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Allen, David E.

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Adjunct

CONTACT INFO

(956) 326-2276
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david.allen@tamiu.edu
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KLM-333A

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COURSES TAUGHT

Foundatns of Ed Research (EDGR 5320)
Intro to Physical Geology Lab (GEOL 1103)
Survey of Earth Science Lab (EPSC 1170)

RESEARCH

Current Research:

Research Interests:

Motivation in science education Multidisciplinary integration in science education Best practices in educational assessment Domestic and international (Japan and Austria) environmental education

EDUCATION

Connors State College (Associate of Science)
Northeastern State University (Bachelor of Science)
Texas State University (Doctor of Philosophy)
Oklahoma State University Main (Master of Science)

PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapter:

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Standards for instructional supervision: Questions and issues - 2005

Journal Article:

A study of shitti kyoiku (wetlands education) for sustainable restoration, conservation and creation of wetlands: A case study on wetlands education in the U.S.

Value and challenges of resilience education against natural disasters: Comparative research between Japan and the USA

Corruption and abuse of power in educational administration

GRANTS

Grants:

Measurement and Evaluation of the Educational Impacts of Environmental Education in Japan

TAMIU ADVancing the Instruction of Science Educators (ADVISE) Program

Regional 60x30TX Targets Grant

Raise Your Hand Texas Raising Texas Teachers grant

Kentucky Environmental Education Council PRIDE Grant

Increasing the Number of Qualified STEM Educators Through the Use of the Interdisciplinary STEM Theme of the Environment

Kentucky PRIDE Grant

International Environmental Education: Japan

EXHIBITS

AWARDS

Legislature of the State of Oklahoma Teacher Citation - State of Oklahoma - 01-01-1994

Oklahoma House of Representatives Teacher Citation - Oklahoma House of Representatives - 01-01-1994

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Award of Excellence - Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics - 01-01-1994

Braggs High School Teacher of the Year - Braggs Public School - 05-01-1992

Muskogee Chamber of Commerce Contribution to Education Recognition - Muskogee, OK Chamber of Commerce - 01-01-1991

Braggs High School Teacher of the Year - Braggs Public School - 05-01-1991

Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America - 01-01-1981

PUBLIC SERVICE

Worked with formal and non-formal environmental educators to increase environmental education awareness.

Provide guidance and leadership to the Boy Scout troop

Developed a document showing correlations between the Next Generation Science Standards and the North American Association for Environmental Educations Guidelines for Excellence.