Associate Deans

Dr. Jon Pedersen, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research

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Education

Ph.D. - University of Nebraska, (Administration and Curriculum and Instruction)
M.Ed. - University of Nebraska (Administration and Curriculum and Instruction)
B.S. - University of Nebraska (Agriculture-Biochemistry and Nutrition)

Professional Experience

2004-Present - Associate Dean, College of Education, University of Oklahoma Professor, Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
1998-2000 - Associate Dean, College of Education, East Carolina University, Associate Professor, Science Education
1999-2000 - Interim Chair, Science Education Department, Associate Professor, East Carolina University
1996-1998 - Associate Professor and Director of Research For Clinical Schools Partnerships, and Director of the Model Clinical Teachers Network
1992-1994 - Co-Director and Associate Professor, Center for Middle Level Research and Development, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Professional Societies and Offices

1997 Co-Strand Coordinator Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1997-1999 Vice President/President Elect: Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Society
1997-2000 Awards Committee, National Association of Science, Technology and Science
1998-2003 Executive Secretary, Association for the Education of Teachers in Science
1998-1999 Member of the School Science and Mathematics National Program Committee
1998-2002 Editorial Review Board, Electronic Journal of Science Education.
2000-2006 Editorial Review Board, Journal of Science Teacher Education
1998-2002 Section Editor for Science Education International
1999-2001 Board of Directors, Triangle Coalition, Washington, D.C.
2002- Board of Examiners NCATE
1996- Member NSTA/NCATE Folio Review Committee
2005 NCATE SPA Audit Team
2005-2009 Board of Directors, Association for Science Teacher Education

Grants and Honors

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J. E. & Snider, D. (1991). Carnegie Corporation Continuation Grant: Old High Middle School. ($22,500.00)

Principal Investigator: Pedersen, J.E., (1992). Assessment of High School Students Perceptions of Social Issues, Mini-Grant. ($1,600.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E., & O'Dell, J.K., (1991). Off campus education through two-way video/audio. University of Arkansas ($150,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Totten, S., (1992). The Development of a Center for Middle Level Education. Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation ($352,939.00).

Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E., (1992). Providing for a connection to a national bulletin board system. Foundation for the Mid South ($900.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Limp, F.W. & Pedersen, J.E., (1993). Mission Arkansas: Teacher Development and Dissemination K-12 Science-Mathematics using Space based Data and Geographic Information Systems. National Science Foundation ($34,801.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Nielsen, W., (1994). K-4 Math/Reading/Science Crusade. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Eisenhower Funds ($110,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Nielsen, W., (1994). K-4 50/50 Matching Grant. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Eisenhower Funds ($12,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E., (1995). K-4 Math/Reading/Science Crusade. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Eisenhower Funds ($110,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Lefever-Davis, S., (1995). K-4 Math/Reading/Science Crusade. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Eisenhower Funds ($107,266.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Lefever-Davis, S., (1995). K-4 50/50 Matching Grant. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Eisenhower Funds ($7,900.00).

Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Faculty Computer Program. ($2,500.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Current Reform Efforts: The Role of Social Issues in the Extant Science Curriculum. The Thomas W. Rivers Endowment Fund: Faculty Travel. Travel money to present an invited paper at the University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile, SA. ($6,500.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Parke, H. & Pedersen, J.E., (1997). Professional Development and ABC's." Eisenhower Title II Funds. ($20,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Parke, H.M. & Pedersen, J.E., & Joyner, R.L. (1998). Science in the Age of the ABC's: A Plan for Professional Development Phase II. ($30,000.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Spence, D.L. & Pedersen, J.E. (1999). Global Partnership Schools: A Model for U.S.-Japan Education Collaboration in the 21 st Century. The United States-Japan Foundation, Tokyo, Japan. ($84,700.00).

Co-Principal Investigator : Pedersen, J.E. & Marek, E.A. (2001). Improving and Integrating Technology in Science Methods. College of Education Technology Committee. ($19,500).

Co-Principal Investigator: Pedersen, J.E. & Marek, E.A. (2002). Improving and Integrating Technology in Science Methods. College of Education Technology Committee: DVD-RW/Hard-dive ($1,000.00)

Co-Principal Investigator: Gram, W. and Pedersen, J.E. (2003). Building Scientific Literacy through Investigation. Learning Opportunities Grant, ($304,501.00).

Outstanding Young Educator

Rotary International study group to South America, Argentina

Freshman Scholar's Instructor

Selected as instructor to American Cooperative Schools - Bolivia

Foundation for the Mid South Faculty Fellow

Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Society

University of Oklahoma College of Education Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award

Published Materials and Scholarly Activities Books

Pedersen, J.E. & Digby, A.O., (1995). Cooperative Learning: Theory and Practice . Garland Press.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Social Issues and Community Service/Service Learning at the Middle Level. Allyn and Bacon.

Pedersen, J.E. (2000). Stiquito (tm) for Beginners: An Introduction to Robotics-Teacher's Guide . IEEE Computer Society Press.

Totten, S. and Pedersen, J.E. (2005). Researching and Teaching Social Issues: The Personal Stories and Pedagogical Efforts of Professors of Education. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.

Chapters in Books

Pedersen, J.E., (1992). The Jurisprudential Model for STS Study. In Robert Yager (Ed.) International Council of Associations For Science Education Yearbook: The Status of Science-Technology-Society Reform Efforts Around the World . ICASE, Knapp Hill, South Harting, Petersfield: UK . p25-31.

Pedersen, J.E., (1993). STS: A Perspective. In Robert Yager, (Ed.) What research says to the science teacher vol. VI . NSTA: Washington D.C., p17-23.

Pedersen, J.E., (1993). STS Issues in Science: A New Paradigm. A Review of Current Issues in STS Study. In M.O. Thirunarayanan (Ed.) The STS Project . Arizona State University: Tempe, p179-184.

Pedersen, J.E. & Bonnstetter, R.J., (1993). STS strategies for secondary educators. In Robert Yager, (Ed.) What research says to the science teacher vol. VI . NSTA: Washington D.C., p59-63.

Totten, S., Pedersen, J.E., Kern, S. & Nielsen, B., (1995). Turning the Corner: The University of Arkansas' New Middle Level Certification Program. In Ken McEwin (Ed.) The Professional Preparation of Middle Level Teachers . National Middle School Association, Columbus: Ohio.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Social Issues at the Middle Level. Research Handbook on Social Studies . National Council for the Social Studies.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1996). STS Bibliography. Research Handbook on Social Studies . National Council for the Social Studies.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Introduction. In Samuel Totten and Jon Pedersen (Eds.) Social Issues and Community Service/Service Learning at the Middle Level (p. 1-11). Allyn and Bacon.

Totten, S., & Pedersen, J.E. (1999). A close encounter: Interviewing a middle level teacher or administrator. In Samuel Totten et.al. (Eds.) Practicing What We Preach: Preparing Middle Level Educators . (p. 12-14). Falmer Press.

Pedersen, J.E., (1999). Using Shoes as a Tool for Constructing Knowledge. In Samuel Totten et.al. (Eds.) Practicing What We Preach: Preparing Middle Level Educators . (p. 122-125). Falmer Press.

Pedersen, J.E. & Sheerer, M.A. (1999). Collaborative Action Research as a Reform Strategy: Impact and Potential . In (Ed.) S. Thomson Excellence Through Partnerships . East Carolina University.

Pedersen, J.E., Bonnstetter, R.J., Rioseco, M. & Garcia, H., (2000). Reform in Science Education: University Partnerships and their Impact . In (Ed.) S. Abell International Perspectives on Science Teacher Preparation: An AETS Monograph . Kluwer Academic Publishers: The Netherlands.

Sheerer, M.A., Pedersen, J.E. & Covington, V.M. (2001). A Collaborative Model of Professional Development and Action Research at East Carolina University . In (Ed.) R. Wisniewski In Our Own Words: A Companion Piece to the Recreating Colleges of Education Report . (p.14-22). Bell South Foundation.

Pedersen, J.E. (2005). The Evolution of an Educator. In Samuel Totten and Jon Pedersen (Eds.) Researching and Teaching Social Issues: The Personal Stories and Pedagogical Efforts of Professors of Education . Lanham, MD: Lexington Books .

Selected Articles

Pedersen, J.E. & Bonnstetter, R.J., Corkhill, A.J. & Glover, J., (1987). The effect of decision making. Journal of Research in Science Teaching . 25(1), p15-21.

Pedersen, J.E. & Bonnstetter, R.J., (1990). A conversation about S/T/S. Science Scope . 13(4), p 49.

Pedersen, J.E., (1991). Bubble-ology as Instructional Media for Science. Instructional Media Quarterly . 26(1), p11.

Pedersen, J.E. & McCurdy, D., (1991). The effects of hands-on minds-on teaching experiences on pre-service elementary teachers attitudes towards teaching science. Science Education . 76(2), p141-146.

Weinmiller, J., Pedersen, J.E. & Bonnstetter, R.J., (1991). The rocket project. Science Scope . 15(2), p18-23.

O'Dell, J.K. & Pedersen, J.E., (1992). PSInet as a tool for classroom learning. Technology and Teacher Education Annual , October, p524-526.

Pedersen, J.E., (1992). Take issue with science. Science Scope . 15(8), p34-37.

Pedersen, J.E., (1992). The effects of cooperative controversies, presented as STS issues, on anxiety and achievement in secondary science classrooms. School Science and Mathematics Journal . 92(7), p374-380.

Pedersen, J.E. & Thomas, J., (1992). An Indoor Study of the Great Outdoors. Science and Children . 29(7), p18-19.

Pedersen, J.E. & Totten, S, D., (1992). Status of Middle Schools in the State of Arkansas: A Survey of Superintendents' and Principals' Perceptions. Current Issues in Middle Level Education . 1(2), p39-64.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1993). Strengthening community service projects in middle schools by under girding them with the study of pertinent social issues. Current Issues in Middle Level Education . 2(1), p16-30.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1993). Taking action at the local level: The study of social issues in the middle school. Inquiry in Social Studies: Curriculum, Research, and Instruction . 29(1), p19-33.

Pedersen, J.E. & Garcia, H., (1994). The Bolivia Instructional Enrichment Partnership. Science Education International . 4(3), p6-8.

Gartin, B.C., Digby, A.D. & Pedersen, J.E., (1994). Reality vs. best practices: Empowering transescent students through cooperative learning activities. Current Issues in Middle Level Education . 3(1), p103-111.

Garcia, H. & Pedersen, J.E., (1994). Educational reform: One country's dilemma. Science Education International . 5(2), p11-13.

Totten, S., Pedersen, J.E., Wilson, S., & Nielsen, W., (1995). Turning the corner: The development of a middle level teacher education program. Current Issues In Middle Level Education . 4( 2 ), p 46-64.

Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Towards authentic assessment: Modeling in a science methods class. Current Issues in Middle Level Education . 5( 1 ), p17-49.

Totten, S. & Pedersen, J.E., (1996). Social Studies student's perceptions and knowledge of social issues: A national study. Inquiry in Social Studies. 32( 1 ), p22-46.

Joyner, R.L., Pedersen, J.E., & Parke, H.M., (1998). Marketing Education's Commitment to Scientific Literacy: Enabling Adolescents to Make Informed Decisions. Business Education Forum . 52( 3 ), p28-30.

Rioseco, M, Romero, R, & Pedersen, J.E., (1998). Warming up to Physics. The Science Teacher . 65( 1 ), 24-28.

Yerrick, R.K., Pedersen, J.E. & Aranson, J. (1998). "We're just spectators": A case study of science teaching, epistemology and classroom management. Science Education , 83( 6 ), 619-630.

Yerrick, R.K. & Pedersen, J.E. (1998). Model Limitations. The Science Teacher . 65( 7 ), p48-51.

Bullock, A.A. & Pedersen, J.E., (1999). Interdisciplinary Teams: A University Approach. Middle School Journal . 30(3), 21-27.

Pedersen, J.E. & Sheerer, M.A. (1999). Building Sustained Partnerships:
Collaborative Action Research as a Catalyst. North Carolina Journal of Teacher Education. 12(1), 126-133.

Pedersen, J.E. & Yerrick, R.K. (2000). Technology in Science Teacher
Education: A Survey of Current Uses and Desired Knowledge Among Science Educators. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 11(2), 131-153.

Pedersen, J.E. & Thomas, J. (2000). Experience is the Best Teacher: An International Study of Episodic Memory in Elementary Science Teacher Preparation. Science Education International. September, 11(3), 26-29.

Thomas, J., Pedersen, J.E. and Finson, K.D. (2001). Validation of the Draw-A-Science-Teacher-Checklist (DASTT-C). Journal of Science Teacher Education. 12(4), 295-310.

Pedersen J.E. and Totten S. (2001). Beliefs of Science Teachers Towards the Teaching of Science/Technological/Social Issues: Are We Addressing National Standards? Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society 21(5), 376-393.

Pedersen, J.E. (2002). Educational Research: Directions and Implications.
Science Education International.

Odum, L.A., Settlage, J. & Pedersen, J. (2002). Technology Knowledge and
Use: A Survey of Science Educators. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 11(4), 389-396.

McCarty, R. & Pedersen, J.E. (2002). Making the Invisible Visible: The Oklahoma Science Project. Science Education International, 13(3), pp.16-22.

Thomas, J. and Pedersen, J.E. (2003). When Do Science Teachers Learn to Teach? A Comparison of School Children¹s and Preservice Teachers¹ Science Teacher Illustrations. School Science and Mathematics Journal. 103(7):
1-12.

Turkman, H. and Pedersen, J.E. (2003). Learning environments in our
classrooms: International student¹s perspectives. Science Education International. 14(1): 5-10.

Marek, E.A., Laubach, T. and Pedersen, J.E. (2003). Preservice Elementary School Teachers¹ Understandings of Theory Based Science Education. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 14(3): 147-159.

Crawley, F.E. and Pedersen, J.E. (2004). Collaborating with science teachers to study learning: A case study. Electronic Journal of Science Education,

Settlage, J., Odum, L.A. & Pedersen, J.E. (2004). Uses of Technology by Science Education Professors: Comparisons with Teachers¹ Uses and the Current versus Desired Technology Knowledge Gap. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. 4(3):
http://www.citejournal.org/vol4/iss3/maintoc.cfm.

Gilbert, S, Pedersen, J.E., & Mason, C. (2005). Survey of Changes in Science Teacher Preparation Programs Responding to Performance-Based Science Standards. Electronic Journal of Science Education.

Finson, K., Pedersen, J.E., & Thomas, J. (in press). Comparing Science Teaching Styles to Students' Perceptions of Scientists. School Science and Mathematics Journal.

Turkmen, H. & Pedersen, J.E. (in press). Examining the technological history of Turkey¹s impacts on teaching science. Science Education International.
16(4).

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