JON J. DENTON Professor, Teaching, Learning & Culture ...eeducation.tamu.edu/denton_cv.pdfJON J. DENTON Professor, Teaching, Learning & Culture College of Education, Texas A&M University

JON J. DENTON

Professor, Teaching, Learning & Culture College of Education, Texas A&M University

4232 TAMUS College Station, Texas 77843-4232

[email protected] (979) 845-5352

Current and accurate as of March 9, 2006

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PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Technology in Teacher Education Instructional Evaluation Mastery Learning Program Evaluation Teacher Education Research Content Structure of Pedagogy EDUCATION B.S. in Ed. Chemistry, Northwest Missouri State College, 1963 M.S.T Physical Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1968 Ed.D. Secondary Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1972 PROFESSIONAL LICENSE State of Missouri Public School Teacher's Certificate - Life Subjects: Biology 7-12 grades Chemistry 7-12 grades Physics 7-12 grades General Science 7-12 grades EXPERIENCE Educational Professor, Educational Curriculum and Instruction changed to Teaching, Learning and

Culture, Texas A&M University, 1980-present Executive Associate Dean, July 1993 – August 31, 2001. Associate Dean for Research, 1990-1993 Interim Associate Dean for Research, College of Education, 1989-90 Coordinator of Instructional Research Laboratory, Educational Curriculum and

Instruction, Texas A&M University, 1979-1989 Associate Professor, Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University,

1975-1980

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Chairman, Secondary Program Area, Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, 1974-1977

Assistant Professor, Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, 1972-1975

Coordinator of Professional Field Experiences, Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, 1972-1974

Research Associate, University of Missouri, 1971-1972 Research Assistant, University of Missouri, 1970-1971 Science Teacher, Richmond R-13 School District, 1963-1970 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Phi Delta Kappa American Educational Research Association Association of Teacher Educators National Society for the Study of Education Southwest Educational Research Association Phi Kappa Phi HONORS AWARDS AND LISTINGS Shell Merit Fellowship - Cornell University - 1969 National Research Award - Association of Teacher Educators - 1980 For the paper: Cognitive Attainment of Learners of Student Teachers: A

Criterion for Attaining Accountable Teacher Preparation Programs National Research Award - Association of Teacher Educators - 1983-84 For the paper: Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs: A Cost-Effectiveness

Comparison Instructional Research Laboratory Research Award - 1988 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS State and National Professional Societies

Phi Delta Kappa - College Station Chapter Treasurer, 1979-1981 Third Vice-President, 1981-1982, 1994 First Vice-President, 1982-1983 President, 1983-1984 Chair, Past President's Council, 1984-1985 Chair, Awards Committee, 1989, 1990 Membership Chair, 1996-97 American Educational Research Association Outstanding Review of Research Award Committee, 1979-1982 Chair - SIG Classroom Observation 1992-93 Annual Program Oversight Committee 1994-1996 Southwest Educational Research Association Past President, 1984-85 President, 1983-1984


President Elect, 1982-1983 Conference Program Chair, 1982 Treasurer, 1980-1982 Executive Council, 1980-1984 Texas Association of Teacher Educators Research Committee, 1980-1984 Chairman, Research Committee, 1981-1982 National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision National Board of Invited Distinguished Jurors, 1982-1989 Association of Teacher Educators - Publication Committee 1987-89 Program chair for ATE-SIG Group on Research and Program Evaluation in Teacher Education, 1988 Chair of ATE-SIG on Research and Program Evaluation in Teacher Education, 1989 Phi Kappa Phi Chair-banquet committee; local chapter - 1985, 1987 Chair-nominations committee; local chapter - 1986 Treasurer - 1987-89 - local chapter Vice President - 1989-90 - local chapter President - 1990-91 - local chapter Past-President - 1991-92 local chapter

Texas A&M University

Research with Local School Districts Committee, 1981-1983 Academic Council, EDCI, 1981-1989 Instructional Research Laboratory Governance Council, Chairman, 1979-1990 Interdisciplinary Planning Committee, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 Inquiry Group Research Assistance and Data Processing, 1981-1984 Subcommittee Computer Processing, 1981-1982 Subcommittee Inquiry Products, 1981 Subcommittee Planning and Conducting, 1981-1982 Steering Committee to Foster Educational Inquiry, 1980-1982 Chair, Steering Committee on Fostering Educational Inquiry, 1984-1986 Committee on Follow-up Evaluation, 1976-1990 Chairman, 1976-1986 Faculty Representative Council, 1981-1982 Council on Teacher Education, 1973-1975 and 1977-1979 Brazos Valley Cooperative Education Center, 1974-1976 University Committee for the Selection of Recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Student Research Awards, 1986, Chair of Committee, 1987-88 Faculty Senate, 1986-89 Faculty Senate, Subcommittee - Academic Affairs, 1986-1987 Faculty Senate, Subcommittee - Elections, 1986-1987 Faculty Senate, Subcommittee - Research, 1988-89 Faculty Senate, Education Caucus - Chair, 1987-89 Search Committee, Dean College of Education, 1989 University Graduate Council, 1989


College Graduate Instruction Committee - Chair, 1989 College Policy Committee, 1989-2001 College Research Advisory Committee - (Chair), 1989-2001 College Council of Principal Investigators, 2004-05 University - TEES Research Council, 1989-1993 University Research Council, 1989-2001 University Committee for the Selection of the Distinguished Graduate Student Teaching Awards, 1990 International Programs Enhancement and Coordination Committee, 1989-90 Search committee-Department Head Education Human Resource Development Department (Chair) 1991. Search Committee-Department Head Health and Kinesiology Department (Chair) 1992. Administrative Processes Committee of the Institutional Self-Study, 1992. Council of Principal Investigators 1992-1993. Committee for Selection of Presidential Faculty Fellows Program 1992, 1993. Steering Committee - National Science Board/Government University Industry Research Roundtable Project, Summer 1993. Search Committee-Department Head, Educational Psychology, (Chair) 1993-95. University Telecommunications Committee (1995-1999). Grant Management Sub-Committee of University Research Council, (Chair) 1997-98. Vision 20-20 Research & Infrastructure Committee, (Facilitator) Fall 1998. Distance Education Information Technology Subcommittee (Chair) of the Strategic Plan Theme Group: Information Processing, Development and Management - Spring 1999 Search Committee-Department Head, Educational Curriculum & Instruction, (Chair) 1999. Search Committee-Endowed Chair in Math Education, (Chair) 1999. TLAC Faculty Evaluation Committee, 2001-2002, 2003, 2004 TLAC Space Committee, , 2001-2002. TLAC Graduate Admissions Committee, 2001-2002 TLAC Faculty Promotion Committee, (Chair) 2001-2002

PUBLICATIONS-ARTICLES Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., & Strader, A., Clark, F., & Wang, L. (accepted for

publication).Technology mentor fellowship program: A technology integration professional development model for classroom teachers. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal 17E:3. Soon will be available at: www.nationalforum.com

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., & Strader, A.(accepted for publication). The technology mentor fellowship program (TMFP) model for professional development and sustainability of technology infusion initiatives. Texas Journal of Distance Learning.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Strader, R. (2005). An online professional development model for pre-service teacher education. Proceedings of E-Learn 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. 617- 623.

MacLeish, M.Y., Moreno, N. P., Thomson, W. A., Newman, D. J., Gannon, P. J., Smith, R. B., Denton, J. J., James, R. K., Wilson, C., Sognier, M., & Illman, D. L. (2005).


Communicating bioastronautics research to students, families and the nation. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA. 56, 773-782. Available online at www.sciencedirect.com

Denton, J. J., Davis, T. J., Smith, B. L., Strader, R. A., Clark, F. E., & Wang, L. (2004-05). Net generation undergraduates as technology mentors for teacher educators. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal 17E:3. Available at: www.nationalforum.com

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Strader, A., Clark, F.., & Wang, L. (2005).Net generation college students as technology mentors for teacher educators. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.2005, 16th International Conference. 3150-3154.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., Durbin, B., & Wang, L. (2004). Has state and federal support changed technology infrastructure and professional development in Texas public schools. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2004, 5242-5249.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., & Durbin, B. (Winter 2003). 2002 Texas Public School Technology Survey. INSIGHT . 17:3, 13-28.

MacLeish, M.Y., Moreno, N., Jessup, G., & Denton, J. (2001) Improving science literacy and education through space life sciences. ACTA ASTRONAUTICA.

Denton, J., Davis, T. & Strader, A. (2001). 2000 Public School Technology Survey. INSIGHT Texas Association of School Administrators Quarterly, Summer, 2001. 15:2, 13-23.

Denton, J. (1999). Viewpoints. Converge, December 1999, 2:12, 14-15 Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., Jessup, G., & Jolly, D. (1999). The changing technology

infrastructure in Texas public schools. INSIGHT Texas Association of School Administrators Quarterly, Summer, 1999, 13:2, 34-38.

Zellner, R. D., Denton, J. & Zellner, L. (1997) Integrating Technology with Practice: A technology-enhanced, field-based teacher preparation program. White Papers-The Unpredictable Certainty Information Infrastructure Through 2000. NII 2000 Steering Committee Computer Science and Telecommunications Board. National Research Council National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.

Denton, J.J. & Hunter, F.A. (1997) The multiple effects of influencing external funding productivity. Research Management Review 9:1, 37-50.

Manus, A.L. and Denton, J.J. (1996) “Effects of staff development on classroom applications of technology.” Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1996.

Manus, A. & Denton, J.J. (1995) Turning points: The effects of staff development using technology in professional development schools. Teacher Education Annual, 1995. Proceedings of SITE 95-Sixth International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. 735-739.

Denton, J.J. & Wiseman, D. (1995) Resolving dilemmas of renewal and accountability. Record in Educational Leadership 15:2, 105-108.

Denton, J.J., Wu, Y., Furtado, L., & Shields, S. (1994-95) Evaluating a content-focused model of teacher preparation via: classroom observations, student perceptions and student performance. National FORUM of Teacher Education Journal, 4, 9-21.

Denton, J.J. & Metcalf, T. (1993) Texas education collaborative: technology and teacher preparation. Texas Teacher Education Forum 18, 57-66.

Tsai, C-Y. & Denton, J. J. (1993) Reliability assessment of a classroom observation system. Journal of Classroom Interaction 28:2, 15-25.


Denton, J. J. & Tsai, C-Y. (1991) Two investigations into the influence of incentives and subject characteristics on mail survey responses in teacher education. Journal of Experimental Education, 59:4, 355-366.

Denton, J. J., & Morris, J. (1991) Recruitment and selection of mathematics and science teaching candidates for an alternative teacher certification program. Action in Teacher Education, 13:2, 10-19.

Denton, J. J., & Peters, W. H. (1990) An alternative teacher preparation program for tapping the talent pool of potential mathematics and science teachers. Teacher Education and Practice, 6(1), 35-45.

Denton, J. J., & Armstrong, D. G. (1989). A content-focused evaluation model for developing and assessing an alternative teacher preparation program. In J. Denton & D. Armstrong (Eds.), Shaping policy in teacher education through program evaluation, College Station, TX. Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University.

Denton, J. J. (1989) Selecting an appropriate grading system. Clearing House. 63(3), 107-110. Cloud-Silva, C. & Denton, J. J. (1989)The development and validation of a low-inference

observation instrument to assess instructional performance of teaching candidates. Journal of Classroom Interaction. 24(2), 7-14.

Denton, J. J., & Peters W. H. (1988) Development of reflective thinking skills about pedagogy during a fifteen month intern program. In H. C. Waxman, H. J. Freiberg, J. C. Vaughan, & M. Weil (Eds.), Images of Reflection in Teacher Education. Reston, VA: Association of Teacher Educators.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. (1988) Influence of subject characteristics, incentives, and multiple mailouts on survey responses. Journal of Experimental Education. 56(8), 77-82.

Denton, J. J., and (1987) Factors influencing quality in teacher education: Program, faculty, and productivity. Teacher Education and Practice, 4(1), 7-18.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. (1987-88) Quality of Research experience in graduate programs as perceived by faculty, graduates and current students. National Forum of Applied Educational Research Journal 1(1), 23-29.

Denton, J. J., O'Connor, M. J., & Rossing, R. G. (1987) Telecommunications: applications and considerations for use. In R. Zellner, J. Denton, M. Burger, & R. Kansky (Eds.) Technology in education: Implications and applications, College Station, Texas. Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University.

Argert, J. F., Denton, J. J., & Clark, F. E. (1987) A quantitative synthesis of pictorial complexity on learner achievement. In R. Zellner, J. Denton, M. Burger, & R. Kansky (Eds.), (1987) Technology in education: Implications and applications, College Station, TX. Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University.

Denton, J. J., Savage, T. V., Colachico, D., & Salinas, L. (1986) A cost-effectiveness evaluation of two teacher preparation programs from the students' perspective. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 13(2-3),118-126. Also appearing in Proceedings of the Commissioners' Conference on Teacher Education SREB Task Force on Higher Education and the School. San Antonio, TX, 1987.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Cloud, C. (1986) Productivity of faculty in higher education institutions. Journal of Teacher Education. 37(5), 12-16.

Denton, J. J. (1986) Do early field experiences in teacher education provide a meaningful context for acquiring pedagogical knowledge? Teacher Education and Practice, 3(1), 41-46.


Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. (1985) Alternative teacher preparation programs: A cost-effectiveness comparison. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1(3), 197-205.

Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O'Conor, M. J. (1984-85) Assessing instructional strategies and resulting attitudes regarding two-way television instruction. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 13(4), 281-298.

Denton, J. J. (1984) Curriculum designs for middle schools. American Middle School Education, 1(4), 15-18.

Denton, J. J. & Smith, N. L. (1984) A cost-effectiveness evaluation in teacher education. In J. Denton, W. Peters & T. Savage (Eds.), Teacher education: Theory, curriculum and Policy, College Station, TX: Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University.

Denton, J. J. (1984) Academic profiles of teaching candidates linked to their current employment. Texas Study of Secondary Education Research Journal, 35, 38-39.

Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O'Connor, M. J. (1984) An examination of instructional strategies used with two-way television. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 19, 12-20.

Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. (1984) Abstract: Alternative teacher preparation programs: A cost-effectiveness comparison. ATE Newsletter, 17, 5-6.

Denton, J. J. (1984) Employment and academic characteristics of former undergraduate education students. Texas Teacher Education Forum, 9, 21-30. Also abstracted in College Student Personnel Abstracts, 1984, 19(3), 312.

Denton, J. J., & Lacina, L. J. (1984) Quantity of Professional Education Coursework Linked with Process Measures of Student Teaching. Teacher Education and Practices, 1, 39-46.

Smith, N. L., & Denton, J. J. (1983) Abstract of teacher preparation programs: A cost-effectiveness comparison. Newsletter Research on Evaluation Program. 6, 3-7.

Rollins, M. M., Denton, J. J., & Janke, D. L. (1983) Attainment of selected earth science concepts by Texas high school seniors. Journal of Educational Research, 77, 81-88.

Denton, J. J., & Smith N. L. (1983) Alternative teacher preparation programs: a cost-effectiveness comparison. Paper and Report Series Research on Evaluation Program, Portland, Oregon: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, 86.

Brunk, V. N., & Denton, J. J. (1983) Evaluation of a sociomusic curriculum for young learners. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 10(1), 43-47.

Denton, J. J. (1982) Early field experience influences on performance in subsequent course work. Journal of Teacher Education, 2, 19-23.

Denton, J. J., Morris, J. E., & Tooke, D. J. (1982) Influence of academic characteristics of

student teachers on the cognitive attainment of learners. Educational and Psychological Research, 2, 15-29.

Denton, J. J., & Tooke, D. J. (1981-82) Examining learner cognitive attainment as a basis for assessing student teachers. Action in Teacher Education, 3, 39-45.

Denton, J. J. (1981) Do supervisor ratings of student teachers relate to cognitive attainment summaries of learners taught by student teachers. The Texas Teacher Educator, 2, 4.

Denton, J. J. (1981) Cognitive attainment information on learners of student teachers: a possible variable for assessing a student teacher. Texas Teacher Educator, 2, 3.

Denton, J. J., & Mabry, M. P. (1981) Causal modeling and research in teacher education. Journal of Experimental Education, 49, 207-213.


Denton, J. J., & Norris, S. A. (1981) Learner cognitive attainment: A basis for establishing a student teacher's competence. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 8, 45-57.

Denton, J. J., & Norris, S. A. (1980) Cognitive attainment of learners of student teachers: a criterion for attaining accountable teacher preparation programs. ATE News Letter, 13, 4.

Garcia, J., & Denton, J. J. (1980) Instructional strategies for multiethnic materials. The High School Journal, 63, 292-298.

Paulson-Smith, R, & Denton, J. J. (1980) The effects of dialect, ethnicity and an orientation to sociolinguistics on the perceptions of teaching candidates. Educational Research Quarterly, 5, 70-79.

Denton, J. J., Kracht, J. B., & McNamara, J. F. (1980) An evaluation design to examine the instructional effects of classroom teachers. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 2, 5-15.

Denton, J. J., Armstrong, D. G., & Savage, T. V. (1980) Matching events of instruction to objectives. Theory Into Practice, 11, 10-14.

Denton, J. J., & McNamara, J. E. (1979-1980) Conceptual models for determining the influence of classroom teachers on learner cognitive attainment. Journal of Experimental Education, 48, 165-169.

Henson, K. T., & Denton, J. J. (1980) Minimum competency: Some pros and cons. USA Today, 109, 58-59.

Denton, J. J., & Henson, K. T. (1979) Mastery learning and grade inflation in higher education. Educational Leadership, 37, 150-152.

Denton, J. J., & Kracht, J. B. (1979) Teacher influence on cognitive attainment. Kappan, 61, 133.

Denton, J. J. (1979) Adequacy of teacher preparation programs perceived by graduates of agricultural education, industrial education, and educational curriculum and instruction. Journal of Vocational Educational Research, 5, 65-78.

Denton, J. J., & Crowley, L. B. (1978) Correlations between unit test and retention test performance: a case for the personalized system of instruction approach to grading. Southern Journal of Educational Research, 4, 221-234.

Denton, J. J., & Seymour, J. G. (1978) The influence of unit pacing and mastery learning strategies on the acquisition of higher order intellectual skills. Journal of Educational Research, 71, 267-271.

Denton, J. J., & Sexton, M. J. (1978) Photography: An unconventional technique for the formative evaluation of a curriculum. Educational Technology, 18, 26-29.

Denton, J. J. (1978) Matrix scores, two scale questionnaires, and program evaluation. CEDR Quarterly, 11, 14-16.

Denton, J. J. (1978) Changing social behaviors and cognitive skills using applied behavior analysis. The Clearing House, 52, 184-188.

Swanson, D. H., & Denton, J. J. (1977) Learning for mastery vs. personalized system of instruction: A comparison of remediation strategies with secondary school chemistry students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 14, 515-524.

Denton, J. J, Calarco, J. F., & Johnson, C. M. (1977) Pupil perceptions of a student teacher's competence. Journal of Educational Research, 70, 180-185.

Denton, J. J. (1977) An evaluation model for competency based teacher preparatory programs. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 4, 61-70.


Rosser, R. S., & Denton, J. J. (1977) Assessing recent teacher education graduates using a two scaled instrument. Education, 98, 97-104.

Denton, J. J. (1977) A Field tested evaluation model to assess a CBTE program. Educational Technology, 17, 23-27.

Denton, J. J., & Fox, N. D. (1976) Behavioral objectives into performance objectives: One means of articulating theory into practice. Improving College and University Teaching Yearbook, 91-94.

Denton, J. J. (1976) Assessment and evaluation. Professional Development Center, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, 70 p.

Denton, J. J., & Clamann, Y. (1975) Dichotomous grading systems. Improving College and University Teacher Yearbook, 149-151.

Denton, J. J., & Gies, F. J. (1975) The relation between required objective attainment and student selected objectives: Two components in an instructional model for individualization. California Journal of Educational Research, 26, 225-232.

Denton, J. J., & Woods, B. G. (1975) A computer-managed instructional program in high school physics. The Southern Journal of Educational Research, 9, 188-202.

Gies, F. J., Messner, P. E., Leonard, B. C., & Denton, J. J. (1975) Effects of inservice on the knowledge and attitudes of university teachers. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 2, 61-68.

Denton, J. J., & Bennett, R. A. (1975) A computer support system for a CBTE program. Educational Technology, 15, 50-54.

Good, T. L., Coop, R., Dembo, M., Limbacher, P., & Denton, J. J. (1975) Teacher's view of accountability: An empirical study. Kappan, 56, 367-368.

Denton, J. J., & Stenning, W. F. (1975) A method of evaluating student teachers based on performance criteria. Planning for Program Development, Report of statewide conference for professional education personnel, 110-127.

Denton, J. J. (1974) Student and teacher cooperatively selected behavioral objectives. Audiovisual Instruction, 19, 11-12.

Denton, J. J. (1974) Pretests: How do you construct them? The Science Teacher, 41, 42. Denton, J. J. (1974) Individualizing instruction via a computer managed instructional approach.

Educational Technology, 14, 55. Gies, F. J., Leonard, B. C., Madden, J. B., & Denton, J. J. (1973) Effects of organizational

climate and sex on the language arts achievement of disadvantaged grade 6 pupils in an inner-city school. Journal of Educational Research, 67, 177-181.

Daily, W. S., & Denton, J. J. (1973) Combining individualized instruction with physics. School and Community, 59, 24-26.

Denton, J. J. (1970) Audio-tutorial instruction in science. School and Community, 56, 13, 39. Denton, J. J. (1969) Individualized chem-study. School and Community, 54, 37. MONOGRAPHS Denton, J. J., & Armstrong, D. G. (Eds.) Shaping policy in teacher education through program

evaluation. College Station, TX: Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University, 1989, p. 127.

Zellner, R. D., Denton, J. J., Burger, M. J., & Kansky, R. J. Technology in education: Implications and applications. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1987 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-301-153.)


Denton, J. J., Peters, W., & Savage, T. (Eds.) New directions in teacher education: foundations, curriculum, policy, College Station, Texas: Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University, 1984.

Sadoski, M., Wiseman, D., & Denton, J. (Eds.) Literacy research: The reader, the text, the reader, the teacher, College Station, TX: Instructional Research Laboratory, College of Education, Texas A&M University, 1983.

Armstrong, D. G., Denton, J. J., & Savage, T. V. Instructional skills handbook. Englewood Cliffs, N. J. Educational Technology, Inc., 1978, 302 p.

Denton, J. J. Classroom and school data collection procedures. School Based Teacher Educator Project, University of Houston, Houston, Texas; 1977 40 p.

Denton, J. J. Data presentation and analysis. School Based Teacher Educator Project, University of Houston, Houston, Texas; 1977 46 p.

BOOK REVIEW AND PUBLISHED INTERVIEWS Denton, J. J., (1987) Book Review - Young Learner and the Microcomputer D. Chandler.

Philadelphia: Taylor and Francis International Publishers, 1986. Educational Technology, 27(5), 54-55.

Denton, J. J. (1981) Book Review - Facilitating teaching and learning of secondary school mathematics through computers. Special issue of Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning. School of Education, Indiana University. Educational Technology, 21, 67.

Denton, J. J. (1975) Book Review - Curriculum planning: A new approach. G. Hass, J. Bondi, J. Wiles (Eds.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 1974. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 2, 72-74.

Denton, J. J. (1974) Book Review - Curriculum: Quest for relevance. W. Van Til (Ed.), Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1974. Texas Tech Journal of Education, 1, 150-151.

PUBLICATIONS-ERIC DOCUMENTS Denton, J. & Strader, A. (2001). Building a Case for Conducting Technology Surveys Online.

College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1998 (ERIC Reproduction Number ED-454-810).

Denton, J., Davis, T. & Strader, A. (2001). Report of the 2000 Texas Public School Technology Survey Prepared for the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board and Texas Public Schools. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1998 (ERIC Reproduction Number ED-454-811).

Denton, J. (2001). Distance Education and Technology in the Classroom. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1998 (ERIC Reproduction Number ED-454-812).

Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., & Jessup, G. (1999). Final Report of the 1998 Texas Public School Technology Survey. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1998 (ERIC Reproduction Number ED-429-751).

Clark, S.E. & Denton, J.J. (1998). Integrating Technology in the School Environment: Through the Principals Lens. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1998 (ERIC Reproduction Number ED-417-696).

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A.L. Accountability Effects of Integrating Technology in Evolving Professional Development Schools. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1996, (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-393-443).


Denton, J.J. & Hunter, F. F. The Multiple Effects of Influencing External Funding Productivity. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1996, (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-393-385).

Denton, J.J. Impact of a Technology Integration Grant to Restructure Teacher Education on the Faculty of One College. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1994 (ERIC Document Service No. ED-372-030).

Denton, J.J. & Metcalf, T. Two School-University Collaborations: Characteristics and Findings from Classroom Observations. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1993 (ERIC Document Service No. ED-361-850).

Denton, J.J. & Walenta, B. Cost Analysis of Year Round Schools: Variables and Algorithms. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1993 (ERIC Document Service No. ED-358-515).

Denton, J.J., Furtado, L., Yiqiang, W., & Shields, S. Evaluating a Content-Focused Model of Teacher Preparation Via: Classroom Observations, Student Perceptions and Student Performance. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1993 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-349-271).

Denton, J.J. Shared Program Decisions and Qualities of Effective Players. College Station, Texas A&M University, 1992 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-347-150).

West, S. S. & Denton J.J. An empirical validation of the instrument: Student perceptions of teaching effectiveness. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 1991 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-330-724).

Denton, J. J. Recruitment and selection of mathematics and science teaching candidates for a non-traditional teacher certification program: A case study. Project Portrayal. College Station, Texas: Instructional Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 1988 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-305-243.)

Denton, J. J. Graduates of certification program for secondary teachers: Texas A&M University. Practice Profile. College Station, Texas: Instructional Research Laboratory, Texas A&M University, 1988 (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED-305-244.)

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C., & Palmer, D. Two investigations into the influence of incentives and subject characteristics on mail survey responses in teacher education. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1989 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-296-007.)

Denton, J. J., & Peters W. H. Program Assessment Report: Curriculum Evaluation of a Non-traditional Program for Certifying Teachers. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1989 (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-300-361.)

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Quality of Research Experience in Graduate Programs as Perceived by Faculty, Graduates, and Current Students. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1988, (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-285-911.)

Cloud-Silva, C., & Denton, J. J. The Development of a Low-inference Observation Instrument to Assess Instructional Performance of Teaching Candidates. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1988. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-293-876.)

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Influence of subject characteristics, incentives and multiple mailouts on survey requests. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1987. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-289-882.)


Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Perceptions of Practicing Teachers Regarding State Mandated Topics for Teacher Education College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1987. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. Ed-278-660.)

Denton, J. J. Factors Influencing Quality in Teacher Education Programs: Program, Faculty, and Productivity. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1987. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-281-842.)

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Cloud, C. Productivity of Institutions of Higher Education in Terms of Reports of Research and Development in Teacher Education. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1986. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-263-098.)

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Perceptions of Former Students on Degree of Emphasis to Place on Pedagogical Topics. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1985. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-261- 997.)

Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O'Connor, M. J. Assessing Instructional Strategies and Resulting Student Attitudes Regarding Two-Way Television Instruction. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1985. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-259-709.)

Denton, J. J. Empirical, Experiential and Theoretical Perspectives Affecting the Development of a Content Structure of Pedagogy. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1985. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-261-026).

Denton, J. J., Peters, W. H., & Savage T. V. New Directions in Teacher Education: Foundations, Curriculum, Policy. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1984. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-253-502.)

Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O'Connor, M. J. An Examination of Instructional Strategies used with Two-Way Television. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1984. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-238-407.)

Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. A Cost Effectiveness Evaluation of Alternate Secondary Level Teacher Preparation Programs, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1984. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-242-725.)

Denton, J. J. Do Early Field Experiences in Teacher Education Provide a Meaningful Context for Acquiring Pedagogical Knowledge, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1983. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-234-038.)

Denton, J. J. Employment and Academic Characteristics of Former Undergraduate Education Students, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1983. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-227-058.)

Denton, J. J., & Ash, M. J. Graduate Program Evaluation Employing a Status Survey and Matrix Scores. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1983. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-227-057.)

Denton, J. J., & Lacina, L. Quantity of Professional Education Course Work Linked with Process Measures of Student Teaching. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1982. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-219-355.)

Rollins, M., Denton, J. J., & Janke, D. Attainment of Selected Earth Science Concepts by Texas High School Seniors. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1982. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-21l-366.)

Denton, J. J., & Kazimi, E. Relations Among Final Supervisor Skill Ratings of Student Teachers and Cognitive Attainment Values of Their Learners. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1982. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-212-589.)


Denton, J. J. Relations between early field experience and performance in subsequent coursework. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1981. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-200-525.)

Denton, J. J. Assessing student teacher performance on the basis of cognitive attainment of their learners. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1981. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-200-524.)

Denton, J. J., & Tooke, D. J. Academic characteristics of student teachers and cognitive attainment of their learners. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1981. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-199-196.)

Denton, J. J., & Morris, G. A quantitative description of a teacher preparation program. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-221-524.)

Denton, J. J. Establishing a casual model for a systematic model of teaching through path analysis. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-180-967.)

Denton, J. J., & Kracht, J. B. Do teachers make a difference in teaching law related topics in social studies? College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-175-754.)

Denton, J. J., & Norris, S. A. Cognitive attainment of learners of student teachers: a criterion for attaining accountable teacher preparation programs. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-178-516.)

Denton, J. J., & Mabry, M. P. Casual modeling research on teacher education. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-183-529.)

Denton, J. J. Quantifying teacher effects with a data base for regression analysis. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1980. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-180-967.)

Denton, J. J., & Norris, S. A. Learner cognitive attainment: A basis for establishing a student teacher's competence. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1979. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-177-128.)

Paulson-Smith, R., & Denton, J. J. The effects of an orientation to sociolinguistics on the perceptions of teaching candidates. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1979. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-173-292.)

Denton, J. J. Regression models and learner cognitive attainment: means and ends for assessing a student teacher's competence. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1979. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. Ed-164-492.)

Denton, J. J., & Seymour, J. G. Acquisition of higher order intellectual skills through a mastery learning paradigm. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1978. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-167-484.)

Denton, J. J., et al. Report of College of Education standing committee on follow-up evaluation-graduate program. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1978. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 159-166.)

Denton, J. J. Curriculum designs using decision weights: an empirical basis for product evaluation. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1978. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-154-032.)


Denton, J. J., & Crowley, L.B. The relation between unit test and retention test performances: a case for the personalized system of instruction approach to grading. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1978. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-157-897.)

Denton, J. J., et al. Report of College of Education standing committee on follow-up evaluations. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1977. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-150-098.)

Denton, J. J. A comparison of remediation systems affecting achievement and retention in mastery learning. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1977. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-131-067.)

Denton, J. J., & Kracht, J. B. Final evaluation report of teacher training projects sponsored by law in a changing society. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1976. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-146-067.)

Denton, J. J. An evaluation model for competency based teacher preparatory program. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1977. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-121-727.)

Denton, J. J., & Rosser, R. S. One approach to accountability: Program assessment by recent graduates using a two scaled instrument. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1977. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-121-726.)

Denton, J. J., Calarco, J., & Johnson, C. Pupil perceptions of a student teacher's competence. College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University, 1976. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-120-153.)

Denton, J. J. A methodological study evaluating a pretutorial computer compiled instructional program in high school physics instruction initiated from student-teacher selected instructional objectives. Columbia, Missouri: University of Missouri, 1972. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED-071-391.)

PRESENTATIONS Denton, J., Roberts, K., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Strader, A. Comparison of Factor

Structure and Conceptual Structure of Intern Classroom Assessment Instrument. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. Austin, TX, February 9, 2006.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., Strader, A., & Roberts, K. Examination of Applicant Profiles for Admission into and Completion of an Online Secondary Teacher Certification Program.. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. Austin, TX, February 8, 2006.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Strader, A. An Online Professional Development Model for Pre-service Teacher Education. Paper presented at the E-Learn 2005 10th Annual World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, & Higher Education. Vancouver BC, Canada, October 26, 2005.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Strader, A. An Online Professional Development Model for Pre-service Teacher Education. Paper presented at the 1st Annual Conference of CREATE, San Antonio, TX.. September 16, 2005.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., Strader, A., Clark, F.., & Wang, L. Net Generation College Students as Technology Mentors for Teacher Educators. Paper presented at the Society for


Information Technology & Teacher Education 2005, 16th International Conference. Phoenix, AZ, March 5, 2005.

Denton, J. Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Strader, A. The Development and Implementation of a Professional Development Model for Pre-service Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting. New Orleans, LA, February 9, 2005.

Davis, T. & Denton, J. Accelerate On-line/Options an Alternative Certification Program. Presentation at Transition To Teach grantees meeting, Washington DC, TX, December 1, 2004.

Denton, J. Davis, T., Strader, A., Durbin, B. & Wang, L. Has State and Federal Support Changed Technology Infrastructure and Professional Development in Texas Public Schools. Paper presented at the ED-MEDIA 2004 Conference, Lugano, Switzerland, June 24, 2004.

Denton, J. & Erdmann, D. Accelerate Online/OPTIONS: Creating New Pathways to Science Classrooms. PowerPoint presentation at National Science Teachers Association Meeting, Atlanta, GA, April 3, 2004.

Denton, J. Accelerate On-line/Options at Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine. Panel presentation at Transition To Teach grantees meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 3, 2004.

Denton, J. Davis, T., Strader, A., Durbin, B., & Wang, L. Technology Infrastructure and Professional Development in Texas Public Schools. Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting. Dallas, TX, February 5, 2004.

Thomson, W., Denton, J. & Moreno, N. Technology and Today’s Teachers. National Aeronautics Space Administration, Division of Bioastronautics Education & Outreach Meeting. New Orleans, LA, January 6, 2004.

Denton, J. Davis, T., Smith, B., Beason, L., & Wang, L. Does an On-line Alternative Certification Program Attract Candidates with Strong Academic Credentials? Paper presented Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting. Dallas, TX, February 5, 2004.

Baldauf, J. & Denton, J. Understanding Science and Technology Interactions through Ocean Science Exploration: A Summer Course for Science Teachers. Poster Session at the annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). San Francisco, CA. December 12, 2003.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., Clark, F. & Jolly, D. Technology Professional Development of Teacher Education Faculty by Net Generation Mentors. Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting. San Antonio, TX, February 14, 2003.

Denton, J. Accelerate Online: An Online certification Program at Texas A&M University. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. January 8, 2003.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B., & Clark, F. On-Line Alternative Certification Program for Secondary Science Teachers. Paper presented at the U.S. Department of Education's 2002 PT3 Grantees' Meeting. Washington, D.C. July 27, 2002.

Clark, F., Smith, B., Davis, T., & Denton, J. The Technology Mentor Program: An Intergenerational Model for Professional Development. Paper presented at the U.S. Department of Education's 2002 PT3 Grantees' Meeting. Washington, D.C. July 26, 2002.


Davis, T., Strader, A., Clark, F. & Denton, J. The eEmpowerment Zone Portal: Resources and Strategies that Support Field-Based Education. Electronic presentation at the U.S. Department of Education's 2002 PT3 Grantees' Meeting. Washington, D.C. July 26, 2002

Denton, J., Clark, F., & Allen, N. Technology Professional Development: Building Capacity and Providing Tech Support Enabled by an Electronic Management System. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Texas Distance Learning Association, Fort Worth, TX. April 3, 2002.

Denton, J., Smith, B., Davis, T., Strader, A., Clark, F.& Jolly, D. The Technology Mentor Fellowship Program [TMFP]. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association , Austin, TX. February 15, 2002.

Davis, T. & Denton, J. eEmpowerment Zone: On-line Learning System. PT3 Annual Grantees meeting. Washington DC. August 4, 2001

Denton, J. Distance Education and Technology in the Classrooms. Paper and slide presentation at the annual grantee meeting of the Environmental Health Science as an Integrative Context for Learning Grantees. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, April 4, 2001.

Denton, J. Ocean Drilling Distance Learning Program. Slide presentation at the Science Communication and Information Technology: Mirror Site Workshop and Discussion, Chinese Academy of Science. Bush Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, March 21, 2001.

Denton, J. & Davis, T. Preliminary Report of the 2000 Texas Public School Survey: Prepared for the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board. Paper presented to Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board, Austin, Texas, March 9, 2001.

Denton, J., Davis, T., Strader, A., Jolly, D., Jessup, G. Instructional Technology Infrastructure and Staff Development in Texas Schools and in Teacher Education Programs of Institutions of Higher Education. Southwest Educational Research Association Meeting, January 29, 2000.

Denton, J.J., Jolly, D., Powell, R. South Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium-Texas Projects. Texas Center for Educational Technology Symposium. Dallas, May 9, 1997.

Denton, J.J. Technology for Texas Schools. Panelist Education Commission of the States Conference. Providence, R.I. July 9, 1997.

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. Observations of technology-enriched classrooms in professional development schools. Presentation at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York, April 11, 1996.

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. The effects of staff development on classroom applications of technology. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, 7th International Conference, Phoenix, March 11-13, 1996.

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. Accountability effects of integrating technology in evolving professional development schools. Paper presented at the Thirteenth International Conference in Technology and Education, New Orleans, March 19, 1996.

Denton, J. J. & Manus, A. Integrating technology in evolving professional development schools. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, January 27, 1996.

Denton, J.J. & Hunter, F. F. Influences on external funding in a College of Education. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, January 25, 1996.


Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. The effects of technology on pedagogy and practice, Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting - New Orleans, January 25, 1996.

Denton, J.J. & Manus A. Restructuring and student achievement in a professional development school. Paper delivered at the Sixth International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Antonio, TX. March 23, 1995.

Manus, A. & Denton, J.J. (1995). Turning points: The effects of staff development using technology in professional development schools. Paper delivered at the Sixth International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. San Antonio, TX. March 24, 1995.

Denton, J.J. & Wiseman, D. The Impact of Collaboratives on the Continuing Education of School and University Faculty. Paper delivered at the annual conference of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Washington D.C., February 13, 1995.

Wiseman, D., Stallings, J., Denton, J.J. & Armstrong, D. One Colleges Commitment to Change: Specific Strategies Implemented at Texas A&M University. Paper delivered at the annual conference of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Washington D.C., February 13, 1995.

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. School reform and student achievement in professional development schools, Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting - Dallas, January 26, 1995.

Denton, J.J. & Manus, A. Transitions: teachers, technology, and TAAS, at Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Dallas, January 27, 1995.

Denton, J.J. Impact of a Technology Integration Grant to Restructure Teacher Education on the Faculty of One College: A Progress Report. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, TX. January 27, 1994.

Denton, J.J. Developing State-of-the Art Teachers and Administrators Through Technology. Council of the Great City Schools Fall Conference, Houston, TX. October 27, 1993.

Denton, J.J. & Stallings, J.A. Evaluation Processes for Proposed Outcomes for Professional development Systems for Teachers. Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Corpus Christi, TX. May 17, 1993.

Denton, J.J. & Mehta, P. Texas Education Collaborative Update. Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. Corpus Christi, TX. May 17, 1993.

Denton, J.J. & Metcalf, T. Shared decision making: Characteristics of an effective school university collaboration. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX. January 29, 1993 and also delivered at the American Educational Research Association conference, Atlanta, GA. April 13, 1993.

Metcalf, T. & Denton, J.J. Professional development center: Technology planning and implementation. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX. January 28, 1993.

Denton, J.J. & Metcalf, T. A school university collaboration: Characteristics and findings from classroom observations. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX. January 29, 1993.

Denton, J. J., Shields, S., Wu, X. & Furtado, L. Evaluating a content-focused model of teacher preparation via: classroom observations, student perceptions and student performance. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. April 21-25, 1992.


Denton, J. J. & Peterson, L.C. Teaching intern performance study. Paper delivered at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco, CA. April 21-25, 1992.

Denton, J. J., Wu, Y. Furtado, L. & Shields, S. Evaluating a content-focused model of teacher preparation via classroom observations, student perceptions and student performance. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 18, 1992.

Denton, J. J., Shields, S. & Wu, Y. Observational protocols to validate transfer of the content-focused instructional model by teaching interns. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, February 1, 1992.

Denton, J. J. & Peterson, L. Teaching intern performance study. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, January 31, 1992.

Denton, J. J., Wu, Y. & Furtado, L. Relating student perceptions and supervisor ratings of teacher effectiveness with student achievement on curriculum referenced tests: Establishing criterion indicators for assessing teaching performance of interns. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, January 31, 1992.

Denton, J. J. & Tsai, C.Y. Reliability assessment of classroom observation system which examines instructional events, classroom management and media. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, January 24, 1991.

West, S. S. & Denton, J. J. An empirical validation of the instrument: Student perceptions of teaching effectiveness. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, January 24, 1991.

Denton, J. J. & Tsai, C. Y. Reliability assessment of classroom observation system which examines instructional events, classroom management and media. American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 1991.

West, S. S. & Denton, J. J. An empirical validation of the instrument: Student perceptions of teaching effectiveness. American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 6, 1991.

Denton, J. J., Applegate, J. H., Shakle, B., Oja, S., Zimpher, N., Sparks-Langer, G.M., Houston, W.R., Freiberg, H.J., Clift, R.T., Waxman, H., Simmons, J.M. Reflection: An emerging knowledge base. A featured panel at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. February 6, 1990.

Denton, J. J. & Armstrong, D. G. Structuring program evaluation with an instructional model. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas. January 25, 1990.

Denton, J. J. Personal Issues Associated with an Alternative Certification Program. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas. January 26, 1990.

Denton, J. J. Five years of alternative certification in Texas (Symposium). Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Austin, Texas. January 26, 1990.

Applegate, J. H., Denton, J. J., Kritek, W. J., & Moore, J. R. Collaboration between schools and universities for improved teacher education programs.

American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Conference. Anaheim, California. March 5, 1989.

Denton, J. J. The dynamics of collaboration in teacher education programs. A featured panel at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference. St. Louis, Missouri. February 21, 1989.

Denton, J. J. A non-traditional certification program based on the integration of empirical, experiential and theoretical perspectives of pedagogy. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 26, 1989.


Denton, J. J. Recruitment and selection of mathematics and science teaching candidates for a non-traditional program. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 26, 1989.

Vansickle, T., Kapes, J., Ash, M., Denton, J., Alexander, P., & Pate, E. Enhancing the graduate research experience: A panel discussion. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 27, 1989.

Cloud-Silva, C., & Denton, J. J. The development of a low-inference observation instrument to assess instructional performance of teaching candidates. American Educational Research Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. April 6, 1988.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Palmer, D. Two investigations into the influence of incentives and subject characteristics on mail survey responses in teacher education. American Educational Research Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. April 5, 1988.

Denton, J. J., Peters, W. H., & Westmoreland, J. Key variables for school-university collaboration: Institutional structures and individuals in the organizations. Association of Teacher Educator's Conference. San Diego, California. February 16, 1988.

Denton, J. J. Three P's of teacher education quality: Program, professorate, productivity. Association of Teacher Educator's Conference. San Diego, California. February 16, 1988.

Denton, J. J., Peters, W. H., & West, S. Development of reflective thinking skills about pedagogy during a 15 month intern program. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas. January 29, 1989.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Palmer, D. Influence of various incentives on mail survey responses. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas. January 28, 1988.

Denton, J. J. Implied criteria for selecting teaching interns by school districts: A study of mixed messages. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas. January 28, 1988.

Denton J. J., Rossing R. G., & O'Connor, M. S. A cost-analysis of teleconferencing in a five station network. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Dallas, Texas. January 29, 1987.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Cloud, C. Topics of inquiry in teacher education among leading institutions of higher education. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Dallas, Texas. January 30, 1987.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Quality of research experience in graduate programs as perceived by faculty, graduate and current students. Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Houston, February 16, 1987.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Influence of subject characteristics, incentives and multiple mailouts on survey responses. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Washington D.C. April 20, 1987.

Denton, J. J. Factors influencing quality in teacher education programs: Program, faculty and productivity. Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Saledo, Texas. May 18, 1987.

Denton, J. J., & Peters, W. H. Development of reflective teaching skills about pedagogy during a fifteen month intern program. Conference on Reflective Teaching, Houston, Texas. October 9-11, 1987.


Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Chevrette, P. Perceptions of former students on degree of emphasis to place on pedagogical topics. Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. February 25, 1986.

Denton, J. J. Does professional teacher education make a difference? Commissioners' Conference on Teacher Education. San Antonio, Texas. February 2-3, 1986.

Denton, J. J., & Garcia, J. Using experience, empiricism and precedence as bases for determining the content structure of teacher education. Southwest Education Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 31, 1986.

Denton, J. J., Tsai, C. Y., & Cloud, C. Institutional productivity in terms of reports of research and development in teacher education. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 30, 1986.

Denton, J. J., Chevrette, P., & Tsai, C. Y. The effects of incentives and subject characteristics on the quality of mail survey responses. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. Houston, Texas. January 30, 1986.

Powell, R. R., Garcia J., & Denton, J. J. The portrayal of minorities and women in selected elementary science series. American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois, April 3, 1985.

Denton, J. J., Peters, W. H., & Stenning, W. F. Project for teaching excellence: process for encouraging inquiry in teacher education. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education annual meeting, Denver, Colorado, February 28, 1985.

Denton, J. J. Empirical, experiential and theoretical perspectives affecting the development of a content structure of pedagogy. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Austin, Texas. February 1, 1985.

Angert, J., Clark, F., & Denton J. Application of meta-analysis techniques to research in instructional technology. Association for Educational Communications & Technology Conference, Anaheim, California, January 18, 1985.

Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. A cost-effectiveness evaluation of alternate secondary level teacher preparation programs. American Educational Research Association Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1984.

Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O'Connor, M. J. An Examination of instructional strategies used with two-way television. American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 26, 1984.

Denton, J. J., Erion, R., Cheek, D., & Celaya, A. Examining effects, costs, content structures and productivity of teacher education programs. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, January 26-28, 1984.

Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. Alternative teacher preparation programs: A cost-effectiveness comparison. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 20, 1984.

Denton, J. J., & Smith, N. L. Research symposium. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 31, 1984.

Denton, J. J. Research and program evaluation special interest group presentation. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 31, 1984.

Denton, J. J., & Savage, T. V. A cost-effectiveness evaluation of two teacher preparation programs. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, New Orleans, February 1, 1984.


Denton, J. J., & Lacina, L. J. Comparison of instructional ratings and morale reports by the academic major of student teachers. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, January 28, 1983.

Denton, J. J. Employment and academic characteristics of former undergraduate education students. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, January 29, 1983.

Denton, J. J., & Lacina, L. J. Quantity of professional education coursework linked with process measures of student teaching. American Educational Research Association Conference, Montreal, April 11-15, 1983.

Denton, J. J. Do early field experiences in teacher education provide a meaningful context for acquiring pedagogical knowledge? American Educational Research Association Conference, Montreal, April 11-15, 1983.

Denton, J. J. Teacher educators' and evaluators dialogue about viable models for teacher education program evaluation. Discussant. American Educational Research Association Conference, Montreal, April 11-15, 1983.

Denton, J. J., & Rollins, M. N. School size and quantity of coursework: two factors influencing attainment of earth science concepts by seniors. American Educational Research Association Conference, New York, New York, March 22, 1982.

Denton, J. J., & Brunk, V. N. Evaluation of sociomusic curriculum for young learners. American Educational Research Association Conference, New York, New York, March 20, 1982.

Denton, J. J., Morris, J. E., Garcia, J., Seaman, A., Irwin, B., & Gorden, G. Problem solving utilizing a cooperative research program between school and university. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Conference, Houston, Texas, February 18, 1982.

Denton, J. J., Dockweiler, C. J., & Morris, J. E. Collaborating in the community: a cooperative research program between school and university. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, February 16, 1982.

Denton, J. J., & Kazimi, E. Relations among final supervisor skill ratings of student teachers taught by student teachers. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Austin, Texas, February 12, 1982.

Denton, J. J., & Morris, J. E. Cognitive attainment of learners of student teachers: criterion of consequence. American Educational Research Association Conference, Los Angeles, California, April 16, 1981.

Denton, J. J., & Hall, G. Tools for publishing research in teacher education. Texas Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Austin, Texas April 7, 1981.

Denton, J. J. Instructional management consideration with context structures and instructional strategies. North Lake College, Irving College, March 6, 1981.

Denton, J. J., Garcia, J., & Maddox, L. Relations between early field experiences and performance in subsequent coursework. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Dallas, Texas, February 17, 1981.

Denton, J. J., Morris, J. E., & Tooke, D. J. Academic characteristics of student teachers and cognitive attainment of their learners. Association of Teacher Education Conference, Dallas, Texas, February 16, 1981.


Denton, J. J., & Tooke, D. J. Assessing student teacher performance on the basis of cognitive attainment of their learners. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Dallas, Texas, January 30, 1981.

Denton, J. J., & Garcia, J. Appropriate instructional strategies for multiethnic materials. Texas Association for Educational Technology Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 27, 1980.

Denton, J. J., & Mabry, M. P. Path analysis of a systematic model of teaching. Texas Association for Educational Technology Conference, Dallas, Texas, October, 1980.

Denton, J. J. Two trends in classroom instruction - instrumentation and the multidimensional model of classroom management. Annual Administrative Leadership Conference, College Station, Texas, June 12, 1980.

Denton, J. J., Kracht, J. B., & McNamara, J. F. An evaluation design to examine the instructional effects of classroom teachers. American Educational Research Association Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, April 11, 1980.

Denton, J. J., & Garcia, J. Instructional strategies for multiethnic materials. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Washington D. C., February 20, 1980.

Denton, J. J., & Morris, J. E. Subjective criteria for admission to and continuation in teacher education. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Washington D. C. February 18, 1980.

Denton, J. J., & Norris, S. A. Cognitive attainment of learners: A possible criterion for attaining accountable teacher preparation programs. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 8, 1980 and Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Washington D. C., February 19, 1980.

Denton, J. J., & Mabry, M. P. Causal modeling and research on teacher education. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 8, 1980.

Denton, J. J., Kracht, J. B., Armstrong, D. G., Garcia, J., & David, D. Teachers do make a difference in altering learner cognitive attainment on law-focused content. National Council for the Social Studies Conference, Portland, Oregon, November 22, 1979.

Denton, J. J. Program deficiencies as perceived by recent graduates of four preparation programs. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 20, 1979.

Denton, J. J., & Norris. S. A. Learner cognitive attainment: A basis for establishing a student teacher's competence. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas, February 2, 1979.

Denton, J. J., & Seymour, J. G. The influence of unit pacing on the acquisition of higher order intellectual skills in teacher education. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2, 1978.

Denton, J. J., & Seymour, J. G. The effects of different unit pacing approaches on higher order cognitive achievement, given a mastery learning strategy. Southwest Educational Research Association Conference, Austin, Texas, January 28, 1978.

Denton, J. J., & Cooper, J. M. Analyzing data and making data-based decisions. School Based Teacher Educator Spring Conference, Houston, Texas, March 31, 1977.

Denton, J. J. & Kracht, J. B. Evaluation of law in a changing society program: Presentation of final report. Executive Board of Law Focused Education, Inc. and the State Bar of Texas, Austin, Texas, October l, 1976.

Denton, J. J. Pupil perceptions of a student teacher's competence. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, February 5, 1976.


Denton, J. J. Innovations in teaching of psychology. Texas Psychological Association annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas, December 4, 1975.

Denton, J. J. Evaluating student teaching programs. Annual Texas Education Agency Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, November 11, 1975.

Denton, J. J. Evaluation models. Teacher Corps Conference, Washington D. C., July 23-24, 1975.

Denton, J. J. Educational personnel development system and competency assessment. Professional Development Center Conference, Dallas, Texas, May 18, 1975.

Denton, J. J., & Gies, F. J. The relation between required objective attainment and student selected objectives: two components in an instructional model for individualization. American Educational Research Association Conference, Washington, D. C., April 2, 1975.

Denton, J. J., Stenning, W. F., & Limbacher, P. E. A field tested evaluation model to assess the effectiveness of a CBTE program. Association of Teacher Educators Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 6, 1975.

Denton, J. J. Evaluation in teacher education, AACTE Leadership Institute on PBTE, San Antonio, Texas, January 15, 1975.

Denton, J. J. Evaluating a teacher preparation program. Planning for Program Development Conference on Teacher Education, San Antonio, Texas, September 24, 1974.

Denton, J. J. The construction of instructional modules for a physical science class. CAST Conference, College Station, Texas, October 12, 1973.

FUNDED PROPOSALS Denton, J.J. (Proj. Director) Verizon Subcontract - HTML conversion of four bilingual education

lessons. December 1, 2005 – August 31, 2006 ($48,000). Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) Contract with NASA Johnson Space Center, “Middle School

Aerospace Scholars.” December 1, 2005 – August 31, 2006 ($18,000). Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator). Contract for website services, support and materials

development to the National Space Biomedical research Science Institute. March 1, 2005 – February 28, 2006. ($20,339).

Denton, J.J. (Proj. Director/Author) The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture - Fiscal support for the development of online courses for the Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. July 2004 – August 2006 College of Education and Human Development, $32,000 increased to $36,000 June 2005.

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator). Contract for website services, support and materials development to the National Space Biomedical Research Science Institute. March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2005. ($36,263).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) Contract with NASA Johnson Space Center, “Middle School Aerospace Scholars.” January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2006. ($67,332).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) An On-Line Alternative Certification Program at Texas A&M University. Transition To Teaching Program Local. U.S. Department of Education. November 1, 2002 – October 31, 2007. ($1,870,260).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) Subcontract on contract from Baylor University for Houston Endowment grant, Opening Pathways for Teacher Instructional Opportunities in Natural Sciences (OPTIONS) September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2007 ($292,000).


Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) 2002 Texas Public School Technology Infrastructure and Implementation Survey grant from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2003 ($63,117).

Denton, J.J. (Project Director) College of Education Distance Education Award for developing EDCI 689 Special Topics in On-line Development Strategies for Science Materials (on-line course) February 2002 - January 2003. ($2,000).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) Contract with NASA Johnson Space Center, “Middle School Aerospace Scholars.” January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2003 ($134,652).

Denton, J.J. (Project Director). Subcontract for “Knowledge Development for the Technology Integration Community Knowledge Development Catalyst Grant.” University of Missouri (prime contractor) with U.S. Department of Education. July 1, 2001-June 30, 2004. ($138,030).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator). Contract for website services, support and materials development to the National Space Biomedical Research Science Institute. February 1, 2001 – January 31, 2004. ($249,554).

Denton, J.J. (co-Principal Investigator), Johnson, L. (Principal Investigator). Integrating Health Science in Rural Schools. National Institutes of Health. September 1, 2000 – August 30, 2001 ($467,376 multiple years).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) The Technology Mentor Fellowship Program: a Model to Support Intergenerational Learning. U.S. Department of Education. September 24, 1999 – December 31, 2002 ($1,381,284) . Denton, J.J. (Project Director) Contract with 21st Century Chautauqua – An empowered learning

community-University of Kansas; U.S. Department of Education. September 24, 1999 – December 31, 2002 ($280,000).

Denton, J.J. (co-Principal Investigator), Johnson, L. (Principal Investigator). Environmental and Rural Health Education Partnership. National Institutes of Health. September 1, 1999 – August 30, 2002 ($638,400).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator), Baldauf, J. (Co-Principal Investigator) Telecommunications: A conduit to the earth science frontier. Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board. September 1, 1999 – February 2, 2001 ($351,399).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) 1998 Statewide Survey on the levels and use of computer and telecommunications. Center for the Implementation of Collaborative Learning in College of Education, Texas A&M University. 1998-99 ($4,000).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) & Willson, V. (Co-Principal Investigator). Optional extended year program evaluation. Texas Education Agency. September 1997-May 1999, ($199,993).

Denton, J.J. (Project Director), Jessup, G. (Co-Director), James, R. (Co-Director) Education and Outreach, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, National Aeronautic and Space Administration, March 1, 1997-September 30, 2000, ($814,000).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) State-wide technology infrastructure survey support. Texas A&M University System, June 1996. ($10,000).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) Leadership development. Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Fort Worth, TX. April 1996-1999. ($280,000).

Denton, J.J. (Project Director) Texas Regional Technology Consortium - subcontract University of Kansas from U.S. Department of Education, October 1995-2000 ($1,085,000).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator). Multimedia development. Computer Access Fee Funds Grant, Texas A&M University, January 1995. ($45,000).


Denton, J.J., (Co-Principal Investigator.) Reynolds, T., (Principal Investigator) Construct professional development and technology center evaluation, Texas Education Agency. September 1994. ($150,000).

Denton, J.J., (Co-Principal Investigator.) Reynolds, T., (Principal Investigator) and Metcalf, T (Co-Principal Investigator). Texas education collaborative workshop for other centers. Texas Education Agency, August 1993. ($37,500).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator). Texas Education Collaborative. 1992-95. Texas Education Agency ($3,365,800).

Denton, J.J. (Principal Investigator) planning a proposal for a Center for Professional Development and Technology. Texas Education Agency April-August 1992 ($60,000).

Denton, J. J. (Co-Principal Investigator).Hazelton, J. & Blakely, C. Investigation of the cost-effectiveness of alternative school year scheduling. September 1991, University of Texas Educational Economic Policy Center. ($40,000).

Denton, J. J. (Co-Principal Investigator). & Stallings, J. Christopher Columbus Consortium computer grant from Apple Computer Inc., May 1991, ($75,000)

Denton, J. J. (Project Director). Instructional Research Laboratory Monograph Series: Policy Analysis in Education. College of Education Committee on Inquiry, October, 1987 ($4000)

Denton, J. J. Inquiry Group Teacher Education Steering Committee on Fostering Educational Inquiry. College of Education, Texas A&M University. February 1987, ($600)

Denton, J. J. (Principal investigator) Development of a fifth year program leading to teacher certification for post-baccalaureate students in high need teaching fields. National Institute of Education. October 1985 –September 1987 ($90,000).

Denton, J. J., Incentive Grant, Texas A&M University Center for Teaching Excellence, 1984 ($1,000)

Denton, J. J. Instructional Research Laboratory Monograph Series: Teacher Education. College of Education Committee on Inquiry, 1983. ($1750)

Denton, J. J., W. F. Stenning, & W. Peters Project on Teaching Excellence Grant - Texas Engineering Experiment Station, 1983. ($10,250)

Denton, J. J., Project on Teaching Excellence Grant - College of Education, Committee on Inquiry, 1983. ($500)

Sadoski, M. & Denton, J. J. Production of IRL Monograph Grant - College of Education Committee on Inquiry, 1983. ($3500)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator), Clark, F.E. (Co-Principal Investigator) Evaluation of interactive television's effectiveness with second year medical students at Texas A&M University. College of Medicine, Texas A&M University, 1982. ($9,120)

Denton, J. J. Bryan ISD-College of Education Joint Evaluation Project. Minigrant, University Research 1982. ($150)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Quantitative description of a secondary level teacher preparation program. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, Grant No. OUR-TAMU-15350-(600), 1981. ($l,425)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Exploring causal linkages in a model of teaching through path analysis, College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, Grant No. OUR-TAMU-15350-100, 1980. ($3,060)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Follow-up evaluation project-1980. Council on Teacher Education, Texas A&M University, 1980. ($580)


Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Learner cognitive attainment: a basis for establishing a student teacher's competence. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, Grant No. OUR-TAMU-15350-(6003), 1979. ($3,950)

Denton, J. J. (Project Director) Guidelines for a research laboratory on instruction for Educational Curriculum and Instruction. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, Grant No. OUR-TAMU-15350-(600B) , 1979. ($2,570)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Quantifying teacher effects with a data base for regression analysis. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, Grant No. OUR-TAMU-15350-(600A), 1979. ($l,300)

Denton, J. J. (External Evaluator), Joint dissemination review by NIE-UP Department of Education of law-focused education projects. Dallas Independent School System, 1978-1979. ($700)

Denton, J. J. Teacher effectiveness research. University Research Funds, Texas A&M University, 1978. ($300)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Follow-up survey of post baccalaureate degree recipients. Council on Teacher Education, College of Education, Texas A&M University, 1977. ($3,685)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Follow-up survey of certification recipients. Council on Teacher Education, College of Education, Texas A&M University, 1976. ($5,020)

Denton, J. J. Instructional effectiveness research. University Research Funds, Texas A&M University, Investigator, 1977. ($250) Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) Acquisition of higher order intellectual skills through a

mastery learning paradigm. College of Education Research Grant, 1977. ($3,401) Denton, J. J. (Project Director) External evaluation of Prairie View A&M University cycle IX

teacher corps project. Teacher Corps Project, Prairie View University, 1975-1976. ($800) Denton, J. J. (Co-Project Director) External evaluation of state-wide law focused education

project. Law Focused Education, Inc., Dallas, Texas, Co-director, 1975-1976. ($10,000) Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator) A comparison of massed vs. spaced student teaching

experiences. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, 1974-1975. ($7,200)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator). Evaluation project of secondary level teacher education. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, 1973-1974. ($8,400)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator). Research on the relation of teacher personality to performance in a teacher education program. College of Education Research Grant, Texas A&M University, 1973. ($1,145)

Denton, J. J. (Principal Investigator.) A methodological study evaluating a pretutorial computer compiled instructional program in high school physics instruction. U. S. Office of Education, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Grant No. OEG 7-72-0004(509). 1972. ($5,400).

ADVISORSHIPS Manus, Alice L. The Impact of Using Technology on Student Achievement in Three Evolving

Professional Development Schools. Dissertation. May 1997. West, Sandra S. Student Perceptions of Teaching Effectiveness. Dissertation. August 1990. Tsai, Chiou-Yueh. The Reliability of the Classroom Observation System. Dissertation. August

1990. Co-chair.


Cryer-Hittson, Melanie. Cost-effectiveness of computer assisted instruction in compensatory education, Record of Study, December 1987.

Makaramanee, Rossukhon. Pictorial stimulus complexity in textbooks. Dissertation, August 1985.

Lacina, Lorna Jane. Study to determine the competencies needed by teachers to implement computer technology in their classrooms. Record of Study, Texas A&M University December 1984.

Dyer, Eleanor Ann. A Description of Science Education Inservice Program Characteristics of Science Teachers, Grades 7-12. In The Panhandle of Texas, Record of Study, Texas A&M University, December 1983.

Champlin-Titre, Joan. Survey of Factors Related to the Amount of Science Instruction in the Elementary School. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University, May 1983.

Angert, Jay Franklin. An Integration of Research Findings from Investigations of Pictorial Stimulus Complexity. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1982.

Brunk, Valeria Well. Validation of a Sociomusic Curriculum: Music Integrated with Social Studies and Science for Young Learners. Record of Study, Texas A&M University, May 1981.

Karr, Linda Grace. The Effects of Token Reinforcement in a Computer Assisted Instruction Program. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1978.

Crowley, Lee Bennie. Effects of Selected Resource Attributes on Discrimination Learning. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1978.

Paulson, Ranene C. (Smith) Expectancy of Classroom Performance: The Effects of Students' Dialect, Students' Ethnicity and an Introduction to Sociolinguistics on Teacher Candidates' Perceptions. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1978.

Seymour, JoAnn G. The Effects of Mastery Learning on the Achievement of Higher Level Cognitive Skills. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1977.

Swanson, David H. A Comparison of Feedback Systems Effecting Achievement in Mastery Learning. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1976.

Garcia, Ricardo A. An Investigation of Massing vs. Spacing of the Student Teaching Experience with Respect to Attitude Modification, Classroom Performance and the Prediction of Success in Student Teaching. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, August 1975.


SPECIAL PROJECTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Writer on School Based Teacher Educator Project - University of Houston - project was awarded Finalist Award (1978) - Teacher Education Program - Association of Teacher Educators; and Distinguished Achievement Award (1978) by American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

2. Test 1 - Test Items constructed for Administration and Supervision Test for Educational

Testing Service, April 1979. 3. Evaluation consultant for successful Joint Dissemination Review NIE-USDE

evaluation of Law Focused Education Projects, July 1979. 4. Appointed to review manuscripts for publication in American Educational Research

Journal, 1979. 5. Appointed to review paper proposals for presentation, Southwest Education Research

Association Conference. 1980-1990. 6. Appointed Program Chairman for 1982 Southwest Educational Research Association

Meeting in Austin. January 1981. 7. Appointed to review educational materials for Educational Technology Magazine,

April 1981-1987. 8. External Evaluation for Bee County College, 1981. 9. Reviewer for Texas Tech Journal of Education, 1981. 10. Consulting on Goal Clarification for Right-to-Road Academy. Rock Springs,

Wyoming, May 1982. 11. Appointed to review paper proposals for 1983-1990 American Educational Research

Association Conferences. 12. Appointed to the Board of Review for the Eastern Kentucky University Educational

Review, 1984-88. 13. Appointed to Review manuscripts for the Journal of Teacher Education 1985-86, 1988. 14. Recipient of Phi Delta Kappa Service Key Award from College Station Chapter, April

8, 1985. 15. Visiting Professor - Summer 1985 - Northern Arizona University.


16. External evaluator - interactive television effectiveness in a 5 station network, Veteran's Administration - 1985.

17. Professional Development presentation at North Harris County College - August 28,

1986. 18. Appointed to Review Board for National Forum of Applied Educational Research

Journal 1987. 19. Chair, Research committee South-Central Consortia of Holmes Group Institutions,

1987. 20. Reviewer for Teacher Education Program Evaluation - Chp. 29 in Handbook of

Research in Teacher Education. 21. Field reviewer for Journal of Classroom Interaction, 1988. 22. Received Innovation in Teacher Education Award from the Southeastern Regional

Association of Teacher Educators, 1988. 23. Appointed as Editorial Reviewer for Teacher Education and Practice, 1989-90.

24. Reviewed draft of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Professional

Standards for Teaching Mathematics, June 1990. 25. Field reviewer for Action in Teacher Education, 1989. 26. Testimony before Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund Board, May 1996. 27. Director of NCATE Re-accreditation visit for College of Education in March 1997.

28. Developed and taught asynchronous Internet course EDCI 675 Patterns of Learning:

Critical Issues, Fall Semester 1999.

29. Prepared external funding reports for College of Education from 1991 - 2001.

30. Ewing, R. (Principal Investigator), Conoley, J, (co-P.I.), Newton, J. (co-P.I.), Denton, J. (co-P.I.) Information Technology in Science Center for Teaching and Learning. National Science Foundation. September 1, 2000 – August 31, 2005. ($10,000,000).

31. NSF Review Panel- Education Directorate, Washington DC, December 2001.

32. United States Science Support Program (USSSP) workshop on developing the U.S.

educational component of the future Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP), Narragansett Bay Campus, University of rhode Island, May 6-7, 2003.


33. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2002) Essay Item Construction, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 34. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2003) Instructional Planning-A Model, Accelerate Online

& OPTIONS Online Module. 35. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2003) Performance Objectives, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 36. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2003) Instructional Strategies, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 37. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2003) Constructing Tests and Program Assessment,

Accelerate Online & OPTIONS Online Module. 38. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2003) History and Nature of Science, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 39. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2002) Multiple Choice Item Construction, Accelerate

Online & OPTIONS Online Module. 40. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2002) True-False Item Construction, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 41. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2002) Matching Item Construction, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module. 42. Denton, J. & Silva, B. (2002) Essay Item Construction, Accelerate Online &

OPTIONS Online Module.

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