Gayle Y. Thieman
Portland State University Graduate School of Education
P. O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751
Office: (503) 725-4630 Home: (360-835-7374) email: thiemag@pdx.edu
Ed.D. Educational Leadership: Administration 2000
Portland State University
Post Graduate 1981-1989
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Emphasis on public school administration and clinical supervision
M.Ed. Secondary Education 1980
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Emphasis on curriculum and instruction
B.A. Political Science and History 1971
Northwestern University, graduated with highest distinction
Assistant Professor (fixed term) 2000 to present
Portland State University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Responsibilities include:
á Teaching, advising, supervising 5 pre-service teacher licensure cohorts 2002-present
á Teaching elementary and secondary social studies methods courses 2000-present
á Teaching instructional technology and curriculum courses 2002-present
á Taught, advised, supervised 6 administrative licensure cohorts 2000-2004
GOVERNANCE
á Serving on GSE Assessment Steering Committee (NCATE) 2006-present
á Serving on Graduate Teacher Education Program Assessment
Committee 2005-present
á Serving on Program and Policy Committee (GSE) 2002-present
Chair Program and Policy Committee (GSE) 2005-2006
á Serving on masters and doctoral committees for EPFA, CI candidates 2000-present
á Served on Doctoral Program Committee (GSE) 2000-2001
Instructor 1999-2000
Department of Educational Policy, Foundations, and
Administrative Studies, Portland State University, Oregon
Responsibilities included:
á Recruiting, teaching and advising L2000+ licensure cohorts
á Served on Program and Policy Committee (GSE)
Graduate Teaching Assistant 1998-1999
Department of Educational Policy, Foundations, and
Administrative Studies, Portland State University, Oregon
Responsibilities included:
á Teaching L2000+ licensure cohorts
High School Administrator 1990-1998
Assistant Principal, Washougal H.S. Washougal, WA 1993-1998
Assistant Principal, Lathrop H.S. Fairbanks, AK 1990-1993
Administrative Intern, Howard Luke Alternative, Fairbanks, AK 1988-1989
Responsibilities included:
á Facilitating educational reforms at Washougal HS including implementation of block scheduling, development of department educational outcomes and assessments consistent with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements .
á Facilitating educational reforms at Lathrop HS, including development of effective strategies for teaching at-risk youth, ninth grade interdisciplinary team, and performance assessments.
á Coordinating development of master schedule, organizing academic advising and student registration.
á Responding to attendance and discipline referrals on students and communicating with parents.
á Coordinating special education services at Washougal HS.
á Supervising and evaluating certified and classified staff.
á Supervising and evaluating student teachers and social studies methods students
á Supervising recruitment and training of adult volunteers.
á Supervising student activities
Instructor 1987-1992
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and University of Alaska, Fairbanks
continuing education courses for school district teachers
á Process Learning and Authentic Assessment 1991-1992
á Academic Success for At-Risk Youth 1989-1990
á Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity 1988-1989
á Clinical Teaching Model and Peer Coaching 1987-1988
Secondary School Teacher 1971-1990
North Pole High School, North Pole, Alaska 1989-1990
9th World History; 12th Government & Economics
Howard Luke Alternative School , Fairbanks, Alaska 1981-1989
7th Alaska History; 8th U.S. History; 9th World History
Northglenn High School, Northglenn, Colorado 1974-1976
9th World History; 11th U.S. History
Evanston Township High, Evanston, Illinois 1971-1973
9th World History, 11th U.S. History
Responsibilities included:
á Teaching U.S. and world history, government, and economics with an emphasis on multicultural studies, gender and race equity and inter-disciplinary teaching to diverse student populations including African-American, Native-American, and Hispanic youth. My classes were heterogeneous and multicultural with students of varying skills, including many who needed differentiated instruction. I tailored instruction to meet each studentŐs needs and developed a variety of performance-based strategies and inclusive curricula to help each student succeed.
Thieman, G. (2000) Factors Influencing Teachers to Change Classroom Practice in Response to Standards-Based Reform . Portland State University. DAI-A62/01,p.46,July 2001.
Dissertation Chair: Robert B. Everhart, Ph.D.
Thieman, G. (2008). Crossing
Borders-Building Bridges. Social
Education, 72 (1).
Thieman, G. (2007). Using Technology as a Tool for Learning and Developing 21st Century Citizenship Skills: an Examination of Technology Use by Pre-Service Teachers with their K-12 Students. Submitted to Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education. (CITE).
Thieman, G.
&
Evans, K. (2007). Engaging Midlevel Learners in ChildrenŐs Issues
Around the
World. In L. Bennett & M. Berson (eds.) Digital age:
Technology-based
K-12 lesson plans for social studies. NCSS Bulletin 105.
Washington, D.C.:
National Council for the Social Studies.
Thieman, G. (1992). Using Fictional Journals to Study Underrepresented Groups in History. Social Education,56 (3).
Thieman, G. (1989). Point/Counterpoint: Is multicultural education alive and well? Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2 (1).
Thieman, G.
(2008, January). Learning from
Our Diversity. The
Social Studies Professional. Washington, DC: National Council
for the
Social Studies.
Thieman, G.
(2007,November). Creating
Effective Citizens. The
Social Studies Professional. Washington, DC: National Council
for the
Social Studies.
Thieman, G.
(2007, October). Preparing
Students for Life in a
Digital Age: A Challenge for Social Studies. The Social
Studies Professional.
Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies.
Thieman, G.
(2007, September). Make every moment count! The Social
Studies Professional.
Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies.
Fouts, J.T., Brown, C., Thieman, G. (2002) Classroom Instruction in Gates Grantee Schools: A Baseline Report. Monograph prepared for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and available from Fouts & Associates, Mill Creek, WA
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/education/researchandevaluation/default1.htm
Thieman, G. & Geil, M. (1993). The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: An Interdisciplinary Unit. Bloomington, IN: ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies/Social Science Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 356 182)
Thieman, G. (1992). Citizenship Education. FNSBSD Educator: Recent Trends in Social Studies and Art, Fairbanks, AK: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Thieman, G. (1990). Teaching Youth At Risk Conference Proceedings. Fairbanks, AK: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Thieman, G. (1988). A Woman's Place is in the House...and the Senate. Constitutional Sampler. Center for Research & Development in Law Related Education.
Thieman, G. (2006, April). Using Technology as a Tool for Inquiry and Civic Engagement in an Interdisciplinary Middle School Project on Global ChildrenŐs Issues. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, Social Studies SIG, San Francisco, CA
Thieman, G.
(2004, April). Enhancing History Teaching
and Professional Community in
Rural Alaskan Schools through Web CT. Paper
presented at American Educational Research Association,
Social Studies SIG, San
Diego, CA
Thieman, G. (2004, April). Using Technology as a Tool for Learning and a Support for Community Among Pre-service Teachers. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, Division K, San Diego, CA
Thieman, G. (2003, April). Creating a Collaborative Learning Community and a Culture of Instructional Coherence in an Urban Middle School. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, Accelerated Schools SIG, Chicago, IL
Thieman, G. (2003, April). Using a Classroom Observation Protocol to Examine Teacher Practice in an Environment of Accountability and Standards Based Reform. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL
Thieman, G. (2001, April). The Impact of Standards-Based Reform: A Case of Three Washington Middle Schools. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, Division K, Seattle, WA
Thieman, G. (1999). Factors Influencing Middle School Teachers to Change Classroom Practice in Response to Standards-Based Reform . Presented to Division K Student Panel at American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada
Thieman, G. (1997, July). Linking Citizenship Standards and Performance Assessments—Proven Practices for K-12 Educators. Paper presented at ConnectionsŐ 97. International Social Studies Conference, Sydney, Australia
Thieman, G. (1988, June). Celebrating the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Paper presented at International Social Studies Conference on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Canada
Refereed
Workshops
Thieman, G.
(2006). The
Infusion of
Technology into Exemplary Social Studies Lessons. National
Council for the
Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Thieman, G. (2004). Powerful, Positive, Professional Development in Social Studies. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD
Thieman, G. (2000). Development of a Learning Community with Middle School Language Arts Teachers in Washington State. National Council of Teachers of English Spring Conference, New York, NY
Thieman, G. (1992). Interdisciplinary Models for Teaching about Energy, Environment, and Policy Choices; The Many Faces of ANWR: An Interdisciplinary Unit on Environmental Decision Making for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Detroit, MI
Thieman, G. (1991). Using Social Studies Journals as Windows and Mirrors for the Powerless and Inarticulate in History. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, November, 22-25, 1991, Washington, D.C.
Thieman, G. (1988). Innovative Lessons in Law-Related Education-CRADLE. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Orlando, FL
Thieman, G. (1987). Innovative Lessons in Law-Related Education-CRADLE, National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Dallas, TX
Thieman, G.
(2007,November). Presidential
Address: Crossing Borders-Building Bridges. Presented at
National Council
for the Social Studies Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.
Thieman, G. (2007, July). Using Technology as a Tool for Learning and Developing 21st Century Citizenship Skills: an Examination of Technology Use by Pre-Service Teachers with their K-12 Students. Paper presented at Ackerman Colloquium for Citizenship and Technology Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Thieman, G. (2003). Teaching Controversial Issues. Teaching About Iran: A Workshop for Educators. Middle East Studies Center, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Thieman, G. (2002). Teaching Controversial Issues. The Many Faces of Afghanistan: A Workshop for Educators. Middle East Studies Center, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Thieman, G. (2001). Writing Proposals for NCSS Grants; Professional Development through Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Standards. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Thieman, G. (2001). Grant-Writing Made Simple. Reading Between the Lines; The Power of Social Studies in the Curriculum. Washington Council for Social Studies Annual Conference, Edmonds,WA
Thieman, G. (2001). Grant-Writing Made Simple. Cultural Dimensions Integrating Social Studies Across the K-12 Curriculum. Oregon Council for Social Studies Annual Conference, Salem, OR
Thieman, G. (2001). Meeting the Challenges of School-wide Reform—Factors which Influenced Teachers to Change Classroom Practice and Develop a Learning Community. National Accelerated Schools Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Thieman, G. (2001). Influence of a Learning Community on Changes in Teacher Practice. Northwest Women in Educational Administration, Portland, OR
Thieman, G. (2001). Writing Proposals for NCSS Grants. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, , San Antonio, TX
Thieman, G. (2001). Factors Influencing Middle School Teachers to Change Classroom Practice in Response to Standards-Based Reform. Chance to Enhance Multnomah Educational Service District Conference, Portland, OR
Thieman, G. (1999) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Thieman, G. (1998) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA
Thieman, G. (1997) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Cincinnati, OH
Thieman, G. (1996) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Thieman, G. (1995) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
Thieman, G. (1994) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Thieman, G. (1993) The Next Step: A Session for First Timers. National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference, Nashville, TN
Thieman, G. (1993). Using the We-Search Process to Teach Citizenship Skills in Elementary School. Oregon Council for Social Studies Annual Conference, Salishan, OR
Thieman, G. (1991). Integrating Gender and Race Equity into the Curriculum. Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals Asst. Principals Conference, Fairbanks, AK
Thieman, G. & Enoka, M. (1991). In Defense of the Salad Bowl in Alaskan Classrooms. Bilingual Multicultural Education Equity Conference, Anchorage, AK
Thieman, G. & Enoka, M. (1989) Giving a Voice in the Curriculum to Multi-Cultural and At-Risk Youth. Teaching Youth At-Risk State-wide Conference, Fairbanks, AK
Thieman, G. (1988). Proven School Practices for At-Risk Youth. Phi Delta Kappa District I Conference, Portland, OR
Alaska Council for Social Studies Annual Conferences, 1986-1992: Workshops on Alaska and the Pacific Rim; Law-related education; Gender and race equity; Celebrating the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 1986-1992: Workshops on Teaching Youth At-Risk; Gender and race equity; Law-related education; Celebrating the bicentennial of the US Constitution; and Clinical Teaching/Supervision.
United
States
Department of Education Teaching American History Grant, 2005-2008.
Awarded to
Portland State University and Portland Public School District. Consultant. $15,000 funded for my
participation on the TAH Team.
Oregon University System (US DOE No Child Left Behind) Grant 2005-2006. Principal Investigator. Building Capacity for Effective Teaching and Learning: Sustaining School Wide Cultural Change. $68,807. Funded.
Oregon University System (US DOE No Child Left Behind) Grant 2004-2005. Principal Investigator. Building Capacity for Effective Teaching and Learning. $73,302. Funded.
Oregon University System (US DOE No Child Left Behind) Grant 2002-2004. Principal Investigator. Building Capacity for Effective Teaching and Learning. $64,723. Funded.
United States Department of Education Teaching American History Grant, 2001-2004. Developer and teacher of online web-ct course, Authentic Instruction and Assessment in History. $85,085. Funded.
Washington School Research Center Consulting Contract, 2001. Developer of classroom observation protocol and trainer of observation team (constructivist practice in Washington schools receiving Gates Foundation funds). $7400. Funded
Phi Delta Kappa, Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2000
Harvard University Principals' Center
Selected Participant in "Art and Craft of the Principalship" Institute, 1992
Alaska Awards Program for Excellence in Teaching Economics K-12, 1990
Awarded second place for my unit: Using Economic Indicators to Compare the Status of
Women Under Different Political and Economic Systems Throughout the World.
Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity Wellsley College Center for Research on Women
Selected Participant in National Project for WomenŐs Studies, 1988
Center for Research & Development in Law Related Education, 1987-1992
Selected Participant in Constitutional Institutes
Other Teaching,
Mentoring, and Curricular Achievements
Dissertation Committee
Service:
Member
of GSE Core Committee:
Nicole
Rigelman Miller
Amy
Petti
Wanna
Chongdarakul
Carla
Sosanya-Tellez (in
process)
Serap
Emil (in process)
Steve
Giere (in process)
MasterŐs Committee Service:
GSE
representative for History Department, CLAS oral and written exams
Curriculum
and Instruction Department, GSE
Supervised
Work Samples for five teacher licensure cohorts
Educational
Policy, Foundations, and Administrative Studies, GSE
Supervised
Leadership Projects for six administrative licensure cohorts
Contributions to Courses or
Curriculum Development:
á Developed and taught CI 510 Engaging High School Learners 2006
á Consult with PSU Teaching American History grant 2006-present
á Co-developed Concept Attainment Scoring Rubric for GTEP 2006-present
á Served as principal investigator of OUS Grant ŇBuilding Capacity for
Effective Teaching and LearningÓ 2002-2006
á Developed and taught online Web-CT course ŇAuthentic Instruction
and Assessment in HistoryÓ (USDOE Grant) 2001-2004
á Revised L2000 Program Handbook with EPFA colleagues 1999-2004
á
Co-facilitated
Salem Legislative Experience fore L-2000
cohorts 2001-2004
National Council for Social Studies
President 2007-2008
President Elect 2006-2007
Vice President 2005-2006
Reviewer of social studies units written for NCSS/Texas 2002-2004
Instruments Collaborative Curriculum Project
Member, Fund for Advancement of Social Studies Education 2003-present
Chair the Fund for Advancement of Social Studies Education 2000-2003
Member, Executive Committee of the Board of Directors 2001-2002
Member, Board of Directors 1999-2002
Chaired NCSS Membership Committee 1991-1992 1996-1997
Representative to NCSS House of Delegates 1987-present
Oregon Department of Education 2000-present
Invited participant in TPSC training for Oregon Board of Assessors
Invited Participant in PRAXSIS/Benchmark Alignment Project
Invited Participant in Council of Chief State School Officers National
Conference on Portfolio Assessment in Social Studies
Oregon Council for Social Studies
Council president, past president, and Board member 2003-2006
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education 2003-present
Member Board of Examiners
Association of Washington School Principals
Invited Participant in Principal's Accountability Task Force 1999-2001
Learning Enrichment, Inc. Global Visions Advisory Panel 1996-2006
Close Up Foundation 1990-1993
State Coordinator for Alaska Citizen Bee
Teacher mentor for "Energy, Environment, and Policy Choices" Institute
Alaska Department of Education 1985-1992
Gender and Race Equity Trainer
Developed model K-12 scope and sequence in Alaska studies
Served on Alaska and Pacific Rim Curriculum Development Task Force
Developed a K-12 multidisciplinary curriculum on Alaska and Pacific Rim
Developed eighth grade U.S. History course outline
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 1985-1992
District trainer for clinical teaching model and gender and race equity
Chaired district social studies curriculum committee
Developed thematic U.S. history course outline
Created a teacher handbook with over 500 teaching strategies and activities
Alaska Council for Social Studies 1983-1992
Past president and member of the Board of Directors
Phi Delta Kappa 1982-present
Past board member of Mt. St. Helens, WA chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
Past Alaska Area Coordinator for Phi Delta Kappa
Past president of Farthest North, AK chapter of Phi Delta Kappa
American Educational Research Association 1999-present
Oregon Council for Social Studies 1993-present
Washington Council for Social Studies 1993-present
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development 1986-present
National Council for Social Studies 1984-present
Alaska Council for Social Studies 1983-present
Phi Delta Kappa 1982-present