John J. Clementson Ph.D.

Professor and Chair of Education

Gustavus Adolphus College                              

Academic Preparation:

Doctor of Philosophy - University of Nebraska-Lincoln- Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction/Science May, 1991

Master of Science - Mankato State University- Mankato, Minnesota-Curriculum and Instruction -Science July, 1987

Bachelor of Science - University of Minnesota- Minneapolis, Minnesota-Major: Earth-Space Science Minor: Biology 1977

Professional Experience:

2004-                           Professor and Chair of Education Gustavus Adolphus College

2002-2004                   Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs-Augustana College

1999-2002                   Associate Professor of Education/Assessment Coordinator, Augustana College

1996-1998                   Director of Graduate Education and Academic Outreach

1994-1998                   Coordinator of Masters Cohort Program, Director of Tech Camp, Augustana College

1993 - 1996                 Chair of Education Department

1991-1993                   Assistant Professor of Education, Augustana College           

1988-1991                   Instructor of Science Education, Instructor of Education                           Foundations, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1977-1988                     Science Teacher, Redwood Falls, MN

Professional Focus:

Administrative leadership, program development, accreditation, adolescent development, science education, and the use of technology in the classroom.

Publications 

Clementson, J. J. (2006) (in press)  Information Processing Model: Attached or Trashed.  Encyclopedia of Brain Research: Greenwood Publishing Group. Westport, CT.  Ed. Sheryl Feinstein. 

Clementson, J.J. & Hanson, R. (1998).  A Collaborative Liberal Arts Graduate Cohort Program in Teaching and Technology: Lessons learned.  NCA Quarterly, 72 (4), Spring 1998.

Clementson, J.J, & Wenger, L. (1998).   Gifted Students Grade Their Schools.  Reclaiming Children and Youth-Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems,  6 (4), Winter.

 Andrews, S. & Clementson, J.J. (1997) Active Learning’s Effect upon Preservice Teachers’ Attitudes toward Inclusion.  (ERIC  Document Reproduction Service No. ED 410 217)

 Will, K., Clementson, J.J., & Will III, O. (1996).  Transforming the Classroom through Technology:  An Innovative Graduate Program in Teaching & Technology.  Journal of Technology and Education Annual, 1996.

Brendtro, L., Van Bockern, S., & Clementson J. J., (1995). Adult-Wary and Angry.  Holistic Education Review, 8 (1), 35-43.

Will, K., Clementson, J. J, & Will III, O. (1995)  Tech Camp: A model institute for integration of technology and education.  Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1995, 443-446. 

Clementson,J.J. (1995) "A Qualitative Study of Elementary Teachers' and Students' Interactions with FOSS: Full Option Science System."   Science Education: from Theory to Practice, 211-218.

 Will III, O., Clementson, J.J., & Will, K. (1995).  A Plan for Integrating Technology into the Liberal Arts Curriculum: Net Surfing and Other Tech Sports as Educational Process. Proceedings of the National Conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Core Curriculum.   (Electronic Publication on Worldwide Web).             

Clementson, J.J., Hinders, D. & Van Bockern, S. (1994) The Circle of Courage: A Model for Teacher Education.  The National Forum of Teacher Education Journal, 4 (1), 39-48.

Romjue, M.K & Clementson, J.J. (1992)  An Alternative Science Fair.  Science and Children, 30 (2), 22-25.

Clementson, J.J.  (1990)  Lunar Greenhouse: A software review. 

School Science and Mathematics Journal, 90 (2), 168-69. 

Clementson, J.J.  (1988)  Education reform an empty promise? 

Mankato Statement, Journal of Mankato State University. Spring Issue.

Recent academic presentations:

Alba, V., Bode, K., & Clementson, J. J. Access for All: Responding to the Changing Demographics in Rural Minnesota. Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE).  October, 2006.

Clementson, J.J.  Cognitive Strategies for Teaching Social Studies. Minnesota Social Studies Teachers Conference.  Bloomington, MN.  March, 2003.

Clementson, J.J.  Cognitive Teaching Strategies for Middle School Teachers.  Midwest Region Middle-Level Educators Conference.  Sioux Falls, SD.  October, 2002. 

 Clementson, J. J.  Hope for the Future: A global perspective. Presented at the 6^th Annual Midwest Qualitative Research Conference.  University of St. Thomas.  Minneapolis, MN. Summer 2000.

 Clementson, J.J.  A Collaborative Graduate Cohort Program In Teaching and Technology: Lessons Learned.  Paper presented at the 103^rd Annual Meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  Chicago, Illinois.  March 28-31, 1998.

Clementson, J.J., Gauthreaux, D., Hanavan, P. & Swanson, R. (1997).  Linked Learning: Designing Computerized Pedagogy. The Bush Collaboration Conference, Mpls, MN.  March 1997

 Will, K., Clementson, J.J., & Will III, O. (1996) An Innovative Graduate Program in Teaching & Technology.   Paper  presented at the Seventh International Conference of the Society  for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE),   Phoenix, Arizona.  March 13-16, 1996

Will III, O., Clementson, J.J., & Will, K. (1995).  Infusing Technology into the Liberal Arts Curriculum: Net Surfing and Other Tech Sports as Educational Process.  Paper presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Core Curriculum Conference: Birmingham, Alabama.  Nov. 9-11 1995.

Clementson, J. J. & Will, K.  Integrating Technology and Education: A Model Institute.  Mid-continent Institutes' Fourth  Annual  Innovations in Education Conference and Faculty Development Workshops. Technology in Education.  Minot,  ND.  November 12, 1995

Clementson, J.J. & Will, K.   Innovative Graduate Programs for Teachers:  Integrating Technology into the Classroom.   Mid-continent Institutes' Fourth Annual  Innovations in Education Conference and Faculty Development Workshops. Technology in Education.  Minot, ND.  November 12, 1995.

Clementson, J.J., Will III, O., & Will, K. Tech Camp : A Model Institute for Integration of Technology and Education.  Paper presented at the Sixth International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE), San Antonio, TX  March 22-25, 1995.

Van Bockern, S. & Clementson, J.J.  Brain Friendly Classrooms.

Black Hills Institute, Lead, SD  June, 1995.

Clementson, J.J. "A Qualitative Study of Elementary Teachers' and Students' Interactions With FOSS: Full Option Science System."  A paper presented at the International Science Education Conference: Theory to Practice. Jerusalem, Israel, January 3-8, 1993.

Clementson, J. J. "Project Wild: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Environmental Science.” International Science Education Conference: Theory to Practice.  Jerusalem, Israel.  (Presented with Mary K. Romjue).  1993.

Other Presentations

SMARTIV- Chamberlain, SD. (March, 2002)

SMARTII- Chamberlain, SD.  Follow up session for Eisenhower Grant.  March 1999

"Generic Lesson Design: Pro and Con"  The Science Teacher.  An open forum debate at The National Science Teachers' Convention.  Boston, March, 1992.  (Invited by the editor of the journal to be part of a panel).

 "Partners in Science."  South Dakota Congress of Parents and Teachers: 70th Annual State Convention.  Brookings, SD.   October 23-24, 1992.

 FOSS- a second-generation hands-on science program.  National  ScienceTeachers Association Regional Convention.  Kansas City,  October 1990.

                         The story of Mrs. Blue: A case study of one teacher's experiences with the FOSS Program. Presented to the FOSS national evaluation and development group.  University of California - Berkeley.  July, 1990.

The affects of a hands-on, minds-on approach on the anxiety levels of pre-service elementary science teachers.   A paper presented at the National Science Teachers Association National Convention.  Atlanta - April, 1990. (with J. Pedersen)

Hands-on physical science activities for elementary science teachers. A workshop presented with J. Pedersen & G. Saunders.  National Science Teachers Association National Convention.  Atlanta - April, 1990. 

Service Presentations

Changing Demographics of Rural Le Sueur County.  Le Sueur Rotary Club.  August,  2005

Liberal Arts at Gustavus Adolphus College.  Interpretive Center,  Gustavus Adolphus College.  April 15, 2005. 

Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies IV. Roosevelt High School.  Sioux Falls, SD  2001.

Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies III. Roosevelt High School.  Sioux Falls, SD  2000.

Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies II. Roosevelt High School.  Sioux Falls, SD  1999.

Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies I. Roosevelt High School.  Sioux Falls, SD  1998.

                        "Cognitively Appropriate Science Fair Projects."   John F. Kennedy Elementary School Parent Teacher Association.  Sioux Falls, January, 1996.

Initiative One:  What are the Real Costs?   Whittier Middle School, Sioux Falls, SD  Fall, 1994.

For What Will You Be Remembered?   Guest Speaker-Augustana College Freshman Banquet.  Fall, 1994.

Circle of Courage: Unifying Theory and Practice in Education Bush Faculty Luncheon, Augustana College, February 17, 1993. (With Dr. Hinders and Dr. Van Bockern) Teacher inservice at Laura Wilder Elementary, Sioux Falls, SD.  "Physical Science Activities"  January 19, 1993. Teacher inservice at Sioux Center Schools- Sioux Center, Iowa.  "Integrating the disciplines in elementary science."February, 1993. "So You Want To Do A Science Fair Project!"  Laura Wilder Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. Sioux Falls, February, 1992.                                

Funded Grants:

ChYLI- Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Institute

 $216,000 (2005).   Program Director-Veronica Alba.

Lighthouse Partnership Grant with St. Peter School District $10,000 (2005).

Activity-Based Mathematics Across the Curriculum (West River).  Title II No Child Left Behind Improving Teacher Quality Program. South Dakota Board of Regents.  $49,992.  (2004)

Activity-Based Mathematics Across the Curriculum (East River).  Title II No Child Left Behind Improving Teacher Quality Program. South Dakota Board of Regents.  $49,937  (2004)

State of South Dakota Partnership Grant for Math and Science $49,900 (2003)

ARAF Grant Augustana College. Teaching Strategies and the Circle of Courage.  $1200.  (2003).

Bush Faculty Development Grant. “Cognitive Psychology and  Teaching Strategies for Middle School Teachers.”$4,000 (2002). (Collaborative Project with undergraduate students.)

Eisenhower Grant. (SMARTIV)  $39,900 (2001)

Eisenhower Grant. Interactive! $34,400. (2000).

Eisenhower Grant. Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies.  (SMART II).  $39,900.  (1999).

Eisenhower Grant.  Science and Math Applications Using Relevant Technologies. (SMART I).  $39,991.  (1998). 

Eisenhower Grant.  Environmental Education in the Elementary Classroom.  $13,140.  (1996).

Eisenhower Grant.  Science Reform: Educating Project 2061 Teachers.  $12,939.  (1996).

Microsoft Corporation.  Teacher Education Partnership Grant III. Provided $4,000 worth of software for the Augustana College Education Department.  (1996).

Microsoft Corporation.  Teacher Education Partnership Grant II.  Provided $12,500 worth of software for the Augustana College Education Department .  (1995).

 Microsoft Corporation.  Teacher Education Partnership Grant I.    Provided $12,500 worth of software for the Augustana College Education Department . (1994).

ARAF- "Augustana College Education Department's Curriculum Model: Our Hope for the Future."  with Dr. Hinders and Dr. Van Bockern.  $1000. June 1992.

Bush Faculty Development Grant- "Cooperative Learning"  with Dr. Bacon, Dr. Hinders, and Dr. Walker.  $1000. July 1992- May 1993.

Grant Evaluations:

Project evaluator for Eisenhower Funded workshop.  Computer-Based Science/Math Studies of Global Change.  Dakota State University.  July 1998.

Project evaluator for  National Science Foundation workshop. "JEdI On the Great Plains."  Northern State University and Augustana College.  June 1992- June 1993.

Project evaluator for Eisenhower Funded workshop.  "The Use of Multi-Media Technology in the Science and Math Classroom."  Augustana College- Summer 1993.

Project evaluator for Eisenhower Funded workshop. "The Textbook and Beyond."   Augustana College- Summer 1993.

Project evaluator for National Science Foundation Grant. "River Quest."  Center for Technology and Learning. Augustana College.  1993-1996.

National Service

Commission on Institutions of Higher EducationConsultant-Evaluator (new five year term)  2001- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education Consultant-Evaluator.  1997-2000

Appointed by President of National Science Teachers Association to serve as a member of the Advisory Board to The Journal of College Science Teaching.  1993-1995.

Reviewer- The Science Teacher- Journal of the National Science Teachers Association.  1993- 1996.  Reviewer of manuscripts.

 Chaired Advisory Board Meeting at National Science Teachers Convention-Kansas City, MO.  April 1, 1993.

 Community Service

Board of Education- First Lutheran Church, Le Sueur.  2005-

Memorial Middle School Site-Based Advisory Council 2001-2004

Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society- Education Board 1999-2004

Kirby Science Discovery Center- Board Member  1999-2003

Washington Science Discovery Visitor Experience Committee- Board Member- 1999-2003

Habitat for Humanity- Volunteer  1991-2004

Board of Education- Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 1995-1998

College Governance Responsibilities:

                        Chair of Augustana Assessment Committee 2002-2004

Faculty Representative to the Augustana College Board of Regents 2000-2002

Core Curriculum Task Force-Augustana College- 2001

Academic Master Planning Committee- Augustana College 2000

Personnel Committee- Augustana College 1995-1997

Chair- Graduate Committee- Augustana College. 1993-1995

Institutional Review Board- Human Studies Task Force.  1993-1994

Board of Directors- Center for Technology and Learning  1991-93

Academic Assessment Task Force- Augustana College  1991-1993

Graduate Committee- Augustana College 1992-93.

New Student Seminar Committee- Augustana College  1992.

 Business Partnership Committee- (Augustana & Laura Wilder Elementary)  1991-1997.

CPESD Committee- Partnership of area colleges and the Sioux Falls School District 1993-1996.

Courses Taught:

Introduction to Graduate Research, Setting the Research Agenda, Middle School, Generic Methods, New Student-Seminar, Secondary Methods, Senior Capstone-The Voice of the Other:Considering Tomorrow

Honors and Awards:

Nominated by Augustana students for induction into Kappa Delta Pi: An International Honor Society in Education.  1993.

Recognized for service to the Sioux Falls School District- Sioux Falls School Board Meeting.  October 12, 1992

"Outstanding Contributions to Students Award."  University                          of Nebraska award for outstanding teaching.  Presented by                                  University of Nebraska Parents’ Association.  January, 1991.

Maude-Hammond Fling Dissertation Travel Award.  A University Award for Dissertation Work.  Presentation of dissertation findings to the FOSS development team and to the national evaluation team at the University of California- Berkeley.  July, 1990.

J. Galen Saylor Doctoral Fellowship.  Top  Award of  the Department of for Curriculum and Instruction- University of Nebraska.  1988-89.

Brownell Fellowship, University of Nebraska 1988-91.  

Babson Scholarship, University of Nebraska 1988-89.

"Secondary Teacher of The Year"  Redwood Falls, Minnesota 1987.