Deborah L. Hanuscin

Associate Professor: Science Education and Physics

303 Townsend Hall
(573) 884-2527
E-mail: hanuscind@missouri.edu
Personal Website: web.missouri.edu/~hanuscind/index.html

Research Areas

Elementary Science Teacher Development
Scientific Literacy and Epistemological Beliefs about the Nature of Science
Elementary Teachers' Knowledge of Physical Science Content

Additional Information

Deborah L. Hanuscin
Assistant Professor: Science Ed
Physics
303 Townsend Hall
(573) 884-2527
226 Physics Building
(573) 882-6816
hanuscind@missouri.edu
web.missouri.edu/~hanuscind/index.html

Academic Background

Ph.D. from Indiana University, 2004, in Curriculum and Instruction, emphasis in Physics Education

M.S. from Indiana University, 2001, in Science and Environmental Education

B.S. from Florida State University, 1995, in Elementary Education

Published Works

Book Chapters

Hanuscin, D. (in press). The use of specialized facilities for laboratory science instruction in elementary schools. In E. Wright, D. W. Sunal, & C. W. Sundberg (Eds.). Research in science education: The impact of the laboratory and technology on K-12 science learning and teaching.

Akerson, V.L. & Hanuscin, D. (2005). A collaborative endeavor to teach the nature of scientific inquiry: There’s more to science than meets the 'I.' In R. A. Yager (Ed.) (p.1-12). Exemplary Science: Best practices in professional development. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA.

Rooney, M. & Hanuscin D. (2006). ‘Re-inventing’ science instruction: Inquiry-based instruction in a 5 th/6 th grade classroom. In R. A. Yager (Ed.) (p X-XX). Exemplary science: Best Practices in Science Teaching Today/ Grades 5-8. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA.

Journal Articles

Hanuscin, D. and Lee, M. H. (in press) Using the learning cycle as a model for teaching the learning cycle to preservice elementary teachers. Journal of Elementary Science Education.

Varma, T., & Hanuscin, D. (in press) Pre-service elementary teachers’ field experiences in classrooms led by science specialists. Journal of Science Teacher Education.

Hanuscin, D. (in press) The use of specialized laboratory facilities for science in elementary schools: A call for research. Journal of Elementary Science Education.

Taub, H. and Hanuscin, D. (in press). Writing to learn activities in an introductory physics course for nonscience majors. Physics Education.

Hanuscin, D. (in press) The use of specialized laboratory facilities for science in elementary schools: A call for research. Journal of Elementary Science Education.

Hanuscin, D., Richard, M., Chandrasekhar, M., Corman, A., & Lapilli, C. (2007). Collaborative action research to improve teaching and learning. Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online, 4(2), 16-20.

Hanuscin, D. & Musikal, K. (2007) School's In for summer: An innovative field experience for elementary science methods. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 19(1), 57-68.

Akerson, V.L., & Hanuscin, D. (2007). Teaching the nature of science through inquiry: Results of a three-year professional development program. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 44(5), 653-680.

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Akerson, V.L. (2006) Integrating nature of science instruction into a physical science content course for teachers: NOS views of teaching assistants. Science Education 90(5), 912-935 .

Hanuscin, D. (2004). A workshop approach: Instructional strategies for working within the constraints of field experiences in elementary science. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 16(1), 1-8.

Practitioner Articles

Hanuscin, D. (2002). Environmental mis-education? Addressing the criticisms of environmental education. The Hoosier Science Teacher, 26(4), 100-105.

Hanuscin, D. (2002). Names and claims: Is it science or spin? Science Scope, 25(6), 36-38.

Reiff, R. & Hanuscin, D. (2002). The iron (Fe) scientist. Science Scope, 25(8), 40.

Conference Papers

Yilmaz-Tuzun, O., Topcu, M. S., & Hanuscin, D. (2007, April) A cross cultural study of preservice elementary teachers epistemological beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association: Chicago, IL.

Tsai, I., & Hanuscin, D. (2007, April) Hammering a nail with a saw: The constraints of 'one size fits all' technology in supporting online communities of science teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association: Chicago, IL.

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. H. (2007, april) Across content and pedagogy: Seeking coherence in NOS instruction in teacher education programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: New Orleans, LA.

Hanuscin, D. L., & Lee, M. H. (2007, January). Teaching against the mystique of science: Literature-based approaches in science teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Friedrichsen, P., Haefner, L. A., Hanuscin, D. L., Manno, J., Brown, P., Courson, S., & Cullin, M. (2007, January). Challenges and scaffolds for helping prospective teachers design science lessons using the 5E instructional mode. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Abelll, S. K., Gagnon, M. J., Hanuscin, D. L., ,Lee, M. H., & Park-Rogers, M. (2007, January). Methods or madness? Preparing the next generation of elementary science teacher educators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Friedrichsen, P., Hanuscin, D., & Hutchins, K. (2006, April) Will I teach evolution? A multiple case study of secondary biology teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: San Francisco, CA.

Richard, M., Hanuscin, D., & Chandrasekhar, M. (2006, January) Using assessment to inform teaching in a physical science content course for preservice elementary teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Portland, OR.

Hanuscin, D. (2005, April) Learning the ‘grammar of science’: The influence of a physical science content course on K-8 teachers’ understanding of the nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, QU.

Akerson, V. L., & Hanuscin, D. (2005, April) Teaching the nature of science through inquiry: the influence of a three-year elementary professional development program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Dallas, TX.

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Pareja, E. (2005, April) Integration of NOS instruction into a physical science content course for elementary teachers: Enhancing efforts of teacher education programs? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Dallas, TX.

Hanuscin, D., & Akerson, V. L. (2005, January) The impact of a physical science content course on K-8 teachers’ understanding of the nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Colorado Springs, CO.

Akerson, V.L., & Hanuscin, D. (2005, January) Primary teachers’ abilities to teach the nature of science. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Akerson, V.L. (2004, April) Teaching nature of science in a physical science content course for teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research on Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC.

Hanuscin, D., Phillipson-Mower, T., & Akerson, V.L. (2004, January). Learning and teaching about the nature of science: A study of undergraduate laboratory instructors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Nashville, TN.

Akerson, V., & Hanuscin, D. (2004, January). There’s more to science than meets the “I”: A collaborative endeavor to teach the nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Nashville, TN.

Akerson, V., & Hanuscin, D. (2003, March). Primary teachers' abilities to teach via scientific inquiry while making elements of nature of science explicit. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.

Akerson, V., & Hanuscin D. (2003, January) Learning science by inquiry: An elementary teacher enhancement project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, St. Louis, MO.

Hanuscin, D. (2003, January) Making the most of an early field experience. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, St. Louis, Missouri.

Presentations

National/International

Hanuscin, D. & Lee, M.H. (2007, April). Science between the lines: Using literature to teach the nature of science. Session presented at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education: St. Louis, MO.

Concannon, J. & Hanuscin, D. (2007, April). Prior to assessing prior knowledge...using research to inform assessment. Session presented at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education: St. Louis, MO.

Yılmaz-Tüzün, O., Topçu, M. S., & Hanuscin, D. (2007, April). A Cross Cultural Study of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers’ Epistemological Beliefs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association: Chicago, IL.

Tsai, I., & Hanuscin, D. (2007, April). Hammering a nail with a saw: The constraints of ‘one size fits all’ technology in supporting online communities of science teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association: Chicago, IL.

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. H. (2007, April). Across content and pedagogy: Seeking consistency in NOS instruction in teacher education programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: New Orleans, LA.

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. H. (2007, January). Literature-based approaches in science teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Friedrichsen, P., Haefner, L. A., Hanuscin, D., Manno, J., Brown, P., Courson, S., & Cullin, M. (2007, January) Challenges and scaffolds for helping prospective teachers design science lessons using the 5E instructional model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Abell, S. K., Gagnon, M. J., Hanuscin, D. L., Lee, M. H., & Park-Rogers, M. (2007, January). Methods or madness? Preparing the next generation of elementary science teacher educators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Hanuscin, D., & Friedrichsen, P., (2007, January). Working in two worlds: Developing a Research Identity as a Joint Appointment. Panel discussion presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Clearwater, FL.

Friedrichsen, P., Hanuscin, D., & Hutchins, K. (2006, April) Will I teach evolution? A multiple case study of secondary biology teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching: San Francisco, CA.

Hanuscin, D., & Friedrichsen, P., (2006, January). Working in two worlds: Perspectives on joint appointments. Panel discussion presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Portland, OR.

Richard, M., Hanuscin, D., & Chandrasekhar, M. (2006, January) Using assessment to inform teaching in a physical science content course for preservice elementary teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education: Portland, OR.

Regional and State

Lee, M., & Hanuscin, D. (2006, November) Who are scientists and what do they do? - Investigating science as a human endeavor. Session presented at the National Science Teachers Association Eastern Area Conference on Science Education: Baltimore, MD.

Hanuscin, D., & Lee, M. (2006, October) Science Olympiad coaches’ clinic: Write-It, do it! Session presented at the annual meeting of the Science Teachers of Missouri. Columbia, MO.

Invited Talks

Hanuscin, D. (2007, March). Everything you need to know about science but didn’t learn in college: Considering the nature of science and scientific literacy. Invited seminar: Department of Applied Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Terre Haute, IN.

Akerson, V. L., & Hanuscin, D. (2006, November). NSTA’s Exemplary Science Program (ESP): ESP for Professional Development. Symposium presented at the National Science Teachers Association Eastern Area Conference on Science Education: Baltimore, MD.

Akerson, V. L., & Hanuscin, D. (2006, April). NSTA’s Exemplary Science Program (ESP): ESP for Professional Development. NSTA 54th National Conference on Science Education: Anaheim, CA.

Hanuscin, D. et al. (2006, April) Getting started: Internal grant opportunities. MU College of Education Office of Research Brown Bag Series. University of Missouri.

Hanuscin, D. (2006, February) Supervising at a distance: Leveraging technology in field experiences. Conversations on Learning, Teaching, and More: Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Awards and Honors

Teaching Honors

2007 College of Education Undergraduate Instructor of the Year, COE Student Council
2007 Outstanding Faculty Member, MU Greek Council
2007 Recognized Mentor, MU Honors Convocation, by graduate Jessica Jay
2007 Nominee, Gold Chalk Award, MU Graduate Professional Council
2007 Nominee, Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award
2006 Recognized Mentor, MU Honors Convocation, by graduate Julie Haesemeier
2006 Nominee, MU Award for Excellence in Education
2006 Nominee, Undergraduate Instructor of the Year, COE Student Council
2006 “High Flyer” Recognition for Outstanding Course Evaluations, COE
2005 Nominee, Undergraduate Instructor of the Year, COE Student Council
2005 “High Flyer” Recognition for Outstanding Course Evaluations, COE
2001 Outstanding Associate Instructor, Indiana University School of Education

Research Honors

2007 Selected to participate in the AERA Division K Early Career Forum
2005 Finalist, NARST Outstanding Paper Award
2005 Selected to participate in the AERA Division K New Faculty Forum
2004 Dissertation Fellowship, University Graduate School, Indiana University
2003 Daisy and Vivien Jones Graduate Research Fellowship, Indiana University School of Education

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