David Eichinger

Associate Professor
Biology Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Research

Research interests include professional preparation and development of both elementary and secondary teachers; collaborative problem solving and its role in the teaching and learning of science; and the nature of science education and its importance for both teachers and students.

Education

Ph.D.	Michigan State University, 1992, Science Education
M.A.	Michigan State University, 1987, Curriculum & Instruction
B.A.	Colgate University, 1978, Biology

Selected Publications

• Lee, O., Eichinger, D.C., Anderson, C.W., Berkheimer, G.D., & Blakeslee, T.D. (1993). Changing middle school students' conceptions of matter and molecules. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 30(3), 249-270.
  
  
• Eichinger, D.C., Abell, S.K., & Dagher, Z.R. (1997). Developing a graduate level science education course on the nature of science. Science & Education, 6(4).
  
  
• Abell, S.K. & Eichinger, D.C. (1998). Examining the epistemological and ontological underpinnings in science education: An introduction. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35(2), 107-109.
  
  
• Eichinger, D.C. & Krockover, G.H. (1998). Developing a faculty portfolio: Tips and suggestions for science educators. Journal of College Science Teaching, 27(6), 411-415.
  
  
• Volkmann, M.J. & Eichinger, D.C. (1999). Habits of mind: Integrating the social and personal characteristics of doing science into the science classroom. School Science and Mathematics, 99(3), 141-147.
  
  
• Eichinger, D.C., Nakhleh, M.B., & Auberry, D.L. (2000). Evaluating computer lab modules for large biology courses. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 19(3), 253-275.
  
  
• Krockover, G.H., Adams, P.E., Eichinger, D.C., Nakhleh, M.B., & Shepardson, D.P. (2001). Action-based research teams: Collaborating to improve science instruction. The Journal of College Science Teaching, 30(5), 313-317.
  
  
• Witham, S.A., Krockover, G.H., Compton, S.J., Cross, V.D., Eichinger, D.C., Robinson, J.P. (2001). CD-ROMs in the classroom. The Science Teacher, 68(8), 72-74.
  
  
• Ashburn, S.J., Eichinger, D.C., Witham, S., Cross, V.D., Krockover, G.H., Pae, T., Islam, S., & Robinson, J.P. (2002). The BioScope Initiative: Integrating technology into the biology classroom. The American Biology Teacher, 64(7), 503-510.
  
  
• Krockover, G.H., Shepardson, D.P., Adams, P.E., Eichinger, D.C., & Nakhleh, M.B. (2002). Reforming and assessing undergraduate science instruction using collaborative action-based research teams. Journal of School Science and Mathematics, 102(6), 266-284.

Courses Taught

EDCI 421	The Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools
EDCI 498V	Supervision of Student Teaching - Biology
EDCI 518	The Nature of Science in Science Teaching
EDCI 622	Seminar in Science Education
BIOL 205	Biology for Elementary School Teachers
BIOL 206	Biology for Elementary School Teachers

Professional Experience

1997-present	Associate Professor of Biology Education, Purdue University
1992-1997	Assistant Professor of Biology Education, Purdue University
1991-1992	Instructor of Biology Education, Purdue University
1985-1991	Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University
1982-1984	Assistant Director, Peace Corps Training Center, Zaire, Africa
1980-1982	Regional Volunteer Representative, Peace Corps, Zaire, Africa
1978-1980	High School Biology & Chemistry Teacher, Grades 9-12, Peace Corps, Zaire, Africa