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Teo T. Keifert

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Educational Psychology

College: College of Education

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, Northwestern University, 2015
    Major: Learning Sciences
    Specialization: Educational Sciences Certificate
    Dissertation: Young Children Participating in Inquiry: Moments of Joint Inquiry and Questioning Practices at Home and in School
  • BA, Swarthmore College, 2004
    Major: Special Major in Astronomy & Education
    Dissertation: Planetarium-Classroom Partnerships

Current Scheduled Teaching

EPSY 5050.480Foundations of Educational Research MethodologySpring 8W1 2025
EPSY 2010.480How People LearnSpring 8W1 2025
EPSY 2010.490How People LearnSpring 8W2 2025
EPSY 2010.491How People LearnSpring 8W1 2025
EPSY 6900.722Special ProblemsSpring 2025
EPSY 5050.480Foundations of Educational Research MethodologyFall 8W1 2024
EPSY 2010.480How People LearnFall 8W1 2024 Syllabus
EPSY 2010.490How People LearnFall 8W2 2024 Syllabus
EPSY 6900.722Special ProblemsFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

EPSY 2010.005How People LearnSpring 8W1 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.080How People LearnSpring 8W1 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.090How People LearnSpring 8W2 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.591How People LearnSpring 8W1 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.080How People LearnFall 8W1 2023 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.090How People LearnFall 8W2 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6510.001Learning Sciences Seminar 2Fall 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6530.001Research Methodologies as Contexts for LearningSpring 2023 SPOT
EPSY 5050.080Foundations of Educational Research MethodologyFall 8W1 2022 SPOT
EPSY 2010.080How People LearnFall 8W1 2022 SPOT
EPSY 2010.090How People LearnFall 8W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.591How People LearnFall 8W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 2010.592How People LearnFall 8W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5050.080Foundations of Educational Research MethodologySpring 8W1 2022 SPOT
EPSY 2010.009How People LearnFall 8W2 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6800.001Selected TopicsSpring 2021 SPOT
EPSY 6900.722Special ProblemsSpring 8W2 2021
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 6280.001Qualitative Research in EducationFall 2020 SPOT
EPSY 6280.001Qualitative Research in EducationFall 2020 SPOT
EPSY 6280.090Qualitative Research in EducationFall 8W2 2020
EDCI 3830.002Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 3830.002Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationSpring 2020 Syllabus
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Levine, S., Keifert, D., Marin, A., Enyedy, N. (2020). Hybrid Argumentation in Literature and Science for K-12 Classrooms. Other. Shaftesbury Road Cambridge CB2 8BS, Cambridge University Press.
  • Book Review

  • Keifert, D., Marin, A. (2018). A Commentary on Charles Goodwin’s Co-Operative Action for Learning Scientists. Other. 36 (3) 171-187. 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07370008.2018.1460845?journalCode=hcgi20#metrics-content
  • Journal Article

  • Daniel, B., Pierson, A., Keifert, D. (2023). Ideological sensemaking in an elementary science professional development community. Journal of the Learning Sciences. 573-621. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10508406.2023.2247395?casa_token=hCwxXlgnVK4AAAAA%3A7zT204CFJ_B7BAgMCPf2aPLWOnpIMuk31rBLYTjn-IKvoSiFNe7hd3KVsjPfRHROlRykdtYASW7mWQ
  • Pierson, A., Keifert, D., Lee, S., Henrie, A., Johnson, H., Enyedy, N. (2023). Multiple Representations in Elementary Science: Building Shared Understanding while Leveraging Students’ Diverse Ideas and Practices. Journal of Science Teacher Education. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1046560X.2022.2143612?casa_token=O5lINW0hysUAAAAA%3AJSUI_io8o5mrsgxSWFwDvktjf5kINK55EfyNGkRQfs_bLIPZoi1BamBkk2tclk0pBCHNWihQ41Ig4g
  • Keifert, D., Xiao, C., Enyedy, N., Danish, J. (2021). Learners as phenomena: Expansive inquiry as students embody water particles. Learning, Culture and Social Interaction. 31 (A) Elsevier (Journal is Learning, Culture and Social Interaction). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lcsi.2021.100572
  • Keifert, D. (2021). Family Culture as Context for Learning through Inquiry. Other. 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.
  • Keifert, D., Lee, C., Dahn, M., Lindberg, L., Enyedy, N., Danish, J. (2020). Tracing bodies through liminal blends during play-based inquiry in a mixed reality environment. International Journal of Science Education. 42 (18) 3093-3115. 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09500693.2020.1851423
  • Keifert, D., Stevens, R. (2019). Inquiry as a Members’ Phenomenon: Young Children as Competent Inquirers. Other. 28 (2) 240-278. 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Keifert, D.T., "Representations for Teachers as Learners (RepTaLs)," sponsored by McDonnell Foundation via Vanderbilt University, Private, $9328 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Keifert, D.T., "Representations for Teachers as Learners (RepTaLs)," sponsored by McDonnell Foundation via Vanderbilt University, Private, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Grant - Research

  • Keifert, D., Allen, C., Harris, D.C., "UNT Intramural Seed Grant," sponsored by UNT, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2021).
  • Keifert, D. (Principal), "Learning, Being and Doing (LBD) in Families," sponsored by Spencer Foundation, International, $50000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Keifert, D.T. (Principal), "Teacher Cognition and Learning about Incorporating Science Representation in Elementary Classrooms," sponsored by Vanderbilt University, IND, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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