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Chris S. Long

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Teacher Education and Administration

College: College of Education

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, Curtin University, 2013
    Major: Science and Mathematics Education
    Specialization: Science Education
    Dissertation: Relative effectiveness of alternative sequencing of middle-school science curriculum in terms of classroom learning environment and student attitudes
  • MAT, University of Texas at Dallas, 2007
    Major: Science Education
  • BS, Texas A&M - Commerce, 1989
    Major: Geography

Current Scheduled Teaching

EDCI 5860.430Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2025
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Spring 2025
EDCI 5010.430Everyone Can Learn: Applying Theory to Teaching PracticeFall 2024
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Fall 2024 Syllabus

Previous Scheduled Teaching

EDCI 5010.430Everyone Can Learn: Applying Theory to Teaching PracticeSummer 10W 2024 SPOT
EDCI 5030.430Maintaining Classroom DisciplineSummer 10W 2024 SPOT
EDCI 5860.030Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2024 SPOT
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Spring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5010.030Everyone Can Learn: Applying Theory to Teaching PracticeFall 2023 SPOT
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationSummer 5W2 2023 Syllabus
EDCI 5860.030Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2023 SPOT
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 3400.014STEAM Education: Commitments to Equity, Diversity and InclusionFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 3330.601Teaching Science EC 6Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5030.030Maintaining Classroom DisciplineSummer 10W 2022 SPOT
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationSummer 5W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 6950.703Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
EDCI 5860.030Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2022 SPOT
EDCI 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 4500.002Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 6900.701Special ProblemsFall 2021
EDEE 3330.005Teaching Science EC 6Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 3320.001Foundations of Education: The School CurriculumSummer 5W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5030.026Maintaining Classroom DisciplineSummer 10W 2021 SPOT
EDCI 5030.030Maintaining Classroom DisciplineSummer 10W 2021 SPOT
EDCI 5860.030Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2021 SPOT
EDCI 4500.002Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 6340.001Conceptual Models of Learning and InstructionFall 2020 SPOT
EDME 4330.001Science in Grades 4 8Fall 2020 Syllabus
EDEE 4330.005Science in Grades EC 6Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5020.026Curriculum Development for Culturally Diverse LearnersSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
EDCI 5020.030Curriculum Development for Culturally Diverse LearnersSummer 10W 2020 SPOT
EDEE 3320.001Foundations of Education: The School CurriculumSummer 5W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EDME 4900.001Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2020 Syllabus
EDCI 4500.002Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceSpring 2020 Syllabus
EDEE 4330.601Science in Grades EC 6Spring 2020 Syllabus
EDCI 4500.001Project Based Instruction in Math, Science, and Computer ScienceFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 4330.601Science in Grades EC 6Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5320.026Curriculum DevelopmentSummer 5W1 2019 SPOT
EDCI 5320.030Curriculum DevelopmentSummer 5W1 2019 SPOT
EDEE 3320.501Foundations of Education: The School CurriculumSummer 5W2 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDCI 5860.030Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and ScienceSpring 2019 SPOT
EDEE 4330.551Science in Grades EC 6Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 4900.700Special ProblemsSpring 2019
EDME 4330.001Science in Grades 4 8Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 4330.501Science in Grades EC 6Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDSE 5003.030Successful Teaching in the Secondary SchoolSummer 10W 2018 SPOT
EDCI 3830.001Teaching/Learning Process and EvaluationSummer 5W2 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDME 4330.001Science in Grades 4 8Spring 2018 Syllabus
EDEE 4330.501Science in Grades EC 6Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EDME 4330.001Science in Grades 4 8Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
EDEE 4330.003Science in Grades EC 6Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Long, C.S. (2024). Classroom Learning Environment and Action Research in a Science Methods Course for Preservice Elementary Teachers. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 35 (8) 821-839. Taylor and Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1046560X.2024.2353424
  • Eutsler, L.M., Long, C.S. (2023). Don’t put the cart before the horse: Self-study on using VR in education. TechTrends.
  • Sinclair, B.B., Long, C., Szabo, S., Naizer , G. (2023). Investigating Equitable Representation in K-8 Science Textbook Portrayal of Scientists. Science & Education. 27. Springer.
  • Szabo, S., Sinclair, B.B., Long, C.S., Naizer, G. (2023). Revisiting the Readability of K-8 Science Textbooks: Publishers’ Failures and Implications for Classroom Teachers. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin. 89 (3) 26-34.
  • Long, C., Harrell, P.E., Subramaniam, K., Pope, E., Thompson, R. (2023). Strengthening Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Physical Science Content Knowledge: A Three-Year Study. Research in Science Education. 53 (3) 613-632. Springer.
  • Long, C., Sinclair, B.B., Fraser, B.J., Larson, T.R., Harrell, P.E. (2022). Preservice teachers’ perceptions of learning environments before and after pandemic-related course disruption. Learning Environments Research. 25 (2) 343-357. Springer.
  • Subramaniam, K., Long, C.S., Harrell, P.E., Khan, N. (2022). The Stable and Persistent Alternative Conceptions Present in Prospective Elementary Teachers’ Understanding of Average Speed. Journal of College Science Teaching. 51 (4) 58-64. National Science Teaching Association. https://www.nsta.org/journal-college-science-teaching/journal-college-science-teaching-marchapril-2022/stable-and
  • Subramaniam, K., Harrell, P.E., Long, C.S., Khan, N. (2022). Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding of Average Speed: The Systematicity and Persistence of Related and Unrelated Concepts. Research in Science and Technological Education. 40 (2) 189-206. Taylor and Francis.
  • Harrell, P.E., Kirby, B.S., Subramaniam, K., Long, C. (2022). Are Elementary Preservice Teachers Floating or Sinking in Their Understanding of Buoyancy?. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Plano, Springer Nature.
  • Harrell, P.E., Subramaniam, K., Long, C.S., Thompson, R., Pope, E. (2022). Increasing Hispanics in the educator workforce: A science methods intervention to improve passing rates on an EC-6 science certification examination. Journal of Latinos and Education. 22 (4) 11. Routledge Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/hjle20
  • Eutsler, L.M., Long, C.S. (2021). Preservice teachers' acceptance of virtual reality to plan science instruction. Educational Technology & Society. https://www.j-ets.net/collection/published-issues/24_2
  • Long, C.S., Eutsler, L.M. (2020). Engaging with VR: Where Will You Take Your Students?. Science Scope. (July/August 2020) 16-22. National Science Teachers' Association.
  • Long, C.S., Fraser, B.J., Sinclair, B.B. (2020). Differential effectiveness of alternative middle-school science sequences for students of different ethnicities.. Learning Environments Research. 23 (1) 87-99. Springer. https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s10984-019-09291-0?author_access_token=JHDSiwXiG_mBGoWhG6yj1fe4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY7Ak6kKVgJ3YEyuzc-ojIiQjK6p6Ojbt5s5UZOmGhQF6pJS8pumupJarHQBH2OqIQSqCLxrSYD48XAanNTRAWsuv59Pd5cPM979HpRbFmCc5g%3D%3D
  • Long, C.S., Harrell, P.E., Subramaniam, K., *Pope. (2019). Using microteaching to improve preservice elementary teachers’ physical science content knowledge. Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education. 23 (4) 16-31. Southwestern University/Texas Christian University. https://ejse.southwestern.edu/article/view/19119
  • Long, C.S. (2019). The effect of science education classes on pre-service elementary teachers’ attitudes about science. Journal of College Science Teaching. National Science Teachers Association. https://www.nsta.org/journal-college-science-teaching/journal-college-science-teaching-julyaugust-2019/effect-science?t=f7d3e56cd2d5a5cccd7de0c2f503bae3
  • Subramaniam, K., Kirby, B., Harrell, P.E., Long, C. (2019). Using concept maps to reveal prospective elementary teachers’ knowledge of buoyancy. Electronic Journal of Science Education.
  • Long, C.S. (2015). Comparison of alternative sequencing of middle-school science curriculum: Classroom learning environment and student attitudes. 30 (1) 23-36 (14). Albert Park, James Nicholas Publishers.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Long, C.S., Long, C.S., Boyd, R.M., Khan, N., "Mutual Mentoring: Preparing Effective Science Teacher Educators for K-12 English Learners," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3750 Funded. (2021).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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