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PROFESSIONAL VITA

DR. RANDALL E. SMITH

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2091 Anchor Lane,
Worden, Illinois 62097
resmith@siue.edu
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Education:

B.A. Religion and Philosophy 1975
B.S.E. History 1976
M.A. Social Studies Education (With a Thesis) 1980
Northeast Missouri State University (renamed Truman State University)

Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction / Social Studies Education 1987
University of Missouri - Columbia
Dissertation: The Status of Social Studies Curriculum in the State of Missouri
Major, Curriculum and Instruction, Social Studies Education,
Minor, History

Teaching Experience:

Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The department houses Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Undergraduate and Graduate programs. The department has 18 faculty, ten full- time term faculty, and numerous part-time term faculty. 1999-2008

Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Teaching graduate and undergraduate Social Studies Education Methods, undergraduate General Methods, advisor to Masters and Doctoral Students, Secondary Education, and Supervision of Student Teachers. Graduate Courses taught in Computers across the Curriculum and Community Resources. 1997-Present

Graduate Faculty Member, Level II, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 1991-Present

Assistant Professor of Education, Dakota Wesleyan University, Teaching Foundations of American Education Elementary, Secondary Social Studies Methods, Educational Psychology, Geography, Government, Supervision of Student Teachers and early fieldwork. Graduate and undergraduate courses taught in Microcomputers in Education. 1987-1991

Graduate courses for Masters Degree in Elementary Education teaching Advanced Educational Psychology, Educational Statistics, Social Studies and Language Arts, Advanced Microcomputers in Education, and Advisor for Masters Thesis. 1987-1991

Instructor, William Jewell College, Teaching General Secondary Methods, Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Methods, Administration of the Elementary Classroom, Instructional Media, and Supervision of Student Teachers and early fieldwork. 1985-1986

Instructor of Social Studies Methods and Supervision of Student Teachers at the University of Missouri, Columbia (Graduate Teaching Assistantship) Summers 1985-1986

Nine years of public school teaching, Social Studies. 1976-1985

Certification:

Missouri Life Teaching Certification, Social Studies (9-12) May 1976

Publications:
Refereed*

DeWeese, D., Pryor, C., Gallagher, W., Smith, R. and Afolayan, M. (2006). Community and Democracy in Programme Development for a Master of Arts in Teaching. Learning for Democracy, 2, (1). *

Smith, R. and Winnett D. (2003). TechREADY: E-Learning Supplement for Technology Standards. “Integrating Technology Into The Classroom”, Tarantula Company.

Smith, R. and Winnett D. (2003). TechREADY: E-Learning Supplement for Technology Standards, Portfolio Development, Tarantula Company.

Bushrow, K., Carlton M., Smith, R. and Koehnecke, D. (2003). Professional Development Schools: Learning to Play Well with Others. Current Issues in Teacher Education IATE Journal. *

Erthal, M. and Smith, R. (2003). Master Teachers Helping Future Teachers. Delta Pi Epsilon Book of Readings. *

Smith, R. (1995). Hypermedia Teachware, Teaching social studies methods through the use of computer technology. Computers in Human Behavior. *

Nelson, W and Smith R. (1995). Chronicles in Education. Computers in Human Behavior. Solicited article. *

Smith, R. and Manley, S. (1994) Social Studies Learning Activity Packets (SSLAPs). The Social Studies. 85(4). *

Smith, R. (1993) The Paperless Class. English Leadership Quarterly. 15(1). *

Smith, R. (1988) Microcomputers in Education. Textbook for Class. Dakota Wesleyan University Press.

Anderson, D., Dishner, E., Kirk, L., Maertens, N., Magnusson-Fagon, N., Mann, D., Smith, R., Stegman, C. and Willies, B. (1988). Add Safety Component to Teacher Training, Say Education Deans. NSSC Publications, National School Safety Center. Pepperdine University and the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education.

In progress

Afolayan, M., Smith, R., Pryor, C., Gallagher, W. and DeWeese, D. (2007). Paradigm Shift: Equipping Suburban Teacher Candidates for Urban Challenges - A Focus on the Issue of Diversity in the Classroom. Journal of Metropolitan Universities. Manuscript in progress. *

Pryor, C., Gallagher, W., Smith, R., Afolayan, M. and DeWeese, D. (2007). Four Potential Traps of Team Teaching: Lessons from a Post-Baccalaureate Partnership Program. Manuscript for re-submission to School-University Partnerships. *

Grant Writing:

Reading, G., Smith, R., Hunt, J. and Tamari, S. (2007). “Global Literature Speaker Series.” Meridian Society Grant. $3000

Reading, G., Smith, R., (2007). Edwardsville School District #7 “Middle East Children’s Literature Pilot Project” Culture Speaker Series Helping Teachers Making the Human Connection. $750

Reading, G., McAndrews, S. Smith, R. and Marlette, S. (2007). SIUE Excellence in Graduate Education (EGE) “Inquiry Conference.” $2000

Smith, R., (2003). SIUE Excellence in Graduate Education (EGE) “Master Teachers Helping Future Teachers.” $5000

Edwardsville District #7 and Smith, R., (2000). “Real Math Reaching for Excellence Through Authentic Learning in Mathematics.” Grant submitted to the State of Illinois Board of Education. Awarded. $530,090

Smith, R., Erthal, M. and Feldmann, D. (2000). “Master Teachers Helping
Future Teachers-Incorporating Technology and Master Teachers into Professional Development Schools.” EUE Grant. $5000

Smith, R., Erthal, M. and Feldmann, D, (2000). “Improving Teacher's
Technology Skills.” FIPSE The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.”

Smith, R. (1991). SIUE Internal Grant "New Faculty Grant." $3000

In-services and Consulting:

Consultant for the Edwardsville, Illinois School District # 7
Technology Planning Team. 1994-Present

Consultant for Social Studies Curriculum for the Illini Elementary School, Fairview Heights, Illinois. 1995

Consultant for the Kell Illinois School District #2 for Social Studies and Computer Technology Implementation, Kell, Illinois. 1994-Present

In-service at Trinity Lutheran School District Metro East, Illinois "Social Studies and Geography in the Elementary and Middle Schools." Edwardsville, Illinois. 1994

In-service Pre-K Forum at McCluer North, "Geography Let's Get Into It for the Young Learner." 1994

Columbia, Illinois School District, “Let us Build a Computer Curriculum.” 1994

Integrating Science & Technology into the Social Studies Classroom Cooperative Title II Grant. 1993

North Alton Middle School Computer Consultant for an Apple Computer Grant. 1991

"Teaching Strategies for Nursing Students with Different Learning
Modalities." Mitchell, South Dakota. 1990

Mitchell Public School and Area Fall In-service "Adolescents in Today's Society," and "Lesson Plans; Getting Started." 1990

Presenter for the South Dakota Math Council, "New Teaching Strategies for Math Teachers." 1989

Speaker to the Mitchell Lions’ Club "Changes in Education." 1989

Speaker Exchange Club, "What is Happening in Education." 1989

Speaker at Kiwanis Club, "Education today in South Dakota and the United States." 1989

St. Joseph Indian School on "Microcomputer within the Elementary Curriculum." 1988

Dakota Wesleyan University New and Part-time Faculty "College
Teaching Strategies.” 1988

Computer Consultant for the Mitchell Public School. 1988

Speaker for the Phi Alpha Delta Educational Society, "New Strategies in Education." 1988

Speaker to the Honor Students, "Education and the 1988 Presidential Election." 1988

St. Joseph Indian School on "Microcomputers for Teachers." 1987

Presentation

International
Smith, R., DeWeese, D., Fahsl, A. and Pokhrel, B. (2006). “The Trails and Pitfalls of the MAT and it’s Strands.” Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. .

Lessen, E., Santanello, C. and Smith, R. (2004). “To Be or Not to Be, Mentoring is the Question?” Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nelson, W. and Smith, R. (2003). ED-MEDIA 2003--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA,

Smith, R., Santanello, C and Eder, D. (2001). "Where do we go from here in Assessment?” Atlantic Rim Conference on Higher Education, Planning and Assessment, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Solicited Presentation.

Smith, R., Santanello, C. and Eder, D. (2001). “Workshop on Assessment: What it means to and for you!” Oficina de Planificacion Academica, Universidad Puerto Rico, Ricinto deRio Piedras

Smith, R., Santanello, C. and Eder, D. (2001). "Assessment at Southern Illinois University, The Next Step." Caribbean Planning and Assessment Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Smith, R., Santanello, C. and Eder, D. (2000). "Assessment at Southern Illinois University, what we have learned." Pacific Rim Conference on Higher Education Planning and Assessment, University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Smith, R. and Crooks, S. (1999). “Directed Web Searching an Alternative in Web Searching,” AECT International, Honolulu, Hawaii.

National/State

Smith, R., Pryor, C. and DeWeese, D. (2007). “Learning how to play together: The Trials and Tribulations Encountered During the Pilot Year of an Innovative Field-based Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program.” ATE, San Diego, California.

Smith, R., Wilkinson A. and Pokhrel, B. (2005) “The Adventures of the American Mind: Using Prime Sources in Education.” SALT, Orlando, Florida,

Smith, R., DeWeese, D. and Trapani, P. (2004). “From Student Teacher to Novice: Building a Seamless Induction Process Within a University/Public School Partnership.” IATE, Chicago, Illinois

Smith, R., Bushrow, K. and Lox, L. (2003). “Rural, Urban, Metropolitan (RUM) Consortium-Based Partnerships: University and School Faculty Sharing RUM.” Holmes Partnership Delegation from SIUE. Washington DC.

Smith, R., Carlton, P. Bushrow, K., Feldmann, D., Polite, M. and Koehnecke, D. (2001). "PDS, Learning to Play Well with Others." ATE, New Orleans.

Eder, D., Smith, R. and Santanello, C. (2001). "Survivor! How Classroom Assessment Can Help You Stay on the Tenure and Promotion Island.” AAHE, Tampa.

Tite, R., Smith, R. and Santanello, C. (2001). “Learning through Laughter.” Excellence in Learning and Teaching Series, St. Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Smith, R., Santanello, C. and Eder D. (2001). "Survivor! How Classroom Assessment Can Help You Stay on the Tenure and Promotion Island.” American Association for Higher Education, Roles and Responsibilities Conference. Denver, CO.

Smith, R., Santanello, C., Eder, D. and Arthaud, T. (2000). “How Classroom assessment Techniques Can Help You Stay on the Promotion and Merit/Tenure Island.” American Association for Higher Education, Faculty Roles and Rewards Conference. Tampa, FL. (requested)

Crooks, S., Smith, R. and Nelson, W. (1999). “Using Computers Conferencing to Enhance Problem Based Learning.” ACTE, Houston, TX.

Smith, R. and Nelson, W. (1995). "Technological support for beginning teachers." AERA, Presentation in San Francisco, CA.

Smith, R. and Gallagher, W. (1995). "The Cutting Edge in Case Studies: Using computers to enhance understanding of classroom situations." ATE, Detroit, MI.

Nelson, W. and Smith, R. (1994). "The Teacher Chronicles: A Case-Based Multimedia Computer System to Facilitate Reflection by Beginning Teacher." AERA, New Orleans, LA.

Nelson, W. and Smith, R. (1994). "Learning how to teach: A Computer based system to enhance teacher reflection." Association for Educational Communications and Technology in Nashville, TN.

Nelson, W. and Smith, R. (1994). "Learning how to teach: A Computer based system to enhance teacher reflection.” ATE, Atlanta, GA.

Smith, R., Gallagher, W., Koehnecke, D., Goldenhersh, B. and Sory, S. (1993). "Integrating Multicultural Education Literature in Social Studies and Children's Literature Methods Classes." ATE, Los Angeles, CA.

Smith, R. (1991). “The Affiliate Professor Program.” SDATE, Black Hills, SD.

Service:

Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 1999 to the Present

Chair, Committee on Assessment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. 1998 to 2007

Board Member of Illinois Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (IACTE). 2001 to 2006

Board of Directors ICSS (Illinois Council for the Social Studies) Board Member Region #5 State of Illinois. 1998 to 2006

SIUE Delegation to Holmes Partnership. 2003

Board of Directors for the Nipudikan, Educational Programs - Native American Historical Studies. Conception 1998 to present

Chair, Dean’s Search Committee (Provost Appointed). 1999

SIUE Graduate School Committee. 1994-1996

SIUE Graduate School Research and Development Committee for Distribution of Internal Grant Money. 1994-1996

SIUE University SECA United Way Fund Drive Committee Member.
1991-1995

SIUE University Textbook Evaluation Committee. 1992-1995

School of Education, Executive Secretary.
January 1994 to August 1995

School of Education, Working Paper Committee-Chair. 1992-1993

Department of Curriculum and Instruction Undergraduate Admission and Review Committee-Chair. 1992-1993

Department of Curriculum & Instruction Search Committee.1999- present.

Chair of the Selection Committee for Teacher of the Year Award. 1992

Honors: Editorial Advisory Board, Learning for Democracy Journal 2007

SIUE Alumni Association "Teacher of the Year Award" 1995

Professor of the Year, William Jewell College 1986

University of Missouri Scholarship for Outstanding Social Studies Teaching in Missouri, Graduate Awarded in Social Studies Education
1985

Organizations:

America Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
Illinois Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (IACTE)
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
Illinois Council for the Social Studies (ICSS)
Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
National Education Association (NEA)
Phi Alpha Theta (Honorary Historical Fraternity)
Member of Episcopal Church & Candidate for Holy Orders

 

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