George Zhou
Biographic Data
| ID | 5167008 |
|---|---|
| NAME | George Zhou |
| GIVEN NAMES | George |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhou |
| SIGNATURE | ZHOU G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Windsor |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4594-633X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
On a New Taxonomy of Concepts and Conceptual Change: In Search of the Brain’s Probabilistic Language of Learning Scientific Concepts
School Selection for Their Children in Canada: What Do Chinese Parent-Students Consider
In recent years, more and more Chinese students have come to Canada for their education. Some of them are parents, and they bring their children with them. Using a multiple case study design, this study explored these international parent-students in regards to how they select schools for their children. Six participants were recruited. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis reveals that participants viewed school s…
The Impact of Differentiated Instructional Materials on English Language Learner (ELL) Students’ Comprehension of Science Laboratory Tasks
Are secondary preservice teachers well prepared to teach with technology? A case study from China
This case study investigates how well secondary preservice teachers are prepared to use technology in teaching in China. The study focuses on a teacher education program that is a representative of many of those in mid-sized Chinese universities. It examines participants' experiences with, perspectives of, and expectations about the use of technology and the training they are receiving in this area. Data collected through survey and interviews in…
Impact of an Integrated Methods Course on Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives of Curriculum Integration and Faculty Instructors’ Professional Growth
Understanding Student Cognition Through an Analysis of Their Preconceptions in Physics
Over the last three decades, many studies have been conducted to identify students’ preconceptions on various science topics. It is time now for a synthetic study of preconceptions to enhance our understanding of students’ everyday cognition and to benefit our effort in developing effective instructional inventions for conceptual change. Through a classroom-based study, we collected quantitative and qualitative data about students’ preconceptions…
Adoption of educational technology ten years after setting strategic goals: A Canadian university case
Through surveys, focus groups and interviews, this study examines technology adoption at a large Canadian university ten years after setting a strategic plan, explores the interplay between instructors' concepts of teaching and use of technology, and searches for the best solutions to help them use technology more effectively. Results showed that whilst 90% of respondents were using computers in teaching, there is still much to do in helping them…
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Adoption of educational technology ten years after setting strategic goals: A Canadian university case
Through surveys, focus groups and interviews, this study examines technology adoption at a large Canadian university ten years after setting a strategic plan, explores the interplay between instructors' concepts of teaching and use of technology, and searches for the best solutions to help them use technology more effectively. Results showed that whilst 90% of respondents were using computers in teaching, there is still much to do in helping them…
Understanding Student Cognition Through an Analysis of Their Preconceptions in Physics
Over the last three decades, many studies have been conducted to identify students’ preconceptions on various science topics. It is time now for a synthetic study of preconceptions to enhance our understanding of students’ everyday cognition and to benefit our effort in developing effective instructional inventions for conceptual change. Through a classroom-based study, we collected quantitative and qualitative data about students’ preconceptions…
Impact of an Integrated Methods Course on Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives of Curriculum Integration and Faculty Instructors’ Professional Growth
Are secondary preservice teachers well prepared to teach with technology? A case study from China
This case study investigates how well secondary preservice teachers are prepared to use technology in teaching in China. The study focuses on a teacher education program that is a representative of many of those in mid-sized Chinese universities. It examines participants' experiences with, perspectives of, and expectations about the use of technology and the training they are receiving in this area. Data collected through survey and interviews in…
The Impact of Differentiated Instructional Materials on English Language Learner (ELL) Students’ Comprehension of Science Laboratory Tasks
School Selection for Their Children in Canada: What Do Chinese Parent-Students Consider
In recent years, more and more Chinese students have come to Canada for their education. Some of them are parents, and they bring their children with them. Using a multiple case study design, this study explored these international parent-students in regards to how they select schools for their children. Six participants were recruited. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis reveals that participants viewed school s…
On a New Taxonomy of Concepts and Conceptual Change: In Search of the Brain’s Probabilistic Language of Learning Scientific Concepts
Psychology (7 works) · Mathematics education (5 works) · Pedagogy (5 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Science Education and Pedagogy (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Educational technology (2 works) · Engineering (2 works) · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (2 works)