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College of Education

Math and Science Ed – Laura Grant

Laura Grant

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Curriculum Vita

Short Bio

Laura Grant is a Ph.D. candidate in the Mathematics and Science Education program with research interests in the implementation of elementary STEM schools, mathematics integration and English Language Learners in the context of elementary STEM schools.

Laura is currently a full-time National Board Certified elementary teacher (NBCT) with a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Northwest Nazarene University, and Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Washington University.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
  • Grant, L.,Lightner, L., Witters, A., Magña, M., & Wood, S. (2015, March). A systematic review of discourse:  Its influence on English language learners in the elementary mathematics and science classroom.  Poster session presented at the Washington State University Academic Showcase.  Pullman, WA.
  • Grant, L. (August, 2015). Supporting English language learners in the argument based classroom:  Student produced videos to document claims. Poster session presented at the International Argument Based Inquiry Conference.  Spokane, WA.
  • Lightner, L., Grant, L. & Witters, A. (August, 2015).  A review of discourse’s outcomes for English language learners in K-12 mathematics and science. Poster session presented at the International Argument Based Inquiry Conference.  Spokane, WA.
  • Grant, L. (October, 2015).  Supporting English language learners in the mathematics classroom:  Student-produced videos to support mathematical reasoning.  Poster session presented at the Washington State University Tech-Ed Conference.  Pullman, WA.
  • Morrison, J., Firestone, J., Grant, L. (January, 2016). The first year of an innovative STEM elementary school. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Reno, NV.
  • Firestone, J., Morrison, J., Grant, L. (January, 2016).  Transplanted stems:  Teachers’ changing beliefs about STEM at a new elementary STEM school. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE), Reno, NV.