Journal Articles

Kevin’s Journal Articles About Informal Science (Field Trips, Museums, etc.) and Miscellaneous Topics

Finson, K.D. (1998). Constructing road logs for field trips. The Earth Scientist, 15(3), 12-15.

Finson, Kevin D. & Enochs, Larry G. (1987).  Student attitudes toward science-technology-society resulting from visitation to a science-technology museum. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 24(7), 593-610.

Finson, Kevin D. (1988). Characteristics of lightning, lightning rod systems, and nitrogen fixation. The Earth Scientist, 5(1), 3-9.

Finson, Kevin D. & Rahlfs, Tom. (1986).  Scoring the Scientific Attitude Inventory by microcomputer. School Science and Mathematics, 86(3), 181-195.

Finson, Kevin D. & Nellis, M. Duane. (1986).  Remote sensing of natural resources with radar. Progress in Physical Geography, 10(2), 175-193. 

Finson, Kevin D. (1984, Winter). The forgotten meteorological relationship. The National Earth Scientist, 1(1), 17-18.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles About Perceptions or Conceptions of Scientists

Farland-Smith, D., Finson, K.D., & Arquette, C.M. (2017). How picture books on the National Science Teachers Association recommend list portray scientists. School Science and Mathematics, 117(6), 250-258. DOI:  10.111/ssm.12231.

Finson, Kevin D., Farland-Smith, Donna, and Arquette, Cecile (2017). How scientists are portrayed in NSTA recommends books. The Hoosier Science Teacher 40(2), 39-54.

Finson, K.D., Pedersen, J., & Thomas, J. (2006).  Comparing science teaching styles to students’ perceptions of scientists.  School Science and Mathematics, 106(1), 8-15.

Finson, K.D. (2003).  Applicability of the DAST-C to the images of scientists drawn by students of different racial groups.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 15(1), 15-26.

Finson, K.D. (2002).  Drawing a scientist:  What we do and do not know after fifty years of drawings.  School Science and Mathematics, 102(7), 335-345.

Thomas, J.A., Pedersen. J.E., & Finson, K.D. (2001).  Validating the Draw-A-Science-Teacher-Test Checklist (DASTT-C):  Exploring mental models and teacher beliefs.  Journal of Science Teacher Education, 12(4), 295-310.

Finson, K.D., Beaver, J.B., & Cramond, B.L. (1995).  Development and field test of a checklist for the Draw-A-Scientist test.  School Science and Mathematics, 95(4), 195-205.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles about Science Education History

Finson, K.D., Fitch, T., Lisowski, M., & Foster, G. (1996). The status of science education in K-6 Illinois schools, 1993.  School Science and Mathematics, 96(3), 120-127.

Baird, W.E., Prather, J.P., Finson, K.D., & Oliver, J.S. (1994).  Comparison of perceptions among rural vs. non-rural secondary science teachers:  A multi-state survey.  Science Education, 78(6), 555-576.

Finson, K.D., Beaver, J.B., & Hall, L. (1992). Peer mentorship program in scientific literacy for rural elementary teachers.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 4(2), 35-48.

Finson, K.D. (1991, Spring). Why earth day? Spectrum, 16(3), 10-11.

Finson, K.D. & Beaver, J.B. (1990).  Rural science teacher preparation: A re-examination of an important component of our educational system. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1(3), 46-48.

Finson, K.D. (1990). A survey of the status for NCATE/NSTA accreditation at small rural colleges. Science Education, 74(6), 609-623.

Finson, K.D. (1990, Spring). Earth science education and the Geologic Society of America. The Earth Scientist, 7(2), 3 & 6-7.

Finson, Kevin D. (1988).  Reflections on current trends in teacher preparation programs. The Tower Review, 5(2), 7-10.

Finson, Kevin D. & Enochs, Larry G. (1988).  A survey of the status of earth science in Kansas schools. Science Education, 72(1), 83-92.

Finson, Kevin D. & Enochs, Larry G. (1985).  Earth science in the K-12 curriculum:  toward continuity. The Science Teacher, 54(3), 22-24.

Finson, Kevin D. (1985). The relevance of earth science as a major science course to rural secondary school students. The Small School Forum, 6(2), 17-18.

Finson, Kevin D. (1985, Spring). What is the rationale for K-12 earth science? The KASCD Record, 3(2), 8-9.

Finson, Kevin D. (1984, Spring). Reconsider the science curriculum.  The KASCD Record, 2(2), 13-14.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles about Science in Special Education

Finson, K.D., Fitch, T., Lisowski, M., & Foster, G. (1996). The status of science education in K-6 Illinois schools, 1993.  School Science and Mathematics, 96(3), 120-127.

Baird, W.E., Prather, J.P., Finson, K.D., & Oliver, J.S. (1994).  Comparison of perceptions among rural vs. non-rural secondary science teachers:  A multi-state survey.  Science Education, 78(6), 555-576.

Finson, K.D., Beaver, J.B., & Hall, L. (1992). Peer mentorship program in scientific literacy for rural elementary teachers.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 4(2), 35-48.

Finson, K.D. (1991, Spring). Why earth day? Spectrum, 16(3), 10-11.

Finson, K.D. & Beaver, J.B. (1990).  Rural science teacher preparation:  A re-examination of an important component of our educational system. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1(3), 46-48.

Finson, K.D. (1990). A survey of the status for NCATE/NSTA accreditation at small rural colleges. Science Education, 74(6), 609-623.

Finson, K.D. (1990, Spring). Earth science education and the Geologic Society of America. The Earth Scientist, 7(2), 3 & 6-7.

Finson, Kevin D. (1988).  Reflections on current trends in teacher preparation programs. The Tower Review, 5(2), 7-10.

Finson, Kevin D. & Enochs, Larry G. (1988).  A survey of the status of earth science in Kansas schools. Science Education, 72(1), 83-92.

Finson, Kevin D. & Enochs, Larry G. (1985).  Earth science in the K-12 curriculum:  toward continuity. The Science Teacher, 54(3), 22-24.

Finson, Kevin D. (1985). The relevance of earth science as a major science course to rural secondary school students. The Small School Forum, 6(2), 17-18.

Finson, Kevin D. (1985, Spring). What is the rationale for K-12 earth science? The KASCD Record, 3(2), 8-9.

Finson, Kevin D. (1984, Spring). Reconsider the science curriculum.  The KASCD Record, 2(2), 13-14.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles about Science in Special Education

Maroney, S., Finson, K., Beaver, J., & Jensen, M. (2003).  Preparing for successful inquiry in inclusive science classrooms.  Teaching Exceptional Children, 36(1), 18-25.

Finson, K.D. (2003).  Modifying science activities for students with learning disabilities.  Michigan Middle School Journal, 27(2), 26-30.

Ormsbee, C.K, & Finson, K.D. (2000).  Modifying science activities and materials to enhance instruction for students with learning and behavioral problems.  Intervention in School and Clinic, 36(1), 10-21.

Finson, K.D. & Ormsbee, C.K. (1998).  Rubrics and their use in inclusive science.  Intervention of School and Clinic, 34 (2), 79-88.

Finson, K.D. (1997).  Mathematics, science, and students possessing learning disabilities or behavioral disorders.  The Math-Science Connector,28(1), 4-5.

Finson, K.D., Ormsbee, C.K., Jensen, M., & Powers, D.T. (1997). Science in the mainstream: Retooling science activities.  Journal of Science Teacher Education, 8(3), 219-232.

Finson, K.D. (1996).  Equitable science for students with disabilities.  Spectrum, 22(4), 18-20.

Finson, K.D., Ormsbee, C.K., Jensen, M., & Powers, D.T. Science in the mainstream:  Retooling science activities.  The Journal of Science Teacher Education, 8(3), 219-232.

Finson, K.D. (Ed.). (1995). Science in the mainstream:  Retooling science assessments.  Macomb, IL:  Western Illinois University.

Finson, K.D. (Ed.). (1995). Science in the mainstream:  Retooling science activities.  Macomb, IL:  Western Illinois University.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles about Science Teacher Education

Olson, J.K, & Finson, K.D. (2009).  Developmental perspectives in reflective practice of elementary science education students.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 21(4), 43-52.

Finson, K.D. (2000).  Investigating preservice teachers’ self-efficacy relative to self-image as a science teacher.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 13(1), 31-42.

Finson, Kevin D. (1989).  Assessment of a Pilot Program for Inservice Teachers. Science Education, 73(4), 419-432.

James, Robert K., and Finson, Kevin D. (1986).  First aide for science laboratory. The Science Teacher, 53(7), 28-30.

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Kevin’s Journal Articles About Scientific Inquiry

Nugent, P., Edgcomb Friday, M., Evens, W., McConnaughay, K., Morris, S., Finson, K., Wolffe, R. & Antola Crowe, H. (2017). Effects of an inquiry-focused, content-intensive program on preK-9th teachers’ content knowledge, pedagogy, self-efficacy, and goals. European Scientific Journal. 14(34), 363 – 380.

Finson, K.D. (2010).  Inference or observation?  Tips for teaching students about the importance of quality inferences.  Science and Children, 48(2), 44-47.

Finson, K.D. & Beaver, J.B. (2007).  Time on your hands:  Modeling time.  Science Scope, 30(9), 33-37.

Britner, S.L. & Finson, K.D. (2005). Preservice teachers’ reflections on their growth in an inquiry-oriented science pedagogy course.  Journal of Elementary Science Education, 17(1), 39-54.

Finson, K.D. (2004).  Extending paper chromatography inquiry.  Science Scope, 27(6), 54-56.

Maroney, S., Finson, K., Beaver, J., & Jensen, M. (2003).  Preparing for successful inquiry in inclusive science classrooms.  Teaching Exceptional Children, 36(1), 18-25.

Beaver, J.B., Finson, K.D., Nelson, D., & Powers, D. (1998). Science spectrum:  Standards based inquiry activities for the middle school.  [CD-ROM]. Center for Application of Information Technologies, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Finson, K.D., Beaver, J.B., Nelson, D., & Powers, D. (1995).  Science alive!  Series of twenty-four interactive satellite television programs on science concepts and their relationships to the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s Benchmarks:  “Energy Transformation,” “Mapping,” “Light,” “Slime Mold,” “Vitamin C Testing,” “FAST Plants,” “Animal Adaptations,” “Natural Communities,” “Seasonal Cycles,” “Measurement in Space,” “Electricity and Its Development,” “Matter,” “Rocks and the Rock Cycle,” “The Stars in the Sky,” “Earth Movements,” “Forces and Motion in the Universe,” “Historical Geology,” “Causes and Changes in Weather,” “Microbiology,” “Animals in the Classroom,” “Bottle Biology,” “Cemeteries as Sites for Environmental Studies,” “Taking Action for the Environment,” and “Learning in the Great Out-of-Doors.” Satellite Education Network, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Finson, K.D. (1994). Science alternative assessment models in Illinois.  Journal of Science Teacher Education, 5(3), 97-110.

Finson, K.D., & Beaver, J.B. (1994). Performance assessment:  Getting started.  Science Scope,18(1), 44-49.

Finson, K.D. (1994). Mineral bingo!:  A review strategy for physical properties of minerals.  The Earth Scientist, 11(4), 12-14.

Finson, K.D., Beaver, J.B., Nelson, D. & Powers, D. (1994). Science alive!  Series of ten satellite television programs on science process skills for teachers of grades K-4 and grades 5-8:  “Measurement in Grades K-4,” “Predicting in Grades 5-8,” “Measurement in Grades 5-8,” “Data Collection and Analysis in Grades 5-8,” “Experimenting in Grades K-4,” “Experimenting in Grades 5-8,” “Predicting in Grades K-4,” “Classifying in Grades K-4,” “Classifying in Grades 5-8,” and “Data Collection and Analysis in Grades K-4.”  Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Finson, K.D. (1993). The status of grades 7-12 science teaching in rural Illinois schools.  ISTA Spectrum, 19(3), 34-38.

Finson, K.D. (1993). Tornadoes and TOTO too? The Earth Scientist, 10(4), 9-13.

Finson, K.D. & Beaver, J.B. (1992). A litmus test for performance assessment. Science Scope,15(6), 23-24.

Mitchell, C.E., Finson, K.D., Olson, M., Olson, J., Elder, J.O., Gullickson, N., Franklin, J., Mitchell, N.J., Ma, P.R., Hanson, F., Smith, P., Jones, G., Lee, J., Flesner, C., Bollin, D., Fagan, M., Hutton, P., Kuster,S., & Sullivan, K. (1990, June). Adapting scientific experiments from business and industry to the classroom. Macomb, IL:  Macomb CUSD #185/Educational Service Center #11.

Beaver, J.B. & Finson, K.D. (Developers). (May, 1989). Career Vision
— SERIES I (Interactive Satellite T.V. Program). Macomb, IL.:  Western Illinois University.  Fourteen programs aired:  “Introduction,” “Medical File,” “Biology File,” “Chemistry File,” “Earth Science File,” “Physics File,” “Engineering File,””Biology File II,” “Earth Science File II,” “Chemistry File II,” “Mathematics File,””Aerodynamics File,””Museum File,” and “Academia File.”
— SERIES II (Jan.- May 1990).  Thirteen programs aired:  “Botany,””Nuclear Physics,” “Paleontology,” “Meteorology,””Biotechnology,” “Sports Medicine,” “Cartography/Mapping,” “Science Museums,” “Oncology/Pathology,” “Broadcasting Technology,” “Microbiology/Parasitology,” “Conservation/Forestry,” and “Computers.” 
— SERIES III (Sept. – May, 1991-1992). Nine programs aired:  “Getting Energized With Physics,” “Rock Solid Geology,” “Micro to Macro Biology,” “Computers,” “Chemistry,” “Engineering,” “Environmental Sciences,” and “Cartography.” — SERIES IV (Sept. – May, 1992-93).  Nine programs aired:  “Agricultural Research,” “Chemistry,””Genetics,” “Paleontology,” “Archaeology,” “Engineering,” “Forensics,” “Physics,” and “Environmental Science.”

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Kevin’s Journal Articles About Visual Data

Finson, K.D., & Pedersen, J.E. (2015).  Testing a conceptual change model framework for visual data. International Journal of Visual Literacy, 34(1), 57-88.

Farland-Smith, D., Finson, K.D., Boone, W.J., & Yates, M. (2012). An investigation of media influences on elementary students representations of scientists.  Journal of Science Teacher Education, 23(7), online.  DOI 10.1007/S10972-012-9322-z.

Finson, K.D., & Pedersen, J. (2011).  What are visual data and what utility do they have in science education?  Journal of Visual Literacy, 30(1), 66-85.

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