Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD
… → 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. D. & McNeal, P., Jun 6 2024, In: Journal of Geoscience Education. 73, 2, p. 91-105 15 p.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 Research Advisory Board (External organization)
Cheek, K. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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UNF COEHS Teacher Education Council (External organization)
Cheek, K. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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UNF Academic Standards Committee (External organization)
Cheek, K. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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UNF COEHS TLC Faculty Affairs Committee (External organization)
Cheek, K. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Geoscience Education Research Division, National Association of Geoscience Teachers Awards Committee (External organization)
Cheek, K. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2019 → Jan 1 2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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2020 University of North Florida, Outstanding Faculty Service Award
Cheek, K. A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Awards and Honors
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2020 Finalist, University of North Florida Undergraduate Teaching Award
Cheek, K. A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Awards and Honors
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2020-2021 University of North Florida, Faculty Development Fellow
Cheek, K. A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Awards and Honors