Barbara J. Shaw, Ph.D.
| Barbara J. Shaw, Ph.D. |
| University/College |
Portland State University |
| Department/Division |
Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Email |
edmunds@pdx.edu |
| Academic rank and position |
Teaching Assistant in Biology Department; Adjunct faculty for PSU Continuing
Education in ED; Adjunct faculty for Geology Department |
| Degrees; Where received |
B.A., Lewis and Clark College; B.A., Portland State University; Ph.D.,
Portland State University |
| Areas of Expertise |
Evolutionary relationships of Xenarthra to other mammals;
Student acquisition of scientific process;
Student transformation of experience to concepts
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| K-12 Experience |
- Has taught inquiry science for preK-12 and adults for nearly 20 years
to over 30,000 students in over 1,000 locations from classroom to field
and camp. Has developed over 500 hours of classroom-tested curricula in
science inquiry. Developed a teacher's kit and unit for teaching evolution and the scientific method.
- Portland Saturday Academy - instructor for science classes of all
disciplines; developed over 100 hours of curricula in the topics of
Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physics of Light, and Wacky World of Science
(a unit specifically targeting students attending schools with a high
number of students in the achievement gap, to introduce them to the
wonder of science, and then engage them in scientific inquiry).
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - outreach science specialist for
grades PreK-12 and professional development for teachers;
- National Wildlife
Federation - naturalist for grades 4-8;
- Camp Fire USA - nature and science
specialist for grades K-12 and adult volunteers.
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