Contents

Teaching & Design
Summary
Teaching Positions
Philosophy
Intro. Astronomy
Elementary Methods
Computer Methods
Elementary Teaching
Ivy Tech
High School
Oregon Adventure
STREAMS


Introduction
Research and Theory
Science Education
Teacher Education
Learning Environments
Scientific Research
Teaching & Design
Scholarship
Appendices


Teaching and Curriculum Design: Positions

Position
Level
Topic
Time
Role

Assistant Teacher

5th grade

Science

8 years

Developed several projects and instructional projects

Instructor

College

Medical School Admittance Test (MCAT)

3 years

Taught the physical sciences portion of the MCAT

Teacher

High School

Algebra, Chemistry, Physics

3 years

Taught and designed all aspects of each course

Associate Instructor

College

Introductory Astronomy

3 years

Co-designed the course

Instructor

College
Adult

Introductory Physics

1 semester

Taught and designed all course activities

Associate Instructor

College

Physical Science for Elementary Teachers

1 semester

Taught and developed assessments

Curriculum Designer

 

Grades
4-16

ActiveInk.net

1 year

Member of the design team

Associate Instructor

College

Science in the Elementary School

1 semester

Designed the course

Associate Instructor

College

W310: Computer Based teaching methods

1 year

Co-taught and co-designed the course