Michelle Schpakow, Ed.D.
- Science Education Lecturer
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Office: Robert E. McAllan Hall 208
Phone: 732-571-4417
Email: mschpako@monmouth.edu
Dr. Schpakow completed her M.S. in Geosciences at Mississippi State University and her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Liberty University. She earned her B.A. from Rider University where she double majored in Elementary Education and Marine Ecology. These degree programs afforded Dr. Schpakow many independent scientific research opportunities as well as numerous and varied experiences working in New Jersey public schools.
Before her appointment at Monmouth University, Dr. Schpakow served as a middle school science teacher for twelve years, a cooperating teacher for preservice teachers, a scorer for edTPA, and several additional roles relating to science and zoology. Her overall research interests include women in science and science education in American schools, while her dissertation research focused specifically on male and female middle school students’ attitudes toward science.
Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
M.S., Geosciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Graduate Certificates in Physical Science and General Science, Plymouth State University, Plymouth New Hampshire
Education/Marine Ecology , Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
Research Interests
Dr. Schpakow’s overall research interests center around science education as it relates to preparation for STEM professions. Specifically, Dr. Schpakow is interested in the “gender gap” in science, students’ attitudes toward science, and American science education programs ultimately leading to development of scientific professionals.
Scholarly Articles
Schpakow, M. L. (2020). Synthesizing geologic data into an argument for plate tectonic theory. Science Scope, 43(5), 42-51.
Professional Associations
- National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
- National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA)
- Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
- New Jersey Earth Science Teacher Association (NJESTA)
Grant Support/Academic Funding
2020 UCI Heidi Lynn Sculthorpe Faculty Enrichment Grant
2019 SOE Transformative Learning Grant
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2024 Spring
- Advanced Qualitative Research – EDD 756
- Classroom Technologies and Educational Media – ED 632
- Digital Media and Instructional Technology Skills for Teachers – ED 315
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level – ED 562
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
2023 Fall
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom – ED 320
2023 Summer E
- Diversity in Education – ED 606
2023 Spring
- Content Literacy & Assessment – ED 529
- Content Literacy and Assessment – ED 319
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level – ED 562
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
- Psychological and Philosophical Foundations of Education – ED 250
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom – ED 320
2022 Fall
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level – ED 562
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom – ED 320
2022 Summer E
- Diversity in Education – ED 606
2022 Summer B
- Early Childhood Family, School and Community Collaboration in a Diverse Society – EDL 521
- Psychological and Philosophical Foundations of Teaching – ED 510
2022 Spring
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level – ED 562
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
- Psychological and Philosophical Foundations of Education – ED 250
- Teaching Elementary Social Studies – ED 362
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom – ED 320
- Teaching Social Studies at the Elementary Level – ED 576
2021 Fall
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level – ED 562
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Secondary Level – ED 369
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School – ED 361
- Methods of Teaching Science for the Secondary Teacher Part II – ED 370
- Research Issues and Trends in Special Education – EDS 530
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom – ED 320
2021 Summer E
- Diversity in Education – ED 606
2021 Summer B
- Curriculum Development and Design – EDL 536
2021 Spring
Frequently Taught Classes
- Content Literacy & Assessment (ED 529)
- Content Literacy and Assessment (ED 319)
- Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching (ED 428)
- Curriculum Development and Design (EDL 536)
- Diversity in Education (ED 606)
- Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level (ED 562)
- Methods of Teaching Science for Elementary School (ED 361)
- Psychological and Philosophical Foundations of Education (ED 250)
- Teaching Elementary Social Studies (ED 362)
- Teaching Emergent Multilinguals in an Inclusive Classroom (ED 320)
- Teaching Social Studies at the Elementary Level (ED 576)
- Teaching Students With Diverse Needs (ED 320)