Astronomy Education: Becoming a Hybrid Researcher
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University of Canterbury. University Centre for Teaching and Learning
University of Canterbury. AVC Research Office
University of Canterbury. AVC Research Office
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2007
Authors
Brogt, E.
Abstract
This article describes the experiences of a former astronomer who is making the transition to astronomy education research as an international graduate student in the United States. The article describes the author’s encounters with education research, its methodologies, and his changing research interests as he progresses through the graduate program. It also describes his experiences with the busy life of a graduate student in American academia and his experiences as an international student.
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Brogt, E. (2007) Astronomy Education: Becoming a Hybrid Researcher. Journal of Research Practice, 3(1), pp. 7pp.
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changing research field, international student, graduate student research, science education research, astronomy, education research, interdisciplinary research
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Fields of Research::39 - Education::3903 - Education systems::390303 - Higher education
Field of Research::02 - Physical Sciences::0201 - Astronomical and Space Sciences::020199 - Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified
Field of Research::02 - Physical Sciences::0201 - Astronomical and Space Sciences::020199 - Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified