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