papers / presentations

PUBLICATIONS

Modrek, A. S., Ramirez, G. (in prep) Cognitive load, from an outsider’s perspective.

Modrek, A. S., Drew, S.V. (under review) When and why writing supports deeper learning: Integrating imagination and evidence in ELA writing assignments.

Modrek, A. S., Lombrozo, T. (invited for revision; R&R) Allow me to explain: Benefits of explaining extend to distal academic performance.

Modrek, A. S., & Kuhn, D. (under review). Integrating explanation and evidence in belief revision.

Modrek, A. S., Wolf, S. (invited for revision; R&R) Is the development of diversification in executive functioning universal? Longitudinal evidence from Ghana.

Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W.A. (under review) Perceived autonomy alters cognitive functioning.

Modrek, A. S., Smith, A., Clark, H., Kawasaki, J., Sandoval, W.A. (invited for revision; R&R). Reasonably revising beliefs: Explaining evidence with theory strengthens belief revision.

Modrek, A. S. (invited for revision; R&R under review) Deeper learning focus affords more opportunities to explore without cost to evidence-use and argument.

Kuhn, D., Modrek, A. S. (2023) The broad reach of multivariable thinking. Informal Logic, 43(1), 1-22. [PDF]

Kuhn, D., Modrek, A. S. (2022) Choose your evidence: Scientific thinking where it may most count. Science and Education, 31(1), 21-31. [PDF]

Modrek, A. S., Hass, R., Kwako, A., Sandoval, W.A. (2021) Do adolescents want more autonomy? Testing gender differences in autonomy across STEM. Journal of Adolescence, 92, 237-246. [PDF]

Kuhn, D., & Modrek, A. S. (2021) Mere Exposure to Dialogic Framing Enriches Argumentive Thinking. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 35(5), 1349-1355. [PDF]

Modrek, A. S., Ramirez, G. (2021) Cognitive regulation outdoes behavior regulation in predicting state standardized test scores over time. Metacognition and Learning, 16(1), 113-134. [PDF]

Modrek, A. S. (2020) Accounting for cognitive costs: Can scientists be creative? Philosophical Psychology, 1-4. [PDF]

Modrek, A. S., & Sandoval, W. A. (2020) Can autonomy play a role in causal reasoning? Cognitive Development, 54(C) 1-9. [PDF]

Kuhn, D., Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W. A. (2020). Teaching and Learning by Questioning. In L. Butler, S. Ronfard, & K. Corriveau (Eds.) The Questioning Child: Insights from Psychology and Education (pp. 232–251). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. [PDF]

Modrek, A. S., Kuhn, D., Conway, A., Arvidsson, T. (2019) Cognitive regulation, not behavior regulation, predicts learning. Learning and Instruction, 60(C), 237-244 [PDF]

Kuhn, D., & Modrek, A. (2018) Do reasoning limitations undermine discourse? Thinking & Reasoning, 24(1), 97-116.[PDF]

Sandoval, W. A., Kwako, A., Modrek, A. S., & Kawasaki, J. (2018) Patterns of Classroom Talk Through Participation in Discourse- Focused Teacher Professional Development. In Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, 2 (pp. 760-767). [ PDF ]

Modrek, A., & Kuhn, D. (2017). A cognitive cost of the need to achieve? Cognitive Development, 44, 12-20. [PDF]

Conway, A., Modrek, A., & Gorroochurn, P. (2017). Maternal sensitivity predicts fewer sleep problems at early adolescence for toddlers with negative emotionality: A case of differential susceptibility. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 49(1), 86-99. [PDF]

Conway, A., Miller, A. L., & Modrek, A. (2017). Testing reciprocal links between trouble getting to sleep and internalizing behavior problems, and bedtime resistance and externalizing behavior problems in toddlers. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 48(4), 678-689. [PDF]

Alonzo, D., Conway, A., & Modrek, A. S. (2016). Latino suicidal adolescent psychosocial service utilization: The role of mood fluctuations and inattention. Journal of Affective Disorders, 190, 616-622. [PDF]

(SELECT) CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS

Modrek, A. S., Kuhn, D. (forthcoming, 2024). Integrating Explanation and Evidence in Belief Revision. Presented at Association for Psychological Science (APS), San Francisco, CA, USA: May 2024.

*Flash talk

Modrek, A. S., Drew, S. V. (2024). When Writing Supports Deeper Learning: Integrating Theory and Evidence in ELA Writing Assignments. In Excellence in Education Research: Early Career Scholars and Their Work session. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Philadelphia, PA, USA: April 2024.

*e-Lightening Talk

Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W.A. (2023). Perceived Autonomy Alters Cognitive Functioning. Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, D.C, USA: May 2023.

*Flash talk

Modrek, A. S., Noor, Z., Karras, E. (2023). Can Learners be Afforded Opportunities to Explore, without Cost to Evidence-Use and Argument?. Association for Psychological Science (APS), Washington, D.C, USA: May 2023.

Modrek, A. S. (2023). Evidence v. Exploration: Can opportunities for both co-exist in math and English subjects? In Excellence in Education Research: Early Career Scholars and Their Work session. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL, USA: April 2023.

Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W.A. (2023). Can the effects of scientific explanations extend to judgment and decision-making?. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL, USA: April 2023.

Scott, D., Kradel-Weitzel, M., Modrek, A. S. (2022). Implementing and Assessing a Creativity-Focused Education Model as a Core Element of Learning, Across Disciplines. 12th Annual AALHE Assessment Conference: Communities of Assessment - Reengaging and Learning Together, Providence, RI, USA: June 2022.

Modrek, A. S., Smith, A., Clark, H., Kawasaki, J., Sandoval, W.A. (2022). Revisiting the Relationship Between Epistemology and Learning. American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA, USA: April 2022.

Lerman, D., Modrek, A. S., Kuhn, D. (2022). What Evidence Will Support My Claim? Evidence Selection Among Young Adolescent Science Students. [in Symposium] Focusing the Analytic Lens on Evidence Based Reasoning: Where we are and where we need to go. American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA, USA: April 2022.

Kuhn, D., Modrek, A. S. (2021) Choose Your Evidence: Scientific Thinking Where It May Most Count. International Society of the Learning Sciences: June 9.

*Best paper nominee

Modrek, A., Ramirez, G. (2019) Cognitive regulation outdoes behavior regulation in predicting state standardized test scores over time. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada: April 2019.

Modrek, A., Kwako, A., Sandoval, W.A. (2019) Do girls want more from science? Exploring gender differences in autonomy across STEM. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada: April 2019.

Sandoval, W. A., Kawasaki, J., Kovach, J., Perez, L., Kwako, A., Clark, H., Modrek, A., Kim-John, L. (2019 ) Helping Teachers Conceptualize the Radical Re-organization of their Practice. In [Symposium] Examining Successes and Challenges from Five Different Science Teacher Professional Development Projects Around the NGSS. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada: April 2019.

[Chair] Modrek, A. (2019) In [Symposium] Equity and Diversity in Science Teaching and Learning. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, Canada: April 2019.

Modrek, A., Sandoval, W.A. (2018). A role for autonomy in science on the development of reasoning skills. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY: April 2018.

Modrek, A. [Symposium Organizer] (2018) Agency, argumentation, and the advancement of causal reasoning. 2018 American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY: April 2018. (1) Modrek, A., & Sandoval, W. A. (UCLA), (2) Kuhn, D., (Columbia University), & Modrek. A. (UCLA), (3) Shinohara, M., & Lehrer, R. (Vanderbilt University), (4) Nolen, S. B., Goodell, A., & Wetzstein, L. (University of Washington). Discussant: Barbara Koslowski (Cornell University).

Kuhn, D., & Modrek, A. (2018). Do reasoning limitations undermine discourse? (AERA), New York, NY: April 2018.

Kwako, A., Sandoval, W.A., Modrek, A. (2018) Struggles to organize productive discourse in secondary science. Presented at the 2018 National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia: March 2018.

Kawasaki, J., Sandoval, W. A., Rodriguez, L., Cournoyer, N., Modrek, A., Kwako, A. (2017) Deficit thinking corrosion: Shifting teachers’ instructional goals around student discourse to promote greater equity and access to science instruction. Paper presented at Science Educators for Equity Diversity and Social Justice (SEEDS) 1st Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico: October 7.

Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W.A. (2017) Let me learn, I want to know: Autonomy in development of reasoning. Talk given at 18th Biennial European Conference on Developmental Psychology, Utrecht, Netherlands: September 1.

Modrek, A. S., Sandoval, W. (2017) Let me learn, I want to know: A need for autonomy in the development of reasoning skills?. Association of Psychological Science (APS) 29th annual convention, Boston, MA.

Sandoval, W.A., Cournoyer, N., Eggleston, N., Modrek, A., Kawasaki, J. (2017) Secondary teachers’ struggles to develop coherent NGSS instruction. Paper presented at National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2017 Annual International Conference in San Antonio, TX: April 23.

Modrek, A., Kuhn, D. (2016) “An intellectual downside to scholastic achievement?” Association of Psychological Science (APS) 28th annual convention, Chicago, IL.

Modrek, A., Kuhn, D. (2016) A downside to scholastic performance?. Presented at The Promise of Psychology Inaugural Cross-Psychology Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.

Modrek, A., Kuhn, D. (2015). Cognitive regulation, not behavior regulation, predicts learning. Association of Psychological Science (APS) 27th annual convention, New York, NY.

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