Faculty

David F. Jackson, Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
Ed.D., University of Michigan
E-mail - djackson@uga.edu
Department of Mathematics and Science Education
Aderhold Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
Office Phone: (706) 542-4637
Fax: (706) 542-1212

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Education

Ed. D., 1990, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

School of Education, Program in Curriculum, Teaching, and Psychological Studies.
Major field: Science Education. Minor field: Educational Technology.
Dissertation: Semi-automated Data Analysis using Sequence Comparison Algorithms: Computer-assisted Problem Solving with Graphs.
Advisor and Dissertation Chair: Prof. Carl F. Berger.

A. B., 1982, cum laude in general studies, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

Field of concentration: Geological Sciences.
Advisor: Prof. Stephen Jay Gould.

Westhill High School, Stamford, CT, graduated 1977.

Experience

Graduate Coordinator, 2002-present.
Associate Professor, 1996-present. Date of appointment: Sept. 18, 1996.
Assistant Professor, 1990-1996.

College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Department of Mathematics and Science Education, 2004-present.
Science Education Department, 1990-2004.

Courses taught:

Middle School Earth/Life Science Teaching (undergraduate level)
Middle School Physical Science Teaching (undergraduate level)
Physical Science [content] for Middle School Teachers (undergraduate level)
Technology in Science Teaching (undergraduate/masters level)
Internship in Science Education (Student Teaching; undergraduate/masters level)
Curriculum Planning in Science Education (masters level)
Introduction to Research in Science Education (masters/specialist level)
Technology in Science Education (specialist/doctoral level)
Research Seminar in Science Education (doctoral level)

Major research interests:

Teaching of historical geology and evolutionary biology
Middle school science teaching and teacher education
Use of electronic technologies in science teaching

Teaching Assistant, 1987-1989.

School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Courses taught:

Research and Educational Practice (graduate level)
Supervisors: Profs. Valerie Lee, Carl Berger.
Intellectual History of Education I and II (graduate level)
Supervisors: Profs. David Angus, Frederick Goodman, Samuel Meisels.

Research and Teaching Assistant, 1986-1990.

Office of Instructional Technology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Computer Applications Program, Detroit Public Schools.
Supervisors: Prof. Carl Berger (UM), Ms. Billie Jean Edwards (DPS)

Computer Curriculum Coordinator, 1985-1986.

The Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont, PA.

Joseph Klingenstein Fellow, summer 1985.

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY.

Science Teacher, 1983-1986.

The Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont, PA.
General Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Geology; Grades 5, 7, 9, 11 & 12.
Coach, High School Soccer Club

Middle School Teacher, 1982-1983.

Breck School, Minneapolis, MN.
General Science, American History, Grade 5 & 6.
Coach, High School Girls Junior Varsity Soccer, Middle School Intramural Program.

Research Assistant, 1979-1981.

Department of Invertebrate Paleontology, Museum of Comparative Zoology.
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Supervisor: Prof. Stephen Jay Gould.

Undergraduate Research Fellow, summer 1979.

Department of Invertebrates, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY.
Supervisor: Dr. Niles Eldredge

Tutor, 1977-1980.

Harvard-Roxbury Schools Program, Roxbury High School, Boston, MA.
All subjects, primarily Mathematics and English.

Selected Publications

Jackson, D. F. (2007). The personal and the professional in the teaching of evolution. In L. S. Jones & M. J. Reiss (Eds.), Teaching about scientific origins: Taking account of creationism (pp. 161-181). New York: Peter Lang.

Jackson, D. F. (2002). The computer as formalizer of inquiry: Valuable tool, oppressive limitation, or all in the hands of the teacher?. In D. J. Tippins, T. R. Koballa, Jr., & B. D. Payne (Eds.), Learning from cases: Unraveling the complexities of elementary science teaching (pp. 155-156). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Oliver, J. S., Jackson, D. F., Chun, S., & Kemp, A. (2001). The concept of scientific literacy: A view of the current debate as an outgrowth of the past two centuries. Electronic Journal of Literacy through Science, 1(1). http://sweeneyhall.sjsu.edu/ejlts/archives/scientific_literacy/oliver.htm

Meadows, L., Doster, E. C., & Jackson, D. F. (2000). Managing the conflict between evolution and religion. The American Biology Teacher, 62, 102-107.

Jackson, D. F. (2000). With a little technology, can at-risk students succeed?. In T. R. Koballa, Jr. & D. J. Tippins (Eds.), Cases in middle and secondary science education: The promise and dilemmas (p. 207) Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.

Jackson, D. F. (2000). Making the most of limited computer technology with at-risk middle school students. In T. R. Koballa, Jr. & D. J. Tippins (Eds.), Cases in middle and secondary science education: The promise and dilemmas (pp. 201-206) Columbus, OH: Prentice-Hall.

Doster, E. C., Jackson, D. F., & Smith, D. W. (1997). Modeling pedagogical content knowledge in physical science for prospective middle school teachers: Problems and possibilities. Teacher Education Quarterly, 24(4), 51-65.

Jackson, D. F. (1997). Case studies of microcomputer and interactive video simulations in middle school earth science teaching. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 6, 127-141.

Jackson, D. F., Bourdeau, G., Sampson, A., & Hagen, T. J. (1997). Internet resources for middle school science: Golden opportunity or silicon snake oil? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 6, 49-57.

Jackson, D. F., Doster, E. C., Meadows, L., & Wood, T. (1995). Hearts and minds in the science classroom: The education of a confirmed evolutionist. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32, 585-611.
Jackson, D. F., Doster, E. C., Tippins, D. J., & Rutledge, M. L. (1994). Implementing "real science" through microcomputers and telecommunications in project-based elementary classrooms. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 3, 17-26.

Jackson, D. F. (1993). The scientist as cracker-barrel philosopher: Implications for the concept of scientific literacy. Interchange, 24(1-2), 1-19.

Jackson, D. F., Edwards, B. J., & Berger, C. F. (1993). Teaching the design and interpretation of graphs through computer-assisted graphical data analysis. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 30, 483-501.

Jackson, D. F., Edwards, B. J., & Berger, C. F. (1993). The design of software tools for meaningful learning by experience: Flexibility and feedback. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 9, 247-277.

Most Recent National and International Conference Presentations

Thomson, N. F., Adams, J., O'Dell, S., Chapman, S., Jackson, D. F., & Magner, J. (2008, April). Hominid evolution: Theory, facts, and “tales” from the field. Special symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Jackson, D. , Jones, L. , Thomson, N., Dike, J., & O'Dell, S. (2007, April). The "other" literature of evolution/creationism and a serious attempt at its application. Special symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.

Thomson, N., Koopman, R., Chapman, S., & Jackson, D. (2006, April). Scaffolding students' knowledge of inquiry through use of Virtual Gorilla Modeling. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.

Hembree, P., Jackson, D., & Thomson, N. (2006, January). Alvarez' T. Rex and the Crater of Doom: Potential for integrating narrative history of science into teacher education. Book discussion session conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Portland, OR.

Wheeler-Toppen, J., Wallace, C., & Jackson, D. (2005, April). Measuring scientific literacy in undergraduate biology students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dallas, TX.

Kim, T.-K., & Jackson, D. F. (2004, April). Scientific understanding through reading college science textbooks: A self-study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC.

Jackson, D. F. (2004, January). Oral interviews as a final examination format for a science methods course. In Wieseman, K., Assessment practices that put the preservice teacher in the driver’s seat. Interactive discussion session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Nashville, TN.

Jackson, D. F. (2003, April). The Shipman/Jordan model for introducing the relationship between science and religion: Commentary from one perspective and possible extensions. In Kittleson, J, Science and religion in the context of science education. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.

Jackson, D. F. (2003, April). Beyond evolution and creationism: Critically considering the claims of scientific and religious ways of knowing in educating the “whole child.” In Jones, L., Rethinking the evolution/creation controversy: Epistemological alternatives. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.

Peiffer, B., Jackson, D. F., & Tsoi, M. (2003, January). Inservice teacher education in technology: An entire high school faculty as a three-year case study. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, St. Louis, MO.

Honors and Awards

Faculty Senate D. Keith Osborn Award for Teaching Excellence, College of Education, University of Georgia, 2001.

Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Education, University of Georgia, 1999.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching Award, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 1996.

Gustav Ohaus Award for Innovations in Science Teaching (College Level), National Science Teachers Association, 1996.

Practical Applications Award, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 1991.

Merit Scholarship, School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1986-1987.

Harvard College Scholarship, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1978-80, 1981-82.