Gerald D. Skoog                                                                                                                        

Paul Whitfield Horn Professor & Dean Emeritus, College of Education

& Director, Center for Integration of Science Education Research (CISER)

Box 41071  ¥ College of Education  ¥ Texas Tech University  ¥ Lubbock, TX  79409-1071

Phone:  (806) 742-1997, ext. 259  ¥ Fax:  (806) 742-2179  ¥  E-mail:  gerald.skoog@ ttu.edu

 

Academic Degrees

 

Ed.D.   University of Nebraska, 1969 (Secondary Education with science education emphasis)

MA      University of Northern Iowa, 1963 (special NSF program for science teachers)

BS        University of Nebraska, 1958 (Secondary Education, Biology, and Social Studies)

 

Professional Experience

2005               Paul Whitfield Horn Professor & Dean Emeritus, TTU

2004-             Director, Center for Integration of Science  & Education Research (CISER), TTU

2003- 2004    Paul Whitfield Horn Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

2002-2003     Paul Whitfield Horn Professor and Dean, College of Education, Texas Tech University (one year appointment as Dean)         

2000-2002     Paul Whitfield Horn Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1999-2001     Helen DeVitt Jones Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1998-1999     Helen DeVitt Jones Professor and Chairperson, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University     

1997-1998     Helen DeVitt Jones Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1990-1997     Professor and Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1985-1990     Professor and Chairperson of Educational Leadership and Secondary Education, Texas Tech University

1980-1985     Professor and Chairperson of Secondary Education, Texas Tech University

1976-1980     Associate Professor and Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education, Texas Tech University

1974-1976     Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Coordinator of Program Development, Texas Tech University

1972-1974     Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1969-1972     Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University

1968-1969     Biology Teacher, East High School, Lincoln, NE

1964-1968     Biology and Chemistry Teacher, Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE

1963-1964     Biology Teacher, Belleville Township High School, Belleville, IL

1958-1962     Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and General Science Teacher, Scribner, NE

 

Awards and Recognition

              

2005       WhoÕsWho in American Education, 7th edition

2005       WhoÕsWho in Science & Engineering, 8th edition

2004       Robert H. Carleton Award, National Science Teachers Association

2003       UNL Teachers College Alumni Association Award of Excellence, University of    Nebraska

2003       WhoÕsWho in the South and Southwest, 30th-32nd Edition     

2000           Paul Whitfield Horn Professor, TTU (highest award given to professors at TTU)

2001           Charter Inductee, Texas Science Hall of Fame

1999       Charter Recipient, Gerald Skoog Award, Science Teachers Association of Texas

1998           Notable Alumnus, Teachers College, University of Nebraska Lincoln

1998       WhoÕs Who In America, Science & Engineering, 4th- 8th edition

1997       Helen DeVitt Jones Professor, Texas Tech University

1997       Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science

1996       Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award, Texas Tech Dads and Moms Association, Texas Tech University

1994       Citation for Distinguished Service to Science Education, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

1989       Honorary Member, Science Teachers Association of Texas  

1986       Who's Who in America, 44th through current (60th) edition

1986       President's Academic Achievement Award, Charter Recipient, Texas Tech University

               (Recognition for achievement in research, teaching, and service)

1982       College of Education recipient of the Texas Tech Dads & Moms Association

               Distinguished Faculty Research Award

 

 

Publications

 

Articles

 

Skoog, G. (2005).  The Emphasis On Human Evolution In The High School Biology Textbooks Of The 20th Century And The Current State Science Standards. Science and Education. 14(3-5) 395-422.

 

Campbell, A. & Skoog, G.(2004). Preparing Undergraduate Women for Science

      Careers, The Journal of College Science Teaching. 33(5)24-26.

 

Skoog, G. (2003). Ask the expert.  The Science Teacher. 70(8) 74.

 

Skoog, G. & Bilica, K.(2002) The emphasis given to evolution in state science standards: A lever for change in evolution education? Science Education 86(4) 445-462.

 

Powell, R., & Skoog, G. (2000) Middle level integrative curriculum reform: A study of teachersÕ epistemological theories. Research in Middle Level Education Quarterly, 23(1),1-34.

 

Skoog, G. (1999).  Evolution, science standards, and integrity.  The Science Teacher, 66(9), 10.

 

Powell, R., Fussell, L., Troutman, P., Smith, M., & Skoog, G.  (1998).  Toward an integrative

multicultural learning environment:  The middle level curriculum context of American tapestry.  Middle School Journal, 29(4), 3-13.

 

Powell, R., Skoog, G., Troutman, P., Jones, C.  (1997).  Sustaining a non-linear integrative learning context: Middle level teachersÕ perspectives.  Research in Middle Level Education Quarterly, 20(2), 23-63.

 

Powell, R., Skoog, G., Troutman, P., & Jones, C.  (1996).  On streams and odysseys: Reflection on reform in middle level integrative learning environments.  Research in Middle Level Education Quarterly, 19(4), 1-30.

 

Powell, R., & Skoog, G.  (1995).  Students' perspectives on integrative curricula: The case of Brown Barge Middle School.  Research in Middle Level Education Quarterly, 19(1), 85-115.

 

Shankar, G., & Skoog, G.  (1993).  Emphasis given evolution and creationism by Texas high school biology teachers.  Science Education, 77(2), 221-233.

 

Skoog, G.  (1992).  Problems associated with evolution education.  In R. Good, et al. (Eds.), Toward a Research Base for Evolution Education: Report of a National Conference (pp. 181-184).  Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University.

 

Skoog, G.  (1991, December/January).  Letters object to reports: Article on creationist text, NSTA responds.   NSTA Reports, p. 44-45.

 

Skoog, G.  (1988).  Expanded analysis and abstract of Evolution in high school biology textbooks: 1963-1983.  Investigations in Science Education Expanded Abstracts and Critical Analyses of Recent Research, 14(2), 6-10.  Columbus, OH: National Association for Research in Science Teaching and ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

 

Skoog, G.  (1988, February).  Pressures for creationism to be resisted [Commentary].  Education Week, pp. 28.

 

Skoog, G.  (1986).  Creationism has no legitimate place in the science curriculum of public schools.  Academy, XLII (2), 32-40.

 

Skoog, G.  (1985).  The need for collaboration.  Journal of College Science Teaching, 15(6).

 

Skoog, G.  (1985, January).  The editor's corner.  The Science Teacher, pp. 8.

 

Skoog, G.  (1984).  Expanded analysis and abstract of How Teachers Perceive Similarities and Differences Among Various Teaching Models.  Investigations in Science Education Expanded Abstracts and Critical Analyses of Recent Research, 10(4), 7-10.  Columbus, OH: National Association for Research in Science Teaching and ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

 

Skoog, G.  (1984).  The coverage of evolution in high school biology textbooks published in the 1980s.  Science Education, 68(27), 117-28.

 

Skoog, G.  (1984 Winter).  Religious conservatives bully textbook publishers.  Business & Society Review, pp. 49-53.

 

Skoog, G.  (1984).  At their level: LEA in the science classroom.  Science and Children, 21(4), 103-105 (with Lawrence and Simmons).

 

Skoog, G.  (1983 Spring).  Equal time for creationism?  No.  Texas Tech Journal of Education, 10(2), 87-99.

 

Skoog, G.  (1983).  Expanded analysis and abstract of The Relationship Between Type of Teacher Reinforcement and Student Inquiry Behavior in Science.  Investigations in Science Education Expanded Abstracts and Critical Analyses of Recent Research, 9(4), 11-14.  Columbus, OH: National Association for Research in Science Teaching and ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

 

Skoog, G.  (1983).  Collaboration and higher education.  Wingspan, 1(2), 29-31.

 

Skoog, G.  (1982).  Should creationism be included in the biology curriculum?  (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. SE 036 220).

 

Skoog, G.  (1982, January/February).  Creationism and public education.  Texas Academe, 9(1), 4.

Skoog, G.  (1982, January).  We must not succumb to specious arguments for equal time [Commentary].  Education Week, 1(18), 19.

 

Skoog, G.  (1982).  Expanded analysis and abstract of Teacher Knowledge and Use of Population Education Materials: Report from National Survey.  Investigations in Science Education Expanded Abstracts and Critical Analyses of Recent Research, 8(3), 7-12.  Columbus, OH: National Association for Research in Science Teaching and ERIC Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education Information Analyses Center.

 

Skoog, G.  (1980).  The collegial assistance project.  In K. J. Snyder (Ed.), Staff Development (pp. 121-134).  Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum.

 

Skoog, G.  (1980, November).  Legal issues involved in evolution vs. creationism.  Educational Leadership, pp. 154-156.

 

Skoog, G.  (1980, November).  Investigations in Science Education Expanded Abstracts and Critical Analyses of Recent Research [Contributor], pp. 29-34.  Columbus, OH: National Association for Research in Science Teaching and ERIC Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education Information Analyses Center.

 

Skoog, G.  (1980, October).  The textbook battle over creationism.  The Christian Century, pp. 974-976.

 

Skoog, G.  (1980, March/April).  Improving college teaching through peer observation.  Journal of Teacher Education, pp. 23-25.

 

Skoog, G.  (1979, October).  The topic of evolution in secondary school biology textbooks 1900-1977.  Science Education, pp. 621-640.

 

Skoog, G. & Denham, A.  (1979).  Peer observation procedures for improving the quality of college instruction.  Texas Tech Journal of Education, 6(1), 21-30.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978).  Agree-disagree activities for stimulating student analysis of science related issues and problems.  (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 155)

 

Skoog, G.  (1978).  Maximizing student motivation and achievement: Research, theory, and practice.  Texas Tech Journal of Education, 5(1), 21-28.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978, January).  Creationism:  Does it belong in the biology curriculum?  American Biology Teacher, pp. 23-26.

 

Skoog, G.  (1977, May).  Legal restraints on the inclusion of creationist viewpoints on the origin of life in science curricula.  The Texas Science Teacher, pp. 16-19.

 

Skoog, G.  (1976, May).  Needed:  The science teacher who is an authentic and charismatic expert.  The Texas Science Teacher, pp. 2-3.

 

Skoog, G.  (1976).  New directions for the secondary school science curriculum.  Texas Tech Journal of Education, 3(2), 108-109.

 

 

Essays or Chapters in Books

 

Skoog, G. (1998). ÒThe National Standards for Elementary Science Education in the USA.Ó A Child in the World of Nature and Science International Conference, Poznan, Poland. (Complete bibliographic information not available)

 

Skoog, G.  (1996).  Contributor in J. Texley and A. Wild (Eds.), NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards High School Edition.  National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA.

 

Skoog, G.  (1993).  Peer coaching among university professors.  In R. H. Anderson & K. Snyder (Eds.), Clinical Supervision Coaching for Higher Performance (pp. 295-310).  Lancaster, PA:  Technomic Publishing Co.

 

Skoog, G.  (1992).  The coverage of evolution in secondary school biology textbooks, 1900-1989.  In J. Herlihy (Ed.), The Textbook Controversy.  Norwood, NJ:  Ablex Press.

 

Skoog, G.  (1990).  Essay review of Biological science: A molecular approach.. Biology Textbooks 1990:  The New Generation (pp. 26-33).  Washington, DC: People for the American Way.

 

Skoog, G.  (1990).  Essay review of Biology today.  Biology Textbooks 1990: The New Generation (pp. 34-40).  Washington, DC:  People for the American Way.

 

Skoog, G.  (1990).  Essay review of Modern Biology.  Biology Textbooks 1990: The New Generation (pp. 41-46).  Washington, DC:  People for the American Way.

 

Skoog, G.  (1989).  Lessons I have learned.  In P. F. Brandwein & A. H. Passow (Eds.),  Gifted Young in Science:  Potential Through Performance (pp. 375-378).  Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Association.

 

Textbooks

 

Skoog, G., et al.  (1995, 1999).  Science insights:  Exploring earth & space.  Menlo Park, CA:  Addison Wesley.

 

Skoog, G., et al.  (1994, 1999).  Science insights:  Exploring living things.  Menlo Park, CA:  Addison, Wesley.

 

Skoog, G., et al.  (1994, 1999).  Science insights:  Exploring matter and energy.  Menlo Park, CA:  Addison Wesley.

 

Gottfried, Madrazo, Motz, Olenchalk, Sinclair, & Skoog, G.  (1987).  Biology.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ:  Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1983, 1985.

 

POSITION PAPER

 

Skoog, G., Cielen, R., Jordan, L., Lariviere, J., Scharmann, L., & Scott, E.  (1997).  An NSTA position paper on the teaching of evolution.  NSTA Handbook 1997-98.  Arlington, VA: NSTA.

 

MONOGRAPH

 

Skoog, G., & Johnson, P.  (1998).  Connecting to Improve Methods Courses. Restructuring Texas Teacher Education Series 3. Austin: State Board for Education Certification.

 

 

Skoog, G., Hovey, L., & Johnson, P. (1998). Center for Professional Development and Technology: A Case Study.  Five Selected Case Studies. Austin: State Board for Education Certification

 

SPECIAL PUBLICATION

 

Brascamp, L., Bruning, L., Conoley, J., Egbert, R., Moeller, A., OÕHanlon, J., Plake, B., Skoog, G, & Weissinger, E. A Covenant with Nebraska, Teachers College 90th Anniversary Paper, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1998.

 

 

Reviews

 

Skoog, G.  (1989).  Review of A view from the past.  Bookwatch Review, 2(11), 1-2.

 

Skoog, G.  Videotape Review of Earthworm dissection explained.  American Biology Teacher.

 

Skoog, G.  (1989).  Review of Something for everyone.  Bookwatch Review, 2(11), 1-2.

 

Skoog, G.  (1981, September).  Review of The story of life:  From the big bang to you.   American Biology Teacher, pp. 374.

 

Skoog, G.  (1981, September).  Review of Life science in the twentieth century.  American Biology Teacher, pp. 374.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978, February).  Film review of Great scientists speak again: Charles Darwin.  American Biology Teacher, pp. 123.

 

Skoog, G.  (1977, February).  Review of Biology Patterns in Living.  American Biology Teacher, pp. 122.

 

Skoog, G.  (1975).  Review of Learning for Tomorrow.  Texas Tech Journal of Education, 2(1), 74-78.

 

Abstracts

 

Skoog, G.  (1979).  Abstract of Improving our schools.  Journal of College Science Teaching, 8:310, May, 1979.

 

Skoog, G.  (1979, May).  Abstract of Creationism vs. evolution.  Journal of College Science Teaching, pp. 313-314.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978, November).  Abstract of Youth alienation.  Journal of College Science Teaching, pp. 121.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978, May).  Abstract of Effects of desegregation.  Journal of College Science Teaching, pp. 329.

 

Skoog, G.  (1978, May).  Abstract of Academic success and failure.  Journal of College Science Teaching, pp. 329.

 

 

Letters

 

Skoog, G.  (1982, June).  Creationism threatens the integrity of education, not advances in biology [Letter to the editor].  Education Week, 1(39), 18.

 

Skoog, G.  (1981, July).  Evolution as fact and theory [Letter to the editor].  Discover, 2(7).

 

Reprints

 

Skoog, G.  (1992).  A View from the Past.  In L. Rank (Ed.),  Reviews of Creationist 2nd ed., Berkeley:  National Center for Science Education, Inc., p. 42-44, 1992.

 

Skoog, G.  (1990, April).  A View from the Past.  In Science Teacher, 57(4), 74-78.

 

Skoog, G.  (1983).  The Topic in Evolution in Secondary School Biology Textbooks:  1900-1977.  In J. P. Zetterberg (Ed.), Evolution Versus Creationism:  The Public Education Controversy Science Education.  Phoenix:  Oryx Press, 1983.

 

"Evolution Coverage in Biology Texts," The Education Digest, L(5):58-60, January, 1985.

 

 

Instructional Materials

 

Skoog, G. & Bilica, K. (2000). Variation, reproductive potential, and natural selection.  Exciting Plant Science Activities for the Secondary Classroom.  (edited by G. Madrazo & S. Dyche) Chapel Hill, NC: UNC Mathematics and Science Education Network. Pp. 130-136.

 

Skoog, G., Talkmitt, S, & Bilica, K. (2000). Properties, Patterns, & Models Grades 6-8, TEXTEAMS for Science.  Developed for the TEXTEAMS Professional Development Program, The Charles A. Dana Center for Science and Mathematics & the University of Texas at Austin.

 

 Skoog, G. & Bilica, K. (2000). ÒVariation, Reproductive Potential, and Natural Selection,Ó Exciting Plant Science Activities for the Secondary Classroom.  Chapel Hill, NC: UNC Mathematics & Science Education Network.

 

Systems Grades 6-8, TEXTEAMS for Science.  (1999), Developed for the TEXTEAMS Professional Development Program, The Charles A. Dana Center for Science and Mathematics & the University of Texas at Austin. (with S. Talkmitt and K. Bilica).

 

Activities for Teaching Fundamental Concepts of Nuclear Energy and Related Topics. (1996). Developed for the Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium, 283 p. (with T. Brasher).

 

Exxon Energy Cube 2000. (1996), Editor and author (with others).

 

Strategies for Teaching Life Science. (1988). Developed for the Texas Education Agency, 410 p., (with V. Lien).

 

Strategies for Teaching Earth Science. (1998).  Developed for the Texas Education Agency, 350 p., (with V. Lien).

 

Strategies for Teaching Physical Science. (1989). Developed for the Texas Education Agency, 600 p., (with V. Lien).

 

Funded Projects

 

TEXTEAMS Professional Development Module and Training (grade 6-8), Texas Statewide Systemic Initiative--Charles A. Dana Center, 1999-2000, $30,000 Project Director.

 

TEXTEAMS Professional Development Module and Training (grade 6-8), Texas Statewide Systemic Initiative--Charles A. Dana Center, 1998-1999, $28,000, Project Director.

 

Texas Rural Systemic Initiative (TRSI) Planning Grant, National Science Foundation, 1997-98,  Co-PI, (project administered at West Texas A & M University).

 

Middle School Science Resource Manual - Texas Tech University, Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium Research and Education Program, 1997, $40,994, Project Director.

 

Partnerships for Professional Development of Teachers, State Board for Educator Certification, 1997, $113,924, Project Director.

 

K-12 Planning Grant, Amarillo National Resource Center for Plutonium Research and Education Program, 1995-1997, $264,372.  Project Director.

 

Lubbock Elementary Mathematics Project, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1995-1996, $71,209.  Project Director.

 

Evaluation of Educational Programs, Exxon Educational Foundation, 1994-1997, $60,808.  Project Director.

 

Minority Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative (MMSEC) Second Generation, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 1994-95, $89,514.  Project Director.

 

Minority Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative Project (MMSEC), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1993-94, $88,002.   Project Director

 

Strategies for Teaching K-6 Science, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1991-92, $40,285.  Project Director.

 

Strategies for Teaching Elementary Science, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 1990, $26,679.  Project Director.

 

Inservice Program for Physical Science, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Texas Education Agency, 1990, $40,000.  Project Director.

 

Inservice Program for Life/Earth Science, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Texas Education Agency, 1989, $40,000.  Project Director.

 

Development of Instructional Materials for Physical Science, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Texas Education Agency, 1988-1989, $99,982.  Project Director.

 

Development of Instructional Materials for Life Science and Earth Science, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Texas Education Agency, 1987-1988, $126,182.  Project Director.

 

Science Workshops for Elementary Teachers and Principals, July 1, 1986 - February 29, 1988, National Science Foundation, $199,421.  Project Director.

 

Inservice Project for Life Science and Biology Teachers, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, 1986-1987, $36,723, Project Director.

 

Inservice Program in Science for Elementary Teachers and Principals, Education for Economic Security Act, Title II, Texas Coordinating Board, 1985-86, $76,326.  Project Director.

 

U. S. Energy Research and Development Administration Faculty Developments in Energy, Summer, 1977, $14,355.  Director:  Thomas O'Brien; Staff: Parker, Cleavin, and Skoog.

 

Faculty Development Projects in Energy, U. S. Department of Energy, Summer, 1978, $25,703.  Project Director:  Thomas O'Brien; Staff:  Skoog, Hatfield, Parker and Coulter.

 

"Ten-University Collegial Assistance Project," 1980-81, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, $10,000, Project Director.

 

State Funded Research Projects

 

1987-1988       An Analysis of Factors Associated with the Teaching of Evolution in Texas Public High Schools and the Relationship Between Teaching, Textbook Content, and Attitude.

 

1986-1987       An Assessment of the Characteristics, Needs, Assignments and Working Conditions of Texas Science Teachers.

 

1984-1985       An Assessment of Classroom/Laboratory Space, Supplies, Specialized Facilities, and Learning Materials Available for Science Instruction in Secondary Schools of Texas.

 

1984-1985       The Coverage of Evolution in Secondary School Biology and Life Science Textbooks, 1983-85.

 

1982-1983       An Analysis of Political and Sectarian Influences on Selected Curriculum Areas.

 

1980-1981       A Review of Creationist Materials and Activities.

 

1978-1979       Analysis of the Coverage Given to Evolution in the Biology Textbooks of Selected Nations.

 

1976-1977       The Topic of Evolution in Secondary School Biology Textbooks, 1969-1976.

 

1974-1975       A Philosophical and Historical Inquiry into the Structure of Science.

 

1972                Formulation of a Model and Production of Instructional Modules for a Competency-Based Program in Science Education.  Faculty Research Fellowship.

 

1971-1972       Evaluation of Materials for Environmental Education.

 

Professional Papers Presented (1998-2006)

 

ÒAnti-Evolutionary MovementÕs Impact on Biology Textbooks and State Science Standards,Ó Symposium: Anti-Evolutionism in America WhatÕs Ahead?, American Association for the Advancement of Science, St. Louis. February 2006

 

 ÒThe Status of Evolution EducationÓ Carleton Lecture, National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Dallas, April 2005.

 

ÒIntelligent Design: A Modern Day Manifestation of Natural Theology,Ó Conference for the Advancement of Science, Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of Texas, Corpus Christie, Oct. 2004

 

ÒThe Emphasis On Human Evolution In The High School Biology Textbooks Of The 20th Century And The Current State Science Standards." International History and Philosophy of Science Society Conference. Winnipeg, July 2003.

 

ÒTeacher Knowledge and the Shaping of Practice.Ó American Educational Research Association 2003 Annual Meeting, Chicago. April 2003. (with H. Burley, B. Askins, & R. Ye)

 

ÒThe Relationship Between High School StudentsÕ Motivational Factors in Science Learning and their Science Achievement.Ó American Educational Research Association 2003 Annual Meeting, Chicago.  April 2003. (with W. Lan)

 

 ÒA  Summary and Analysis of the Report Meeting the Highly Qualified Teachers Challenge,ÓCSOTTE Fall Teacher Education Conference, Austin, October 2002. (with P. Johnson)

 

ÒThe Emphasis on Eugenics In High School Biology Textbooks 1900-1950,Ó Sixth International History, Philosophy & Science Teaching Conference. Denver November, 2001

 

ÒIntelligent Design: A Modern Day Manifestation of Natural Theology,Ó Sixth International History, Philosophy & Science Teaching Conference. Denver November, 2001

 

 ÒA Cross-National Study on School Climate and Achievement: TIMSS Data Analysis,Ó American Education Research Association, Seattle, April 2001. (with R. Ye)

 

 ÒThe Response of Kansas Biology Teachers to the KSBE's Decision to De-emphasize Evolution,Ó National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, St. Louis. March 2001. (with K. Bilica)

 

 ÒStatus of Evolution Education,Ó National Science Teachers Association Western Area Convention, Phoenix, AZ. December, 2000.

 

ÒDoes Darwinism or Intelligent Design Best Explain Alleged ID Evidence? Opposing Views.  Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching  & Annual conference of the Science Teachers Association of Texas, College Station, October, 2000.  (with W. Bradley, invited)

 

Ò Intelligent design: A reappearance of natural theology which has no place in science classrooms.,ÓDesign and Its Critics,Concordia University, Mequon, WI. June, 2000.

 

ÒBringing the fifth discipline to the academy: Challenges, conversations, and conceptualizations.Ó Symposium, American Education Research Association , New Orleans, April 2000. . (with M. Johnson, L. Hovey, B. Morgan-Fleming, R. Morris, C. Janisch, and J. K. Reynolds.)

 

 ÒThe Status of Evolution in State Science Standards,Ó National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Orlando, FL. March, 2000

 

ÒThe Status of Evolution in State Science Standards,Ó National Science Teachers Association

Western Area Convention, Reno, NV..

 

 ÒThe Status of Evolution in State Science Standards,Ó National Science Teachers Association Western Area Convention, Reno, December 1999.

 

 ÒEvolution:  Background Information, Resources, and Conversation,Ò Texas Science Education Leadership Association Annual Meeting, Lubbock, October 1999.

 

ÒTeaching Evolution: A National Perspective,Ó Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Annual Meeting of the Science Teachers Association of Texas, Lubbock, October 1999.

 

ÒThe Status of Evolution in State Science Standards,Ó National Science Teachers Association Midwest Area Convention, Detroit, October 1999.

 

ÒThe Emphasis Given to Evolution in State Science Standards: A Lever for Change in Evolution Education?Ó American Education Research Association, Montreal, April 1999. (with K. Bilica).

 

 ÒA Study on Chinese Secondary School StudentsÕ Science Learning,Ó American Education Research Association , Montreal, April 1999. (with R. Ye).

 

 ÒMiddle Level Integrative Curriculum Reform: A Study of TeachersÕ Epistemological TheoriesÓ American Education Research Association, Montreal, April 1999. (with R. Powell).

 

ÒThe NSTA Position Paper on the Teaching of Evolution,Ó National Science Teachers Association Southern Area Convention, Birmingham, November 1998.

 

ÒA Critique of Intelligent Design,Ó National Science Teachers Association Southwestern Area Convention, Albuquerque, December 1998.

                

ÒChanging the Methods Preparation of Texas Teachers,Ó 1998 Fall Texas Teacher Education Conference, Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, Dallas, October 1998. (With M. Johnson)

 

ÒBeyond the Dominant Culture of School Reform: A Longitudinal Study of Integrative Curriculum Reculturing,Ó American Educational Research Association,  San Diego. April 1998  (with R. Powell and C. Moore).

 

ÒStatus Of Evolution In State Curriculum Standards And Textbook Guidelines,Ó National Science Teachers Association, Las Vegas, April 1998.

 

ÒNSTA Position Paper On The Teaching Of Evolution,Ó National Science Teachers Association, Las Vegas, April 1998.

 

ÒWhat Can We Learn From TIMSS?Ó National Science Teachers Association, Las Vegas, April 1998, (with R. Ye).

 

ÒInquiry Teaching:  Problems And Solutions,Ó National Science Teachers Association, Las Vegas, April 1998. (with R. Ye).

 

International Seminars and Meetings

 

Presenter, A Child in the World of Nature and Science, Poznan, Poland, May 1997.

 

Conferred with officials at 5 Chinese Universities and visited precollege campuses, May 1996.

 

Participant, Sino-American Conference, Galludet University, May 1996.

 

Participant, Inter-American Seminar on Science Teaching and Cultural Environments in the Americas, Panama City, Panama, December 1984.

 

Participant, U. S. - Japan Seminar on Science Education, Washington, DC, November 1985.

 

Presenter, U. S. - United Kingdom Seminar on Science Education, York, England, January 1986.

 

Participant, French Energy Tour for Educators, France, April 1986.

 

Participant, Annual Meeting of the Association of Science Educators, Cardiff, Wales, January 1987.

 

Presenter, Congress International Conference, Ottawa, Canada, October 1989.

 

 

Other Research and Publication Activities

 

Member, Board of Reviewers, Science Education. 1993-2002.

 

Contributing Editor, Gifted Young in Science--Potential to Performance, Washington, DC, National Science Teacher Association, 1989.

 

Co-editor of the final draft of Science Education:  Accomplishments and Needs.  The National Science Teachers Association and the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.  Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1978, 60 pages.

 

Script writer and advisor, "Continuous Improvement of Higher Education.  A filmstrip produced at Texas Tech University and founded by a $4,000 grant from I/D/E/A, the educational affiliate of the Kettering Foundation.

 

Unpublished Dissertation, "The Topic of Evolution in Secondary School Biology Textbooks:  1900-1968," University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1969, Dissert. Abstr. Int., 1970, 31:187A-188A (University Microfilms No. 70-12, 285).

 

Inservice Workshops and Presentations

 

1970-Present Inservice presentations and workshops conducted in over 60 school districts and Educational Service Centers.

 

Other Professional Services

 

Member, Validation Committee for Science TAKS, Texas Education Agency & Pearson, Inc, 2004=2005

 

. Member, National Visiting Committee, UTeach NSF CETP, University of Texas at Austin, 2001-

 

Member, Item Review Committee for the Science (4-8) Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) , State Board for Education Certification and the National Evaluation System, 2000

 

Member, Test Item Review Committee for the Middle School ExCET, , State Board for Education Certification and the National Evaluation System, 2000

 

Member, National Advisory Committee for the Praxis Science Series, Educational Testing Service. 2000-

 

Member, Design Team, Initiative on Support for Teacher Education in Mathematics & Science (STEMS Initiative). Educational Testing Service. 2000-

 

Member, Advisory Committee, Comprehensive Assessment Project in Science (CATS). (A TEA-funded project) 2000-

 

Co-Chair, Planning Committee for the 1999 Conference for the Advancement of Science (CAST), Texas Tech University, October 1999.

                       

Chair, NSTA/NCATE Task Force on Assessment, 1998-2000

 

Member, ExCET Science Standards Development Committee, State Board for Education Certification & National Evaluation System, 1999-2000

 

Member, Advisory Board. NIH Environmental and Rural Health Education Partnership, Center for Environmental and Rural Health, Texas A & M University, 1999-

 

Member, Board of Directors, Texas Business Education Council, 1999-

 

Consultant, Texas International Education Consortium, Austin, TX, 1997-98

                          

Chair of Campus Renewal Grant Review Committee, Louisiana Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers (LaCEPT), Louisiana Board of Regents, October, 1995.

 

Member, Review Panel for Science Professional Development Grants, Louisiana Systemic Initiative Program (LaSIP), Louisiana Board of Regents, October, 1994.

 

                           Panel Member for Review of Proposals, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, 1986, 1990, 1993, 2005.

 

Member, Advisory Committee, Biology I Assessment, Texas Education Agency 1992-1993.

 

National Trials Leadership Partner, Full Option Science Systems (FOSS) Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1990-2000.

 

Consultant, Disney Educational Productions, Minnie's Science Field Trips!  San Diego Zoo, 1987-88.

 

Member, Oversight Committee, Teacher Enhancement  Program, National Science Foundation, 1988.

 

Member, Regional Work Committee for House Bill 246, Cluster B Subjects, Texas Education Agency, 1982-1988.

 

Consultant, Ideas and Investigations in Science Project (IIS), Prentice-Hall, 1971-1978.

 

Consultant, Individualized Science Instructional System (ISIS), developed at Florida State with NSF funds and published commercially by Ginn & Company, 1975-1980.

 

Conference Director, Collegial Assistance Project Conference, University of Texas at Austin, March, 1980.

 

Director, Collegial Assistance Project Workshop, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, April, 1980.

 

Regional Director, Energy Education Network, Organized by the National Science Teachers Association through a grant from the Department of Energy, 1978-79.

 

Facilitator, I/D/E/A Change Program for University Level Individually Guided Education, Clinical Workshop, College of Education, Texas Tech University, 1976.

 

Facilitator, I/D/E/A Change Program for Individually Guided Education, ages 15-18, Clinical Workshop for Facilitators, Longview, TX, 1975.

 

Director, I/D/E/A Change Program for Individually Guided Education, ages 5-12, Clinical Workshop, Midland, TX I.S.D., 1975, 1976.

 

Facilitator, I/D/E/A Change Program for Individually Guided Education, ages 5-12, Clinical Workshop, Lubbock, TX, 1975.

 

Service to the University  (1979-present)

2002-2003          Member, ProvostÕs Council

2002-2003          Member, Senior Administrative Council

2002-2003       Member, DeanÕs Council

2001-2002       Member, Panel for Tenure Hearing Committee

2001-2002       Member, University Strategic Planning Steering Committee

1999-2001       Member, Rural Assistance Initiative Task Force

1999-2000       Member, Self-Study on Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness Subcommittee

1999-2002       Member, TTU Protection of Human Subjects Committee

1999-2002       Member, COE Tenure and Promotion Committee

1997-1998       Member, Tenure & Promotion Committee, College of Human Sciences

1997-               Member, SBC CLEAR Project Steering Committee

1997-98 &

1999-2001          Member, Executive Committee, Teaching Academy

1996-               Member, Advisory Board, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Biological Sciences

1992-97           Member, Faculty Status and Welfare Committees (Chair, 1992-1993)

1992-93           Chair, Faculty Status Committee

1991-2001       Member, Steering Committee, South Plains Science Fair

1991                Member, Task Force, Applied Science and Technology General Education Committee

1990-1997 &

1998-1999 &

2002-2003       Member, Teacher Education Council

1990-1995       Member, Clark Scholars Advisory Board

1988-1990       Director, Science Day

1988                Member, University Image Task Force.

1987-1988       Faculty Senate Budget Committee.

1986-1987       President, Faculty Senate.

1985-1988       At-large representative to Faculty Senate..

1983-1984       Member, Subcommittee on Curriculum, Southern Association Self-Study Committee.

1984-1985       Member, Teacher Education Council, Texas Tech University.

1979-1981       Member,  Faculty Development Committee, Texas Tech University.

1979-1980       Member, Freshman Year Study Committee, Texas Tech University.

1979-1980       Chairperson, Task Force on Clinical Supervision in Higher Education, Council of Teacher Corps Deans in Texas.

 

Community Service

 

1998-1999       Faculty Representative, Lutheran Campus  Ministry, Lubbock.

1982-1984       Member, Board of Directors, Good Neighbor Ministry.

1980-1983       Foster Parent, Lutheran Social Services of Texas

1981-1982       Editor, Lubbock Soccer Association Newsletter.

1978-1979       Webelos Scout Leader and Pack 152 Committee Member.

1977-1986       Church SchoolTeacher, Adult and Youth Classes, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lubbock, TX.

1974-1977       Member, Board of Directors, University Ministries.

1972-1975       Member, Board of Directors, Community Action Board in Lubbock County, TX  (Chairman, July 1972-February, 1974).

1971-4, 91-3   Church Council, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Lubbock, TX.

1970-1971       Member, Board of Directors, Lutheran Council for Community Action.

 

Courses Taught 1969-2004

EDCI   5335      Models of Teaching

EDCI   6306    Advanced Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction

EDSE   5305    The American Secondary School Today

EDSE   5377    Science Curriculum and Instruction

EDSE   4376    Methods in Science Teaching

EDSE   4375    Teaching Science in the Elementary School

EDSE   5331    Improvement of Instruction in the Secondary School

EDSE   5333    Teaching the Multicultural/Multilingual Student

EDCI   5320    Advanced Curriculum Development

EDSE   5192    Advanced Workshop on Individualizing Instruction

EDSE   3300    Foundations of Secondary Education

EDSE   3321    Curriculum Development in Secondary Education

EDSE   4320    Teaching in the Secondary School

EDSE   4692    Student Teaching in the Secondary School

EDSE   5307    Seminar in Secondary Education

EDSE   5399    Individual Study

EDEL  5375    Developing Science Programs in the Elementary School

 

Leadership Positions in Professional Organizations

 

National Science Teachers Association

      President-elect                                                                                            1984-1985

      President                                                                                                    1985-1986

      Retiring President                                                                                       1986-1987

Science Teachers Association of Texas

      President                                                                                                    1974-1975

Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education

      Chairman, Steering Committee                                                                   1988-1989

 

 

Service to Professional Organizations

 

National Science Teachers Association, Member, Board of Directors, 1977-79; Member, Program design Planning Committees, 1975, 1978; Member, Nomination & Elections Committee, 1981-83; Chairperson, Nominations and Elections Committee, 1982-83; Member, Committee on Science Teaching Education, 1978-79; President-elect, 1984-85; President, 1985-86; Retiring President, 1986-87; Chairperson of Convention Planning Committee, San Antonio, October, 1987; Member, Nominations and Elections Committee, 1987; Member, Advisory Board, Scope, Sequence, and Coordination of Secondary School Science, 1989; Coordinator, Certification Program, 1988-1995; Chairperson, Task Force to Plan Commemorative Activities for NSTA's 50th Anniversary, 1991-94; Chairperson, Task Force to Revise Position Paper on the Teaching of Evolution, 1996 & Contributor to 2003 revision. Co-chair, NSTA/NCATE Project, 1998-2000 , Member, Urban and Rural Science Education Task Force, 1998-2000, Member, NSTA Recommends Review Panel 2001-2005 .

 

Science Teachers Association of Texas, Vice-President, 1973; President-elect, President, Past-President, 1973-76; Member, Nomination Committee, 1979 and 1982; Chairperson, Nomination Committee, 1985. Co-Chair for Annual Meeting, CAST 99, 1998-1999.

 

Texas Association of Teacher Educators, Member, Research Committee, 1981-82.

 

Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Member, Board of Directors, 1985-86.

 

Council for Elementary Science International, Member, Board of Directors, 1985-86.

 

Council of State Science Supervisors, Member, Executive Committee, 1985-86.

 

National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Member, Board of Directors, 1985-86.

 

National Science Supervisors Association, Member, Board of Directors, 1985-86.

 

Triangle Coalition for Science & Technology Education, Steering Committee & Board of Directors, 1986-94.  (Chair, Steering Committee, 1988-89).

 

Professional Memberships

 

National Science Teachers Association (Life Member & Past President)

National Association for Research in Science Teaching

National Society for the Study of Education

Association for the Education of Teachers of Science

National Science Educational Leadership Association

Texas Science Educational Leadership Association

Science Teachers Association of Texas (Past President & Honorary Member)

National Association of Biology Teachers

Council for Elementary Science International

Texas Association of Biology Teachers

American Association for the Advancement of Science (Fellow)

National Center for Science Education