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DAWN PARKER
Clinical Professor
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M University, College Station (1997)
M.S., Zoology, Texas A&M University (1991)
B.S., Secondary Education, Howard Payne University (1989)
COURSES TAUGHT
EDCI602. CULTURAL FNDTNS OF EDUC
2018A
EDCI631. MENTORING NOVICE EDUCTR
2018B
EDCI633. Educator As Learner
2008B
EDCI644. Curriculum Development
2009B
EDCI647. CURRICULUM THEORY
2014B,2013B
EDCI673. ANLYS OF TCHNG BEHAVR
2020C,2020B,2020A,2019C,2019B
MASC351. PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATH
2019A,2018C,2014C
MEFB351.
2004B
MEFB352. PLAN & DEV FOR MIDG CURR
2012A
MEFB352. Plan And Development For Midg Curriculum
2008C,2007C
MEFB460. Math Methods In Midg
2008C,2007C,2006C,2005C,2004C
MEFB460.
2005A
MEFB460. MATH METHODS IN MIDG
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
MEFB470.
2005A
MEFB470. SCIENCE METHODS IN MIDG
2018A,2017C
MEFB470. Science Methods In Midg
2008C,2005C,2004C
TEFB324. TEACHING SKILLS II
2020C,2020A,2019C,2019A,2018C
TEFB406. SCIENCE MID SECON SCHL
2013C
TEFB407. MATH IN MDDLE & SR SCH
2013C,2012C
TEFB412. MATH IN ELEM SCHOOL
2013A,2012A
FORMER DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Richard Evans (Spring 2005)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Books and Monographs
Christensen, R., Parker, D. & Knezek, G. (2005).Advances in Preservice Educator Competence and confidence in Technology Intergration: Comparative Findings from Two PT3 Projects. In S. Rhine, & M. Bailey (Eds.), Integrated Technologies, Innovative Learning: Insights from the PT3 Program (pp. 187-198). Oregon: ISTE Publications.
Journal Articles
Palmer, D. J., Lynch, P. S., Parker, D., Viruru, R., Knight, S., Waxman, H., Alford, B., Brown, D. B., Rollins, K., Stillisano, J., Sadiq, H. M., Abu-Tineh, A.M.H., Nasser, R., Al-Binali, H., Al-kateeb, H. (2016). A classroom observational study of Qatar's Independent Schools: Instruction and school reform. The Journal of Educational Research, 109:4.
Green, M, Waltera, L.M., Goldsby, D., Walters, T., Parker, D. & Wang, L. Teaching Pre-service Teachers to Make Digital Stories that Explain Complex Mathematical Concepts in a Real-World Context: The [48]1CMath-eo[48]1D Project, Creating a [48]1CCool New Tool, International Journal of Technology in Mathematics Education Vol 23, 1 or 2
Capraro, R., Capraro, MM, Parker, D., Kulm, G., & Raulerson, T. (2005). The Mathematic Content Knowledge Role in Developing Preservice Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Journal for Research in Childhood Education, 20, 108-124.
Alexander, P. A., Murphy, P. K., Woods, B., Duhon, K., & Parker, D. (1997). College instruction and concomitant changes in student's knowledge, interest, and strategy use: A study of domain learning. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 22, 125-146
Book Chapters
Walters, L. M., Green, M. R., Goldsby, D., Walters, T., Wang, L, & D. Parker. Using Digital Stories for Problem Solving in Mathematics Education. Book chapter in Handbook of Research on Transforming Mathematics Teacher Education in the Digital Age.
Knight, S., Ikhlef, A., Parker, D., Joshi, R. M., Eslami, Z. R., Sadiq, H., Al-Ahraf, M.,Al Saai, A. (2011). Investigation of math and science teaching and learning in Qatari independent elementary schools. In C. Gitsakis (Ed). Teaching and Learning in the Arab World (pp. 249-274). New York: Peter Lang Publishers
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Studying the Effect of an Intelligent Tutee who asks Constructive Questions for Learning by Teaching
Co-PI (). National Science Foundation (Federal)
2018-07-01 — 2021-06-30
Catapult Round 4 - Up, Up, and Away: Expanding and Enriching CEHD Global Education Experiences ($30,000)
Co-PI (). TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2018-01-15 — 2019-06-15
Catapult Round 2 - Follow-up Snook ISD as a CEHD Lab School Project Mission (Funded amount $30,345)
Co-PI (). TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2016-05-01 — 2017-05-31
Catapult Round 1 - Exploration of Snook ISD as a CEHD Lab School Project (Funded amount $11,911)
Co-PI (). TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2016-02-01 — 2016-12-31
Qatar Foundation Mathematics Education Professional Development Initiative
Co-PI (). Qatar Foundation (Private)
2016-02-01 — 2018-01-31
Transforming Teaching and Learning Mathematics Using New Resources, Models and Tools for Teacher Education
Co-PI (). Rutgers University (State)
2012-07-01 — 2015-06-30
aggieTEACH Academy
PI. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
2011-05-15 — 2011-08-31
Insects in the Classroom
PI. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
2002-05-01 — 2003-09-30
Insects in the Classroom (K-8)
PI. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
1999-09-01 — 2000-08-31
EDITORSHIPS
Associate Editor. School Science and Mathematics
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Chair, College APT Review Committee (Fall 2021, Spring 2022)
Co-Chair. TLAC Climate and Diversity Committee. (2013)
Co-Director. STEM Teacher Academy Grant, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2012)
Coordinator, National Center for Educator Dev.. National Center for Educator Development Project- TAMU Qatar.
Director, Teacher Preparation for CEHD. (2012-2016)