Associate Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Towson University
Towson, MD 21252 USA
Office: Smith 315
Phone: 410-704-2926
Fax: 410-704-2405
email: shaines@towson.edu
Education:
Ph.D. University of Georgia
Courses Taught:
BIOL 301 - Field & Natural Science
BIOL 303 - Life Science for the Elementary Teacher
BIOL 304 - Life Science Education in the Informal or Outdoor Settings
SCIE 376 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School
SCIE 421 - Field Course in Secondary Science Teaching Methods
SCIE 393 - Student Teaching in Secondary Education: Science
Environmental Education and Service Learning in the Tropics, Costa Rica
Research Interests:
Environmental education and using the environment as an integrating context for learning, outdoor classrooms and their uses in schools, field based and inquiry based learning.
Publications:
Haines, S.A. 2005. Field & natural science: A blend of content & pedagogy for preservice teachers. Journal of College Science Teaching, 34 (7), 28-31.
Haines, S.A. 2006. Outdoor classrooms: Planning makes perfect. Science& Children, 43(8), 44-48.
Haines, S.A. 2007. Environmental Education Saves the Day. Science & Children, 44(8), 42-47.
Sandifer, C., & Haines, S. 2009. Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Hands-On Science Teaching in an Urban School
System: The Greater Educational Context and Associated Outcomes. Research in Higher Education, vol 2, pg. 85- 102.
Haines, S.A. 2010. Environmental Education & Service Learning in the Tropics: Making Global Connections. Journal of College Science Teaching, 39(3), 16-23.
Haines, S. & Hermann, R. (2011). An Evaluation of the Project Learning Tree Curriculum "Exploring Environmental Issues: Places We Live". Atlas Journal of Science Education, 1(2), 46-55.
ii.Journal abstracts
Rogers, S.A. & Martin, D. A. 1995. Activity patterns of captive tufted capuchin monkeys. American Journal of Primatology, 36(2): 123 (abstract).
iii. Books and Book Chapters
Haines, S.A. 2009. Invited chapter. In: "Project Learning Tree: Resources for Working with Preservice Educators".
Publisher: American Forest Foundation.
Haines, S.A. & Blake, R. 2009. "Becoming a Teacher: Using Narratives to Develop a Professional Stance of
Teaching Science". In: Andrea M.A.. Mattos, ed. Narratives on Teaching and Teacher Education,
Palgrave Macmillan, publisher.
Haines, S.A., Blake, R., & Frederic, J.A. 2010. Inside-Out: Teaching Environmental Science Inside and Outside the Elementary/Middle School Classroom. NSTA Press.
Haines, S. Co-Editor. Maryland Schoolyard Habitat Program Toolkit for Schoolyard Habitat Development. Mullin, K.; author. 2010.
iv. Book reviews in print
Haines, S.A. 2003. Paisano the Roadrunner. Science Scope, 26(4), 78.
Haines, S.A. 2003. Paisano the Roadrunner. Science & Children, 40(5) 56.
Haines, S.A. 2003. Way of the Tiger: Natural History & Conservation of the Big Cat.
The Science Teacher, 70(1), 90.
Haines, S.A. 2005. When Bugs Were Big, Plants Were Strange, and Tetrapods Stalked the Earth. The Science Teacher, 72(1), 66.
Haines, S.A. 2005. When Bugs Were Big, Plants Were Strange, and Tetrapods Stalked the Earth. Science Scope, 28(5), 62.
Haines, S.A. 2005. Life Science: Wetlands Activity Book and CD ROM. Science Scope, 28(6), 72.
Haines, S.A. 2005. Awesome Science: A Chapter Book. Science & Children, 42(8), 53.
Haines, S.A. 2005. Awesome Science: A Chapter Book. Science Scope, 29(1), 80.
Haines, S.A. 2005. Penguins Can Swim But They Don’t Get Wet & Other Amazing Facts About
Polar Animals. Science & Children, 43(2), 60.
Haines, S.A. 2005. Actual Size. Science & Children, 43 (3), 60.
Haines, S.A. 2006. Life in a Wetland. Science Scope, 29 (7), 77.
Haines, S.A. 2006. Red Knot: A Shorebird’s Incredible Journey. Science & Children, 44(3), 69.
Haines, S.A. 2007. Zoom in on Animals! Monarch Butterflies Up Close. Science & Children, 45(1), 69-70.
Haines, S.A. 2009. Changing Materials: Changing Shape. Science & Children, 47(3), 64.
Haines, S.A. 2009. Bears: A Day in the Life. The Science Teacher, 76(6), 74.
Haines, S.A. 2010 Green Planet: How Plants Keep the Earth Alive. The Science Teacher, 77(2), 69.
Haines, S.A. 2010 Teaching Green: The High School Years. The Science Teacher, 77(2), 69.
Haines, S. 2010. Forestry Field Studies. The Science Teacher: 77(5): 77.
Haines, S. 2010. Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood. Science & Children: 48 (1): 92.
Graduate Students:
Natalie Mollett
Julie Baynard