Presentations and Publications

Presented at the Competency Based Education Exchange Conference, Colorado Springs, CO - November 2024

Authors:  Castle, C., Moussavi, R., Stockton, J.

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Presented at the Association of Education Communication and Technolgy Conference, Kansas City, MO. - October 2024

Authors: Kang, In Gu, Castle, Courtney, & Pittack, Charles.

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Presented at the American Public Health Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN. - October 2024

Authors:  Kang, I.-G., Kim, N., DeBacker, D., & Mumba, M.

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Presented at the Assocation of Education Communication and Technology, Kansas City, MO - October 2024

Authors:  Stockton, J., Dudek, J., Moussavi, R.

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Presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2024

Authors:  Castle, C.

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Presented at the International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting, Buffalo, NY - June 2024

Authors: Moussavi, R.; Castle, C.; and Dudek, J.

Abstract: This design-based case study follows the design and implementation of Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) competencies across two successive Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs, the first a STEM focused licensure program and the second a program focusing on design, equity, and justice for in-service teachers.  The goal of positioning the Science of Learning and Development as a core competency and integrating it within the two programs was to support educators in becoming well-equipped to support their students’ learning and development through the whole child approach. We offer insights on the conceptualization of an overarching framework and competencies, development of assessments and curricular designs, and strategic supports/learner interactions as a possible model for SoLD–focused teacher preparation/education.  Furthermore, this approach reinforces the importance of SoLD and communicates that SoLD is not distinct from pedagogy which marks a shift from how SoLD is often presented to pre and in service teachers. 

Presented at the International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting, Buffalo, NY - June 2024

Authors: Castle, C.; Moussavi, R.; Pittack, C.; Chow, C.; Kang, I-G; and Karamcheti, M.

Abstract: This paper presents a pilot program for educators that focuses on designing for equity, justice, and innovation. The program leverages Project-based Learning (PBL) as an approach for effective teacher professional development. This study analyzes the presence of the core features of effective educator professional development—collaboration, inquiry and active learning, and supportive instructional practices—within the pilot program as well as what program attributes support participants’ experience of these features. The findings have implications for designing and developing teacher professional development programs.

Presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA. - April 2024

Author: Thanos Patelis

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Presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education Conference, Philadelphia, PA. - April 2024

Author: Thanos Patelis

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Presented at the National Council on Measurement in Education Conference, Philadelpha, PA. - April 2024

Author: Thanos Patelis

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Presented at the AAI - C3Be Research Convening, Lawrence, KS. - April 2024

Authors:  Kang, I.-G., Raha Moussavi, Courtney Castle, & Charles Pittack 

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Presented at the Competency Based Education Exchange Asia Pacific Conference, Singapore. - February 2024

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. - November 2023

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at Shenandoah University (Virtual). - November 2023

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the Association of Education Communication and Technolgy, Orlando, FL. - October 2023

Authors:  Dudek, Jaclyn

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Chow, C., & Moussavi, R. 

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Castle, C. 

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Patelis, Thanos 

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Patelis, Thanos 

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Presented at the Competency Based Education Exchange, Amelia Island, FL. - October 2023

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the Kansas Economic Policy Conference (Panel Presentation), Lawrence, KS. - October 2023

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Floyd, Dessaline 

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Presented at the University of Kansas - School of Education and Human Services, Lawrence, KS - October 2023

Authors:  Floyd, D., Feldman, K.

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Assocation Conference, Trumbull, CT. - October 2023

Authors:  Floyd, Dessaline 

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Presented at the National Science Foundation Site Visit, Lawrence, KS. - September 2023

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the European Science Education Research Association Conference, Turkey. - August 2023

Authors:  Chow, C., Ofori, C., Godwyll, J., & Jeffrey, P.

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Presented at the Athens Institute of Education and Research, Athens Greece. - May 2023

Authors:  Patelis, Thanos

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Presented at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. - April 2023

Authors:  Chow, C., Ofori, C., Godwyll, J., & Jeffrey, P.

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Presented at the National Council for Measurement in Education Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. - April 2023

Authors:  Patelis, Thanos

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Presented at the Northeastern Education Research Association, Trumbull, CT. - October 22

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the Australian Council for Educational Research Conference, Australia. - August 2022

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

Abstract:  This presentation focuses on the need to make learning visible for all constituents – learners, educators, employers, policymakers and future employees – with a focus on the work of the Center for Certification and Competency-Based Education (C3Be) at the University of Kansas (USA). As K–12 and higher education move to a post-pandemic world, it’s imperative we find different ways to identify learner outcomes and evaluate learning. By moving from nouns to verbs; by moving from course titles to competencies; by moving from transcripts to learner outcomes, learning becomes visible. International educator and founding director of C3Be, Dr Diane DeBacker shows how learning is made visible through a proven process of mapping learning outcomes, assessing both new and prior learning using innovative technology, issuing stackable micro-credentials, and working with policymakers and employers to meet workforce demands.

Presented at the 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21), Spain. - June 2021

Authors:  Debacker, D., Dudek, J., Kingston, N., Patelis, T.

Abstract:  This paper explores the rapidly changing world of higher education and the need for different ways to identify learner outcomes and evaluate student learning. In recent years, higher education has experienced significant demographic shifts in student populations. These shifts were the result of numerous variables including the increasing cost of higher education, the demand from business and industry to get people into high-demand occupations faster, and the decreasing number of individuals choosing post-secondary education immediately following high school. The year 2020 brought unprecedented challenges to the world with the pandemic caused by the coronavirus known as COVID-19. The pandemic accelerated the change that was already taking place in higher education. From how education was delivered to where it was delivered, higher education was forced to rapidly change a centuries-old model. This paper explores a tier one research university’s response to the changes in higher education by employing a proven process of mapping learning outcomes, assessing both new and prior learning using innovative technology, issuing microcredentials, and working with policymakers and employers to meet workforce demands.

Presented at the Association of Education Communication and Technology Conference, Chicago, IL. - November 2021

Authors:  DeBacker, D.

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Presented at the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) Annual Conference, Trumbull, CT.  October 2024

Authors:  Patelis, T. , Castle, C., Stockton, J., Moussavi, R., DeBacker, D.

Abstract:  Within the realm of principled approaches of test development1, we include test users as co-designers.
I will illustrate how this was done in our development of assessments of personal characteristics (attributes) of well-suited individuals for an entry-level occupation in cybersecurity.
The point of this is to show how to embed test users in the assessment development process rather than just getting test user feedback in ad hoc studies.

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Sponsor of the initiative who is anchored in the business community
Business-led company to accelerate economic growth in Kansas and western Missouri through various strategies and programs
C-level executives in cybersecurity
Managers in cybersecurity
Employees in cybersecurity
Potential candidates
 

Journal:Journal for Applied Instructional Design - October 2024

Author(s):  Dudek, J.,  Patelis, T., Stockton, J.