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Curriculum Vitae
Karthigeyan Subramaniam Ph.D.
(Updated Vitae November 2016)
Contact: University of North Texas
Teacher Education & Administration
1155 Union Circle #310740
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
Phone: 940 565 3596
Fax: 940 565 4952
Email: [email protected]
Rank: Associate Professor (Fall 2015)
Year Appointed: 2009
Department: Teacher Education and Administration
AREA of EXPERTISE
Curriculum and Instruction-Secondary, Middle, and Elementary Science Teacher
Education
Qualitative Methodology, and Mixed Methods
Educational Technology
EDUCATION
Year Degree Major Institution
2001 Ph.D. Science Education University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Awarded University of Otago Jubilee
Postgraduate Scholarship 1998-2001
Dissertation Title:
Constructing Classroom Meaning with the
Integration of Computer Technology into
Teaching
1995 M.Ed. Secondary Science
Education
University of Florida, U.S.A.
1993 B.Sc. Cell & Molecular
Biology
National University of Singapore, Republic of
Singapore
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EDUCATION
Year Qualification Area of Specialization Institution
2016 Certificate Differentiated Instruction in the
Classroom
(24 Hours of Training)
University of North Texas Mini-
courses
2016 Certificate Teaching Science: Grades 4-6
(24 Hours of Training)
University of North Texas Mini-
courses
2015 Certificate Mixed Methods Research
(30 Hours of Training)
School of Social Work,
Continuing Education, University
of Michigan
2013 Certificate Moving Toward NGSS:
Connecting Science to Common
Core With Picture-Perfect
Science Lessons
National Science Teachers
Association, U.S.A.
2013 Certificate TESOL: ESL for the Secondary
Science Teacher
University of Wisconsin Eau-
Claire, U.S.A.
2013 Certificate Effective Online Tutoring University of Oxford, United
Kingdom
2009 Certificate Educational Technology
(15 Credit Hours)
Penn State World Campus,
Pennsylvania State University at
University Park, U.S.A.
1995 Certificate Grades 6-12 (Biology) Florida, U.S.A.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Begin/End Place of Employment Rank/Job Title
2015-
current
Department of Teacher Education &
Administration
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Associate Professor
2009-2015 Department of Teacher Education &
Administration
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Assistant Professor
2005-2009 Department of Behavioral Sciences &
Education
Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania
Assistant Professor
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Begin/End Place of Employment Rank/Job Title
2004-2005 Department of Teacher Education
Adelphi University, Long Island, New York
Assistant Professor
2001-2004 Republic of Singapore Science Teacher
1998-2001 University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Doctoral Student
1996-1998 Raffles Girls’ Secondary School, Republic of
Singapore
Biology Teacher
1994 Serangoon Gardens Secondary School,
Republic of Singapore
Science Teacher
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION RECORD
a. Professional Refereed Articles
Subramaniam, K. (2016) Teachers' organization of participation structures for teaching
science with computer technology. Journal of Science Education and Technology,
25(4), 527-540. First published online 08 February 2016. DOI
10.1007/10956-01609619-z
Acceptance Rate 11-20%, Blind Peer-Review, Impact Factor = 0.869
Subramaniam, K. & Harrell, P. (2015). An analysis of prospective teachers’ knowledge for
constructing concept maps. Educational Research, 57(3), 217-236.
Acceptance Rate 6-10%, Citation Count = 01, Impact Factor = 0.339
Harrell, P. & Subramaniam, K. (2015). Elementary Pre-service Teachers’ Conceptual
Understanding of Dissolving: A Vygotskian Concept Development Perspective.
Research in Science and Technological Education, 33(3), 304-324.
Balanced writing with first author (approximately 50%), Acceptance Rate 40%, Blind
Peer-Review, Impact Factor = 0.500
Harrell, P. & Subramaniam, K. (2014). Teachers need to be as smart as a 5th grader:
What pre-service teachers know about density. Electronic Journal of Science
Education 18(6).
Balanced writing with first author (approximately 50%), Acceptance Rate 20-22%,
Citation Count = 01, Double-Blind Peer Review
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SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION RECORD
Harrell, P. & Subramaniam, K. (2014). A presumption of competence: Elementary pre-
service teacher knowledge about dissolving. Journal of Computers in Mathematics
and Science Teaching, 33(3), 283-304.
Balanced writing with first author (approximately 50%), Acceptance Rate 10-19%,
Double-Blind Peer Review
Subramaniam, K. (2014). Student teachers’ conceptions of teaching biology. Journal of
Biological Education, 48(2), 91-97. First published online 22 October 2013. DOI
10.1080/00219266.2013.837405.
Acceptance Rate 51%, Blind Peer-Review, Citation Count = 04, Impact Factor = 0.269
Subramaniam, K. (2014). Prospective secondary mathematics teachers’ pedagogical
knowledge for teaching the estimation of length measurements. Journal of
Mathematics Teacher Education, 17(2), 177-198. First published online 07
November 2013. DOI 10.1007/S10857-013-9255-2
Acceptance Rate 23.1%, Blind Peer-Review, Citation Count = 03
Subramaniam, K., & Harrell, P. (2013). Framing prospective elementary teachers'
conceptions of dissolving as a ladder of explanations. Journal of Science Teacher
Education, 24(7), 1177-1199. First published online 23 August 2013. DOI
10.1007/s10972-013-9356-x.
Acceptance Rate 25%, Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 03
Subramaniam, K. (2013). Examining the content of pre-service teachers' reflections of early
field experiences. Research in Science Education, 43(5), 1851-1872. First
published online 9 December 2012. DOI 10.1007/s11165-012-9337-7.
Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 03, Impact Factor = 1.268
Subramaniam, K., Harrell, P. & Wojnowski, D. (2013). Analyzing prospective teachers’
images of scientists using positive, negative and stereotypical images of scientists.
Research in Science and Technological Education, 31(1), 66-89. First published
online 30 November 2012. DOI 10.1080/02635143.2012.742883.
Acceptance Rate 40%, Blind Peer-Review, Citation Count = 04, Impact Factor =
0.500
Subramaniam, K (2012). Minority pre-service teachers’ conceptions of teaching science:
Sources of science teaching strategies. Research in Science Education, 43(2), 687-
709. First published online 23 March 2012. DOI 10.1007/s11165-012-9284-
3.
Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 04, Impact Factor = 1.104
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SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION RECORD
Subramaniam, K. (2012). How WebQuests can enhance science learning principles in the
classroom. The Clearing House: Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas,
85(6), 237-242. First published online 13 September 2012. DOI:
10.1080/00098655.2012.698323.
Acceptance Rate 30%, Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 08
Bullock, P. L., Subramaniam, K., Buenventura, L., & Lee, I. (2010). Looking below the
surface: An analysis of an elementary teacher education program diversity
transformation. International Journal for Cross Disciplinary Subjects in Education,
1(3), 233-242.
Peer-reviewed. Balanced writing with first author (approximately 50%). Coordinated
revise and resubmit.
Circulation Online, Citation Count = 02, Open Access Journal
Subramaniam, K. (2010). Understanding changes in teacher roles through collaborative
action research. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 21(8), 937-951. First
published online 9 October 2010. DOI 10.1007/s10972-010-9217-9.
Acceptance Rate 25%, Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 08, Special Issue:
Teacher Action Research.
Subramaniam, K. (2010). Integrating writing frameworks into inquiry-based instruction.
Science Educator, 19(2), 31-34.
Acceptance Rate 14%, Citation Count = 05
Subramaniam, K. (2007). Teachers' mindsets and the integration of computer technology.
British Journal of Educational Technology, 38(6), 1056-1071.
Acceptance Rate 9%, Blind Peer Review, Citation Count = 27, Impact Factor = 1.313
Subramaniam, K. (2006). Creating a microteaching evaluation form: The needed evaluation
criteria. Education, 126(4), 666-677.
Acceptance Rate 50%, Citation Count = 35
Subramaniam, K. (2010). Clash of the Titans. Science & Children, 47(5), 38-43.
Acceptance Rate 50%, Blind Peer Review, Circulation = 21,000, Special Issue:
Diversity and Adaptations in Organisms.
Subramaniam, K. (2007). My glass of water has circulating streams in it. Science Scope,
31(3), 63-67.
Acceptance Rate 60%, Circulation = 18,000, Double-Blind Peer Review
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SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION RECORD
Subramaniam, K. (2006). Six rules for integrating the arts into science teaching. Science
Scope, 29(8), 61-62.
Acceptance Rate: 60 %, Circulation 18,000, Citation Count = 01, Double-Blind Peer
Review
Subramaniam, K. (1999). Practical physics. The Science Teacher, 66(4), 37-39.
Acceptance Rate 25%, Blind Peer Review, Circulation = 28,500, Citation Count = 03
b. Other Published Manuscripts
Subramaniam, K. (2007) Classroom tips, five tips for notebooks and taking notes. Phi Delta
Kappa International (one page). Available
http://www.westga.edu/~pdk/Newsletters/2007-2008/02-2008.pdf
Citation Count = 01
Keat, K., Napoli, M., Subramaniam, K., & Wilburne, J. (2006). Reconceptualizing pre-
service teachers’ field experiences through a structured reflection model.
Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, 5, 1-8.
Balanced writing with all three authors (approximately 25%), Peer-reviewed.
Subramaniam, K. (2005). Visualizing safety in the science classroom. The Florida Science
Teacher, 17(2), 12-15.
Subramaniam, K. (2005). Digestive links and maps. The Florida Science Teacher, 17(1), 23-
27.
Subramaniam, K. (1999). The crystal rap. Science Teachers’ Association of Singapore
Publication, 7-8.
Subramaniam, K. (1997). Accolades to the brain - The medulla oblongata. Journal of Biological
Education, 31(4), 255.
Subramaniam, K. (1997). Accolades to the brain - The cerebrum, Journal of Biological
Education, 31(3), 188.
Subramaniam, K. (1995). The periodic table, more than atoms, protons, neutrons, electron.
The Florida Science Teacher (Fall), 28-30.
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c. Book Chapters
Subramaniam, K, Asim, S., Lee, E. & Rideaux, K. (2016) How science teacher educators of
color conceptualize and operationalize their pedagogy in science methods courses. In
A. Buck, & V.L. Akerson (eds.), Enhancing professional knowledge of pre- service
science teacher education by self-study research: Turning a critical eye on our
practice (pp. 193-214). New York: Springer
Peer-reviewed.
d. Refereed Conference Proceedings
Harrell, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2014). Prospective elementary teachers’ knowledge of
dissolving: A Vygotskian theory of concept development perspective. STEMplanet, 1.
Proceedings of the World Conference and Technology Education, UNIMAS, Kota
Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Eddy, C., Wojnowski, D., Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K., & Pratt, S. (2012). Using concept
mapping to assess a large-scale project. In A. J. Cañas, J. D. Novak, & J. Vanhear
(Eds.), Concept Maps: Theory, Methodology, Technology: Vol. 2. Proceedings of the
Fifth International Conference on Concept Mapping (pp. 446-451). Msida, Malta:
Veritas Press.
Subramaniam, K., Wojnowski, D., Harrell, P., Eddy, C., Pratt, S., & Shaker, Z. (2012).
Prospective teachers’ knowledge of constructing concept maps. In A. J. Cañas, J. D.
Novak, & J. Vanhear (Eds.), Concept Maps: Theory, Methodology, Technology: Vol.
2. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Concept Mapping (pp. 377-
381). Msida, Malta: Veritas Press.
Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K., Shaker, Z., Wojnowski, D., Eddy, C., & Pratt, S. (2012).
Using concept maps to assess and categorize elementary pre-service teachers’
misconceptions. In A. J. Cañas, J. D. Novak, & J. Vanhear (Eds.), Concept Maps:
Theory, Methodology, Technology: Vol. 2. Proceedings of the Fifth International
Conference on Concept Mapping (pp. 452-459). Msida, Malta: Veritas Press.
Subramaniam, K. (2000). Images of teaching with computer technology: A metaphorical
perspective. Proceedings of the National Educational Computing Conference, Atlanta,
GA (pp. 55-64). Retrieved from http:/www.eric.ed.gov/
Citation Count = 01
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e. Other Published Articles
Subramaniam, K. (1997). Female trinity and the Hindu women. Sree Maha Mariamman
Temple Maha Kumbaishegam, 112.
Subramaniam, K. (1996). Hindu temple art - A different point of view. Singapore Hindu, 7
(October-December), 6-7.
f. Books
Subramaniam, K. (2002). Question and answer modules for exploring life science (Volume 1-
10). Republic of Singapore: Singapore STP Distributors.
In Review
a. Data-Based or Theoretical Refereed Articles (Submitted, Under Review, and/or
In Progress)
Subramaniam, K. Teachers' organization of social participation structures for teaching
science with computer technology: A community of practice perspective. Manuscript
submitted to International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
Subramaniam, K. Learning to Teach Science: Minority Preservice Teachers’ Negotiated
Cultural Border Crossings. Manuscript submitted to Electronic Journal of Science
Education.
Subramaniam, K. Prospective early childhood teachers’ conceptions of outdoor learning
activities as informal science learning. In progress. Manuscript to be submitted to
Journal of Biological Education.
Subramaniam, K. Prospective teachers’ images of scientific practices: Precursors in identifying
effective stem instructional strategies. In progress. Manuscript to be submitted to
Journal of Science Teacher Education.
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
a. Funded External Grants and Contracts
Title of Grant: EDEE 4330 Leadership Research Academy
My Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Inclusive Dates: 9/1/15 – 8/31/16
Funding Agency: University of North Texas – Richard L. and Betty Simms Leadership Development Award
Total Funding: $5,000.00
Authors: Drs. Pamela Harrell & Karthigeyan Subramaniam
Institution: University of North Texas
Title of Grant: An Examination of the Professional Growth of Teacher Participating in a
Professional Development Program
My Role: Concept Map Evaluator
Inclusive Dates: 2012-2014
Funding Agency: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Texas Christian University
Total Funding: $100, 887 for 2 years
Authors: Drs. Colleen Eddy & Pamela Harrell
Institution: University of North Texas
Title of Grant: Project NEXUS
My Role: Co-Principal Investigator, (49%). Contributed to grant-writing process,
developed and implemented methodology.
Inclusive Dates: 2012-2015
Funding Agency: US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition
Total Funding: $985, 824 for 5 years
Authors: Drs. Rosanna Boyd & Karthigeyan Subramaniam
Institution: University of North Texas
Title of Grant: C R E S T -Collaborative Research Experience for Students and Teachers
My Role: Content Course Developer
Inclusive Dates: 2009
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Total Funding: $1, 200.000.00
Authors: Dr. Judith Zaenglein
Institution: Penn State University, Harrisburg
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Title of Grant: Secondary Content Online Preparation in ESL (SCOPE): A Statewide (PA)
Blended Model of Online Professional Development and Coaching for
Secondary Content Teachers Working With Second Language Learners
My Role: Content Course Developer
Inclusive Dates: 2007-2008
Funding Agency: US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition
Total Funding: $1, 400.000.00
Authors: Dr. Lisa Buenaventura
Institution: Penn State University, Harrisburg
b. Funded Internal Grants
Title of Grant: Mentoring English Language Learners for Transition from High School to
College
My Role: Co-Principal Investigator, (49%). Contributed to grant-writing process.
Inclusive Dates: 2014
Funding Agency: Division for Community Engagement, University of North Texas
Total Funding: $7000.00 for 1 year
Authors: Drs. Rosanna Boyd & Karthigeyan Subramaniam
Institution: University of North Texas
Title of Grant: Mutual Mentoring Project for Concept Mapping in Mathematics and Science
Teacher Education
My Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Inclusive Dates: 2012-2013
Funding Agency: Micro Grant Mentoring Program, University of North Texas
Total Funding: $5000.00 for 1 year
Authors: Drs. Pamela Harrell, Karthigeyan Subramaniam, & David Wojnowski
Institution: University of North Texas
Title of Grant: Pre-service Teachers’ Personal Repertoire of Benchmarks for Measurement
and Measuring Tools in the Secondary Classroom
My Role: Principal Investigator
Inclusive Dates: 2006-2007
Funding Agency: Capital College Research Council: Pennsylvania State University
Total Funding: $5835.00 for 1 year
Authors: Dr. Karthigeyan Subramaniam
Institution: Penn State University, Harrisburg
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c. Grants and Contracts (Non-Funded)
2013 PI. Teachers and ELLs Access to Biotechnology Learning Opportunities. Chosen as
the only allowed proposal, limited submission, for the Amgen Foundation Grant.
2010 PI. Improving students’ note-taking strategies in science classrooms: Design and test
of teachers’ note-taking framework for students. Institute of Education Sciences.
$500,000.
2009 PI. The Biggs 3P model in science lesson planning. National Science Foundation.
$500,000.
CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
International
(*Doctoral Students)
Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K, & *Kirby, B., (2014, September). Using concept maps as an
assessment tool to investigate conceptual change in pre-service teacher knowledge
of buoyancy. Poster presented at the meeting of the Sixth International Conference
on Concept Mapping, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Peer Reviewed Presentation)
Boyd, R., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, March). Proyecto NEXUS: Mejorando las ensenanza
de las matematicas y de las ciencias naturales para los estudiantes con ingles
limitado. Paper presented at the 5th Jalisco Texas Conference, Jalisco, Guadalajara,
Mexico.
Subramaniam, K. (2013, September-October). An investigation of the organizational impact
of computer technology in secondary science classrooms: A community of practice
perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Conference and
Technology Education, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., & Harrell, P. (2013, September-October). Prospective elementary
teachers’ knowledge of dissolving: A Vygotskian theory of concept development
perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of the World Conference and
Technology Education, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
Eddy, C., Wojnowski, D., Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K., & Pratt, S. (2012, September).
Using concept mapping to assess a large-scale project. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Fifth International Conference on Concept Mapping, Msida, Malta.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
International
(*Doctoral Students)
Subramaniam, K., Wojnowski, D., Harrell, P., Eddy, C., Pratt, S., & *Shaker, Z. (2012,
September). Prospective teachers’ knowledge of constructing concept maps. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Fifth International Conference on Concept Mapping,
Msida, Malta. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K., *Shaker, Z., Wojnowski, D., Eddy, C., & Pratt, S. (2012,
September). Using concept maps to assess and categorize elementary pre-service
teachers’ misconceptions. Paper presented at the meeting of the Fifth International
Conference on Concept Mapping, Msida, Malta. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Jishi, Z., Harrell, P. & Subramaniam, K. (2012, March). The use of concept maps to
assess conceptual understanding and misconceptions of pre-service elementary
teachers in science. Paper presented at the Third Annual Gulf Comparative Education
Society Symposium on Global Innovations Local Transformation: Trends & Reactions,
Kingdom of Bahrain. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam. (2010, May). Examining minority pre-service teachers’ preconceptions of
learning to teach science: A border crossing perspective. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Canada International Conference on Education, Toronto, Canada.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., Subramaniam, K., Buenaventura, L., & Lee, I. (2010, May). Skin deep?
Analyzing an elementary teacher education program’s incorporation of diversity.
Paper presented at the meeting of the Canada International Conference on
Education, Toronto, Canada. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2006, January). Capturing pre-service teachers’ images as action
researchers. Paper presented at the meeting of the Hawaii International Conference
on Education, Waikiki, HI. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2006, January). Creating reflection templates for microteaching. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on Education,
Waikiki, HI. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2005, January). The integration of computer technology into science
teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the Hawaii International Conference on
Education, Honolulu, HI. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
*Lee, E., Subramaniam, K.,Castro, D., & *Koo, Y. (2017, April). What do preservice early
childhood teachers need beyond enhanced self-efficacy beliefs about equitable
science teaching? Paper presentation at the meeting of the American Educational
Research Association 2017, San Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., & Harrell, P. (2017, April) Using Novakian concept maps as a lens to
examine prospective teachers’ conceptions of buoyancy. Poster presentation at the
meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2017, San Antonio,
Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Lee, E., Subramaniam, K., & Castro, D. (2016, April). Teacher candidates’ perceptions
about student diversity and teaching science on equity. Paper presented at the
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference,
Baltimore, Maryland. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., *Asim, S., *Lee, E., & *Rideaux, K. (2016, April). Countering
microaggressions in the science methods courses: perspectives from teacher
educators of color. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of
Research in Science Teaching Conference, Baltimore, Maryland. (Peer Reviewed
Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., Harrell, P., Wojnowski, D., *Asim, S., *Kirby, B., & *Lee, E. (2015,
January). Using visual data to investigate K-6 pre-service teachers’ science content
knowledge, and instructional practices. Themed Paper Set presented at the
Association for Science Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2015, January). Prospective secondary teachers’ conceptions of teaching
biology. Paper presented at the Association for Science Teacher Educators Annual
Conference, Portland, Oregon. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Lee, E., Subramaniam, K., & *Koo, Y. (2015, November) Early childhood preservice
teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs about equitable science teaching. National Association
for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
*Lee, E., Subramaniam, K. & Harrell, P. (2015, April). Science Methods Course Influences
on Early Childhood Preservice Teachers’ Evolving Self-Efficacy about Equitable
Science Teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of
Research in Science Teaching Conference, Chicago, Illinois. (Peer Reviewed
Presentation).
*Lee, E., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, November). Teaching STEM to young at risk children:
Implications for linguistic and cultural diversity, poverty, and gender. Paper
presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual
Conference, Dallas, Texas (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Lee, E., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, November). Early childhood preservice teachers’
awareness of multiculturalism and diversity in science teaching: A mixed method
study. Poster presented at the National Association for the Education of Young
Children Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., Subramaniam, K., Buenaventura, L., & Lee, I. (2014, April) Prospective
teachers as cultural mediators: Negotiating experiences and hurdles. Paper
presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association 2014,
Philadelphia. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Harrell, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, April). Teachers need to be as smart as a 5th
Grader: What pre-service teachers know about density. Paper presented at the
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., & Harrell, P. (2014, April). Analyzing prospective elementary teachers’
conceptions of dissolving using the ladder of explanations framework. Paper
presented at the meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching
Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Boyd, R., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, February). Moving secondary English language
learners and teachers towards successful mathematics and science learning. Paper
presented at the National Association for Bilingual Education, San Diego, California.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
Harrell, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, January). A mixed-methods study of preservice
teachers’ conceptions of dissolving. Paper presented at the Association for Science
Teacher Educators Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed
Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., & Harrell, P. (2014, January). Theory to practice transitions: A study of
preservice teachers’ early field experiences in elementary science classrooms. Paper
presented at the Association for Science Teacher Educators Annual Conference, San
Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Kirby, B., Harrell, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, January). Using concept maps as an
assessment tool to investigate conceptual change in preservice teachers’
understanding of buoyancy. Paper presented at the Association for Science Teacher
Educators Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
*Lee, E., & Subramaniam, K. (2014, January). Efficacy Belief of Prospective EC-6 grade
Teachers toward Science Teaching. Poster presented at the Association for Science
Teacher Educators Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed
Presentation).
Harrell, P., Subramaniam, K., & Wojnowski, D. (2013, April). Using concept maps and
Vygotsky’s theory of concept development to assess elementary pre-service teacher
knowledge. Poster presented at the meeting of the National Association of Research
in Science Teaching Conference, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Peer Reviewed Poster
Session).
Boyd, R., &Subramaniam, K. (2013, March). Project NEXUS: Teachers improving
mathematics and science instruction for ELLs. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo, Dallas,
Texas. (Peer Reviewed Poster Session)
Subramaniam, K. & Bush, B*. (2012, April). Identifying minority pre-service teachers’
sources of teaching strategies. Paper presented at the meeting of the annual meeting
of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
Subramaniam, K., Harrell, P. & Wojnowski, D. (2012, March). A study of secondary
science student teachers’ conceptions of heat transfer. Paper presented at the
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference,
Indianapolis, Indiana. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., Harrell, P. & Wojnowski, D. (2012, January). Analyzing pre-service
teachers’ images of scientists using a conceptual framework derived from the
literature on the role and work of scientists. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Clearwater, FL.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2011, April). Examining the content and nature of pre-service teachers
early field experiences: A schematic framework approach. Paper presented at the
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference,
Orlando, FL. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., Subramaniam, K., Buenaventura, L., & Lee, I. (2011, April). Dusting for
fingerprints: Revealing underpinning hegemony within an elementary education
program’s articulated diversity transformation. Paper presented at the meeting of the
annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2011, January). Action research in science teacher education:
Understanding changes in teacher roles through collaborative action research.
Themed Paper Set presented at the meeting of the Association for Science Teacher
Education International Conference, Minneapolis, MN. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Harrell, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2011, January). Using learning progressions to select
curriculum and assess science learning outcomes. Paper presented at the meeting of
the Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Minneapolis,
MN. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., Subramaniam, K., Buenaventura, L., & Lee, I. (2009, October). Diversity
without social justice: ignoring LGBTQ issues within a teacher education program.
Paper presented at the meeting of the 10th Annual Curriculum and Pedagogy
Conference, Decatur, GA. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
Subramaniam, K. (2009, April). Pre-service teachers’ topic-specific pedagogical content
knowledge for teaching the concept of dissolving. Paper presented at the meeting of
the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference, Garden Grove,
CA. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2009, January). Pre-service teachers’ conceptions of dissolving. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education
International Conference 2009, Hartford, CT. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2008, October). Biology teachers’ Internet use: Situating Internet use
within socio-cultural and pedagogical content knowledge frameworks. Paper
presented at the meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers Professional
Development Conference, Memphis, TN. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2008, March). Constructing classroom meaning with the interaction of
computer technology into science teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the
National Association of Research in Science Teaching Conference, Baltimore, MA.
(Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., Subramaniam, K., Buenaventura, L., & Lee, I. (2008, March). Learning to
teach science: minority pre-service teachers’ negotiated border crossing. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Annual Meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, New York City, NY. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K., & Wilburne, J. (2007, November). Pre-service secondary mathematics
teachers’ repertoire of benchmarks for measurement estimation. Paper presented at
the meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Convention,
Indianapolis, IN. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2007, January). Exploring minority pre-service teachers’ depictions of
their science classrooms using drawings: Deciphering their orientations to science
teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Science Teacher
Education International Conference, Clearwater, FL. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Keat, J., Napoli, M., Subramaniam, K., & Wilburne, J. (2006, June). Preparation of pre-
service elementary teachers through sequentially arranged reflection templates.
Paper presented at the meeting of the Annual Teaching and Learning Conference,
Orlando, FL. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
National
(*Doctoral Students)
Subramaniam, K. (2006, January). An investigation of the organizational impact of
computer technology in classrooms: A community of practice approach. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education
International Conference, Portland, OR. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2005, January). Researcher reflexivity as a self portrait. Paper presented
at the meeting of the 18th Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Qualitative
Studies, Athens, GA. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2004, June). Metaphor as seeing as: Using natural metaphoric language
to study teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the 10th Annual Midwest
Qualitative Research Conference, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2000, July). Images of teaching with computer technology: A
metaphorical perspective. Paper presented at the meeting of the National
Educational Computing Conference: Connecting at the Crossroads, Atlanta, GA. (Peer
Reviewed Presentation).
State
Subramaniam, K. & Boyd, R. (2013, November). The quest for quality: Excellence in
teacher preparation and research on teaching. Poster presented at the meeting of
the Center for Research Evaluation and Advancement of Teacher Education
(CREATE), Austin, TX.
Subramaniam, K. & Boyd, R. (2012, October). Collages as a science literacy tool for ELL’s.
Paper presented at the meeting of the annual meeting of the Texas Association for
Bilingual Education, San Antonio, Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Bullock, P., & Subramaniam, K. (2010, March). A reflective analysis of an elementary
teacher education program’s incorporation of diversity. Paper presented at the
meeting of the 9th Annual Region 6-Texas NAME Conference, University of North
Texas Denton, TX. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
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CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED
Local
Bryza, S., Cannella, G., King, K., Subramaniam, K., & Wilhelm, R. (2011, February).
Understanding, celebrating, and supporting research diversity: An overview of a few
qualitative paradigms. Symposium presented at the meeting of the 10th Annual
Educational Research Exchange, College of Education, University of North Texas,
Denton, TX. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (2010, February). Using drawings in qualitative research. Paper presented
at the meeting of the 9th Annual Educational Research Exchange, College of Education,
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (1998, June). “Scienceopardy”: An interactive science learning tool
integrating computer technology. Paper presented at the meeting of the Smart Schools
and Smart Homes - World Book Fair 1998, Republic of Singapore. (Peer Reviewed
Presentation).
Subramaniam, K. (1997, April). “Raffles Hope”: An interactive biology learning tool integrating
computer technology. Paper presented at the meeting of IT in Education Seminar
1997, Republic of Singapore. (Peer Reviewed Presentation).
JOURNAL ACTIVITIES
a. Editorial Board
2012-2015 Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Science Teacher Education
2007 Editor, Learning Objects 1: Theory, Praxis, Issues, and Trends.
Editor, Learning Objects 2: Standards, Metadata, & LCMS.
Editor, Learning Objects 3: Learning Objects and Instructional Design.
Editor, Learning Objects 4: Applications, Implications, & Future
Directions.
JOURNAL ACTIVITIES
b. Reviewer
2005-current American Biology Teacher
2007-current British Journal of Educational Technology
2011-current Contemporary Issues in Technology and Science Teacher Education
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2014-current Electronic Journal of Science Education
2014-current Journal of Biological Education
2014-current Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education
2015-current Journal of Research in Science Teaching
2006-current Journal of Science Teacher Education
2011-current Research in Science Education
2013-current Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas
2016-current International Journal of Science Education
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014-
present
Member of Board of Examiners, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
2014 Recognition as Faculty Mentor, University of North Texas Research Magazine
2013 Recognition of Project NEXUS for Quest for Quality - Teacher Preparation in
Texas. Exemplary K-12 Partnership: Early Professional Development Initiative.
Center for Research, Evaluation & Advancement of Teacher Education
(CREATE), Texas.
2013 Thank a Teacher Program. Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and
Redesign. University of North Texas.
2013 Junior Faculty Research Award. College of Education, University of North Texas.
2009 Appointed to the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Board of Program Reviewers
2006-
2008
Certificates of Appreciation for Service to the Informing Science Institute
2006 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the
Teaching Profession as a National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education Program Reviewer
1998 Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
1994 International Student Achievement Award. University of Florida, U.S.A.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education: Board of Program
Reviewers (2009)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education: Lead Reviewer and
Reviewer (National: 2006 – present)
2006-2014 Program Reviewer
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2010 and 2012 Lead Program Reviewer
Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE). (National: 2004 – present)
2011 National Conference Proposal Pre-service Teacher Education
Thread Coordinator
2004 – present National Conference Proposal Reviewer
American Educational Research Association (AERA). (National: 2004 – present)
2004 - present National Conference Proposal Reviewer
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), (National: 2004 –
present)
2007 - present National Conference Proposal Reviewer
National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA). (National: 2013 – present)
CONSULTING
2013 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed 9 Secondary Science Education
Program Reports.
2012 Lead Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed and served as Lead
Program Reviewer for 10 Secondary Science Education Program Reports
2011 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed 3 Secondary Science Education
Program Reports.
2010 Lead Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed and served as Lead
Program Reviewer for 2 Secondary Science Education Program Reports
2009 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed 7 Secondary Science Education
Program Reports.
2008 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed 5 Secondary Science Education
Program Reports.
2007 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Reviewed 3 Secondary Science Education
Program Reports.
2006 Program Reviewer NSTA/NCATE Program Reviewer for the National Council for
the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS
2014 Certificate of Participation in the 8 hour NSTA Virtual Conference: NGSS Practices
in Action: National Science Teachers’ Association, U.S.A.
2013 Certificate of Participation in the 10 hour Online Short Course: Moving Toward
NGSS: Connecting Science to Common Core With Picture-Perfect Science Lessons:
National Science Teachers’ Association, U.S.A.
2013 Certificate in Effective Online Technology: University of Oxford, Oxford, United
Kingdom
2013 Certificate in TESOL: ESL for the Secondary Science Teacher: University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, U.S.A
2013 Certificate of Appreciation: University of North Texas Faculty Senate
2013 Certificate in SIOP Coaching Training: Region 10 Texas Education Service Center
2013 Certificate in SIOP Lesson Planning: Region 10 Texas Education Service Center
2013 Certificate of Participation: Project NEXUS – Title III National Professional
Development and Region 10 Texas Education Service Center
2009 Certificate in Educational Technology: Penn State World Campus, Pennsylvania
State University, University Park, U.S.A.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
a. Areas of Expertise
Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Science
Teaching Methods
Mixed Methods
Qualitative Research Methodology and Analysis Educational Technology
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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
b. Courses Taught
Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Graduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Spring 2016 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative Data Analysis in Education
11 5 Overall Summative
Rating Median 4.6
Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 6.2 Summer 2016 EDCI 5030.026/ EDCI
5030.030/ Maintaining Classroom Discipline
25 11 Overall Summative
Rating Median 3.7
Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 4.4 EDCI 6800 Topics in
Education: Mixed Methods in Education Research: Application in the EC-12 Classroom Settings
7 4 Overall Summative
Rating Median 4.8
Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 5.8 Fall 2015 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative
Data Analysis in Education 7 4 Overall
Summative Rating
Median 4.6 Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 6.5 Summer 2015 EDCI 5030.026/ EDCI
5030.030/ Maintaining Classroom Discipline
16 3 Overall Summative
Rating Median 3.0
Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 4.8 EDSE 5004.026/5004.030
Literacy for All Online
14 8 Overall Summative
Rating Median 2.8
Challenge and Engagement
Index CEI: 4.2 Overall Summative Rating - Median (0=lowest; 5=highest) Challenge and Engagement Index (CEI) (1=lowest; 7=highest)
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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
c. Courses Taught
Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Graduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Spring 2015 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative Data Analysis in Education
5 0 Aggregate Reports Unavailable:
Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses EPSY 6285.001 Qualitative
Data Analysis in Education 4 2 799
Highly Effective Fall 2014 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative
Research Education 8 3 809
Highly Effective Summer 2014 EDUC 5030.030 Maintaining
Classroom Discipline 10 2 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses EDSE 5030.031 Maintaining
Classroom Discipline 12 2 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Spring 2014 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative
Research Education 11 0 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Fall 2013 EDCI 6285.001 Qualitative
Research Education 7 3 806
Highly Effective Summer 2013 EDSE 5470.030 Classroom
Management 23 2 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Fall 2012 EDCI/EPSY 6280.003
Qualitative Research in Education
17 6 817 Highly Effective
Summer 2012 EDSE 5470.030 Classroom Management
15 3 790 Effective
EDSE 5470.026 Classroom Management
1 0 Aggregate Reports Unavailable:
Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Fall 2011 EDCI 6350.001 Research &
Practice of Teaching 15 2 805
Highly Effective
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INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
d. Courses Taught
Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Graduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Summer 2011 EDSE 5470. 030 Classroom Management
10 2 799 Highly Effective
EDSE 5470.031 Classroom Management
10 1 798 Highly Effective
Spring 2011 EDSE 5470.30 Classroom Management
19 2 804 Highly Effective
Fall 2010 EDSE 5470.030 Classroom Management
19 1 Aggregate Reports Unavailable:
Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Fall 2010 EDSE 5470.026 Classroom
Management 1 0 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Summer 2010 EDSE 5470.030 Classroom
Management 16 6 770
Highly Effective EDSE 5470.031 Classroom
Management 12 0 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have been disabled for courses with fewer than 3
responses Spring 2010 EDSE 5470.031 Classroom
Management 19 1 789
Highly Effective
Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Undergraduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Fall 2016 EDEE 4330.004 Science in Grades EC-6
21 In progress
Fall 2015 EDEE 4330.004 Science in Grades EC-6
22 14 Overall Summative
Rating Median 3.2
Challenge and Engagement Index (CEI)
CEI: 5.8 Overall Summative Rating - Median (0=lowest; 5=highest) Challenge and Engagement Index (CEI) (1=lowest; 7=highest)
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Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Undergraduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Fall 2015 EDME 4330.001 Science in Grades 4-8
6 0 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have
been disabled for courses with fewer than 3 responses
Spring 2015 EDEE 4330.003 Science in Grades EC-6/EDME 4330.001 Science in Grades 4-8
20 10 773 Highly
Effective Fall 2014 EDEE 4330.003 Science in
Grades EC-6 EDME 4330.001 Science in Grades 4-8
17 7 807 Highly
Effective
Summer 2014 EDUC 4060.026/030 Content Area Reading in Secondary Schools
22 2 Aggregate Reports
Unavailable: Reports have
been disabled for courses with fewer than 3 responses
Spring 2013 EDEE 4330.005 Science Grades EC-6 & 4-8.
24 16 807 Highly
Effective Summer 2012 EDSE 4070.001 Teaching
Diverse Populations 15 2 Aggregate
Reports Unavailable: Reports have
been disabled for courses with fewer than 3 responses
Spring 2012 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing & Learning
21 6 785 Effective
EDEE 4330.004 Science Grades EC-6 & 4-8.
12 4 808 Highly
Effective EDME 4330.001 Science
Grades 4-8. 3 1 810
Highly Effective
Fall 2011 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing & Learning
22 6 789 Highly
Effective Spring 2011 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing &
Learning 18 4 814
Highly Effective
Fall 2010 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing & Learning
19 9 852 Highly
Effective Spring 2010 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing &
Learning 27 11 828
Highly Effective
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Department of Teacher Education and Administration, University of North
Texas: Undergraduate
Sem/Year Title # of Students
Student Evaluation # of
Student Evaluations
Score
Fall 2009 EDSE 3500.001 Knowing &
Learning
27 6 533* Effective
* This course was team taught by 3 instructors – 1 Tenure-Track Faculty, 1 Tenure Faculty
and 1 Doctoral Student
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, Pennsylvania State University,
Harrisburg.
Spring 2009 EDSCI 454: Modern Elementary Science Education
Fall 2008 EDUC 462: Computers for Classroom Teachers (Graduate)
EDUC 470W: Higher Order Thinking
EDUC 500: Professional Learning Communities
Spring 2008 EDSCI 454: Modern Elementary Science Education
Fall 2007 EDUC 462: Computers for Classroom Teachers
EDUC 497: Professional Learning Communities (Graduate)
Spring 2007 EDSCI 454: Modern Elementary Science Education
Fall 2006 EDUC 463: The Internet and K-12 Education (Graduate)
EDUC 462: Computers for Classroom Teachers
Spring 2006 EDSCI 454: Modern Elementary Science Education
Fall 2005 EDSCI 454: Modern Elementary Science Education
EDUC 463: The Internet and K-12 Education (Graduate)
Adelphi University
Summer 2005 Master’s Seminar: Philosophy of Teaching (Graduate)
Spring 2005 Implementation of Field-Based Research (Graduate)
Teaching and Learning Science Grades 1 to 6
Fall 2004 Instruction and Assessment in Science Education (Secondary)
Science and Technology in Childhood Education
Educational Research & Field-Based Inquiry (Graduate)
Summer 2004 Computer Based Technologies in Education
Current Issues in Educational Inquiry (Graduate)
Spring 2004 Teaching and Learning Science Grades 1 to 6
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GRADUATE STUDENTS ADVISED
a. Completed Doctoral Dissertations as Chair
Sumreen Asim Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Title: Teaching beyond the walls: A mixed method study of prospective elementary teachers’ belief systems about science instruction.
Fall 2015
Assistant Professor, Elementary Science & Technology Education, School of Education, Indiana University Southeast
Rania Salman Ed. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Title: The (Mis)representation of the Middle East and Its People in Elementary School Social Studies Textbooks: A Postcolonial Analysis
Spring 2014
Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Counseling, Northwestern State, University of Louisiana
Kenya Wolff Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Title: Parental Perceptions of Advertising to Children: A Poststructural Feminist Analysis
Spring 2014
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, The University of Mississippi
b. Completed Doctoral Dissertations as Committee Member
Benjamin
Kirby
Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Title: Using concept maps as an assessment tool to investigate conceptual change in preservice teachers’ understanding of buoyancy.
Fall 2015
Ami Tomlin Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction; Spring 2015 Title: Funds of Knowledge and Early Literacy: A Case Study
Spring 2015
Ziad Shaker Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction Title: A Vygotskian Analysis of Preservice Teachers’ Conceptions of Dissolving and Density
Spring 2014
Teddi Martin Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction Title: Using Complexity Thinking to Build Adaptive Capacity in Schools: An Analysis of Organizational Change in California
Fall 2013
Kelly Feild Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction Title: Funds of Knowledge in a Hispanic Household: A Case Study of Family Experiences, Values, and Connections to Education
Fall 2013
Abbie Strucn Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction: Title: Texas Politics in Citizenship Education: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Texas Government Curriculum
Fall 2013
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c. Doctoral Committees Serving as Chair/Co-Chair
Standra Nicole Johnson Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Lauren McKinney Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Kia Rideaux Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Patry Lerwick Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Jesus Navarette Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Eun Young Lee Co-Chair Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
d. Doctoral Committees Serving as Committee Member
Allison Cossio Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Sherril English Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Lisa McDaniel Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Yilmin Khoo Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Cecelia Joyce
Price
Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Caroline O'Brien' Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Jana Fry Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Kelly Medellin Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Laura Slay Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
Linda Tyrer Committee Member Ph. D. Curriculum & Instruction
e. Completed Master’s Dissertations as Committee Member
Lucinda Darnell Committee
Member
(Minor
Professor)
M.S Sociology University of North Texas
Fall 2011
Heather
MacMillan
Committee
Member
(Co-Major
Professor)
M.Ed. Teaching and Curriculum Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Title: Observation and Documentation Practices in a Preschool Classroom: An Action Research Project
Spring 2008
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SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY
a. University Service
University of North Texas
2016-2019 Elected to Faculty Senate (Group IV Faculty) (Senator) 2015-present
Doctoral Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction
2014-2017 Departmental Committee Representatives: Curriculum Studies (Department: Member)
2014-2017 Teacher Education and Administration Admission, Review and Retention (ARR):Secondary and All-Level Initial Certification Subcommittee (Department: Member)
2014-2017 Student Affairs Undergraduate Subcommittee: Curriculum & Instruction 7-12 2013-2014 Velma Schmidt Endowed Chair Faculty Search Committee (College: Member) 2013-2014 STEM Lecturer Education Faculty Search Committee (Department: Co-Chair) 2013-present
Teacher Education & Administration Lead Instructor: EDEE/EDME 4330 Science Grades EC-6 & 4-8
2013 Served on the College of Education Dean Evaluation Committee (Reappointment) for Dr. Jerry Thomas
2010-2013 Teacher Education & Administration Lead Instructor: EDSE 3500 Knowing and Learning, EDSE 3830 Teaching/Learning Process and Evaluation; EDSE 4840 Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management.
2012 University of North Texas, Secondary Education Program (2012). TK20 course evaluation for EDSE 5002, EDSE 5470 and EDSE 3500. Denton, TX: Harrell, P.E.
2010-2013 Elected to Faculty Senate (Group IV Faculty) (Senator) 2010-2019 Faculty Assembly Committee (College: Member) 2010-2013 Teacher Education and Administration ARR EC4 and 4-8 committee
(Department: Member) 2010-2011 Early Childhood Education Faculty Search Committee (Department: Member) 2010 Curriculum and Instruction Faculty/Lecturer Search Committee
(Department: Member) 2009-2012 COE Information Technology Resources Council (College: Member) 2009-2012 Teacher Education and Administration ARR 8-12 committee (Department:
Member) Penn State University Harrisburg
2007 Campus-wide Interdisciplinary Research Colloquium for faculty presentations on "Science and Math Education: Practice, Policy, and Economic Impact" Steering Committee Campus-wide Interdisciplinary Research Colloquium for faculty presentations on "Science and Math Education: Practice, Policy, and Economic Impact" Steering Committee (University: Member)
2006-2007 Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association of Multicultural Education (PA-NAME) Conference Planning Committee (Department: Member)
2005-2009 Diversity and Educational Equity Committee (DECC) programming Sub-Committee (University: Co-Chair)
2005-2008 School of Education National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (Department: Co-Chair)
2005-2008 NCATE Standard 5 Faculty Qualifications, Performance, and Development Committee in Teacher Education Program (Department: Member)
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Adelphi University 2004-2005 Office of the Faculty Senate, Adelphi University(Senator) 2004-2005 NCATE Standard 6 Governance Committee on School of Education By-Laws
(College: Member) 2004-2005 Accreditation of Science Education Courses [STEP (Scholars Teacher
Education Program) Elementary and Secondary Science Teacher Programs] (College: Member)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2011 Science Fair Judge. Blanton Elementary Science Fair, Argyle, TX
2010 Presenter. The science education agenda: Attention to gender.
International Visitor Leadership Program: Fostering Primary and
Secondary Education for Girls” Project Sponsored by the U.S. Department
of State, Denton, TX.
2007 Creating effective grading tools: Professional Development to learn about
rubrics and gain hands-on experience in building a rubric at Penn State
Harrisburg, PA.
2005 Inquiry-based science teaching: Professional Development on the theory
and practice of inquiry based methods in science teaching at York School
District, York, PA.
2005 Integrating computer technology into teaching: Professional Development
on the integration of computer technology into 9-12 science teaching at
Westbury High School, NY.