JUDITH H. OWENS 713.313.7798 (w)
EDUCATION
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Houston, Houston, TX. Program Area: Social Education/Social Studies Education. May 2012
M.Ed. Learning, Design & Technology, University of Houston, Houston, TX. May 2004 PUBLICATIONS
Owens, J. 2007. A simple and prudent proposal for ending the black student achievement gap in public schools. Journal of Educational Controversy. Volume 2, Number 1, Winter 2007
Owens, J. & Hayes Elementary School Computer Club. 2004. The whines, worries and wisdom of a school computer club – www.cyberhawks.com. Self-published
PRESENTATIONS
Owens, J. December 2013. Improving Instruction – The Value of Student Perspective and Feedback. A presentation to the JHJ School of Business faculty, Texas Southern
University, Houston, TX
Owens, J. April 2012. Critical issues in online course design. 2012 TxDLA Conference. Dallas, TX
Owens, J. January 2011. Critical issues in online course design. A presentation for Faculty Development Night at Lone Star College, Cypress, TX.
Owens, J. May 2011. SoftChalk lesson builder. A professional development session for Lone Star College faculty, Cypress, TX.
Owens, J. November 2010. Critical issues in online course design. Online Best Practices Conference at Lone Star College, Cypress, TX.
Owens, J., McCormack, S. June 2008. History – it’s in the bag. Gulf Coast American History Academy, Houston, TX.
Owens, J. April 2008. A conversation with Sonia Nieto. Teleconference with Dr. Sonia Nieto and facilitated classroom discussion on multiculturalism for University of Houston graduate students. Houston, TX.
Owens, J. April 2007. From urban to holistic education – A field-based attempt at understanding. Paper presentation session at American Education Research Association (AERA). New York.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
Ben-Peretz, M. & Landler-Padro, G. 2007. The joys and rewards of teaching. Proposed article submission to the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).
Craig, C. 2007. Story constellations. Proposed article submission to Teaching and Teacher Education (TTE).
RESEARCH
Evaluation of Student Outcomes Report for BADM 101 Introduction to Business, Government and Society; Spring 2013 – Fall 2014 Course evaluation across the dimensions of attendance and grades, and the analysis of gender differences in
performance related to these two dynamics, that was conducted over four semesters. Data from the report, and student analyses of outcomes and suggestions of change for course improvement, were used to redesign the course resulting in significant improvements in student success.
WWBSS – What would black students say? Dissertation. This qualitative study examines the educational experiences of middle class black students attending majority white suburban high schools and focuses on the aspects of these experiences participants believe are influenced by race. 2012
Texas Supplemental Science Curriculum Comparison Report for Grade 5 – Conducted a review and comparison of the Grade 5 supplemental science curriculum programs adopted in 2011 by the state of Texas. 2012
Blackboard Next Generation Product Focus Group – 8-month project that provided feedback from instructors and designers on changes and innovations to Blackboard Learn’s features and functionality. 2012
Teaching American History Grant Program – Collect, evaluate and report data on program effectiveness and satisfaction to the U.S. Department of Education. 2005 - 2008
HP Educational Tools in the Classroom – Researched and evaluated the educational value of Hewlett-Packard technology products. Created a website demonstrating the use of digital cameras, hand-held digital assistants and computer notebooks. The site offered lesson plans, sample projects for students, product resources and best practices for these tools. 2004
Children’s Software Press – Researched, wrote and edited articles on educational
technology for the company’s booklet series and the Power to Learn website, a service of Cablevision. Evaluated educational software. 2000 – 2005
CURRICULUM DESIGN and DEVELOPMENT
Texas Southern University – BADM 101 Introduction to Business, Government and Society. A face-to-face course focused on the behavior and cognitive development necessary for academic, professional and social growth and success. Redesigned to incorporate digital lessons, connections and application to real-world events and practices, reflective activities, and community service projects.
University of Houston – CUIN 7304 Professional Seminar II Multicultural & Social Education. An online course for graduate pre-service education students that explores the intersection of issues in education and social justice.
Lone Star College System Online – Design credit and continuing education courses for delivery online, as hybrid or face-to-face. Provide guidance on pedagogy and technology integration to faculty. Conduct professional development sessions. Provide group and one-on-one instruction on technology applications and tools.
Online Teacher Certification Course – Lead designer for online teaching certification course required of all faculty teaching online in the Lone Star College System.
Rice University’s STEMScopes Program – Create and edit lesson items and instructional resources for this web-based supplemental teaching program.
Project Row House – Part of the concept team that framed a proposed project to collect and chronicle first-person accounts of local history and community using digital
storytelling. 2006
CUIN 8397 Alternative Perspectives in History – Prepared the initial instructional design for this graduate-level, web-based course. 2009
Ethnographic Research in Education (SAER 8320) – Assisted the professor of record with development of course materials, instruction sequence and taught the class. 2007 Gulf Coast Teaching American History Academy – Designed and delivered curriculum, instructional materials and technology tools for this professional development program focused on raising student achievement and improving teachers' knowledge,
understanding and appreciation of U.S. history. 2005 – 2008
50th Anniversary Brown v. Board of Education – Authored this non-linear, self-directed software program for Grade 5 American history students. 2004
Untold Stories: How the City of Houston Became Integrated in the 1960s – Redesign of this educational website. Conducted a website analysis and incorporated suggestions offered by the target audience into new site design. 2004
Us History – A web-based learning module guiding teachers through the process of integrating Black history into existing Grade 5 American history curriculum. The module includes instructional strategies, classroom lessons, student activities, and technology resources. 2003
HONORS and AWARDS
Doctoral Fellowship - University of Houston. 2005 - 2008 GRANT PROPOSALS
Teaching American History Grant Program – A U.S. Department of Education grant designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge and
understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history. 1MM Funded 2006 – 2008 The Middle Colleges – Department of Education grant to City Colleges of Chicago to establish two alternative high schools on Olive-Harvey and Truman campuses PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEC-VARIETY, Instructional Ideas and Technology Tools for Online Success. 2012 Tips and Tricks, Engaging Online Learners. 2012
Wikis, blogs, forums and journals – which one to use? 2012
Design Not Redesign, Accessibility for students with disabilities. 2011 CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Texas Higher Education Journal’s 2nd Annual African American Male Student Achievement & Success Symposium (panelist)
Houston, TX. 2013 TxDLA Conference
Annual Meeting. Houston, TX. 2012 TxDLA Conference
Annual Meeting. Houston, TX. 2011
American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. New York, N.Y. 2008 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. 2007 Annual Meeting. San Francisco. 2006 American Association for Teaching and Curriculum
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. 2007
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. 2002 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Educational Research Association National Council for the Social Studies
American Association of Teaching and Curriculum SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Proposal Reviewer – American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC). 2009 University of Houston Student Grievance Hearing Committee. 2006
Global Classrooms: Houston Model UN Conference - Site organizer and conference assistant. 2007 – 2010
Salvation Army Harbor Light Center. 2009 - present
Katy Independent School District, High School Concept Committee. 2008 Katy Independent School District, School Improvement Council. 2006, 2007 Katy Independent School District, Campus Improvement Team. 2005, 2006
Cyberhawks Computer Club – Organizer/facilitator of school district’s first after-school computer club, Hayes Elementary School. 2002 – 2004
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BADM 101 - Introduction to Business, Society & Government, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX, 2013 - present
CUIN 7304 - Professional Seminar/Social Justice & Multicultural Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2013 - present
SAER 8320 - Ethnographic Research in Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2007
HIST 1377 - Linked 04 Writing History, University of Houston, Houston, TX, Teaching Assistant, Fall 2004
Biology Teacher, Northbrook High School, Houston, TX, 1988 – 1991 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor - University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2012 - present
Sr. Online Instructional Designer - Lone Star College System, Houston, TX 2010 – 2013 External Curriculum Writer – Rice University, Houston, TX 2010 – present
Grant Assistant, Teaching American History Project – Region 4 ESC & Univ. of Houston, Houston, TX 2005 – 2008
REFERENCES
Dr. Ronald Johnson, Texas Southern University 713/313-7922 Dr. Bruce Berger, Texas Southern University 713/313-7763
Dr. Cameron White, University of Houston, 713/743-8678, cswhite@uh.edu
Dr. Cheryl Craig, University of Houston, 713/743-3312, ccraig@uh.edu
