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Vitae

DR. FRANK L. MISITI, JR.
Bloomsburg University

Department of Early Childhood & Elementary Education

3103A McCormick
Bloomsburg, PA  17815
fmisiti@bloomu.edu

fmisiti@aol.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Professional Certification

Instructional II - Elementary Education (permanent) - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Songbirds Curriculum Facilitator Certification - 1998
KARE (Keystone Aquatic Resource Education) Facilitator Certification - 1997
Aquatic Project Wild Facilitator Certification - 1997
Project Wild Facilitator Certification - 1996
Project Wild Certification - 1991
Project Learning Tree Certification - 1991

Additional Training:

Wild About Shad, Project Wild Aquatic Workshop, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Susquehanna Riverlands - Berwick, PA, April 20, 2005.

Value-Added Assessment Forum - State College, PA, April 25, 2003.

Integrated Pest Management Workshop - State College, PA, March 24, 2003.

Essentials of Environmental Education for Preservice Teacher Educators in Pennsylvania - State College, PA, March 13, 2000.

Pathwise Institute: A Framework for Teaching - Bloomsburg, PA, January 29, 1999.

Tools for Teaching Bat Conservation - Harrisburg, PA, August 28, 1998

NCATE 2000:  Continuing Accreditation and Beyond - Washington, D.C., May 20-23, 1998

Wild in Cities and Towns Project Wild Workshop- Harrisburg, PA, June 9, 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PUBLICATIONS

Misiti, F. L. (2001). Standardizing the Language of Inquiry. Science and Children. 38(5). pp. 38-40.

Misiti, F. L. (2000). The Pressure's On. Science Scope. 24(1). pp. 34-38.

Misiti, F. L., & Shrigley, R. L. (1997). The role of cognitive dissonance on the science attitudes of middle school students. ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, (ED 404 109).

Misiti, F. L. (1996). Keys to the natural world. Science Scope  19(8). pp.16-19.

Misiti, F. L. (1995). Electric motors move the world.  Science Activities. 32(3). pp.20 -22.

Misiti, F. L. (1995). Getting a charge out of science. PSTA Exchange., 18 (3). pp.12,17-18.

Misiti, F. L. (1994). Teaching teachers to use operational questions, In L. E. Schafer (Ed.), Behind the methods class door:  Educating elementary and middle school science teachers. (pp.181-186). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.(Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Yearbook).

Misiti, F. L. (1994). The sticky string. NMLSTA-Level Line, 3(4), p.4.

Misiti, F. L. (1993). Contemporary egg-in-the-jar. NMLSTA-Level Line, 2 (4), pp. 8-9.

Misiti, F. L. (1993). A sense of science, Science & Children, 30 (4), pp. 28-29.

Misiti, F. L. (1992). Cognitive dissonance theory: A strategy for improving middle school science attitudes [Summary]. Abstracts of Presented Papers of 65th Annual NARST Meeting, p.90.

Misiti, F. L. (1992). Energy makes the world go around, Science Activities, 29 (1), pp.15-19.

Misiti, F. L., Shrigley, R.L., & Hanson, L. (1991). Science attitude scale for middle school students, Science Education, 75, pp.525-540.

Misiti, F. L. (1991). Cognitive dissonance and the effect of a counterattitudinal advocacy on improving science attitudes of middle school students, (Doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University, 1990). Dissertation Abstracts International, 51, 3032A.

Misiti, F. L. (1985). Bats incredible, Science Teacher, 52 (5), pp.33-37.

Misiti, F. L. (1983). Gear up with bike mechanics, Science Teacher, 50 (6), pp.34-37.

Misiti, F. L. (1982). Getting children attracted to magnets, Science and Children, 20 (1), pp.42-43.

Misiti, F. L. & Lesniak R. (1980). Factors influencing the initiation and continuation of open education programs, Education, 101, pp.200-204.

TEXTBOOK REVIEWS:

Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach, 6th Edition, Emily Percora, Editorial Assistant, McGraw-Hill: Boston. October 2004.

Teaching Children Science: A Project Based Approach, 2nd Edition, Cara Harvey, Editor, McGraw-Hill: Boston, November 2000.

Teaching Science to Children:  An Inquiry Approach, 5th Edition, Teresa N. Wise, Editorial Coordinator, McGraw-Hill:  Boston, December, 1999.

PRESENTATIONS

"Developing Open Inquiry: Whirlybirds", presented at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Baltimore, MD, November 18, 2000.

"Developing Inquiry and Problem-Solving Skills in the Elementary School", presented at the 4th annual Bloomsburg University Education Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, October 13, 2000.

"Elementary Astronomy:  Modeling the Phases of the Moon", presented at the 3rd annual Bloomsburg University Education Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, October 15, 1999.

"Sharing the World of Science with Children," presented at the Bloomsburg University Parenting Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, November 14, 1998.

"Creature Comforts for Classroom Critters," presented at the Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education Conference (PAEE), State College, PA, November 7, 1998.

"Elementary Astronomy; Modeling the Solar System," Bloomsburg University Education Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, October 16, 1998.

"Project Wild Certification Workshop", presented at the Bloomsburg University Education Conference, Bloomsburg, PA, October 10, 1997.

"Elementary School Environmental Education Activities", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, State College, PA, December 6, 1996.

"Environmental Education Projects for the Elementary School Classroom", presented at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Convention, Baltimore, MD, November 17,1995.

"Environmental Education Make-and-Take", presented at the Into the Woods: An Adventure Among the Trees Workshop, P.P.& L Montour Preserve, Turbotville, PA, May 5, 1995.

"Operational Questions and the Development of Inquiry in Elementary Science", presented at the National Science Teachers Association National Convention, Philadelphia, PA, March 26, 1995.

"Learning Cycle Lesson Plans in Environmental Education", presented at the Exploring the Environment Workshop, P.P.& L. Montour Preserve, Turbotville, PA, September 30, 1994.

"Middle Level Share-A-Thon", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Allentown, PA, November 5, 1993.

"Environmental Awareness in a Bottle", presented at the Teaching Environmental Awareness Workshop, P.P.& L. Montour Preserve, Turbotville, PA, April 21, 1993.

"Air Pressure and Its Effects", presented at the Super Science Scout Night, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, February 25, 1993.

"Using Operational Questions in Elementary School Science", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, November 1992.

"Cognitive Dissonance Theory: A Strategy for Improving Middle School Science Attitudes", a contributed paper presented at the 65th annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Cambridge, MA, March 1992.

"Developing Observation Skills in the Elementary School", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Carlisle, PA, November 1991.

"Science Comes Alive - Hands On", presented at the "Making Connections With Children in Science and Mathematics" Early Childhood Education Conference, Bloomsburg University, June 1991.

"Two Liters of Science", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Reading, PA, November 1990.

"The Middle School Science Attitude Scale: A Validation Process", presented at the Science Education Colloquium, The Pennsylvania State University, March 1989.

"Soda Bottle Science", presented at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Carlisle, PA, November 1988.

"Revising the Middle School Science Attitude Scale", presented at the National Science Teachers Association Area Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, November 1987.

CONSULTING
Member of the Advisory Board for the Educational/Pediatric Audiology grant. The chief investigator is Dr. Thomas Zalewski at Bloomsburg University, October 2008-Present.

Reviewed the initial draft of a questionnaire for surveying biology teacher implementation of Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Science and Technology for Dr. Viola Supon, Department of Educational Studies and Secondary Education, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA. August, 2003.

Served as a validity panelist for a study investigating the teaching and assessment of knowledge related to environmental issues. Dr. Rosalyn McKeown, Director, Center for Geography and Enviromental Education, University of Texas. April 2002.

"The Effect of an Interdisciplinary Team Approach on the Attitudes of Rural Middle School Females, Males, Parents, and Teachers Toward Women in Science and Mathmatics", 1994-1995 SSHE-FPDC Grant, directed by Elaine Anderson. Attitude scale development consultant.

FELLOWSHIPS and AWARDS

2005 Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Included in the Ninth Edition of this publication. Nominated by a former student.

2003–2004 Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Included in the Eighth Edition of this publication. Nominated by a former student.

2002 Outstanding Teaching Award presented by the Pennsylvania State University College of Education Alumni Society for demonstrating excellence in the use of teaching methodologies, knowledge of subject matter, and ability to inspire students.

2001–2002 Apples Award presented by the Bloomsburg University Chapter of Student PSEA (Pennsylvania State Education Association) for Active Participation Promoting Leadership Through Educational Service.

Bloomsburg University Scholar-Athlete Banquet. Invited by one or more student athletes as a faculty guest in each of the following years: 1992, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09.

Recipient of 10 Year Service Award at the Bloomsburg University Faculty & Staff Appreciation Banquet, Bloomsburg, PA, November 9, 2000.

Honorable Mention in the Fourth Annual National Competition for Creative Ideas in Science Education sponsored by Science Activities, 1992.

Scholarship Recipient, PA STEP, Program for Improving Elementary Science Workshop, Pennsylvania State University, Summer 1985.

Elected to Outstanding Young Men of America, 1985.

Scholarship Recipient, Appalachian Audubon Society to study the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, St. Mary's City, MD, Summer 1983.

Scholarship Recipient, Appalachian Audubon Society for study at Greenwich, CT Ecology Camp, Summer 1981.

Scholarship Recipient, National Science Foundation, Chemistry for Children Workshop, Mansfield State College, 1980.

COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

NSTA Science & Children Manuscript Review Board, 1992-1998
SSHE Science, Technology, Society Symposium, BU Team Member 1994
SSHE Faculty Professional Development Council Peer Reviewer, 1993
ETS NTE Education in the Elementary School Test Item Writer, 1992
NARST Outstanding Paper Award Committee, 1992
NMLSTA Pre-service Committee, 1991-1992
PA Science Teachers Association 1991 Annual Convention Planning Committee
PA Science Teachers Association 1991 Convention Presider Chair

Bloomsburg University Library Advisory Committee, Sept. 1997-1999
Bloomsburg University Advancement Committee, Sept. 1996-1998
Bloomsburg University Faculty Council on Scholarship, Sept. 1996-Sept. 1999
Bloomsburg University Honorary Degree Committee, 1994-1995
Bloomsburg University Science Committee for Kidsburg Project, 1993

College of Professional Studies, NCATE Executive Committee, 2000-2001
College of Professional Studies, NCATE Task Force, 1998-2001
College of Professional Studies, School of Education Mission Statement Team, 1998
College of Professional Studies, Curriculum Committee, 1992-1997

Curriculum Committee, BU Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 1999-Present
Professional Development Committee, Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 1999-2004
Professional Development Committee, Chair, Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 2000-2004
Promotion Committee, Chair, Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 2000-Present
Portfolio Committee, Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 2003-2004
Tenure Committee, Dept. Early Child. & Elementary Ed., 2003-2004

Curriculum Committee, BU Department of Curriculum & Foundations, 1991-1999
Department of Curriculum & Foundations Reorganization Committee, 1995-1996

Library Advisory Committee, BU Dept. of Curriculum & Foundations, 1992-1997
Search and Screen Committee, BU Dept. of Curriculum & Foundations, 1992-1994

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY

Columbia County Trout Unlimited, Secretary, 2003-Present
Columbia County Trout Unlimited, Education Committee Director, 2000-2004
Therapy Dog International, Canine Connection, 2003-Present
Italian-American Cultural Society, Bloomsburg, PA, 2003-Present
Boy Scouts of America, Columbia-Montour Council No. 504, Merit Badge Counselor, 2004-Present
PP & L Partnership Task Force, 1993-1999
PP & L Montour Preserve Citizens Advisory Committee, 1992-1993
PP & L Nuclear Energy Seminar for Teachers Advisory Committee, 1992-1994
Appalachian Audubon Society Board of Directors, 1984-1987
Appalachian Audubon Society Youth Committee Chair, 1984-1985

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (Current and Past)

National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA)
Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS)
Pennsylvania Alliance for Environmental Education (PAEE)
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA)

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