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David Brookes, Jose Mestre, Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow   Reading Time as Evidence for Mental Models in Understanding Physics   paper in press

Adam Feil, Jose Mestre   Expert-Novice Differences on a Recognition Memory Test of Physics Diagrams   paper in press

Michael Scott, Tim Stelzer, Gary Gladding   Explicit Reflection in an Introductory Physics Course   paper in press

Eugene Torigoe, Gary Gladding   Symbols: Weapons of Math Destruction   paper in press

Gary E. Gladding   The Impact of the Washington Physics Education Group on the Teaching and Learning of Introductory Physics   talk 2008

Gary E Gladding   A New Use for Multimedia Learning in Introductory Physics   talk 2008

David T. Brookes, Eugenia Etkina   Using conceptual metaphor and functional grammar to explore how language used in physics affects student learning   paper 2007

David Brookes   Understanding Student Difficulties by Listening to What They are Saying   talk 2007

Adam Feil, Jose Mestre   Effect of Viewing Order on Students' Judgments of Realistic Motion   talk 2007

Michael Scott, Tim Stelzer, Gary Gladding   Explicit Reflection in an Introductory Physics Course   talk 2007

Eugene Torigoe, Gary Gladding   Symbols: Weapons of Math Destruction   talk 2007

Michael L. Scott, Tim Stelzer, Gary E. Gladding   Evaluating Multiple-choice Exams in Large Introductory Physics Courses   paper 2006

Thomas C. Thaden-Koch, Robert J. Dufresne, Jose P. Mestre   Coordination of knowledge in judging animated motion   paper 2006

Eugene Torigoe, Gary Gladding   Same to Us, Different to Them: Numeric Computation versus Symbolic Representation   paper 2006

David T. Brookes   The Role of Language in Representing and Learning Physics   talk 2006

Adam Feil, Jose Mestre   Representation of Diagrams in Memory after Short Exposures   talk 2006

Gary E. Gladding   Reforming Introductory Physics Courses at Illinois   talk 2006

Jose Mestre, Adam Feil, Walter Boot, Arthur Kramer   Tracking Eye-Movements in Students' Judgments of Realistic Motion   talk 2006

Jose Mestre, Thomas Thaden-Koch   The Application of Coordination Class Theory to Students’ Judgments About Animated Motion   talk 2006

Eugene Torigoe, Gary Gladding   Why Do Good Students Fail Introductory Physics?   talk 2006

David T. Brookes   The Role of Language in Learning Physics   thesis 2006

Jose P. Mestre   Transfer of Learning from a Modern Multidisciplinary Perspective   book 2005

R. Dufresne, Jose Mestre, T. Thaden-Koch, W. Gerace, W. Leonard   Knowledge Representation and Coordination in the Transfer Process   paper 2005

E. Etkina, Jose Mestre, A. O'Donnell   The impact of the cognitive revolution on science learning and teaching   paper 2005

Charles Henderson, Tim Stelzer, Leon Hsu, Dawn Meredith   Maximizing the Benefits of Physics Education Research: Building Productive Relationships and Promoting Institutional Change   paper 2005

Jose Mestre   Facts and myths about pedagogies of engagement in science learning   paper 2005

Jose Mestre   Is transfer ubiquitous or rare: New paradigms for studying transfer   paper 2005

J. M. Royer, Jose P. Mestre, R. J. Dufresne   Introduction: Framing the transfer problem   paper 2005

Adam Feil   Developing a Coding Scheme   talk 2005

Gary Gladding   Reforming Introductory Physics Courses at Research Universities   talk 2005

Eugene Torigoe   Mathematical Conflict in Physics: Computation vs. Representation   talk 2005

E. Etkina, Jose Mestre   Implications of Learning Research for Teaching Science to Non-Science Majors   paper 2004

Jose Mestre, T. Thaden-Koch, R. Dufresne, W. Gerace   The dependence of knowledge deployment on context among physics novices   paper 2004

T. C. Thaden-Koch, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre, W. J. Leonard   A Coordination Class Analysis of Judgments about Animated Motion   paper 2004

Adam J Feil   Student Confusion Hidden from the Instructor   talk 2004

Adam Feil   Studying the Effect of Interactive Examples on Introductory Physics Courses   talk 2004

Gary Gladding   Educating in Bulk: The Reform of the Introductory Physics Courses at Illinois   talk 2004

Gary Gladding   Physics 100: An Introductory Course for Under-prepared Students   talk 2004

Michael L. Scott   Correlating Student Use of Follow-up Questions with Class Performance   talk 2004

Michael L. Scott   Evaluating Multiple-Choice Exams in Large Introductory Physics Courses   talk 2004

Tim Stelzer   Education in Bulk: The Introductory Physics Course Revisions at Illinois   talk 2004

Tim Stelzer   Improving Student Engagement Using Electronic Classroom Polling   talk 2004

Tim Stelzer   Assessing the Reliability and Validity of Multiple-choice Exams in Large Introductory Physics Courses   talk 2004

Eugene Torigoe   Student Difficulties with Equations in Physics   talk 2004

Eugene Torigoe   Student Difficulties with Equations in Physics   talk 2004

Adam Feil   Talking Physics: How the Ability to Communicate Physics Concepts Affects Learning   thesis 2004

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Advanced Topics in Mechanics–Teacher's Guide   book 2003

W. Mullin, W. Gerace, Jose Mestre, S. Velleman   Fundamentals of Sound with Applications to Speech & Hearing   book 2003

Jose Mestre   Transfer of Learning: Issues and Research Agenda   paper 2003

Gary E. Gladding   Organizational Change: An Unnatural Act   talk 2003

Gary E. Gladding   Educating in Bulk: The Introductory Physics Course Revisions at Illinois   talk 2003

Gary E. Gladding   Interactive Examples: Can Students Learn Concept-Based Problem Solving on the Web   talk 2003

Eric Potter   Improving Interactive Examples   talk 2003

Michael L. Scott   The Reliability and Validity of Multiple-Choice Exams in Large Introductory Courses   talk 2003

Michael L Scott   Evaluating Multiple-Choice Exams in Large Introductory Physics Courses   talk 2003

Tim Stelzer   Improving Interactive Examples Utilizing Student Data   talk 2003

Eugene Torigoe   Assessing Web-based Homework Using Student Log Data   talk 2003

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Complex Systems–Teacher's Guide   book 2002

R. Dufresne, Jose Mestre, D. Hart, K. Rath   The effect of web-based homework on test performance in large enrollment introductory physics courses   paper 2002

Jose Mestre   Probing adults’ conceptual understanding and transfer of learning via problem posing   paper 2002

Jose Mestre, R. Cocking   Applying the science of learning to the education of prospective science teachers   paper 2002

Gary E. Gladding   Reforming Introductory Physics: The Illinois Experience   talk 2002

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Complex Systems–Activities & Reader   book 2001

Gary Gladding   Educating in Bulk: The Introductory Physics Course Revisions at Illinois   paper 2001

Jose Mestre   Implications of research on learning for the education of prospective science and physics teachers   paper 2001

Tim Stelzer, Gary Gladding   The Evolution of Web-Based Activities in Physics at Illinois   paper 2001

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Advanced Topics in Mechanics–Activities & Reader   book 2000

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Fundamental Forces and Fields–Teacher's Guide   book 2000

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Fundamental Forces and Fields–Activities & Reader   book 2000

Jose Mestre, R. Cocking   Special issue on the science of learning, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology   book 2000

R. Cocking, Jose Mestre, A. Brown   New developments in the science of learning: Using research to help students learn science and mathematics   paper 2000

Jose Mestre   The role of physics departments in preservice teacher preparation: Obstacles and opportunities   paper 2000

Jose P. Mestre   Progress in research: The interplay among theory, research questions, and measurement techniques   paper 2000

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Conservation Laws & Concept-Based Problem Solving–Teacher's Guide   book 1999

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Conservation Laws & Concept-Based Problem Solving–Activities & Reader   book 1999

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Interactions–Teacher's Guide   book 1999

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Interactions–Activities & Reader   book 1999

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Motion–Teacher's Guide   book 1999

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, Jose P. Mestre   Minds•On Physics: Motion–Activities & Reader   book 1999

David K. Campbell, Celia M. Elliot, Gary E. Gladding   Parallel Parking an Aircraft Carrier: Revising The Calculus-Based Physics Sequence at Illinois   paper 1997

Jose P. Mestre, W. J. Gerace, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Leonard   Promoting active learning in large classes using a classroom communication system   paper 1997

L. Wenk, R. Dufresne, W. Gerace, W. Leonard, Jose Mestre   Technology-assisted active learning in large lectures   paper 1997

R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, W. J. Leonard, Jose P. Mestre, L. Wenk   Classtalk: A classroom communication system for active learning   paper 1996

W. J. Leonard, R. J. Dufresne, Jose P. Mestre   Using qualitative problem-solving strategies to highlight the role of conceptual knowledge in solving problems   paper 1996

J. M. Royer, M. S. Carlo, R. Dufresne, Jose Mestre   The assessment of levels of domain expertise while reading   paper 1996

J. S. Touger, R. J. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman, Jose P. Mestre   How novice physics students deal with explanations   paper 1995

Jose P. Mestre   Cognitive aspects of learning and teaching science   paper 1994

Jose P. Mestre, S. A. Raizen, R. J. Shavelson   In-service education in the sciences: Introduction   paper 1994

Jose P. Mestre   Using assessment to promote conceptual problem solving in an introductory physics course   paper 1993

Jose Mestre   Assessment and evaluation as a means to enhance learning: Introduction   paper 1993

Jose P. Mestre, R. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman, J. S. Touger   Promoting skilled problem solving behavior among beginning physics students   paper 1993

R. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman, Jose P. Mestre   Constraining novices to perform expert-like problem analyses: Effects on schema acquisition   paper 1992

Jose P. Mestre, R. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman, J. S. Touger   Enhancing higher-order thinking skills in physics   paper 1992

Jose P. Mestre, J. M. Royer   Cultural and linguistic influences on Latino testing   paper 1992

Jose P. Mestre   Learning and instruction in pre-college physical science   paper 1991

Jose P. Mestre, J. Lochhead   Academic Preparation in Science: Teaching for Transition from High School to College   book 1990

R. R. Cocking, Jose P. Mestre   Cognitive science   paper 1990

P. T. Hardiman, R. Dufresne, Jose P. Mestre   The relation between problem categorization and problem solving among novices and experts   paper 1989

P. T. Hardiman, Jose P. Mestre   Understanding multiplicative contexts involving fractions   paper 1989

Jose P. Mestre, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman, J. Lochhead   Computer-based methods for promoting thinking in physics and algebra: Incorporating cognitive research findings into software design   paper 1989

Jose P. Mestre, J. S. Touger   Cognitive research: What's in it for physics teachers?   paper 1989

R. R. Cocking, Jose P. Mestre   Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Learning Mathematics   book 1988

R. R. Cocking, Jose P. Mestre   Introduction: Considerations of language mediators of mathematics learning   paper 1988

J. Lochhead, Jose P. Mestre   From words to algebra: Mending misconceptions   paper 1988

Jose P. Mestre   Cognitive science and physics instruction   paper 1988

Jose P. Mestre   The role of language comprehension in mathematics and problem solving   paper 1988

Jose P. Mestre, R. Dufresne, W. J. Gerace, P. T. Hardiman   Hierarchical problem solving as a means of promoting expertise   paper 1988

Jose P. Mestre, P. T. Hardiman, W. J. Gerace, A. D. Well   Comprehending premises: Effects of negations and training among Anglos and Hispanics   paper 1988

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