Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Kim Cheek is a native of Pennsylvania but has lived in a variety of places inside the U.S. and overseas. She has a Ph.D. in science education from Durham University in the UK., as well as masters’ degrees in elementary education and geoscience. Kim has 11 years of full-time teaching experience as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher and an elementary special education teacher. At UNF, Kim teaches STEM methods courses for in-service elementary teachers and teacher candidates. Kim is also the director of the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.
Her research interests include how spatial, temporal, and numeric thinking impact science learning, teaching for conceptual understanding in science, model-based reasoning, and differentiated instruction as a means to further participation of underrepresented populations in STEM. Kim has conducted research both within and outside the US.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD, Durham University
… → 2010
Geosciences, MS, Mississippi State University
… → 2006
Elementary Education, MEd, Towson University
… → 1983
Elementary and Special Education, BA, Goucher College
… → 1979
External positions
Assistant Professor, University of Valley Forge
Jan 1 2005 → Jan 1 2011
Adjunct Professor, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Jan 1 2004
Disciplines
- Education
- Elementary Education
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Spatial and Temporal Scale in K-8 Science Standards and Textbooks
Cheek, K. A. (PI)
1/1/16 → 1/1/16
Project: Research project
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The geoscience education research (GER) community of practice: a brief history and implications from a needs assessment survey
Ryker, K., Lukes, L., Klyce, A., Cheek, K., LaDue, N. & McNeal, P., Jun 6 2024, In: Journal of Geoscience Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Business Students Meet the Real World: Creative Problem-Solving via a Complex Role-Playing Simulation
Cheek, D. W. & Cheek, K. A., 2020, Educational Technology Beyond Content : A New Focus for Learning. (Educational Communications and Technology: Issues and Innovations (ECTII)).Research output: Chapter or Contribution to Book › Chapter › peer-review
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Professional Learning in Science for Teachers of the Gifted: A Focus on Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts
Cheek, K. A., 2020, Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation: Professional Development for Teachers of the Gifted in the Content Areas. Novak, A. & For Gifted Children, N. A. (eds.). New York, Vol. 3. p. 149-173 25 p.Research output: Chapter or Contribution to Book › Chapter › peer-review
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Improving Geoscience Literacy Through a Role-Playing Simulation on Acid Mine Drainage
Cheek, K. A. & Cheek, D. W., Sep 23 2019, In: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. 51, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Geoscience Research and Information Needs for Supporting and Improving K-12 Earth and Space Sciences Teacher Education
Cheek, K. A., Petcovic, H., Cervenac, J., Dahl, R. M. & Price, N. A., Nov 6 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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UNF COEHS Teacher Education Council (External organization)
Kim A Cheek (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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UNF COEHS Research Advisory Board (External organization)
Kim A Cheek (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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UNF Academic Standards Committee (External organization)
Kim A Cheek (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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UNF COEHS TLC TLC Steering Committee (External organization)
Kim A Cheek (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Geoscience Education Research Division, NAGT, Long-Range Planning Committee (External organization)
Kim A Cheek (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → Jan 1 2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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2020 Finalist, University of North Florida Undergraduate Teaching Award
Cheek, Kim A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Awards and Honors
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2020-2021 University of North Florida, Faculty Development Fellow
Cheek, Kim A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Awards and Honors