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Karen E. Reynolds
Robertta H. Barba
San Jose State University
San Jose, California 95192-0076
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Karen E. Reynolds - San José State University
Robertta H. Barba - San José State University
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Karen E. ReynoldsKaren E. Reynolds is a Professor in the Teacher Education Division at San José State University. She is currently completing a term as the Director of the Multiple Subjects Teacher Credential Program. Dr. Reynolds teaches Science Curriculum and Teaching Methods, Teaching and Learning in a High Tech Environment, Orientation to Student Teaching, and Educational Research at SJSU, and advises MA candidates. She received her A.B. Degree in Life Science from Sacramento State College, her M.A. in Biology (emphasis in marine biology) at San Francisco State University, and her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley with a focus on science education, middle level education, and technology. Contact this author: Karen E. Reynolds (kereynolds@aol.com) |
Karen E. Reynolds writes the "Reynolds Rap" column in Science Scope the journal for middle level science teachers published by the National Science Teachers Association.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Karen Reynolds has been an educator for more than thirty years, including 16 years as a classroom teacher of junior high general science in Oakland CA, 16+ years as a teacher supervisor and pre-service K-12 methods instructor at UC Berkeley and San José State, and 24 years as an instructor for K-12 teacher in-service and faculty professional development. M.A. Degree advisees work with her in areas of K-12 science education, middle level education, and/or technology. She has worked with students and teachers from diverse cultural backgrounds and has taught in the areas of science, teacher education, computer and technology education, outdoor education and other subjects including some mathematics and physical education. Her first teaching experience was through US Peace Corps (Nigeria 64-66).
WORKSHOPS, CONSULTING, and PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Dr. Reynolds presents workshops and provides consulting in (a) Integrating technology in science instruction, (b) Assessment through video-based media, (c) Toys for teaching physical science, (d) Teaching and Learning Science in a Constructivist Environment, and other areas in science and technology education.
Current interests in research, instructional innovations, and curriculum development include (a) technology-based assessment strategies, (b) integrating science and fine arts in elementary and middle schools, and (c) developing effective methods for distance education.
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTED PAPERS:
1996. with Barba, R.H. Mediated Communication. Science Scope. 19(5), 12-15.
1996. with Barba, R.H. Equitable Teaching and Curriculum for Hispanic Students. In B.J. Fraser (Ed.). International Handbook of Science Education. Hingham, MA: Kluwer Academic Publications.
1993. Technology in the Service of Science Education Reform. San Francisoco State University School of Education Review, 5 (Special Issue: Reforms in Science Education , K-12), 96-101.
1992. Integrating Technology in Science Instruction: Model Units. Update for Technology in the Curriculum, California Dept. of Education.
1992. Integrating Multimedia with FOSS, a supplement for Britannica Science Systems, Encyclopedia Britannica Education Corp.
1991. Middle School Curriculum in Action. with Rosemary Messick. Longman, Inc. 260 pp
1991. "Teaching Physical Science with Toys," American-Soviet Science Education Convention, Moscow State University, Moscow, USSR, Aug. 26-29.
1988. Science Alive! VideoDiscovery. Elementary Activities for the BioSci Videodisc. 60pp.
1987. "Multiple Benefits from Engaging Student Teachers in Science Education Research" Contributed Paper presented at NSTA National Convention, Washington, D.C.
1985. Unlocking Science Skills: Life Science . Globe Book Company, Inc., N. Y.
Games and puzzles include FLOWCHART, a Game of Program Planning. Ampersand Press.andScience Participoster. a giant multi-activity crossword puzzle. Ampersand Press.
MISCELLANEOUS: Karen Reynolds enjoys photography and outdoor activities, is a wannabe artist, and has a cat named "Barcode."
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Robertta H. BarbaRobertta H. Barba is an Associate Professor at San Jose State University where she teaches graduate coursework in Instructional Technology, including: Introduction to Instructional Media, Advanced Computer Graphics, Interactive Instructional Video,Educational uses of HyperCard/HyperStudio, Distance Education: Web-based Learning, Emerging Technologies, and Digital Photography for Educators.Dr. Barba received her B.S. and M.S. degrees at the University of Delaware and her Ph.D. degree at the Pennsylvania State University. She has previously held faculty positions at San Diego State University and the University of New Mexico. Contact this author: Robertta H. Barba (rbarba@email.sjsu.edu) |
NESTA CONNECTION:
Robertta Barba is a columnist for The Earth Scientist, the journal of the National Earth Science Teachers Association.
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE:
Robertta Barba is an experienced science educator, having worked in the Appoquinimink School District in Odessa, Delaware; Christina School District in Newark, Delaware; Quemado Rural Independent Schools in Quemado, New Mexico, Encinco Rural Independent Schools, Encino, New Mexico; and the Albuquerque Public Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has worked as a classroom teacher, a science department chair, a district science curriculum supervisor, and a student teacher supervisor.
ABBREVIATED LIST OF CURRENT PUBLICATIONS:
Reynolds, K.E. & Barba, R.H. (1996). Technology in Science Teaching and Learning. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Barba, R.H. (1995). Science in the Multicultural Classroom. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
Barba, R.H. (1994). Authentic assessment: What research says to
the earth and space science
teacher. The Earth Scientist, 11(2) 24-26.
Barba, R.H. (1994). The portfolio interview: A means of assessing
science teaching
competency. Science Educator (3) 1-6.
Barba, R.H. & Mason, C.L. (1994) Emergence of the "Nerd": An
Analysis of Students Stereotypical Images of
Computer Users. Computers in Human Behavior 26(3), 382-390.
Barba, R.H. (1993).The history of earth and space sciences: A
celebration of diversity
The Earth Scientist, 10(1), 3-9.
Barba, R.H., Pang, V.O., & Santa Cruz, R. (1993).
User-Friendly Text. The Science Teacher.
60(5), 14-17.
Barba, R.H., and Rubba, P.A. (1993). Expert and novice earth and
space science teachers'
declarative, procedural, and structural knowledge. International
Journal of Science
Education, 15(3), 273-282.
Barba, R.H. (1993). Multicultural Infusion: A Strategy for
Science Teaching Methods.
San Diego, CA: Center for Research in Mathematics and Science
Education.
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 356229)
Barba, R.H. (1993). The effects of embedding an instructional map
in Hypermedia courseware.
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 25(4), 405-412.
Barba, R.H. (1993). A study of culturally syntonic variables in
the bilingual/bicultural science
classroom. Journal of Research in Science Teaching,
30(9),1053-1072.
Barba, R.H. & Bowers, R.(1993). Multicultural infusion: A
strategy for preservice science
teacher education. In P.A. Rubba, L. Campbell & Tom Dana (Eds.)
AETS Yearbook 1993
Columbus, OH: ERIC.
Barba, R.H. & Rubba, P.A. (1992). A comparison of preservice
and inservice earth and space
science teachers' general mental abilities, content knowledge, and
problem-solving skills.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 29(3),520-535.
Barba, R.H. & Rubba, P.A. (1992) . Procedural task analysis: A
tool for science education
problem solving research. School Science and Mathematics.
92(3),231-235.
Barba, R.H. & Mason, C.L. (1992). Construct Validity Studies
for the Draw-A-Computer User
Test. Computers in Human Behavior. 8, 1-7.
Mason, C.L. & Barba, R.H. (1992). Equal Opportunity Science. The Science Teacher, 59(5),22-25.
Barba, R.H., Pang, V.O., & Tran, M.L. (1992). Who really
discovered aspirin? The Science
Teacher,59(5), 26-27.
Barba, R.H., and Rubba, P,A. (1992). Expert and novice earth and
space science teachers'
declarative, procedural, and structural knowledge. International
Journal of Science
Education, 14(9), 26-35.
SUMMARY OF PUBLICATIONS
51 refereed articles
3 books - Science in the Multicultural Classroom published by Allyn & Bacon.
6 chapters in books
42 national presentations
3 software programs
8 web sites, including SJSU Virtual Museum (http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/Museum/aamenu.html)
13 invited presentations
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