DR. CHRISTINA V. SCHWARZ 332 Erickson Hall Department of Teacher Education Division of Science and Math Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 432-4851 cschwarz@msu.edu EDUCATION 1998 Ph.D., Education in Math, Science, and Technology, U. C. Berkeley. Dissertation: Developing Students Understanding of Scientific Modeling. Current research and teaching foci: Determining how to enable students and teachers to understand and engage in the practices of science particularly scientific inquiry and modeling; fostering the development of teacher knowledge and skills, especially in urban environments; studying the use of educational technology in science teaching and learning; advancing learning theory from multiple research perspectives; studying the role of curriculum materials in science teaching and learning. 1994 M.A., Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, U. C. Berkeley. Master s project: Junior High-School Students Conceptions and Related Inquiry About Mass and Gravity. 1990 B.S., Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Minor in Music Performance. RESEARCH & EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 1/02 - present Assistant Professor, Science Education in the College of Education, Department of Teacher Education and the College of Natural Science, Division of Science and Mathematics Education, Michigan State University (on leave 2003), East Lansing, MI. 1/01-6/01 Curriculum designer, WNET/Channel 13, N.Y. and adjunct professor in science education, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT. Designed an on-line learning module about learning theories and teaching practices for pre-service and in-service teachers: http://www.thirteen.org/. Supervised pre-service student teachers in secondary science classes. 1/00 8/00 Educational consultant for NSF-sponsored study An evaluation of teacher training for triarchic instruction, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Created 4th grade science curricula and assessments based on stimulating multiple types of intelligences. Modules developed included inquiry and
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 2 modeling about the solar system and light and shadows. Worked with Connecticut teachers and educators in revising curricula. Guided professional development instruction. 1/99-1/00 Assistant Professor, Elementary and Middle School Science Education, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, NY. Taught elementary science methods and undergraduate science courses and conducted research on pre-service teachers understanding of the nature of science and scientific modeling through astronomy curricula and software. 1/94-12/98 Research assistant (with Drs. Barbara White and John Frederiksen) ThinkerTools Research Group, Education in Math, Science, and Technology, School of Education, U. C. Berkeley, CA. Conducted research on technology-driven, inquiry-oriented, constructivist environments for middle school science classes, assisted in organizing research group, supervised new graduate student training, analyzed assessments, designed reform-oriented science curricula with in-service and pre-service teachers, videotaped and monitored classroom curriculum; conducted and analyzed student interviews, designed educational software, and conducted literature and educational software searches. 9/92-8/93 Research assistant (with Dr. Marcia Linn), Hypermedia Case Studies in Computer Science Programming Group, EMST, School of Education, U. C. Berkeley, CA. Conducted and analyzed interviews of college students taking introductory programming about their learning and the curriculum. 1/91-5/92 Science data analyst in astronomy, Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD. Collaborated with scientists at the institute and assisted guest observers of the Hubble Space Telescope with analysis of their astronomical images. 9/87-12/90 Undergraduate research assistant for Deputy Director of the Center for Space Research, Dr. Claude Canizares, M. I. T., Cambridge, MA. Analyzed optical images of galaxies in order to determine the presence of cluster cooling flows. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1/94-6/97 Teacher and teaching aide in the ThinkerTools science classrooms, Willard Middle School, Berkeley, CA & Montera Middle School, Oakland, CA. Co-taught and was a teacher s aide using dissertation curriculum in seventhgrade classes for eleven weeks. Over 1000 hours in junior high school
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 3 classrooms training teachers and tutoring students with the ThinkerTools curriculum; maintained computer software and hardware for science classes during the school year. 9/93-12/93 Graduate Student Instructor for Astronomy 10 - Introductory Astronomy, U. C. Berkeley, CA. Led weekly discussion sections, tutored students, prepared homework solutions, ran labs, and organized observational night sessions. Summer 1992 Teaching assistant, Astronomy (High School, Enrichment), Thacher School Summer Science Program, Ojai, CA. Tutored students, directed observational projects, graded homework, and offered general guidance and counseling. Summer 1990 Teaching intern, Astronomy (High School, Enrichment), Massachusetts Advanced Studies Program, MA. Led daily classes and labs, designed exams, graded work and composed student evaluations. PROFESSIONAL WRITING Peer Reviewed Publications Schwarz, C., & Gwekwerere, Y. (in press). Using a guided inquiry and modeling instructional framework (EIMA) to support pre-service K-8 science teaching. Science Education. Schwarz, C., Meyer, J., & Sharma, A. (in press). Technology, pedagogy, and epistemology: Opportunities and challenges of using computer modeling and simulation tools in elementary science methods. Journal of Science Teacher Education. Schwarz, C., & White, B. (2005). Meta-modeling knowledge: Developing students understanding of scientific modeling. Cognition and Instruction, 23(2), 165-205. Schwarz, C., Meyer, J., & Sharma, A. (2004). Preparing tomorrow s teachers to use technology: Analysis of pre-service elementary and middle school teachers interactions with computer modeling and simulation tools. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Santa Monica, CA. Schwarz, C. (2002). Is there a connection? The role of meta-modeling knowledge in learning with models. Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Seattle, WA. White, B., & Schwarz, C. (1999). Alternative approaches to using modeling and simulation tools for teaching science. In N. Roberts, W. Feurzeig, & B. Hunter (Eds.), Computer modeling and simulation in science education (pp. 226-256). New York: Springer-Verlag.
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 4 Under Review or In Progress Schwarz, C., Gunckel, K., Smith, E., Covitt, B., Enfield, M., Bae, M., & Tsurusaki, B. (in progress). Helping elementary pre-service teachers learn to use science curriculum materials for effective science teaching. Technical Reports Richmond, G. & Schwarz, C. (2005). Supporting the development of reform-based science teaching in urban contexts through work in professional inquiry communities. Unpublished manuscript. Schwarz, C., & White, B. (2002). Developing a model-centered approach to science education. Technical report available on website http://www.msu.edu/~cschwarz. Schwarz, C. (1998). Developing students understanding of scientific modeling. Doctoral dissertation, University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Education, Berkeley, CA. Other Products Schwarz, C., Meyer. J., Sharma, A., & Rajagopalan, V. (2002). Website on modeling and simulation tools for elementary and middle school science instruction: http://ott.educ.msu.edu/2002pt3/index.htm SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Schwarz, C., Davis, E., Kanter, D., & Smith, S. (July, 2006). Learning progressions for describing teachers use of curriculum materials. Symposium at the Knowledge Sharing Institute of the Center for Curriculum Materials in Science, Ann Arbor, MI. Schwarz, C., Cartier, J., Davis, E., LaVan, S., Zembal-Saul, C. (April, 2006). Synthesizing approaches, frameworks, and findings for preparing effective elementary teachers. Symposium at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching conference, San Francisco, CA. Schwarz, C., Gunckel, K., Enfield, M., Grosshandler, D., Tsurusaki, B., & Smith, E. (April, 2006). Enhancing elementary teachers capabilities for critiquing, modifying, and enacting science curriculum materials; Empirical results from the elementary teachers and curriculum materials project. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching conference, San Francisco, CA. Smith, E., Gunckel, K., & Schwarz, C. (April, 2006). Enhancing elementary teachers capabilities for critiquing, modifying, and enacting science curriculum materials; Conceptual frameworks for the elementary teachers and curriculum materials project. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching conference, San Francisco, CA.
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 5 Rogat & Schwarz (April, 2006). Sequencing and supporting complex scientific inquiry practices in instructional materials for middle school students Scientific Modeling. Paper presented in a symposium at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching conference, San Francisco, CA. Schwarz, C. (July, 2005). Teacher education and curriculum materials: Enabling teachers to critique, modify, and enact curriculum materials for effective science teaching. Session of the Knowledge Sharing Institute of the Center for Curriculum Materials in Science, East Lansing, MI. Schwarz, C., & Gwekwerere, Y. (April, 2005). Using a guided inquiry and modeling instructional framework (EIMA) to support pre-service K-8 science teaching. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada. Richmond, G., Schwarz, C, Smith, D., Smith, R. T., & Smith, E. (April, 2005). Supporting the development of reform-based science teaching in urban contexts through work in professional inquiry communities. Symposium at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dallas, Texas. Schwarz, C. (July, 2004). Presentation of research related to scaffolding complex practices in curriculum materials, and learning sequences in curriculum materials. The Knowledge Sharing Institute of the Center for Curriculum Materials in Science, Evanston, IL. Schwarz, C., Meyer, J., & Sharma, A. (June, 2004). Preparing tomorrow s teachers to use technology: Analysis of pre-service elementary and middle school teachers interactions with computer modeling and simulation tools. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Santa Monica, CA. Schwarz, C., Meyer, J., & Sharma, A. (April, 2004). Creating epistemologically-rich learning environments: Computer modeling tools for pre-service elementary and middle school teachers. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Meeting, San Diego, CA. Schwarz, C. (2002, October). Is there a connection? The role of meta-modeling knowledge in learning with models. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Seattle, WA. Schwarz, C (2002, April). Using model-centered science instruction to foster students epistemologies in learning with models. Paper presented at the annual meeting for the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. Schwarz, C. (2001, June). Issues related to students and teachers epistemologies in learning with models. Presentation at workshop entitled Epistemologies and Modeling. Concord Consortium, Concord, MA.
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 6 Schwarz, C. (2001, April). Fostering students and teachers understanding of scientific modeling. Talk presented at the annual meeting for the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA. Schwarz, C., & White, B. (1998, April). Fostering middle school students understanding of scientific modeling. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. Schwarz, C., & White, B. (1998, April). The ThinkerTools model-design software and curriculum. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA. Schwarz, C (1997, May). A science and design partnership: Developing a middle school curriculum about scientific modeling. Talk given at the University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. CURRENT GRANT PARTICIPATION Co-PI NSF Instructional Materials Development grant: Learning Progressions for Scientific Modeling. MSU subcontract $332,045. Member of NSF Center for Learning and Teaching Center for Curriculum Materials in Science (ESI 0227557). Member of NSF Teacher Retention and Renewal grant project Developing Leadership and Support for Professional Learning Communities for Urban Science Teaching (ESI 0138945). GRANT UNDER REVIEW Co-PI NSF Academy for Young Scientists grant: National Research and Evaluation Center for Youth Learning in SMT; RECYCLE. $1,400,000. PAST GRANTS Member of NSF project Collaborative Research: Developing the Next Generation of Middle School Science Materials Investigating and Questioning our World Through Science and Technology (ESI 0101780). PT3 mini-grant, 2002-2003; Computer Modeling Tools for Elementary and Middle School Science Instruction. ~$50,000. Member of Michigan Department of Education The BIG Lesson; Partnerships for Professional Development in Science grant. Center for Innovative Learning Technology Seed Grant, 2001; The Role of Students Epistemologies in Learning with Models. $15,000. AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award College of Education, Michigan State University
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 7 1996-97 National Science Foundation Science and Design Fellowship 1996 Evelyn Lois Corey Graduate Fellowship, University of California at Berkeley 1995 School of Education Regents Fellowship, University of California at Berkeley PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS Reviewer Cognition and Instruction Journal of the Learning Sciences Journal for Research in Science Teaching Science Education International Conference for the Learning Sciences American Educational Research Association: Division C, Learning and Instruction American Educational Research Association: Division K, Teacher Education, Science American Educational Research Association: Special Interest Group, Education in Science and Technology National Association for Research in Science Teaching Member American Educational Research Association International Society for the Learning Sciences National Association for Research in Science Teaching Association for Science Teacher Education National Science Teachers Association Michigan Science Teacher s Association COURSES TAUGHT TE 402 Crafting teaching practice: Elementary science methods SME 310 Science for elementary schools SME 420 Integrated science research for elementary schools TE 501/502 Internship in teaching diverse learners TE 860B Inquiry and the nature of science (on-line course) TE 994 Laboratory and field experience in curriculum, teaching, and education policy for elementary science teacher educators TE 955 Contemporary issues in science curriculum and teaching: Science learning and development TE 991A Special topics in science education: Teaching and learning science with technology DOCTORAL ADVISEES Jamie Mikeska, Department of Teacher Education
Christina V. Schwarz Curriculum Vitae Page 8 Jing Chen, Department of Teacher Education Ha Min Baek, Department of Teacher Education