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Anneliese Mueller Worster, Ph.D.
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~amueller/
Education September 2002 Ph.D.:
Education Teacher Development Program
Environmental
Education/ Science Education emphasis
Dissertation: Sense
of place among New England organic farmers
and commercial fishermen: How social context shapes identity and
environmentally responsible behavior
University of New
Hampshire
August 1995 Master
of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction
University of Colorado
May 1990 Bachelor of Science: Environmental Conservation
Minor
in Education for Middle School General Science
University of New
Hampshire
Professional Employment in
Education
2004-Present Faculty-Tenure
Track position
University of Hawaii
at Hilo, Hilo,
HI
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Plan and implement post baccalaureate teacher preparation courses for
multi-cultural and diverse student body, with attention to state standards
and department conceptual framework:
HEART: Holistic, Empathic, Artistic, Rigorous, Transformation.
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Collaborate closely with colleagues to maintain consistency in
curricula assignments, schedule, and assessment.
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Develop a new science content course for elementary teacher
educators.
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Participate in local community events.
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Attend local conferences to learn more about local culture and
educational issues.
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Supervise teacher candidates during the field placements.
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Assess program portfolios.
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Successful Program accreditation through an NCATE
based model for state accreditation.
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Distance learning courses using WEBCT, Podcasts, and Profcast.
2002-2004 Faculty- Tenure Track Position
Plattsburgh State
University of New
York, Plattsburgh,
NY
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Planned and implemented graduate and undergraduate
curriculum-instruction and science methodology courses integrating standards,
technology, and various teaching strategies.
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Supervised and evaluated students in field experiences.
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Advised fifty undergraduate students.
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Participated in departmental and university-wide committees.
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Counseled the local chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.
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Developed new outdoor adventure courses.
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Engaged in on-going scholarly engagements.
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Participated in accreditation process for NCATE.
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Coordinated curriculum and instruction faculty.
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Collaborated in an interdisciplinary Freshman Learning Community.
1998-2002 Field Supervisor of Graduate Student Pre-service Teachers
University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH
Barrington
Elementary School, Barrington, New Hampshire
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Conducted weekly clinical observations for a group of pre-service
teachers.
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Taught a weekly seminar focused on the intersection of theory and
practice.
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Assessed the student teachers’ progress in becoming reflective
practitioners.
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Facilitated Cooperating Teachers bimonthly meetings.
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Attended and participated in Collaborative School-University
Partnership Meetings.
1997-2000 Research Assistant
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
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National Science Foundation Grant: Data Collection and Analysis
- Identified impact of
“project based” chemistry labs versus “traditional” chemistry labs on
undergraduate students majoring in chemistry and engineering on students’
understanding of the scientific process.
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Henry and Camille Dreyfus Grant:
Data Analysis
- Analyzed data on students’
beliefs about the nature of the scientific enterprise and knowledge
construction in a cross institutional (Syracuse University)
collaborative learning approach in a upper level inorganic chemistry course,
focusing on student’s original research projects
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UNH Education Department: Curriculum
Resource Library Coordinator
- Updated, stocked, and
organized the Education Department’s Resource Library
1994-1996 Faculty
Lesley College
/ Audubon Expedition Institute- Boston, MA / Belfast,
ME
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Taught an interdisciplinary environmental studies and environmental
education graduate and undergraduate program in a traveling learning
community.
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Advised and assessed students’ academic performance and process of
learning.
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Introduced students to educational theories and practice, leadership,
cultural perspectives, natural history, and environmental ethics.
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Helped develop a MS degree program: “Ecological Literacy across the
Curriculum.”
1991-1994 Classroom Teacher and Science Educator,
Stanley British Primary School
and Crofton-Ebert Public School, Denver, Colorado
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Promoted scientific inquiry in biology, life science, chemistry and physics (K-5).
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Team-taught.
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Trained teachers to integrate
science throughout the curriculum.
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Mentored teacher interns.
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Developed a whole language curriculum, promoted problem-solving
skills through a range of activities, and integrated environmental education
in a multi-age classroom
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Implemented thematic units that evolved from the students’ interests.
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Fostered a cooperative environment through conflict resolution.
Related Professional
Experience
1997 Environmental
Educator / Back Country Trip Leader
Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham
Notch, NH
1992 Assistant Director
Keystone Science School, Dillon, CO
1991 Environmental
Educator
Keystone Science School, Dillon, CO
1991 Environmental
Educator
Naturalists at Large, Santa Monica, CA
College Level Courses Taught:
2004-Present University of Hawaii
at Hilo, Hilo,
HI
Developmental
Concepts of Learning
Elementary
Integrated Math/ Science Methods
Secondary Social Studies
methods
Science content for
elementary teachers
Unit Planning Workshop
(Backwards design)
DISTANCE LEARNING:
Advanced Instructional
Strategies: Place based education (WEBCT)
Developmental Concepts of
Learning (WEBCT) (PODCASTS)
Educational Technology (WEBCT)
2002-2004 Plattsburgh State University
of New York, Plattsburgh, NY
Curriculum and Instruction
with field experience (9 credits)
Science
Methodology Course (3 Credits)
Ski
and Culture Course with Adirondack Experience (3 credits)
2003-2005 University of New
Hampshire, Durham,
NH
Summer Institute in Environmental Education: Field
Ecology, Human Communities and Curriculum (8 Credit Graduate Course)
1998-2002 University of New
Hampshire, Durham,
NH
Internship and
Seminar on Teaching Education
Summer 2000 University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH
Ecology and Values
(Co-taught)
Spring
1999 University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH
Elementary School Science and Social Studies (Co-taught)
1995-1997 ME Lesley College,
Cambridge, MA/Audubon Expedition Institute, Belfast,
Environmental Education
and Communities courses included:
Philosophy of
Education
Learning
Communities: Environmental Psychology
Environmental
Education and Its Applications
Outdoor
leadership Skills
Natural
Systems courses included:
Overview of
Natural History and Ecology
Life Systems
and Their Communication
Water Systems:
Effects, Interrelationships and Problems
Ecological
Ethics and Values Courses included:
Science and
technology and their effects on nature
Culture,
Spirit and ethics: A Relationship to the living Earth
Cultural Perspectives of Human Communities
Service Committees at University of Hawaii
at Hilo
2005-Present Senate
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Elected to senate in May 2005
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Represent the education department in school wide decision making.
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Attend monthly meetings
2004-Present Education
Department Committee
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Contribute to bi-monthly meetings.
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Present sub-committee work for state accreditation.
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Develop professional relationships with department members.
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Attend a state and nationally collaborated accreditation program
workshop.
Service Committees at University of Hawaii
at Hilo
(continued)
2006-present Program
Change and Alternative Certification Committee
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Point person to organize meetings, take minutes, and report to whole
faculty meetings
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Develop Alternative Licensure Program
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Develop Program changes for the Education department required
courses.
2006-2007 Student Disposition Committee
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Point person to organize meetings, take minutes, and report to whole
faculty meetings
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Develop a new way to assess, document and report student dispositions
throughout the initial education courses
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Develop new admissions check pints for student dispositions.
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Assess how best to assess dispositions during the teacher education
program cohort.
2006-present Search
Committee for the Geology Department
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Outside member for the search committee for the Geology Department
2006-present Education
Department Search Committee
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Member of the search committee for six new education position
postings.
2005-
2006 General Education Committee
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Invited to sit as a representative on the general education committee
before formal elections.
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Contributed to general education decisions for the various schools at
UH.
2004-2005 Program Review Assessment Committee
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Developed the assessment program review chart.
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Collaborated with colleagues to collect data necessary for document.
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Developed technology skills in an effort to advance a professional
document.
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Reviewed national accreditation programs for guidance.
2004-2005 Education Department Accreditation Committee
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Contributed to the presentation of the site visit
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Collected and present data from coursework, assessments, and
photographs
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Collaborated to develop a standards based binder on diversity
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Attended a three day workshop on accreditation review to help prepare
for onsite visit.
Service Committees at Plattsburgh State University of New York
2002-2004 Elementary Education Department Committee
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Co-developed the department’s mission statement in a sub-committee.
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Co-planned and implemented advisement night for the department’s
undergraduate students.
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Contributed to the bi-monthly meetings with insights and critical
assessment.
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Prepared documents for the NCATE accreditation process.
2002-2004 Co-Counselor for Kappa Delta Pi
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Wrote invitations for eligible candidates for induction.
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Solicited nominations from education faculty for graduate students.
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Scheduled officer meetings.
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Co-planned meeting agenda’s.
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Planned and implemented the induction ceremony.
2003-2004 Elected Faculty Senate
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Represented the elementary education department at the all-college
senate meetings.
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Reported back to Elementary Education Department.
2003-2004 General Education Committee
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Participated in decision-making processes for the general education
academic program.
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Worked on several sub-committees to assess course approval for the
new general education requirements.
2003-2004 Learning Communities Committee
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Attended a national learning communities
conference.
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Provided information to colleagues who are working on learning
communities.
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Worked to integrate learning communities with general education
requirements.
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Collaborated in an interdisciplinary freshman learning community
named “World hunger.”
Service Committees at UNH
1997-present Masters
in Environmental Education Program
University of New Hampshire: Education Dept. and Natural Resources Dept.
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Helped develop draft proposal for an environmental education masters
program.
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Faculty in
summer institute for three years running- Website development
1999-2000
Teacher Education Committee
University of New Hampshire: Education
Department
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Represented
students at bimonthly faculty meetings
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Participated in
the admissions process
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Prepared for NCATE and New Hampshire State Certification
re-accreditation visits
1999-2001
Coordinating Board of the Unit for Professional
Educators at UNH
University of New Hampshire: Education
Department
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Represented
students at monthly meetings
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Attended NCATE interview to speak about the committee and my
responsibilities.
National Service:
Reviewer For Canadian Journal of Environmental Education
Reviewer for Environmental Education Research
Journal
Proposal reviewer: North American Association for
Environmental Education
- Reviewed
approximately ten proposals for annual conference. Provided feedback electronically.
Reviewer for proposed
research project for USDA funding (February 2005): The Culture of Nature Awareness Programs: Environmental Awareness and Behavior Change
of Students.
Grant procurement:
Primary
Investigator, (Submitted
Fall 2006- in review). Planning for International Collaboration to Study How Ecological Literacy is Enhanced Through
Place-Based Curriculum in Four Indigenous Cultures. $20,000 National Science Foundation-
International Planning Grant.
Professional Conference
Activities:
Worster, A. (in review
for fall 2007). Blogging: Building local ecological and cultural awareness. North
American Association for Environmental Education Annual Conference. Virginia Beach,
VA.
Worster, A. &
Ebersole, M. (2007). Contextualizing curriculum: Integrating the local
cultural and ecological landscape into teaching. Fifth Annual Hawaii International
Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Kawakami, A, Worster,
A, and Ebersole, M. (2006). Teacher Candidates’
Perceptions about Place-Based education:
Challenges for Hawaii’s
Teacher Educators. Kū
i ka Lono Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Worster, A., Ebersole,
M., Worster, & Kawakami, A. (2006).
Contextualizing curriculum: Identity and sense of place. Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference. Chicago,
IL.
Worster, A. & Ebersole, M. (October 2005). Environmental education and standards
based education: Sense of place in teacher preparation courses. North
American Association for Environmental Education. Albuquerque,
NM.
Worster, A. (January 2005). A
Model for Integrating Place Based Education Schools: Identifying blocks and
solutions. Third Annual Hawaii International
Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Worster, A. &
Ebersole, M. (January 2005). Faculty Collaboration Across Content Area
Methods Courses: Enhancing Consistency in Teacher Preparation. Third Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Education. Honolulu, HI.
Meyer, M. & Worster,
A. (November, 2004). Road Blocks to Place Based Pedagogy. Third Annual Indigenous Education
Conference. Kona, HI.
Mueller, A, & Young, L. (April 2004). Ecological
and social identity: Students develop a sense of place and self through
poetry. The State University of New York Council on Writing. Queensbury, NY.
Mueller, A. (2003). Discussant for
Environmental Education Roundtable Discussion. American Education
Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Mueller, A. & Abrams, E. (August 2002). Sense of Place and
Communities of Practice. North American
Association of Environmental Education. Boston,
MA.
Mueller, A. & Abrams, E. (April 2002). Re-thinking Environmental Education:
Minority female perspectives on the environment, farmers' and fishermen’s' sense of place, primary students' stories and
teachers' environmental knowledge. American Education Research
Association. New
Orleans, LA.
Mueller, A. & Abrams,
E. (April, 2002). Questioning the Role of Sense of Place in
Environmental Education: Integrating Formal and Informal Learning Practices. National Association of Research in Science
Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Mueller, A. & Abrams, E. (October 2001). Sense of Place: Informing
Environmental Educators. North
American Association of Environmental Education. Little Rock, AR.
Mueller, A. & Abrams, E. (March 2001). Sense of Place: Informing Environmental
Educators.
National Association of Research in Science
Teaching. St. Louis, MO.
Mueller, A. &
Abrams, E. (April 2001). Defining Sense of Place: Commercial
Fishermen and Organic Farmers.
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