Dr. Daniel Vincent

Email: dvincent@uco.edu

Phone: (405) 974-5132

Office: LIB 141

Box: 127

Degrees

Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Studies, August 2006
Master of Education in Foundations of Education, August 2001
Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude, May 1999

General Information

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Studies, August 2006.
Dissertation: "The Evolution of a Science Teacher: An Autobiography"
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019
Master of Education in Foundations of Education, August 2001
Research Topic: "Lab Experiences in the Science Classroom: Real vs. Virtual Dissections"
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019
Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude, May 1999
Area of Specialization: Secondary Education
Emphasis: Chemistry and Biology
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK 74804

Experience

Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
August 2006 to Present

Teach both graduate and undergraduate courses including Teaching Science in Elementary School and Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School (undergrad), and Inquiry Science, and Social Studies in a Global Environment (grad)
Science Teacher (Intermediate/Middle 1999-2003; High 2003-2006)
August 1999 to 2006
Jenks Public Schools

Teach process skills, chemistry, lab safety, metrics, life science, zoology, environmental science, and scientific method to 6th, 7th, 9-12th grade students

Publications

Selected Presentations

Presentation, "Shadows that enlighten", School Science and Mathematics National Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, Fall 2011
Presentation, "Simple STEM activities with probeware" NSTA Regional Conference, Hartford, CT, Fall 2011
Presentation, "Utilizing data collection probes in the classroom" OSTA conference, Fall 2010
Presentation, "Plants can do that?" NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, March 2010
Presentation, "Connecting Math and Science through computerized data-collection devices" NSTA National Conference, Philadelphia, March 2010
Presentation, "Partnering with community resources." OATE Conference, OK, Fall 2008
Presentation, "The national elections" OATE Conference, OK, Fall 2008
Presentation, "Developing spatial awareness." NCTM Regional Conference, OK. Fall, 2007
Presentation, "A glimpse into pre-service elementary teachers' views of teaching Mathematics and Science." RCML National Conference, OK. March 2008
Presentation, "Connecting the Content: Merging Pedagogy with Content Knowledge." ASTE International Conference, St. Louis, MO. January 2008
Presentation, "Science Inquiry in Biology" NSTA National Convention, April 2007
Presentation, "Will it float? Inquiring about Mass and Volume" NSTA Regional Conference, Denver, CO. November 2007
Poster Presentation, 'Stories, Metaphors, and Mental Images: Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in teacher candidates'. Oklahoma Research Day. Edmond, April 2007.
Presentation, "Getting Off Your 'X': Using Stories to Connect with Undergraduates in Teacher Education" OATE State Conference, October 2006
Presentation, "Using Inquiry in the Science Classroom" JPS, February 2006
Presentation, "The Cult of Efficiency and the Culture of Creativity: What are we teaching our students?" OESA Conference, May, 2003
Presentation, "Pre/Post-Testing: Focus Group, 7th Grade Science" JMS, April 2003
Presentation, "Real vs. Virtual Dissections" JPS Workshop, January 2003
Presentation, Various Planetarium Programs, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1997 – 1999

Selected Publications

Vincent, D., D. Cassel, & J. Milligan. (2008, February). "Will it float? A learning cycle investigation of mass and volume." Article in NSTA’s national journal Science and Children, vol. 45(6), p. 36-39.
Vincent, D., D. Cassel (2009, March). "Message in a bottle: Analyzing reaction rates using air pressure sensors" Science Scope, vol. 32(7), p. 68-73.
Vincent, D. (2010, November). "Using historical investigations in the classroom: History of Science as a tool for Teaching." Science Scope.
Vincent, D., D. Cassel (2011, January). "Shadows that enlighten: An investigation into shadows exposes students' ideas about the seasons" Science and Children.
Cassel, D. & D. Vincent (2011, November). "Metaphors reveal pre-service elementary teachers' views of mathematics and science teaching." School Science and Mathematics, vol. (111)7, p. 319-324.
Cassel, D. & D. Vincent (in press). i-Touches enlighten students' data analysis. Teaching Children Mathematics.

Selected Honors

Jenks Middle School, Teacher of the Year, 2002 – 2003
Nominee, Jenks High School Teacher of the Year, 2005 – 2006
Mentor to entry-year science teachers, Jenks High School, 2005 – 2006
University of Central Oklahoma, College of Education and Professional Studies, Diversity Initiative Award, 2010
University of Central Oklahoma, Neely Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010

Selected Professional Development

National Associations
Member, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), 1999 – Present
Member, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), 2006 – Present
Member, Association of Science Teacher Educators (ASTE), 2006 – 2009
Member, Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI), 2008 – 2010
Member, National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA), 2006-2007
Regional Associations
Member, Oklahoma Science Teachers’ Association (OSTA), 2006 – Present
Member, Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies (OCSS), 2008 – Present
Member, Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators (OATE), 2006 – 2007, 2008 – 2009
Secondary Science Textbook Reviewer, Oklahoma State Textbook Committee, 2005 – 2006
Member, Oklahoma Educational Studies Association (OESA), 2002 – 2004
Member, Oklahoma Middle Level Educators Association (OMLEA), 2000 – 2001
Member, Oklahoma Coaches Association, 1999 – 2002, 2004 – 2006
Selected Local Associations
Faculty sponsor, UCO’s ACEI student organization, 2007 – 2010
Member, Elementary Education Curriculum Committee, 2006 – Present
Member, UCO Social/Awards and Recognition Committee, 2006 – 2009

Sample Assignments

ELED 4343

ELED 4463

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