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Dr. Janet L. Ray

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department of Biological Sciences

Email: janet.ray@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2005
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Dissertation: Parental Decision-Making Regarding their Child's Participation in a Mid School Talent Search
  • MEd, Hardin-Simmons University, 1997
    Major: Gifted and Talented Education
  • BEd, Abilene Christian University, 1982
    Major: Biology

Professional Positions

  • adjunct, UNT. UNT. (2005 - Present).
  • seminar teacher; course teacher, Hardin-Simmons University. Hardin-Simmons University. (1995 - 1999).
  • classroom teacher, Galveston Independent School District. Galveston Independent School District. (1982 - 1986).

Professional Memberships

  • American Educational Research Association. (Present).
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (Present).
  • Kappa Delta Pi. (Present).
  • National Association for Gifted Children. (Present).
  • National Science Teachers Association. (Present).
  • Phi Delta Kappa. (Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • BIOL 1082 - Biology for Educators, 10 courses.
  • BIOL 1112 - Contemporary Biology, 6 courses.
  • BIOL 1710 - Biology for Science Majors I, 2 courses.
  • BIOL 1711 - Honors Biology for Science Majors I, 1 course.
  • EDEE 3320 - Foundations of Education: The School Curriculum, 2 courses.
  • EDEE 4330 - Science in Grades EC 6, 27 courses.
  • EDEE 4350 - Mathematics in Grades EC 8, 2 courses.
  • EDME 4330 - Science in Grades 4 8, 1 course.
  • EDSE 5105 - Practicum I, 3 courses.
  • EDSE 5115 - Practicum II, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Claudia A. Balach Teacher Researcher Award for School-University Collaborative Research, AERA - SIG-Professional Development School. (2015).
  • Faculty Recognition, Honors Day, University of North TExas. (2006).
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Paper, Southwest Educational Research Association. (2002).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Ray, J., & Sayler, M.. (2006). "Talent Searches: Opportunities for Students, Parents, and Schools" Tempo.
  • Ray, J.L. (1998). "Fast Forward and Rewind: Strategies for Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities".
  • Ray, J.L. (1997). "Adjusting the Focus: Finding Gifted Students with Learning Disabilities".
  • Ray, J.L. (1997). "The Gifted Student in the Regular Classroom: A Survey".

Presentations Given

  • The Effectiveness of Electronic Books in the Primary Classroom, (2015 - 2015).
  • "The Action of Action Research", (2013 - 2013).
  • "The Action of Action Research", (2012 - 2012).
  • "Understanding Culture with Fiesta Math Night and Pre-service teachers", (2010 - 2010).
  • "Meta-Analytic Thinking: Using ESCI to Synthesize Effects Across Studies", (2002 - 2002).
  • "The Overlooked Gifted: Superior Abilities, Severe Weaknesses", (1998 - 1998).
  • "Twice Exceptional: The Gifted Child With Learning Difficulties", (1997 - 1997).
  • "Curriculum Compacting in Texas: Parents' Views and Classroom Practices", (1996 - 1996).