Dr. Jeffrey Austin Jay
Northern State University
(605)626-2215
jayj@northern.edu
“Nothing that you have not given away will ever be
really yours.”
C.S. Lewis
“It
is for teachers today as it was for teachers 100 years ago;
being positive and helpful is not just one
way to influence
students, it is the only way to
influence students.”
K.L.
Roderick
AUTISM SPEAKS
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Educational Background
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia 1994
Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation: Concept Mapping In College-Level Biology
Science Education
Thesis: Folic Acid And Oxytocin
Effect On Myometrial Contraction
Environmental Science
Education Certificate
Credentials
118 Hill Hall
(314)882-7465
Professional Experience
*Northern
Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
E-Learning K-8 Outreach Coordinator,
*Northern
Associate Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
E-Learning K-8 Outreach Coordinator,
*Northern
Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Coordinator, Elementary and Secondary Education
Associate Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
Tenured 2000
*Northern
Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Education
Coordinator, Elementary and Secondary Education
Assistant Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
*Northern
Coordinator, Elementary and Secondary Education
Assistant Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
*Northern
Assistant Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education
*
Visiting Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
*
Teaching Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction
Research Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction
*University of Missouri-Columbia
University Supervisor of Student Teachers, Curriculum and Instruction
*
Teaching Assistant, Biological Sciences
*
Teacher, Science Department
University Courses Taught
Northern
State University
ELED 303 Physical & Earth Science for Elementary Teachers
ELED 320 K-8 Science Methods
EPSY 420 Classroom Management and Discipline
IDL 190 Freshmen Seminar: Education
EDFN 720 Philosophies of Education
EDER 751 Interpretation of Educational Research
ELED 720 Teaching and Research in Science-Elementary
SEED 720 Teaching and Research in Science-Middle and Secondary
MLED 480 Middle Level Methods
MLED 483 Special Projects in Education-Middle Level Science
SEED 483 Special Projects in Education-Earth and Space Science
ELED 483 Special Projects in Education-Content Integration in Elementary/Middle
School Curricula
SEED 683 Special Projects in Education-Secondary Level Science Education
EDFN 475 Human Relations (one year appointment)
EDER 415 Tests, Measures, and Evaluations-Elementary School (one year
appointment)
EDER 416 Tests, Measures, and Evaluations-Secondary School (one year
appointment)
EDFN 599 Successful Practices in the P-16 Classroom (continuing education
course)
EDFN 680 Strategies in Educational Assessment (continuing education course)
EDFN 689 Teaching Across the Community (continuing education course)
EDFN 699 The Three R’s Revisited (continuing education course)
ELED 683 Agriculture for Elementary Teachers (continuing education course)
ELED 683 Enhancing Elementary and Middle School Science and Math (continuing
education course; team instructor)
T271 Production and Use of Instructional Media
and Technology (team instructor)
T425 Advanced Teaching of Elementary Science
Service to Institution
Co-Chair-School
of Education Dean Search (1999, 2006)
Director of Undergraduate Studies-School
of Education (1997-2002)
Coordinator-Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (1997-2002)
E-Learning K-8 Outreach Coordinator, School of Education (2002-Present)
E-Learning Advisory Council (2003-Present)
Advisor-Undergraduate and Graduate, Elementary and Secondary Education
(1995-Present)
Chairperson-Graduate Masters Degree Committees (1995-Present)
Chairperson-School of Education Faculty Search Committee (1995-Present)
Member-NSU Admissions Director Search Committee (2005)
Secretary-Northern State University Faculty Senate (1999-2003)
Representative-School of Education, Northern Bound Days (1996-Present)
Conference Coordinator-1997 Fifth Annual Northern Conference on Teaching and
Learning
Conference Coordinator-1996 Fourth Annual Northern Conference on Teaching and
Learning
Member-Office of Instructional Services (OIS) Advisory Committee (2003-2007)
Member-Northern State University Faculty Senate (1998-2003)
Member-Teacher Education Council (1997-Present)
Member-School of Education Knowledge Base Committee (1995-1996)
Member-School of Education Graduate Program Review Committee (1996-1997,
2007-2008)
Member-Community Advisory Council for Teacher Education (1996-Present)
Member-School of Education Assessment Committee (1998-Present)
Member-Graduate Faculty Writing Committee (1997-2005)
Member-Elementary and Secondary Education Applicant Screening Committee
(1997-Present)
Member-Elementary and Secondary Education Scholarship Committee (2000-2004)
Member-Who's Who Among American College Students Committee (2001-2002)
Member-NSU Strategic Planning and Budget Committee (2006-2008)
Member-NSU Graduate Council (2007-2010)
Member-NSU Recruitment and Retention Committee (2006-Present)
Member-NSU Institutional Review Board (2006-Present)
Mentor-Elementary and Secondary Education Incoming Faculty (1997-Present)
Professional Activities
Interim
Director-Eisenhower Professional Development Higher Education Grants Program,
South Dakota (1996-1997)
Reviewer-National Science Education Standards (1995)
Book Reviewer-“School Science and Mathematics” (1991-1995)
Research Representative-Northern State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
(1998)
President-Northern State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (1997)
Vice President of Programs-Northern State University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
(1996)
Presider-National Science Teacher Association
conventions (1993-Present)
Presider-Annual Northern Conference on Teaching and
Learning (1995-1997)
Portfolio Evaluator-Writing Across The Curriculum, Northern State University
(1995)
Member-Manuscript Review Panel for Special Publications, National Science
Teachers Association (1994-1997)
Member-Manuscript Review Panel "CESI Science" (2000-Present)
Member-South
Dakota Department of Education Science Advisory Committee (2003-2007)
Member-Northern State University Speakers Bureau (1994-Present)
Judge-South Dakota Science and Math Fair (1994-Present)
Judge-South Dakota Junior Academy of Science (1994-1997)
Judge-Odyssey of the Mind, South Dakota (1995-1999)
Judge-South
Dakota WebFair (2004-Present)
Participant-Apple Education Series: Staff Development, Multimedia, and
Curriculum Integration (1997-1999)
Mentor-NSF and NSU-sponsored Technology Infusion, Department of Education
(2003)
Participant-Teachers, Industry, Environmental (TIE) Collaborations (1988-1990)
Past Consultant-Northern Plains Regional Water Festival (1999-Present)
Past Consultant-Assessment Strategies, Miller, SD Public Schools
Past Consultant-Elementary Science, Teaching, and Assessment, Faulkton, SD
Public Schools
Past Consultant-Science Instruction Models, Herreid,
SD Public Schools
Past Consultant-Middle School Models, Cheyenne River Reservation, SD
Past
Consultant-Science Instruction and Learning,
Past Sponsor-Future Teachers of
Professional Memberships
American Association for Teaching and Curriculum
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Council for Elementary Science International
National Science Teachers Association
Council for Exceptional Children
Publications
Jay,
J., & Jay, J. (2008). Earth science learning centers. Council for Elementary
Science International (in review).
Jay,
J., & Jay, J. (2008). Crazy Horse Memorial: The carving and the geology. The Earth Scientist
(accepted for publication).
Jay,
J., & Jay, J. (2008). Autism and the science classroom. NSTA Reports, 19.
Jay, J. (2008).
Science: Teaching. Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology.
Jay, J. (2005). Active
learning for prospective teachers. Teaching Journal of
the Academy International Congress, 5.
Jay, J. (2004). A new respect
for lightning. The Earth Scientist, 19.
Jay, J., & Jay, J. (2003). Student-constructed products they'll keep! Science Scope, 27.
Jay, J., & Jay, J. (2003). Thematic instruction for prospective
teachers. The Earth Scientist, 19.
Jay, J., & Jay, J. (2002). Geologic time model. Council for Elementary Science International, 35.
Jay, J., & Jay, J. (2001). In-class earth tour. The Earth Scientist, 18.
Jay, J., & Jay, J. (2001). Elementary science for college level
prospective teachers. Council for Elementary Science
International, 34.
Jay, J. (1999). Integrated
science for prospective teachers. The School Science
and Mathematics Association Math-Science Connector, 29.
Jay, J., & Gellhaus, M. (1998). Color, camouflage, and vision:
An instruction and assessment activity for all classrooms. Council
for Elementary Science International, 30.
Jay, J. (1997). Dig into geologic time. The Earth Scientist, 14.
Jay, J. (1997). Teaching refraction/reflection?: Try display cases. NSU CUEST News, 6.
Jay, J., Jay, A., &
Barrow, L.H. (1996). Concept mapping with college-level students. Transactions of the
Barrow, L.H.,
Jay, J. (1995). Graphic maps: A useful tool for
prospective teachers. American Association for Teaching and
Curriculum, 1.
Jay, J. (1995). The New Madrid
seismic zone. In L.H. Barrow (Ed.) Teacher Resource Packet On Earthquakes (NSF #ESI9055430).
Jay, J. (1995). Liquefaction
and earthquakes. In L.H. Barrow (Ed.) Teacher Resource Packet On Earthquakes (NSF #ESI9055430).
Jay, J. (1994). Displaying
science to nonmajors.
Jay, J. (1994). Interactive
display case. Science Activities, 31.
Jay, J. (1994). Water pipes in winter. The Science Teacher, 61.
Book Reviews
“Mind-Boggling Astronomy”
“The Illustrated World of Space”
“Eyewitness Science: Astronomy”
“How We Learned The Earth Is Round”
“Fun & Games: Stories Science Photos Tell”
“Blinkers and Buzzers: Experimenting with Electricity and Magnetism”
“Beastly Abodes: Homes for Birds, Bats, Butterflies & Other Backyard
Wildlife”
“Dirt-Cheap Science: Activity-Bases Units, Games, Experiments & Reproducibles”
“Mobius And His Band: Mathematics and Astronomy in Nineteenth-Century
Germany”
(All book reviews published by the
Curriculum Reviews
“Science, Society, and America’s Nuclear Waste,” Department of Energy,
“The Hole Story of Ozone: A Skill Development
Program,” National Science Teachers Association,
“Decisions Based on Science,”
National Science Teachers Association,
Presentations and Workshops
2007 “Regional
Rocks and Geology Activities”
National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Denver, CO
2007 “Earth
Science Standards Met With Hands-On Activities”
National Conference on Science Education, NSTA NESTA,
2005 “Making the Classroom
Relevant for Higher Education Students”
Multidiscipline International Conference on Research and Teaching, Deadwood, SD
2004 “The New Science Education”
Special Education Cooperative Annual Meeting,
2003 "Hands-on Learning Centers for Enrichment"
National Science Teachers Association Convention,
2003 "Biotechnology in K-8 Classrooms"
2002 "Integrated Curriculum"
2002 "Middle School Instruction and
Learning"
2001 "Formative Assessments Utilized With
Prospective Teachers"
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention,
2000 "Teaching to Achieve
Annual Fourth Grade Teachers Meeting,
2000 "Prospective Teachers of Elementary
Science: Discourse on Assessments"
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Convention,
1999 "Integrated Science for Prospective
Teachers"
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention,
1999 "Polymers,
1998 “A Model of Integration for Prospective
Teachers”
The Association for the Education of Teachers in
Science, Annual Convention,
1997 “Integrated Methods and Content for Prospective
Teachers”
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Convention, Denver, CO
1997 “Task Cards and Collaborative Groups in
Science Methods Courses”
National Earth Science Teachers Association, Annual Convention, Denver, CO
1997 “Polymers in Elementary Science”
South Dakota Science Teachers Association, Annual Convention,
1997 “Introductory Water 101"
Northern Plains Water Festival,
1997 “Outdoor Science Activities”
May Overby Elementary School,
1997 “Owl Pellets in Elementary Classrooms”
O.M. Tiffany, H. Hedger,
1997 “Concept Mapping as
Instruction and Assessment”
Phi Delta Kappa,
1996 “A Model of Learner-Centered Activity-Based
Instruction”
National Science Teachers Association, Global Summit on Science and Science
Education,
1996 “Learner-Centered, Activity-Based Science”
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention,
1996 “Learner-Centered Activity-Based Instruction”
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Convention,
1996 “Computers in K-8 Instruction”
(co-presenter)
White Horse, Swiftbird, and Promise Schools,
Cheyenne River Reservation, SD
1996 “Science and Math: Making It Hands-On and
Minds-On” (co-presenter)
White Horse, Swiftbird, and
1996 “Classroom Science Using Eggs and Other ‘Cheep’
Stuff
Fourth Annual Northern Conference on Teaching and Learning, Northern State
University, Aberdeen, SD
1996 “Air Balloons, Etc.”
1996 “Classroom Research Into Practice (By
Tomorrow!)”
1996 “Cooperative Classroom Science”
Trinity Church School,
1996 “Elementary Activities Outdoors”
May Overby Elementary School,
1995 “Demonstrations, Discrepant Events and
Activities in Science Education”
Third Annual Northern Conference on Teaching and Learning,
1995 “Demonstration of an Elementary-Level
Science Education Theme”
C.C. Lee Elementary School,
1995 “Hands-on, Minds-on Science Activities for
Elementary Schools”
May Overby Elementary School,
1995 “Integrating Science Within
Classrooms”
Howard Hedger Elementary School,
1995 “Alternative Assessments in Science and
Mathematics”
Miller Public School District, Miller, SD
1995 “Developing Professional Educators”
Northern State University Top 100 Recruitment,
1995 “A Career in Education”
Northern State University NSU Bound Days,
1994 “Paper and Pencil Active Learning?”
Teaching in the Next Century: Conference on Mathematics and Science Innovation
in Higher Education,
1994 “Discrepant Events and the Conceptual
Change Model”
Northern State University, Shared Vision Course,
1994 “American
Science Education”
American-Russian
Collaboration Conference on Science Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
1994 “Science ‘Magic’ That You Can Do”
Fulton County Summer Science Camp,
1994 “Concept Mapping With College-Level
Students”
Missouri Academy of Science,
1994 “Research on Concept Mapping at the College
Level”
University of Missouri, Research and Creative Activities Forum, Columbia, MO
1994 “Science Demonstrations and Learning”
Interface Conference,
1994 “Resources to Teach About
the New Madrid Seismic Zone”
Interface Conference,
1993 “Lens on Microteaching: An Ethnographic
Inquiry Into Teacher Preparation”
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Convention,
1993 “Helping Science Teachers Who Lack A Coordinator”
National Science Teachers Association, National Convention,
1993 “Helping Elementary and Secondary Science
Teachers”
Science Teachers of Missouri, Annual Conference,
1993 “How to Provide Help for Beginning Teachers”
Interface Conference,
1992 “New Madrid Earthquake Project”
National Science Teachers Association, Regional Conference,
1992 “Helping the First Year Science Teacher”
Science Teachers of Missouri, Annual Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
1992 “Help for Beginning Teachers”
Interface Conference,
1992 “Plant and Animal Life Cycles in the
Elementary Classroom”
Kansas Association of Teachers of Science,
1992 “Motivating Students Through Activity-Based
Instruction and Learning”
Derby Ridge Elementary School,
(Numerous
other hands-on presentations given to 3-8 grade
students in classrooms at distant regional schools utilizing
Dakota Digital Network [DDN] V-Tel Live Technology)
Honors
2008 Performance
Award-Student Services: Academic, Northern
2005 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2003 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year,
Northern
2003 Honorary Member-Phi Eta Sigma
2001 Northern
1999 Northern
1998 Who's Who Among
1998 Northern State University Small Grants
Program in Teaching and Learning (
1997 Northern State University Small Grants
Program in Teaching and Learning (research)
1996 National Science Teachers Association &
Gustav Ohaus Awards for Innovations in College
Science Teaching
1996 Northern
1996 Northern
1995 Northern
1993
1993 Who’s Who in
1992 Pi Lambda Theta
Grants
2007 Co-PI, SMARTer Kids Foundation, “SMART Board
Integration,” $5,487; secured funding for purchase of SMART Board and
peripherals to enhance teacher education students’ use of technologies
and their appropriate utilization within K-12 classrooms.
2003 Participant, Title III Science Education, “Science
and Technology for Prospective Teachers,” $2,500;
development of courses and learning opportunities for prospective teachers that
allow utilization of state-of-the-art science and technology resources.
2001 PI, Governor's Advanced Award for Teaching with Technology,
"Computer-Based Resources for Students and Teachers," $16,301;
development of on-line resources for students, student teachers, and beginning
teachers; lesson plans, on-line links, enrichments, and other resources
directly address both National Science Standards and South Dakota Science
Standards.
2000 Co-PI, Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program, "AgriScience for Elementary Teachers," $17,665;
continuation and enhancement of 1999 Eisenhower grant listed below; again,
sixty (60) workshop participants involved.
1999 Co-PI, Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program, "AgriScience in Elementary Classrooms," $23,382;
developed workshop for elementary-level school teachers; grant monies utilized
to pay for sixty (60) workshop participants' stipends, tuition, expenses, and
materials; graduate course/credit offered through Northern State University and
South Dakota State University; (this project is a continuation and enhancement
of 1998, 1997, and 1996 projects; emphasis is placed upon agriculture
instruction and learning in elementary classrooms, and the integration of
computer-based technology components within instruction and learning).
1999 PI, Learning Organizations for Technology Integration (LOFTI),
"Utilizing Digital Cameras & Computer-Based Technology To Promote
National Science Education Standards," $3,000; development and infusion of
course components that utilize technology for course participants' electronic
portfolio.
1998 PI, Governor's Faculty Awards for Teaching with Technology,
"Integrating Technology Within Science Methods
for Teachers Courses," $17,300; development and infusion of computer-based
technology within science methods courses.
1998 Co-PI, Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program, "AgriScience for Elementary Teachers," $22,151;
developed workshop for elementary-level school teachers; grant monies utilized
to pay for sixty (60) workshop participants' stipends, tuition, expenses, and
materials; graduate course/credit offered through Northern State University and
South Dakota State University; (this project is a continuation and enhancement
of 1997 and 1996 projects; emphasis is placed upon agriculture instruction and
learning in elementary classrooms, and the integration of computer-based
technology components within instruction and learning).
1997 Co-PI, Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Education Program, “Agriculture
for Elementary Teachers,” $15,138; Developed workshop for
elementary-level school teachers; grant monies utilized to pay for thirty
(30) workshop participants’ stipends, tuition, expenses, and
materials; graduate course/credit offered through Northern State
University and South Dakota State University; (this workshop is enhanced
from the 1996 project listed below).
1997 PI, Northern State University Small Grants
Program in Teaching and Learning, $1,000;
Grant monies utilized to assist in conducting semester-long research project
entitled, “Concept Mapping as an Alternative Assessment Strategy in the University
Setting.”
1996 Co-PI, Eisenhower Mathematics and Science
Education Program, “Agriculture in the Elementary Classroom,” $14,970;
Developed workshop for elementary-level school teachers; grant monies utilized
to pay for thirty (30) workshop participants’ stipends, tuition,
expenses, and materials; graduate course/credit offered through Northern
State University and South Dakota State University.
References
Dr. Thomas Hawley
Dean
School of Education
Northern
(605)626-2415
Dr. Patrick Schloss
President
Northern
(605)626-2521
Dr. Gayle Bortnem
Assistant Professor
School of Education
Northern
(605)626-2570
Dr. Craig Kono
Associate Professor
School of Education
Northern
(605)626-2448
Dr. Lloyd Barrow
Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
(314)882-7457
Dr. Donna Plummer
Associate Professor
College of Education
Centre College
Danville, KY 40422
(606)238-5304
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