Gerald H. Krockover

Professor
Earth and Atmospheric Science Education
Departments of Curriculum and Instruction & Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Research

Research interests include implementing standards based instruction into middle level science classrooms and improving teacher quality via university-school district partnerships.

Education

Ph.D.	The University of Iowa, 1970, Science Education: Geology, Chemistry
M.A.	The University of Iowa, 1966, Science Education: Geology, Chemistry
B.A.	The University of Iowa, 1964, Chemistry-Secondary Education

Selected Publications

• Krockover, Gerals H.* and DeVito alfred*.  (In Press).  Making Wise Energy Choices.  Good Year Books Publishers.
• Krockover, Gerald H., Frank, Marjorie, Valenta, Carol, VanDeman, Barry, Bell, Michael J., DiSpezio, Michael A., McLeod, Joyce C., and TenBrink, Barbara. (2009). Science. K-6 Teacher Editions, Student Editions, Ancillaries, Equipment Packages, Instructional Technology Packages. Harcourt School Publishers, Orlando, FL.
• Krockover, Gerald H., et.al (2008).  An in-service teacher education program's effect on teacher efficacy and attitudes.  The Educational Forum, 72 (1) 46-62.
  
• Krockover, Gerald H., et. al. (2006). Forensic science workshop assists Indiana middle-level teachers to incorporate inquiry into their classroom. Hoosier Science Teacher, 31 (4), 114-120.
  
• Krockover, Gerald H., et. al. (2004). Digging up a crime. The Science Teacher, 71(2), 56-59.
  
• Krockover, Gerald H., et. al. (2003). Using action-based research teams to foster constructivist approaches to reform undergraduate college earth science teaching. In G. Nowlan, Editor, Earth Science for the Global Community. International Geoscience Education Organization, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 112.
  
• Krockover, Gerald H. and DeVito, Alfred (2001). Creative Sciencing: Experiments for Hands-on Learning. Parsippany, NJ: Good Year Books Division of Pearson Learning Publishers, 187 pp.
  
• Krockover, Gerald H. and DeVito, Alfred. (2000). The New Activities Handbook for Energy Education. Parsippany, NJ: Good Year Books Dvision of Pearson Learning Publishers, 260 pp.

Courses Taught

EAS 102	Earth Science for Elementary Teachers
EDCI 608	Individualizing Instruction in the Elementary and Secondary Schools
EDCI 609	Earth Science Teaching in the Elementary and Secondary Schools
EDCI 695	Internship in Education
EDCI 498	Supervision of Teaching in Schools-Secondary
EDCI 496	Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Professional Experience

1980-present	Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science Education College of Education & College of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1996-1998	Interim Director School Mathematics and Science Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1989-1995	Chair, Elementary Education Program Committee Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1989-1994	Associate Dean College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1989-1993	Director of Field Experiences College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1985-1989	Chair, Elementary Education Section College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1982-1989	Director of Undergraduate Studies and Field Experiences College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1983-1985	Interim Chair, Educational Computing and Instructional Development Section College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1974-1980	Associate Professor of Education and Geosciences College of Education & College of Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1970-1974	Assistant Professor of Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1967-1970	Student Teacher University Supervisor The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
1967-1970	Chemistry and Advanced Science Teacher, Grades 7-12 University High School, Iowa City, IA
1964-1967	Middle School Science Teacher and K-8 Science Coordinator Bettendorf Community School District, Bettendorf, IA