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Ronald
J.
Bonnstetter
Professor
Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education
211A Henzlik Hall
Lincoln,
NE
68588-0355
(402) 472-2443
rjb@unl.edu
Personal Website for Ronald J. Bonnstetter
Department web page
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Publications:
Book and Journal Editorship
Bonnstetter, R. J. (Ed.). (1994-1998). Science Education International, 5(1) 8(4). International Council of Associations for Science Education, (ICASE), Limassol, Cyprus.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (Ed.). (1997). Edici?n en Espa?ol. A special publication of Science Education International. The ICASE Journal, Limassol, Cyprus.
Bonnstetter, R. J. Readings & assignments for Phase III methods, curriculum, and practicum. Collected and updated annually for use in C&I 321P, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Section Editorship
Bonnstetter, R. J. (Sec. Ed.). (1998-present). Research on curriculum, teaching, and learning. Science Education International, 9(1). International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE), Limassol, Cyprus.
Refereed Publications
Turkmen, L., & Bonnstetter, R. (In Review). Pre-service science teachers? attitudes toward science in turkey. Science Education International, Cyprus.
Turkmen, L., & Bonnstetter, R. (In Review). A study of undergraduate science education major students? attitudes towards science and science teaching, and relations with several socio-demographic factors. European Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (In review). A constructivist approach to science teacher preparation. The Electronic Journal of Science Education
Pedersen, J. E., Bonnstetter, R. J., Rioseco, M., & Garcia, H. (2000. Reform in science education: University partnerships and their impact. In S. Abell (Ed.), International perspectives on science teacher preparation: An AETS monograph.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1998, December). Inquiry: Learning from the past with an eye on the future. Guest Editorial in The Electronic Journal of Science Education, 3(1). [Note: this marks the first article published in this journal to embed a quick-time movie as a sample of the idea being presented. Prior to this, authors simply used this journal as a electronic piece of paper.] http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/bonnstetter.html
Turkman, L., & Bonnstetter, R. (1998). Inclusion of the nature of science to Turkish science education curriculum (K-11): As a different approach. Science Education International, Cyprus.
Briceno-Valero, M., O?Callaghan, J., Rassias, S., Penick, J., Bonnstetter, R., & Becker, K. (1997). Vision, proyecion y perspectivas del C.E.L.I.E.C. edicion en Espa?ol, 1997. A special publication of Science Education International. The ICASE Journal, Limassol Cyprus.
Bonnstetter, R., Briceno-Valero, M., & O?Callaghan, J. (1997). Vision, proyecion y perspectivas del C.E.L.I.E.C. edicion en Espa?ol, 1997. A special publication of Science Education International. The ICASE Journal, Limassol Cyprus.
Penick, J., Crow, L. W., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, January). Questions Are the Answer.. Washington, DC: The Science Teacher, , 63(1), 27-29, National Science Teachers Association.
Penick, J., & Bonnstetter, R. (1996, January). Different goals, different stragegies: STS teachers must reflect them. In Yager (Ed.), Science/Technology/Society As Reform In Science Education (Chapter 15). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.
Other Publications
Gilbert, S., Andersen, H., Atwater, M., Baird, B., Bonnstetter, R. J., Pedersen, J. E., Ellis, J., Flick, L., Lederman, N., Spector, B., & Staver, J. (1997). Standards for science teacher education. National Science Teachers Association.
Pedersen, J. E., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996). International projects in science education. NARST News.
Publication of Curriculum Materials
Winemiller, J., & Bonnstetter, R. (1996, January) A coach?s handbook for bottle rockets. Rochester Hills, MI: National Science Olympiad.
Creative Activities Other Than Tradition Publications
The SCIENTIST is a weekly one to two minute feature hosted by Dr. Ronald J. Bonnstetter, UNL Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and directed and edited by Mary Jane Bruce and other members of the UN-L Public Relations Broadcast staff. Films are distributed to interested TV stations for use during their evening newscasts. Segments feature: Family Science Activities, UNL Science Research on Parade, Science Career Opportunities, Regional Science Sites to Visit, and Exemplary Science Teaching Highlights.
Programs to Date:
October, 1997
Trenton Mastodons
Bats for all Seasons
Come Dive in to the Water Exhibit at the Children?s Museum
Edible Aquifers
September, 1997
So What's a Range Conservationist Do for a living?
Pollen Everywhere you Breathe
Nutrition and Science in the UN-L Weight Room
Sun Protective Clothing: What Next?
August, 1997
Crawford Mammoths in their Death Grip
The Largest Man-Made Forest in the Northern Hemisphere
Water Slides: A Chance for Data Collection
Rain Forest Animals in your Back Yard
July, 1997
Toadstool Park, Fossils and All
Chimney Rock: An Enduring Symbol of the Great Plains
The Study of Bird Behavior
Ice Cream in a Bag
June, 1997
Being a Zoo Veterinarian
Summer Solstice at Car Henge
Bubbleology for the family
The Chemistry of Fireworks
May, 1997
The Solar System on a String: A Personal Timeline with Personal Meaning
The Wiggle/Waggle of Bee Communication
Soda Fountain Science
Rootbeer in 15 Minutes
April, 1997
Why Birds Migrate
The Science of Tornadoes
Killer Asteroids: a Slice of History
Dinosaur Park: An Integrated School Unit
March, 1997
Better Bowling through Physics
The Coming and Going of Winds
Kite Making from a Grocery Bag
Bread Making: Science you can Really Sink Your Teeth Into!
February, 1997
Winter Activities for the Whole Family
Does Your Bubblegum Loose its Mass on the Bedpost over Night
Wheat may become a Fashion Statement: Textile Research
Edgerton Science Center Activities
National or International Invited or Selected Presentations
Buck, G., Ollerenshaw, J., & Bonnstetter, R. (2000, February). A case analysis of a three-level science education teacher preparation program evaluation plan. To be presented at the annual meeting of the AACTE, Chicago, IL.
Bonnstetter, R., Buck, G., & Ollerenshaw, J. (2000, April). Teacher preparation: A multifaceted analysis. To be presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Turkmen, L. & Bonnstetter, R. (2000, April). ) Pre-service science teachers? attitudes toward science in turkey. To be presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Penick, J., Bonnstetter, R. Berg, C., & Clough, M. (2000, February). Prepare teachers with a rationale. To be presented at the annual meeting of the AACTE, Chicago, IL.
Freedman, R., Penick, J., Bonnstetter, R., Enger, S., Varrella, G., Veronesi, P. (2000, January). Rationale papers in methods courses: Part II. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Akron, OH.
Kamen, M., Bloom, J., Bonnstetter, R., Johnson, A., MacDonald, L., & Brownstein, E. (1999, March). Low-cost videotaping of K-12 classroom teaching and learning for research: Issues, problems, techniques, and solutions. Presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
Turkmen, L., & Bonnstetter, R. (1999, March). A study of undergraduate science education major students? attitudes towards science and science teaching, at four-year teachers colleges in Turkey. Presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Thomas, J., Pedersen, J., & Bonnstetter, R. (1999, January) Experience is the best teacher: A study of episodic memory in science teacher preparation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.
Freedman, R., et al. (1999, January). Rationale papers in methods courses: A discussion. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.
Crowther, D., Cannon, J., Ochs, G., Price, B., Robinson,M., Kimbal, D., Loftin, L., & Bonnstetter, R. (1998, April). Wild and wacky polymers. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Bonnstetter, R., & Smith L. (1998, April). Self-assessment: Tools for promoting teacher changes. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Jon Pedersen, P., Thomas, J., Bonnstetter, R., & Crowther, D. (1998, April). Jackpot!! Forty physical, life, and earth science demonstations for your classroom. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Bonnstetter, R., & Crowther, D. (1998, April). Inquiry learning and its role in new curriculum projects. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
Bonnstetter, R., & Penick, J. (1998, January). An exemplary secondary science methods course: A workshop. Presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
Bonnstetter, R. J., Crowther, D. R., & Thomas, J. (1997, April). Old black fly and other classroom diseases. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Crowther, D. T., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, March). A substantive theory of how preservice elementary education majors experience learning in an alternative content. Presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Crowther, D. T., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, January). Attitudes and experiences of preservice elementary education majors as they experience an alternative content biology course. Presented at the 1997 Annual International Conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, AETS, Cincinnati, OH.
Penick, J., Yager, R., Bonnstetter, R. J., & Kyhl, C. (1996, March). Nurturing leadership: SESE and the honors workshops. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.
Druger, M., Fisher, S., Vasquez, J., Wheeler, G., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, March). A special session for new/preservice teacher. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.
Crowther, D., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, March). Of pancakes and chemistry: Chemistry for the elementary/middle school. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.
Woodland, J., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, March). Getting national science standards into local classrooms. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO.
Crowther, D., & Bonnstetter, R. (1996, April). Attitudes and experiences of preservice elementary/middle level teachers as they engage in alternative content science courses. Present at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, July). Science education reform world-wide. Presented to Faculad De Ciencias, Universidad De Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela.
State or Regional Presentations
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1999, November). Inquiry as an Evolutionary Process. Presented for the School at the Center Project, Wayne State College, NE. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1999, October). Addressing Standards: Demonstrations to initiate the learning cycle. The Omaha Public Schools Curriculum Day, Omaha, NE. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J., Kjerstad, M., Plugge, A., Snyder, B., Heckman, J., & Kiser, J. (1999, October). Two-Liter Bottle Rockets. Presented at the Illinois Science Teachers Association Leadership Pre-Conference, Springfield, Illinois. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J., Kjerstad, M., Plugge, A., Snyder, B., Heckman, J., & Kiser, J. (1999, October). Models of Inquiry. Presented at the Illinois Science Teachers Association Leadership Pre-Conference, Springfield, Illinois. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J., Kjerstad, M., Plugge, A., Snyder, B., Heckman, J., & Kiser, J. (1999, September). Exploratory phase of the learning cycle: High school science. Presented at the Illinois Science Teachers Association Leadership Pre-Conference, Springfield, Illinois. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J., Kjerstad, M., Plugge, A., Snyder, B., Heckman, J., & Kiser, J. (1999, September). Exploratory phase of the learning cycle: Middle school science. Presented at the Illinois Science Teachers Association Leadership Pre-Conference, Springfield, Illinois. (Invited)
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1999, May). Educational reform: Implications for higher education. Workshop presented to the Nebraska Teaching Improvement Council's Faculty College, Chadron, NE
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1999, May). Turning on learning. Workshop presented to the Nebraska Teaching Improvement Council's Faculty College, Chadron, NE
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1999, May). Teaching today with tomorrow in mind. Workshop presented to the Nebraska Teaching Improvement Council's Faculty College, Chadron, NE
Bonnstetter, R.J. (1998, November). Preparing for problem-solving: A community approach to teaching through inquiry. Presented for the School at the Center Project, Schuyler, NE
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1998, June). Inquiry teaching one step at a time. Workshop presented to Project On Leading Alaska Restructuring in Science (POLARIS), Fairbanks, AK.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1998, April). Even eagles need a push: Science Education Reform with a vision. Maiben Memorial Guest Lecture. Presented at the 118th Nebraska Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Wesleyan University, Lincoln, NE. (Invited)
Bergman, D., & Bonnstetter, R. (1998, February). Making learning come alive through hands-on activities and technology. Teachers College 90th Anniversary Celebration, Lincoln, NE.
Berzina, T., Gomez, P., Larson, J., Loder, S., & Bonnstetter, R. (1997, December). A plethora of outstanding science demonstrations. The Junior Academy of Science Winter Workshop and Science Mentor Day, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE.
Saunders, G., Bonnstetter, R. J., & Secondary Science Students from both UN-L and University of Northern Colorado. (1997, November). Sixty demos in sixty minutes. Presented at the NSTA Denver Area Convention, Denver, CO.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, October). Creating your teacher education action plan. Presented as a keynote address to the Fourth Annual Science and Mathematics Teacher Education Conference, Breckenridge, CO.
Bonnstetter, R. J., & Methods Students (1997, October). Going beyond that demo. Presented during the Nebraska Association for Teachers of Science, NE.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, October). Tier 2 strategies: Developing a district plan. Presented to Project On Leading Alaska Restructuring in Science (POLARIS), Anchorage, AK.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, June). Setting the stage in just two days. A two day workshop for the Monroe Parish Science Teachers, Rayville, LA.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1997, April). Make and take: Setting the stage for open sharing. Presented to Project On Leading Alaska Restructuring in Science (POLARIS), Anchorage, AK.
Bonnstetter, R. J., & Methods Students. (1996, October). Adding color to your lab: Tie dyeing lab coats. Presented during the Nebraska Association for Teachers of Science, Nebraska.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, September). Team building starts with self awareness. Presented to Project On Leading Alaska Restructuring in Science (POLARIS), Anchorage, AK.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, September). Setting the stage for reform. A two day workshop for the Lake Washington School District, WA.
Crowther, D., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, October). Attitudes and experiences of preservice elementary teachers as they experience an alternative biology class. Presented at the NSTA Phoenix Area Convention, Phoenix, AZ.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, August). National standards: Setting the stage for curriculum revision. Presented as part of a two day workshop, Blue Valley, KS.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, August). National standards: Setting the stage for curriculum revision. A two day workshop for the Curriculum Revision District Committee, Blue Valley, KS.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, June). Implications of the national standards: A school reform directive. Presented to the Seven Subject Area Reform Committee, Kansas City, MO
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, June). Action research: The missing link to reform. Presented to Project On Leading Alaska Restructuring in Science (POLARIS), Anchorage, AK.
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, June). A metaphor to better understand your national standards. Presented for the UN-L Workshop on Science/Math Experimental Courses, Lincoln, NE
Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, May). Questioning skill development for self assessment: Using TAS in the classroom. Presented to Lead Secondary Science Teachers from each of the five New York City B., Manhattan, NY.
Bonnstetter, R. J., & UN-L Methods Students (1996, April). An opening that you?ll never forget. Presented at the Wild West Science Curriculum Conference, Ogallala, NE.
Crowther, D., & Bonnstetter, R. J. (1996, January). Sunday with a scientist. Presented to Beattie Elementary, Lincoln, NE.
RECENT GRANTS AND STATUS
Integrating Instructional Materials for Technology Literacy, $1,264,222 NSF Instructional Material Development, Submitted by North Carolina State University (September, 1999), Subcontract to UN-L for Evaluation $129,553, Status: In review
Nebraska Research and Education Collaborative (NeREC): A Focus on Carbon Sequestration Processes, $362,291 -- Nebraska EPSCoR (September, 1999), PI's: Gosselin, Bonnstetter, Status: In review
Doing Science as a Community of Learners, $100,000 Lottery Grant to LPS and the Entomology Department, (Dr. Bonnstetter serves as the formative and summative project evaluator and will avail our pre-service teachers as participants), Status: Funded as of April 26, 1999, Start up January 2000
Integration of Education: Involving Teachers in Scientific Research and Scientists in Inquiry-Based Learning, $86,883 NSF Geoscience Education, PIs: Drs. Gosselin and Bonnstetter, Status: Funded with start up January 2000
Science Education Equipment and Materials, $5,000 internal grant from SSI funds, Submitted by Drs. Buck, Olerenshaw, and Bonnstetter, Status: Project funded & completion on June 30, 1999.
Integration of Scientific Research and Education: Involving Teachers in Scientific Research and Scientists in Inquiry-based Learning , (Submitted Fall of 1998 as a Pre-Proposal to the NSF Teacher Enhancement Program), $1,460,038
Principal Investigators include: David C. Gosselin, Ronald J. Bonnstetter, and Timothy F. Slater, Status: Request to revise and resubmit
Pathways to the Standards: a resource for secondary science teacher educators teaching about the National Science Education Standards NSF Grant Proposal with UN-L, San Diego State and SUNY Buffalo, $600,000, Status: Not funded but resubmitting with new design and Dr. Bonnstetter as PI.
Integrating Science and Industrial Education: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for a Standards-Based Future (ISIE), PIs George Rogers, Ron Bonnstetter & Kim Wiseman, Submitted as Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program 1998-99, $63,740. Mission: To develop an integrated curriculum for pre-service teachers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the content areas of science and industrial technology education. Status: Rejected, but concept under review.
Integrating Technology Education with Science Education to Prepare Students for the High Performance Workplace, Submitted to NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Fall, 1998, PIs: Drs. George Rogers, Ron Bonnstetter & Kim Wiseman, $696,000, Status: Rejected
Wild Learning: Sixth Grade Educational Unit on Wildlife and Sustainable Farming, Submitted January 1998, to the Nebraska sustainable Agriculture Society, PI: Dr. Bonnstetter in cooperation with North Central Regional SARE Program, $15,800, Status: Rejected
National Science Education Standards: Plan for Reform, PIs: Bonnstetter, Woodland, Kirby form the Coordination Commission for Post-secondary Education, $39,495, Awarded 1996
The Scientist film series, $5,000 awarded by EPSCoR in 1997, PIs included: UN-L Public Relations Office & Bonnstetter
An Experimental Teacher Induction, $22,000 from Nebraska Department of Education in 1996, Status: Grant has been renewed each year since for supplemented student attendance to State mathematics and science conventions.
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