International:
Rhoton, J. (1993).
Using discrepant events as a vehicle for improving science teaching. Paper
presented at the Mexico Science Conference. Oaxtepec, Mexico. (July
22-25, 1993).
National:
Rhoton, J. (2011). ETSU STEM
Conference.
STEM Education and the Future of our State
and Nation. Johnson City, TN, May 25, 2011.
Rhoton, J. et al., (2011). National
Science Teachers Association Conference.
Capturing the Trends, Practices and Research to Strengthen Science Teaching and
Learning. San Francisco, CA, March 12, 2011.
Rhoton, J. (2011). National Science
Teachers Association.
Building Successful Partnerships with Business and Industry and Local
School Districts to Support Quality, Sustained Professional Development for K-12
Science and Math Teachers: San Francisco, CA, March 12, 2011.
Rhoton, J.
& Shane, P. (2011). National Science Teachers Association Conference.
Spotlighting Books Co-Published by
NSTA and NSELA, San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2011.
Rhoton, J. & Shane, P. (2011).
National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference.
Spotlighting Books Co-Published by
NSTA and NSELA, Nashville, TN, December 3, 2010.
Rhoton, J. et al. (2010).
National Science Teachers Association Conference. Professional Development
Using Trends, Practices, and Research to Strengthen Science Teaching and
Learning. Philadelphia, PA, March 18, 2010.
Rhoton, J. (2010). National
Science Teachers Association Conference. Building Successful Partnerships
with Business and Industry and Local School Districts to Support Quality,
Sustained Professional Development for K-12. Philadelphia, PA. March
18, 2010.
Rhoton, J. (2010). National
Science Teachers Association Conference. NSTA Press Session:
Spotlighting Books Co-Published by NSTA and NSELA and How to Use Them to Inform
Science Programs, K-16. Philadelphia, PA, March 20, 2010.
Rhoton, J. (2010). National
Science Education Leadership Association Professional Development Institute,
Philadelphia, PA. March 16, 2010.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2009).
Building Successful Partnerships with Business and Industry to Support Quality
Professional Development for K-12 Teachers, National Science Teachers
Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2009).
Professional Development: Using Trends, Practices, and Research to Strengthen
Science Teaching and Learning, National Science Teachers Conference, New
Orleans, LA.
Rhoton, J. (2008). STEM
Education Issues in Tennessee, a formal discussion of math and science education
issues at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Conference, Austin Peay State
University, Sept. 18-19, 2008.
Rhoton, J. (2008). History
of Tennessee Junior Academy of Science. A paper presented at the joint
meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science and the Tennessee Science Teachers
Association, November 20-22, 2008, Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2008). Professional Development: A look at research based
strategies in math and science education. A paper presented at the National
Science Teachers Association Conference, March 27-April 1, 2008, Boston, MA.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2007). Partnerships and Professional Development: A Winning
Combination for Reducing the K-12 Math and Science Achievement Gap. A paper
presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, March 30,
2007, St. Louis.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2007). Professional Development: Using Trends, Practices,
and Research to Strengthen Science Teaching and Learning. A paper presented at
the National Science Teachers Conference, March 29, St. Louis.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2006). Issues and Trends in Science Teaching and Learning
for the 21st Century. A paper presented at the National Science
Teachers Conference, April 2006, Anaheim, CA.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2006). Professional Development: Using Trends, Practices,
and Research to Strengthen Science Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at the
National Science Teachers Association Conference, April 2006, Anaheim, CA.
Rhoton, J. & at al. (2005).
Sustaining Professional Development Programs, Paper presented to the National
Science Teachers Association, Dallas, TX (April, 2005)
Rhoton, J. (2005). The Role of Partnerships in Science Teaching and Learning.
NSELA Mini-Conference, Dallas, TX (March, 2005)
Rhoton, J. , Motz, L., Madrazo, G. & Walton, E. (2004). Professional Development
and Leadership—Defining, Developing, and Designing Innovative Science Teaching
and Learning Programs. Paper presented at the NSTA Conference in Atlanta, GA,
(April, 2004)
Rhoton, J. & Shane, P. (2004). Teacher Shortage: Fact or Fiction? Paper
presented at the NSTA Conference in Atlanta, GA. (April 2004)
Rhoton, J. & Shane, P. (2004). What is NSELA? A Forum for Science Leaders.
Presented at the NSELA and NSTA Conference in Atlanta, GA (April 2004)
Rhoton J. & Shane, P. (2003). Retention and Renewal of Science Teachers, paper
presented at the NSTA Conference in Philadelphia, PA (March 2003)
Rhoton, J. & Shane, P. (2003). Teacher Shortage: Fact or Fiction? Presented at
the NSTA Area Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (November, 2003)
Rhoton, J. & Shane, P. (2003). What is NSELA? A Forum for Science Leaders. Paper
presented at the NSTA Area Conference in Reno, NV, (December 2003)
Rhoton, J., Motz, L., Madrazo, G. & Walton, E. (2002). Professional Development
in Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at the NSTA conference in San Diego,
CA. (March 2002)
Rhoton, J. , Motz, L., Madrazo, G. & Walton, E (2002). Professional Development-
Defining, Developing, and Designing Innovative Science Teaching and Learning,
St. Louis, March.
Rhoton, J. & Bowers, P. (2001) Professional Development for Science Teaching and
Learning, Memphis, December.
Rhoton, J. , Loucks-Horsley, S. & Bowers, P. (2000). Professional Development: A
Major Component in Science Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at the
National Science Teachers Conference. Orlando, Florida. (April 2000).
Rhoton, J. , Motz, L. & Madrazo, G. (2000). Maximizing the impact of
professional development programs: A perspective from three science education
leaders. Paper presented at the National Science Teachers Conference.
Orlando, Florida. (April 2000).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2000). What does the science supervisor expect us to teach
pre-service teachers before they enter the science classroom? AETS Conference,
Akron, Ohio. (January, 2000).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1999). Maximizing the impact of professional
development programs: Connecting science standards to classroom practice,
National Science Education Leadership Association, Detroit, MI. (December,
1999).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1999). Working Models and Ideas for Changing Science
Teaching and Learning: Perspectives from Science Education Leaders. Paper
presented at the National Science Teachers Convention, Boston. (March 25-28,
1999).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1998). Working Models and Ideas for Changing Science
Teaching and Learning: Perspectives from four science education leaders.
Paper presented at the National Science Teachers Convention, Las Vegas.
(April 16-19, 1998).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1998). What is NSELA and how can it assist me? Paper
presented at the National Science Teachers Convention, Las Vegas. (April
16-19, 1998).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1997). And they said, we just want to help out.
Session presented at the regional National Science Teachers Association
Convention. Nashville, TN.(December 5, 1997).
Rhoton, J. et al. (1997). Delivering changes in science education reform:
proactive and reactive initiatives by science leaders. Session presented
at the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA (April 3-6, 1997).
Rhoton, Jack et al. (1997). What is NSELA and how can it assist you?
A session presented at the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans,
LA (April 3-6, 1997)
Rhoton, Jack & et al. (1997). How can you lead the way for NSTA?
A session presented at the National Science Teachers Association. New
Orleans, LA (April 3-6, 1997)
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1996). How you can lead the way for NSTA?
Session presented at the regional National Science Teacher Association.
Atlanta, GA (November, 1996)
Rhoton, J. (1996). What changes must be made to Effect Improvement at both
community and four-year colleges? Panel leader at the Community College
and University Connection Conference. Sponsored by the National Science
Foundation: Atlanta, GA (April 22-23, 1996)
Rhoton, J. et al. (1996). NSELA Leadership Assistance. Paper
presented at the National Science Teachers Association. St. Louis, MO
March 28-31, 1996).
Rhoton, J. (1996). Science, Technology and Societal Issues in the
Classroom. Paper presented at the Technological Literacy Conference.
Arlington, VA (February 8 - 11, 1996).
Rhoton, J. et al. (1996). Delivering Change in Science Education Reform:
Proactive and Reactive Initiatives by Science Teachers. Paper presented at
the National Science Teachers Association. St. Louis, MO (March 28 -
31, 1996).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1995). A dialogue in mathematics, science and
technology education. Sharing session presented at a conference on science
education jointly sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the U.S.
Department of Education. Washington, DC. (February 23-25, 1995).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1995). A paradigm shift for delivering science
education form: A view from science leaders. Paper presented at the
National Science Teachers Conference, Philadelphia. (March 24, 1995).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1994). Science education reform: A view
from higher education. Paper presented at the National Science Teachers
Conference. Anaheim, CA.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1993). Restructuring school science.
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Conference (AACTE).
San Diego, Ca. (Feb. 24-27, 1993).
Rhoton, J. (1993). Introductory science courses for the non-science major.
National Science Teachers Association. Kansas City, Mo. (April 1-4, 1993).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1992) Reshaping school science: Perspectives from
science supervisors. National Science Teachers Association. Charlotte,
N.C. (December 10-12, 1992).
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1992, March). Reshaping school science:
Perspective from science supervisors. Paper presented at the National
Science Teachers Convention (NSTA). Boston, MA.
Rhoton, J. (1991, November). Reshaping elementary and middle school
science education for improved teaching and learning. Paper presented at the
National Association of Biology Teachers Convention. Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1991, March). Reshaping school science to promote
student learning. Paper presented at the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development (ASCD). San Francisco, CA.
Rhoton, J. & et al. (1991, March). Teaching elementary school science:
A model for improving teacher and principal training. Paper presented at
the National Science Teachers Association Conference. Houston, TX.
Rhoton, J. (1991, February). Restructuring elementary school science
in-service education for improved teaching and
learning. Paper presented at the National Association of Science,
Technology and Society Conference. Washington, DC.
Rhoton, J. (1990, October). Science in-service training for elementary
teachers and principals. Paper presented at the Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science (AETS). Cumberland Falls State Park, KY.
Rhoton, J. (1990, February). Program for the enrichment of
science-technology-society education in the elementary and secondary science
curriculum. Paper presented at the National Association for Science,
Technology, and Society. Washington, DC.
Rhoton, J., Madrazo, G., Motz, L. and Walton, E. (1990, March).Restructuring
science education: Designing responsive schools for a changing world.
Paper presented at the forty-fifth annual conference of the Association of
Supervision and Curriculum Development. San Antonio, TX.
Rhoton, J. (1990, April). Elementary school science: A model for
improving teacher and principal inservice training. Paper presented at the
National Science Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.
Rhoton, J. (1989, April). A study of science-technology-society education
as perceived by science teachers. Paper presented at the National Science
Teachers Association. Seattle, WA.
Rhoton, J. (1989, February). Teaching science-technology-society
education: Views of secondary science teachers. Paper presented at
the fourth annual conference of the National Association of Science, Technology,
and Society. Washington, DC.
Rhoton, J., & et al. (1988, April). Third sourcebook for science
supervisors: Resources and research in science supervision. Paper
presented at the National Science Teachers Association. St. Louis, MO.
Rhoton, J., Madrazo, G., and Motz, L. (1987, April). Science supervision:
What can we do to improve our profession, science teaching and the science
programs in our schools? Paper presented at the National Science Teachers
Association. Washington, DC.
Rhoton, J., Madrazo, G.,
and Motz, L. (1985, April). Excellence in supervision: What the
science educator needs to know for effective leadership. Paper presented
at the National Science Teachers Association. Cincinnati, OH.
Rhoton, J. (1977, November). Assisted Merrill biology publishers in their
innovative biology program presentation. National Science Teachers
Conference. Birmingham, AL.
Local Level:
Rhoton, J. (2008). Current
Initiatives of the ETSU Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Education. A presentation to the ETSU Retired Faculty group at the Culp
Center, November 1, 2008.
Rhoton, J. (2008, 2009).
STEM Education at ETSU. Presented at the TEM Conference held at the
Millennium Centre, May 29, 2008.
Rhoton, J. (1987-present).
Numerous science workshops and presentations to local school groups and teachers
in Northeast Tennessee.
Rhoton, J. (1980-present). Numerous presentations made at the Tennessee Science
Teachers Conference.
Rhoton, J. (1980-present) Numerous presentations made at the Tennessee Academy
of Science Conference.
Rhoton, J. (1998). Moving the vision of the national science education
standards and the state framework into classroom practice. A two-week
workshop for middle school teachers in the region’s schools (June 8-19, 1998).
Rhoton, Jack (1996). Elementary science unit kits. All day session
for Washington County elementary science teachers. Johnson City, TN
(October, 1996)
State Level:
Rhoton, J. & et al. (2006). Organizing a state science leadership association.
Session at the NSTA Area Conference, Nashville, TN (December)
Rhoton, J. (2004) Involving
your students in the Tennessee Junior Academy of Science, TAS meeting,
Nashville, TN
Rhoton, J. (2002). Planning for joint meeting between the Tennessee
Academy of Science and the Tennessee Science Teachers Association for 2003.
Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (2001). How to involve your students in the Tennessee Junior Academy
of Science Program, Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Nashville Tennessee.
Rhoton, J. & Prather, P. (2000). University perspectives on reform of
undergraduate science and mathematics curriculum and teaching. Tennessee Science
Teachers Association (Nashville, TN).
Rhoton, J. (1998). Involve Your Students in the Tennessee Junior Academy
of Science. Session presented at the Tennessee Academy of Science.
Cookeville, TN
Rhoton, J. (1998). TSTA to Affiliate with NSELA. Session presented
at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association. Nashville, TN (October 30, 1998).
Rhoton, J. (1997). Involve Your Students in the Tennessee Junior Academy
of Science. Session presented at the Tennessee Academy of Science.
Nashville, TN
Rhoton, J. (1995). The Tennessee Junior Academy of Science as a Teaching
Tool. Session presented at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association.
Nashville, TN (November 16 - 18, 1995).
Rhoton, J. (1995). Involve Your Students in the Tennessee Junior Academy
of Science. Session presented at the Tennessee Academy of Science.
Nashville, TN (November 16 - 18, 1995).
Rhoton, J. (1994). The development of a Tennessee science framework.
Paper presented at the Tennessee Academy of Science Conference, Nashville, TN.
(November 18, 1994).
Rhoton, J. (1994). Revision of the Tennessee science framework. Paper
presented at the Tennessee Science Teachers
Association Conference. Nashville, TN. (December 9, 1994).
Rhoton, Jack (1996). The Tennessee Academy of Science: How to
involve your students. Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Nashville,
TN (November, 1996)
Rhoton, Jack (1996). The Tennessee Academy of Science: A vehicle to
accelerate pre-college students in science. A session presented at the
Tennessee Academy of Science, Sewanee, TN (November 22, 1996)
Rhoton, J.(1993). A new paradigm for science in-service education.
Tennessee Academy of Science Conference. Memphis, TN. (November 19,
1993).
Rhoton, J., et al. (1993). Science reform in Tennessee. Tennessee
Science Teachers Association Conference. Nashville, TN. (November
11-13, 1993).
Rhoton, J. (1993). Be a winner: Enter NSTA's award program.
Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference. Nashville, TN.
(Nov. 11-13, 1993).
Rhoton, J. (1992). Elementary school science can and should be fun.
Science, Math and Technology Conference. Oak Ridge, TN.(October 2-3,
1992).
Rhoton, J. (1992). Be a winner: Enter NSTA's award program.
Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference. Nashville, TN.
(November 5-7, 1992).
Rhoton, J. and Oppewal, T. (1992). Authentic assessment in science:
Moving beyond paper and pencil test. Tennessee Science Teachers
Conference. Nashville, TN. November 5-7, 1992).
Rhoton, J. (1992, October). Hands-on science can (and should)be fun.
Celebrating Science, Math and Technology Conference. Oak Ridge, TN.
Rhoton, J. and Oppewal, T. (1992, November). Authentic assessment in
science: Moving beyond paper and pencil tests. Paper presented at
the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference. Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1991, November). Opportunities for science teachers to
participate in a national science foundation funded budget. Tennessee
Science Teachers Association Conference. Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1990, November). A model for improving science education in
Tennessee. A paper presented at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association
Conference. Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1990, November). A model for improving teacher and principal
inservice training. North Carolina Science Teachers Association.
High Point, North Carolina.
Rhoton, J. (1989, November). Opportunities for principals and teachers to
participate in NSF funded elementary science project. Program presented at
the Science Association of Tennessee Conference. Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1989, November). A comparison of Japanese and American
education. A paper presented to the Seminar on Appalachian Studies.
Johnson City, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1988, November). Technology education in the middle and high
school science curriculum. Paper presented at the Science Association of
Tennessee Conference. Cookeville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1987, November). Ideas for innovative science programs.
Program presented at the Science Association of Tennessee Conference.
Chattanooga, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1986). Tennessee career ladder information. A series of
presentations were made across the state to explain to principals and
supervisors the objectives of the Tennessee State Department of Education Career
Ladder Program. These presentations were made in conjunction with my role
as state evaluator.
Rhoton, J. (1984, October). Science program in the Kingsport city school
system. Program presented at the Science Section of the Tennessee
Education Association. Knoxville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1984, April). The flora and fauna of the Appalachian region.
Program presented for the Elder Hostel at King College. Bristol, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1980, November). Content reading in the sciences: reality and
potential. Paper presented at the Science Association of Tennessee.
Nashville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1979, November). A science teacher's professional library.
A paper presented at the Science Association of Tennessee. Cookeville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1978, November). The advantages associated with the
development of a science room in the elementary school. Paper presented at
the Tennessee Academy of Science. Lambrith College. Jackson, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1978, November). Teaching creative writing through science
activities. Paper presented at the Science Association of Tennessee.
Knoxville, TN.
Rhoton, J. (1974, November). Environmental education:
An experimental community problem focused approach for high school
students. Paper presented at the Tennessee Academy of Science.
University of Tennessee at Martin. Martin, TN.