Dr. Richard A. NeSmith

Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them. --Lady Bird Johnson

Articles and Publications

by Dr. Richard A. NeSmith

NeSmith, R. A. (2009). The nature and history of anatomy and physiology: A blast from the past. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum: The Journal of Illinois Science Teachers Association, 35(2), 35-40.

NeSmith, R. A. & Hendley, T. (2009). Sexual misconduct: Students and teachers. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum: The Journal of Illinois Science Teachers Association, 35(1), 27-32.

NeSmith, R. A. (2008). Getting more classroom time to teach. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum: The Journal of Illinois Science Teachers Association, 34(3), 20-25.

NeSmith, R. A. (2008). Will technology transform science education and our schools? Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum: The Journal of Illinois Science Teachers Association, 34(2), 34-38.

NeSmith, R. A., & Butler, M. K. (2008). Lessons on teaching and technology from Roomba! Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum: The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 33 (3), 44-51.

NeSmith, R. A. (2007). Moving beyond simplistic pedagogy in teaching science. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 33 (2), 25-32.

NeSmith, R. A. (2007). Bigger than life heroes cast large shadows: A book review of Red, white and black: The people of early North American (by G. B. Nash, 2006). Journal of Teaching with Compassion Competence, and Commitment, 2 ,(1). 93-96.

NeSmith, R. A. (2007). Preparing for school with the three R’s: Rest, relaxation, and renewal. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 33 (1), 

NeSmith, R. A. (2006). Facilitating student academic success really begins with course design. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 32 (3), 36-44.

NeSmith, R. A. (2006). Brain-based strategies are needed to improve science achievement, not cliches. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 32 (1). 

NeSmith, R. A. (2006) Baseball: NCLB Science Accountability. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 32 (2), 22-27.

NeSmith, R. A. (2006). Middle school recommendations: Improving middle school student success is vital in 2006. Charleston, IL: Eastern Illinois Journal. 34 (1), 9-16.

NeSmith, R. A. (2005). Building bridges to success by building relationships. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois. Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 31 (2), 16-17.

NeSmith, R. A. (2005). Are student perceptions of teaching an important variable that influences student achievement? Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Spectrum: The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, 31 (1), 19-25.

NeSmith, R. A. (2004). Student perceptions of you and your science classroom environment. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Spectrum : The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association. 30 (3), 21-25.

NeSmith, R. A. (2004). The importance of you and your science classroom environment in helping students learn:  An introduction. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Spectrum: The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association. 30 (2), 25-26.

NeSmith, R. A. (2004). Creatures of habit. University of Illinois, Spectrum: The Journal of the Illinois Science Teachers Association. 30 (1), 31-33.

NeSmith, R. A. (2003). Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Effective Teaching and Learning in the Middle Level Science Classroom: The Effects on Students’ Achievement. Unpublished dissertation for D.Sc.Ed., Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia.

NeSmith, R. A. (2002). Various approaches to improving the curriculum and teaching of science in secondary schools. The Australia Journal of Private Education: Educare News, 173, 47-49. 

NeSmith, R. A. (2001, October). Four practical applications to improving the teaching of science. The Australia Journal of Private Education: Educare News, 119, 51-52.

NeSmith, R. A. (2001, August). A structural approach to the implementation of middle school philosophy. The Australia Journal of Private Education: Educare News, 117, 40-42. 

NeSmith, R. A. (2001, July). The middle-school philosophy. The Australia Journal of Private Education: Educare News, 116, 42-44. 

NeSmith, R. A. (1997). How middle grade students perceive effective teaching and learning. Unpublished educational specialist thesis, Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia.

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