Katrien (Kaatje) J. Kraft: Curriculum Vitae

Education

Arizona State University: Tempe, AZ:

• Doctoral Student in Science Education, expected graduation 12/13 GPA: 4.0

• Master of Science in Geology, August 1999
  Thesis Title: Proterozoic chrysotile skarn deposits in the Salt River Canyon, Arizona
  

Colby College: Waterville, ME

• Bachelor of Arts as a Geology major and Chemistry Minor, May 1995
  

Ongoing Training & Education

Arizona State University: Education Graduate Classes

• Fall 2011: ANOVA (EDP 542), Research in Science Education (DCI 691), Research on Motivated Strategies and Learning Questionnaire in the Geosciences

• Spring 2011: Assessment in Science Education (SED 598), Research on connections between student understanding of time (personally and geologically, EDP 598).

• Fall 2010: Multiple Regression and Correlation Methods (EDP 552) and Curriculum Theory and Practice (DCI 701)
  

• Spring 2010: Self-Regulation, Academic Learning, and Motivation (EDP 691) and Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (DCI 702)

• Fall 2009: Introduction to Data Analysis (COE 502)

• Spring 2009: Introduction to Research Methods (COE 501) and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (EPA 691)

• Fall 2008: Motivation in Education (EDP 591)

NAGT On the Cutting Edge Workshops

• Teaching the Process of Science (2009). Discussed strategies and developed modules for teaching the process of science in many classes. Participated on a panel discussion about assessing Nature/Process of Science in classroom.

• Teaching Introductory Geoscience Courses in the 21st Century (2008). Discussed ways to engage students at the introductory level. Offered a breakout session on integrating writing into the introductory curriculum. Participated on a panel discussion about integrating case studies into an introductory curriculum. Presented an example of a successful implementation of using science notebooks in the classroom.

• Student Motivations and Attitudes: The Role of the Affective Domain in Geoscience Learning (2007). Learned about what affects student learning in an emotional aspect, developed methods for approaching controversial topics in my classroom, collaborated with colleagues to develop a model for student motivations specific to the geosciences.

• Observing and Assessing Student Learning (2005). Learned about assessment methods, developed materials for my classroom and collaborated with colleagues on successful practices in the geoscience classroom.

• Early Career Faculty (2003). Learned about teaching strategies and goal setting for productive careers in academia.
  

Faculty & Professional Learning Community at MCC

• Participant in the pilot program developing a Faculty Learning Community at MCC examining the Nature of Science in a cross-disciplinary role. Served as Lead Facilitator for the group in academic year 2006-2007. Attended training for facilitators at Claremont College (New Faculty Learning Community Institute, 2006) in preparation for that role.
  

Relevant Work Experience

2008 to present: Geologic Tour guide

• Lead guided geologic tours to small groups of non-scientists. Areas have included the Grand Canyon, McDowell Mountains, and Cave Creek.

Fall 1999 to present Mesa Community College

• Geology Professor. Courses Taught: Physical Geology (the basic introductory geology class that covers rocks, plate tectonics, and environments of deposition); Historical Geology (reviews the basics from physical geology and focuses on the geologic history of Earth); Geologic Disasters and the Environment (reviews the basics from physical geology and focuses on different hazards both natural and human-derived that cause problems to ecosystems), Field Studies for Educators: Geologic Investigations of the Phoenix area (lead teachers to local areas of geologic interest, teach them the geology and provide them with activities they can use with their students).
  Fall 1999 to Summer 2000
  

• Achievement in Math, Engineering and Sciences/Math, Engineering and Science Achievement (AIMES/MESA) Advisor. Responsibilities include working with diverse groups, screening applicants for eligibility of math and science scholarships, organizing group activities, hiring and supervising math and science tutors, and working closely with other faculty members to assure the success of scholarship recipients.

Fall 1996 to Summer 1999 Arizona State University

• Teaching Assistant (1996-98), Head Teaching Assistant (1998-99) for Physical Geology Labs. Responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant were to teach the introductory geology labs to undergraduate students; Head Teaching Assistant mentored and managed the other teaching assistants.
  

• Service Learning Instructor. Responsibilities included transporting students to Cesar Chavez Community School in South Phoenix, designing lesson plans, evaluating and mentoring future teachers (education majors), computer assessment, organizing field trips, evaluating and mentoring 3rd grade students, working with a diverse multilingual population, conflict resolution, working as a liaison between teachers and students, as well as administrators and teachers, and worked on funding sources for the program.

Summers 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 Gould Academy: Bethel, ME

• Young Scholar Summer School Faculty. Responsibilities included creating a curriculum for gifted 12-14 year olds (taking a high school earth science class and condensing it into one month) with an emphasis on technology, computers, preparing and presenting material, organizing field trips, designing computer based problems and homework, evaluating students through exams, homework, quizzes, lab exercises and personal development, conducting parent/teacher meetings, and mentoring students for a future in science and academics.
  

Academic and Non Academic Honors and Awards

Arizona State University

• University Graduate Fellowship Recipient (Fall 2011 and Spring 2012)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

• Principle Investigator, Collaborative Research: GARNET II: Self-regulated learning and the affective domain in physical geology (Grant #: 1022980, 2010-2013) CCLI Phase 2 -Expansion. Responsible for recruiting community college faculty to the GARNET program, continuing to conduct classroom observations using the RTOP. Collaboration with North Carolina State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, California State at Chico, University of North Dakota and Macalester College.

• Co-investigator, The Role of Two-year Colleges in Education and Broadening Participation in the Geosciences: A Planning Workshop Geo Directorate Program (2009-2010). Developing a workshop to determine how we can best support geoscience faculty at community colleges around the country.

• Consultant, Geoscience Affective NETwork (GARNET) CCLI Grant, Phase 1 (2007-2010). Trained to become proficient in RTOP observations (and established inter-rater reliability with a fellow observer). Observed introductory geology classrooms at University of North Dakota, University of Colorado at Boulder, California State at Chico, North Hennepin Community College, & Carleton College. Phase 2 application submitted.

• Facilitator and consultant, Communication In Science Inquiry Project (CISIP), (2003-2009). Worked to develop professional development materials for middle school, high school, and community college teachers with a goal of greater science literacy. These professional development materials ask teachers to collaborate between English and science classrooms and provide strategies to create successful learning environments for all students, including English Language Learners. These materials have been developed with a collaborative group including science, English and ESL experts and evaluated for success by internal & external evaluators. Materials have been developed throughout the academic year, and implemented during professional development workshops in the summer and throughout the school year.
  

NAGT On the Cutting Edge Workshop Leadership Roles

• Cutting Edge Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) Project (Spring 2011-present). Examining ways to evaluate the success of the Cutting Edge Workshop model by developing a cadre of trained RTOP experts for classroom observations. A part of the research team for development.

• Developer and Facilitator for Student Motivations and Attitudes: The Role of the Affective Domain in Geoscience Learning, follow-on workshop in Mesa, AZ (September, 2009)

• Co-convener for The Role of Metacognition in Teaching Geoscience in Northfield, MN (November, 2008)

• Facilitator for Preparing for an Academic Career in the Geosciences: A Workshop for Graduate Students and Post-doctoral Fellows (August, 2003).
  

Co-Convener for Volcano Exploration Project: Pu'u'O'o (VEPP) Workshop

• Collaborated with volcanologists from California State at Chico (Dr. Rachel Teasdale) and USGS (Dr. Michael Poland) to create a workshop for faculty at institutions ranging from community colleges to PhD granting institutions. Faculty developed curriculum using a website developed by Dr. Poland. Workshop held at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in Hawaii, July 2010.

Conference Activities

• Session Co-Chair: GSA 2010 (Use of Real-time and Near-Real Time data in the Classroom), AGU 2010 (Use of Real-time and Near-Real Time Data in the Classroom)

• Short Course: GSA 2010, Volcano Exploration Project: Pu'u'O'o

Co-Convener for University of Kentucky Geology Department Professional Development

• Invited to assist geoscience faculty to determine how to adjust course requirements to meet their new college mandated general education requirements (April, 2009).
  

Maricopa Institute for Learning (MIL): MIL Fellow for academic year 2007-2008.

• Conducted action research on student understanding of Nature of Science and how metacognition may help to advance their understanding.
  

Service to Community

National Science Foundation

• Served on TUES (2011) and CCLI A&I track panel reviews (2004 & 2005), External Evaluator for GEO/EAR/EarthScope and SCEC program (2010).Council for

• Resource Development Region IX Grant writing workshop, served on a panel discussion and assisted directors with facilitating a mock panel review (2010).
  

Journal of Geoscience Education

• Reviewer since 2008
  

National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)

• Southwest Section President (2003-2005)

• SW Section Vice President (2005-2009)

• Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award Coordinator (2005-present)
  

Coyote's Curling Club Board of Directors

• Serve as Secretary (2008-2010)
  

Publications

• Gilbert, L.A, Stempien, J., McConnell, D. A., Budd, D.A, Jones, M. H., Knight, C. C., Matheney, R. M., Perkins, D., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., and Wirth K. R. (In Preparation) Motivations and learning strategies of introductory geology students. Journal of Geoscience Education.

• Brewer, G., Shapcott, S., O'Neill, E., Lee, J. E., Kim, W., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Corte, C., and Husman, J. (In Preparation) Future Time Perspective: More than Prospective Memory.

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Baker, D., Weaver, D., Chardon, D., and Lang, M. (Submitted). Nature of Scientific Communication Card Exchange Activity. Science Teacher.

• McConnell, D. & van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J. (2011). The Affective Domain, Student Learning, and Geoscience Recruitment. Journal of Geoscience Education, 59(3), 106-111. DOI:10.5408/1.3604828 Link to Abstract

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Srogi, L., Semken, S., Husman, J., and Fuhrman, M. (2011). Going beyond Content: A New Framework for Teaching in the Geosciences. Journal of Geoscience Education, 59(2), 71-84. DOI:10.5408/1.3543934 Link to Abstract

• Poland, M. P, van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Teasdale, R. (2011). Volcanology Curricula Development Aided by Online Educational Resource, EOS Transactions Newsletter, 92(12), 101.

• Piburn, M. D., van der Hoeven Kraft, K., & Pacheco, H. (2010). A New Century for Geoscience Education Research. Washington, D.C.: National Academies, Board on Science Education. Available at: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/DBER_Homepage.html

• Lewis, E.B., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Watts, N.B., Wilson, M.J., Baker, D.R., and Lang, M. (2011). Elementary Teachers' Conceptions of Flooding Before and After Professional Development, International Journal of Science Education, 33(11), 1473-1512. DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2010.506523
  

• Leighty, R.L. Benson, D. & Kraft, K. J. (2004) Laboratory Manual Geology 103, Hayden & McNeil.

• van der Hoeven, K.J. (1998) Silver Lining, in: Women in Science, Angela Pattatucci (ed), Sage Publishing.
  

Presentations (* invited)

• *van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Guertin, L.A., Filson, R.H., MacDonald, H., McDaris, J. (2011). Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Geoscience Education and Broadening Participation in the Geosciences at Two-year Colleges. AGU Program with Abstracts.

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Husman, J., and Brewer, G. A. Jr. (2011). How do we Remember? Implications for Learning Deep Time. Geological Society of America Program with Abstracts, 43(5).

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Stempien, J.A., Matheney, R.K., and McConnell, D.A. (2011). A Tale of Two Classrooms: What Shapes the Classroom Dynamics? Geological Society of America Program with Abstracts, 43(5).

• McConnell, D. M., Iverson, E., Budd, D., Henry, D., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., McDaris, J. R., MacDonald, H., Manduca, C., Srogi, L., and Viskupic, K. (2011). A Preliminary Snapshot of Geoscience Teaching at US Colleges and Universities. Geological Society of America Program with Abstracts, 43(5).

• Teasdale, R., Budd, D., Cervato, C., Iverson, E., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Manduca, C., McConnell, D.A., McDaris, J.R., Murray, D.P., and Slattery, W. (2011). Enhancing Student-Centered Teaching Practices: Approaches Developed on the New Cutting Edge Geosciences RTOP Website. Geological Society of America Program with Abstracts, 43(5).

• Kraft, K. J. (2011). How Can we Motivate our Students in STEM? Presented at the AACC/NSF Meeting on Broadening Impacts in STEM, Washington, D. C., June 16-18, 2011.

• McConnell, D. A. and Kraft, K. J. (2011). GARNET: Geoscience Affective Research NETwork: What We've Learned and Where We're Going. Presented at the AAAS/NSF Meeting on Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Washington, D.C., January 26-28, 2010.

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Stempien, J. A., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Jones, M.H., Matheney, R.M., McConnell, D.A., Perkins, D., Wilson, M.W., Wirth, K.R. (2010) Examining the Motivation and Learning Strategies Use of Different Populations in Introductory Geosciences. AGU Abstracts with Program.

• Perkins, D., Budd, D. A., Stempien, J. A., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Matheney, R.K., McConnell, D., Wirth, K.R., and Bykerk-Kauffman, A. (2010) How Instructional Strategies Impact Students' Learning, Motivation, and Learning Strategies in Introductory Geology Courses. AGU Abstracts with Program.

• Poland, M. P, Teasdale, R., & van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J. (2010). The Volcanoes Exploration Project: Pu`u `o`o-a Web site and workshop for utilizing near-real-time volcano monitoring data in geoscience education. AGU Abstracts with Program.

• Budd, D.A., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Knight, C., Wirth, K.R., McConnell, D., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Matheney, R.K., Perkins, D., and Stempien, J.A. (2010) How much non traditional teaching does it take to dramatically improve learning gains in introductory physical geology? Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Stempien, J.A., Matheney, R.K., McConnell, D., A. Perkins, D., Wilson, M.J., Budd, D.A., Gilbert, L.A.,. van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., and Wirth, K.R. (2010) Self efficacy rocks! A comparison of student affect and performance in physical geology courses. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Gilbert, L.A., Stempien, J.A., Matheney, R.K., McConnell, D., Perkins, D., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Vislova, T., Jones, M.H., Nyman, M., and Budd, D.A. (2010) Retention in geosciences: what influences students to continue beyond an introductory undergraduate course?. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Matheney, R.K., Stempien, J.A., McConnell, D., A. Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Wilson, M.J., Wirth, K.R., Perkins, D., Putkonen, J., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., and Vislova, T. (2010) Comparing and contrasting student characteristics in selected community colleges, four year schools, and private colleges. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• McConnell, D., Stempien, J.A., Perkins, D., van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J., Vislova, T., Wirth, K.R., Budd, D.A., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Gilbert, L.A., and Matheney, R.K. (2010) The little engine that could - less prior knowledge but high self efficacy is equivalent to greater prior knowledge and low self efficacy. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Perkins, D., Stempien, J.A., Putkonen, J., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Vislova, T., Wilson, M.J., Budd, D.A., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Gilbert, L.A., and Wirth, K.R. (2010). The influence of instructional methods on student motivation, attitudes, values, self confidence and work effort. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Wirth, K.R., Budd, D.A., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Gilbert, L.A., Knight, C., Matheney, R.K., McConnell, D., Perkins, D., Stempien, J.A., and van der Hoeven Kraft, K.J. (2010) Geoscience affective research network: researching student attitudes, motivations, values and regulation of learning in introductory geoscience courses. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Stempien, J. A., Wilson, M.W., Wirth, K.R., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Jones, M.H., Vislova, T, and Budd, D.A. (2010) Examination of the Motivation and Learning Strategies of Underrepresented Students in Introductory Geosciences. Geol Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Vislova, T., Mcconnell, David, Stempien, Jennifer A., Benson, William M., Matheney, Ronald K., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., Budd, David A., Gilbert, Lisa A., Bykerk-Kauffman, Ann, and Wirth, Karl R. (2010) Role of Gender in Student Affect in Introductory Physical Geology Courses at Multiple Institutions. Geol. Soc. Amer. Abst. with Prog, 42(5).

• Poland, M. P, van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J., & Teasdale, R. (2010). The Volcanoes Exploration Project: Pu`u `o`o-a Web site and workshop for utilizing near-real-time volcano monitoring data in geoscience education. GSA Abstracts with Program, 42(5).

• MacDonald, R. H., Filson, R. H., Guertin, L. A., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J. (2010) Results of a Workshop on the Role of Two-Year Colleges in Geoscience Education and Broadening Participation in the Geosciences. GSA Abstracts with Program, 42(5).

• Branlund, J., van der Hoeven Kraft, K. J, Baer, E.M.D., Gore, P.W., Wysong, J., & Wiese, K. (2010) Establishing Best Practices for Two-Year College Geoscience Programs: an Initial Report and Call for Participation. GSA Abstracts with Programs, 42(5).

• Husman, J., Hilpert, J., Kraft, K. V., Baughman, L. (2010, June). Evaluating instructor practices in the engineering classroom. Proceeding presented at the 2010 proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Educators, Lousiville, KY.

• Kraft, K.J. & Husman, J. (2009). Not Just Jocks Studying Rocks: The Experience of Three Community College Students in an Introductory Geology Classroom. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 41(7), p. 151.

• McConnell, D., Jones, M.H., Budd, D.A., Bykerk-Kauffman, A., Gilbert, L.A., Knight, C., Kraft, K.J., Nyman, M., Stempien, J., Vislova, T., Wirth, K.R., Perkins, D., Matheney, R.K., Nell, R.M. [GARNET team] (2009). Baseline Data on Motivation and Learning Strategies of Students in Physical Geology Courses at Multiple Institutions: GARNET Part 1, Overview. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 603.

• Gilbert and the GARNET team (2009). What Motivations and Learning Strategies do Students Bring to Introductory Geology?: GARNET Part 2, Students. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 603.

• *Kraft, K.J. and the GARNET team (2009). The Effect of Instructor and Learning Environment on Student Motivation and Attitudes: GARNET Part 3, Instructors. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 603.

• Bykerk-Kauffman, A. and the GARNET team (2009). The Effect of Student Motivation and Learning Strategies on Performance in Physical Geology Courses: GARNET, Part 4, Student Performance. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 604.

• Fuhrman, M., Kraft, K.J., Semken, S., Srogi, L., Husman, J. (2009). Along the Path to a Geoscience Career: What Can We Do to Turn Barriers Into Bridges. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 538.

• Ormand, C.J., Manduca, C., Husman, J., Kraft, K.J., Mogk, D.W., and Wirth, K.R. (2009). Teaching Metacognition: A Summary of Successful Strategies from the 2008 “On the Cutting Edge” Workshop. Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 602.

• Jones, M.H. and Kraft, K.J. (2009). Hot and Cold: A Comparison of Two Effective Community College Geoscience Programs (Arizona and Minnesota). Geological Society of America Abstracts. 41(7), p. 248.

• *Kraft, K.J. (February, 2009). Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Geology as a Science. The Process of Science Panel Discussion, hosted by Vision Learning.

• Lewis, E.B., Kraft, K.J., Watts, N.B., Wilson, M.J., Baker, D.R., and Lang, M. (2009). Elementary Teachers' Conceptions of Flooding Before and After Professional Development. Presentation at American Education Research Association.

• *Kraft, K.J. (November, 2008). How can we teach them if they don't show up? University of North Dakota Colloquium Series.

• Kraft, K.J. (2008). Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Geology as a Science. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 40(7).

• Srogi, L., Fuhrman, M., Husman, J., Kraft, K.J., and Semken, S. (2008). Using an Achievement Motivation Model to Understand the Affective and Cognitive Benefits of Cooperative Mineralogy Exams. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 40(7).

• Fuhrman, M., Husman, J., Kraft, K.J., Semken, S., & Srogi, L. (2007). Achievement Motivation in the Geosciences: Bringing our Joy to our Students. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 39(6), p. 550.

• Kincaid, W.B. & Kraft, K.J. (2006). Promoting connections and engagement with faculty and professional learning communities. Project Kaleidoscope National Assembly, Chicago, IL. Saturday, October 21; Breakout Session B.

• Kraft, K.J. & McDougall, J. (2005). Reflection & Self Evaluation of Learning in the Introductory Geosciences. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 37(7), p. 118.

• Furhman, M., Srogi, L.A., Kraft, K.J., Linneman, S, Yoshiba, A.S., & Zalles, D. (2005). Geoscience Concept Crystal: A Map to Facilitate Development of Well Aligned Undergraduate Geoscience Curricula and Assessments. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 37(7), p. 223.

• Niles, A. & Kraft, K.J. (2004). Investigation of Student Attitudes toward science in response to the Mars student imaging Project,” Geological Society of America Abstracts, 36(5), p. 216.

• van der Hoeven, K. J., Burt, D.M., and Knauth, P.L. (1999). Proterozoic chrysotile skarn deposits in the Salt River Canyon, AZ. Geological Society of America Abstracts, 31(7) A-161.