibbons, P.C., Wiegers, J.F., & McMahon, A. (2007). Using research based assessment tools in professional development in current electricity. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 18 (3), 431-459.

Ao, X.Z., Shen, J., & Tu, C.Y. (2003). Mechanism of proton anisotropic velocity distribution in the solar wind. Science in China Series G-Physics Astronomy. 46 (1), 78-83.

Unpublished Manuscript on Transformative Modeling

Shen, J. (2011). A Transformative modeling perspective on the use of manipulative materials for conceptual learning in science education. Unpublished manuscript. View

Book Chapters

Shen, J., Jing, L., Chang, H., & Namdar, B. (in press). Technology-enhanced, modeling-based instruction (TMBI) in science education. In J.M. Spector, M.D., Merrill, J. Elen, & M.J., Bishop (eds.). Handbook of research on educational communication and technology (4th ed.) (chap. 46). New York: Springer.

 

Jing, L., Shen, J., & Johnson, L. (in press). Digital technologies and assessment in 21st century schooling. In M.P. Mueller, D.J. Tippins, & A.J. Stewart (eds.). Assessing schools for generation R (Responsibility): A guide to legislation and school policy in science education (Chap. 14). New York: Springer.

Presentation (selected)

Sung, S., Shen, J., Stanger-Hall, K., Wieger, C., Li, W., Moore, J., Oliver, S., Brown, S., Robertson, T. (2011, Jul.). Concept mapping for clarifying big ideas across disciplines. Poster presented at the first annual meeting of the Society for the Advancedment of Biology Education Research (SABER). Minneapolis, MN.

Shen, J., Enriquez, R. & Namdar, B. (2011, Jul.) Collaborative, technology-enhanced & modeling-based instruction environments in science education. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2011. HongKong, China.

Shen, J. & Jackson, D. (2011, Apr.). Measuring volume of tree: A problem driven, modeling-based lesson for preservice science teachers. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2011. Orlando, FL.

Shen, J. & Enriquez, R. (2010, June). Transformative modeling in learning electricity: A case study of preservice teachers. In J. Shen & H.-Y. Chang (eds.) Using visualization to link abstract science and everyday experience. Symposium poster presented at the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2010. Chicago, IL.

Shen, J. , Liu, O., & Chang, H.-Y. (2010, June). Measuring transformative modeling: A framework of formatively assessing students’ deep conceptual understanding in physical sciences. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2010. Chicago, IL.

Shen, J. (2010, March). Crafted experience: The interplay between manipulative tools and conceptual learning in science classrooms. Poster presented at the annual international conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2010. Philadelphia, PA.

Shen, J. (2009, April). Critique to learn science. (organizer and presenter) Symposium presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2009. Garden Groves, CA.

Chang, H.-Y., & Shen, J. (2008, June). How can student logs inform the design of interactive, dynamic visualizations for science learning? (organizer and presenter) Symposium presented at the 8th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2008. Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Shen, J. (2008, April). Connecting atomic models and observations to explain static electricity. Paper presented at the annual conference of American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008. New York City.

Shen, J. (2007, April) Justifying alternative model: A case study on K-8 science teachers’ understanding of frames of reference in astronomy. Paper presented at the annual conference of AERA 2007. Chicago, IL.

Shen, J. (2007, April) Research methodology and result interpretation on students’ learning in STEM: Comparative studies between China and the United States. (Chair) Symposium presented at AERA 2007. Chicago, IL.