Research

Refereed Publications

2006	Miller, K., & Davison, D. What makes a secondary school science and/or mathematics teacher "Highly Qualified?" Science Educator, 15(1), pp. 56-59.
2005	Miller, K. Online Pedagogical Change: Understanding Faculty Change. In progress.
2005	Miller, K. Myths about Online Science Education Teaching and Learning. Under review, Science Educator.
2004 2003	Miller, K., & Knuth, R. Final Report on Online Learning. Division of Technology Innovation Challenge Grants. Department of Education, Washington, DC. Miller, K., & Fishbaugh, M.S. Choosing a Mentor. In Collaboration and Early Career Development, Ed. Fishbaugh. Sage Publications:
2001 2001	Miller, K. Partnering to learn: The Triad model. Community and University Partnerships, 3. Eds. Fishbaugh & Yazak. A Monograph of the Montana Center on Disabilities, College of Education, Montana State University Billings. Miller, K. Understanding teacher education and the role of technology in learning. Technology Integration in Teacher Education, 1(1). http://www.msubillings.edu/t5
2000	Miller, K., & Sindt, K. Computers, constructivism, and the science classroom: Explorations of the appropriate use of computer technology. Science Educator, 5(1), 1-7.
1999	Davison, D., Miller, K., & Metheny, D. Science and Mathematics Integration. Phi Delta Kappa Fastback #444: PDK Spring.
1999	Miller, K., & Davison, D. Paradigms and praxis: The role of science and mathematics integration. Science Educator, 8(1), 25-29. The National Science Supervisors Journal.
1998	Miller, K., & Davison, D. Is thematic integration the best way to reform science and mathematics education. Science Educator 7(1), 7-12. The National Science Supervisors Journal.
1997	Fishbaugh, M.S., & Miller, K. Mentoring early career special education teachers: Montana's Special Education Endorsement Project. Conference Proceedings TECSCU Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities 3(1), 105-110.
1997	Davison, D., & Miller, K. An ethnoscience approach to curriculum issues for American Indian students. School Science and Mathematics,98(5), 260-265.
1997	Miller, K., Metheny, D., & Davison, D. Issues in teaching integration. Science Educator. 6(1), pp. 16-21.
1996	Miller, K. Beyond conventional teacher inservice. Establishing the medium for school change. ERIC Document #ED 397004.
1996	Miller, K. Paradigmatic school philosophies as barriers to school change. The Science Educator, 5(1), pp. 1-6. Journal of the National Science Education Leadership Association
1996	Miller, K. Calculators, constructivism, and the Montana classroom: An analysis of the research on calculator use. The Montana Mathematics Teacher. Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
1996	Zwick, T., & Miller, K. A comparison of integrated outdoor education activities and traditional science learning with American Indian students. Journal of American Indian Education, 35(2), 1-9.
1996	Miller, K., Steiner, S. & Lawson, C. (1996). Strategies for Science Learning. Science and Children. 33(6), NSTA Publications. March Issue.
1995	Metheny, D., Miller, K., & Davison, D. Integrating mathematics and science at the preservice level. Intermountain Journal of Sciences, 1(1), p. 102.
1995	Davison, D., Miller, K., & Metheny, D. (1995) What does integration really mean?" School Science and Mathematics, 95(5), 226-230.
1995	Stepans, J., & Miller, K. Teacher, administrator, and science educator form a triad. ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education. ED 370 814.
1994	Miller, K., Reyner, J. & Metheny, D. (1994) Blending teacher inservice strategies for the twenty-first century, The Teacher Educator, 30(1), 28-42.
1994	Miller, K, Davison, D, and Metheny, D. (1994) What does the "S" in SIMMS really mean?" The Montana Mathematics Teacher, Spring.
1993	Miller, K. W. (1993). Restructuring the school through a partnership between teacher, administrator, and professional development leader. Dissertation Abstracts. University of Wyoming. Laramie, WY
1993	Miller, K., Davison, D. & Metheny, D. Integrating mathematics and science at the middle school level, The Montana Mathematics Teacher, Fall.
1992	Stepans, J., Miller, K., & Willis, C. (1992) Teacher, administrator and university educator form a triad. Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 5(2), 38-41.
1992	Stepans, J., & Miller, K. (1992). Teachers, administrators and university educators form a TRIAD. Researcher 8(2), 11-16. Northwest Regional Educational Research Journal.

Presentations

2005	School Science and Mathematics National Conference. Spring Proceedings. Okalahoma City, Okalahoma
2004 2004 2004	School Science and Mathematics National Conference. Spring Proceedings. Columbus, Ohio Online Technologies to Bridge the Gap for NCLB. 1st National High School Leadership Conference. United States Department of Education. Invited Speaker. Does Training in Curriculum Integration Influence Teaching and Student Achievement. Research Council on Mathematics Learning (RCML). Oklahoma City, Oklahoma February. Co-presentation
2004	American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE). Chicago, Illinois. January. Co-presentation
2003	Effectiveness of Online Courses and Programs. College and University Administrators Council (CUAC). Cape Cod, Massachusetts. CUAC Summer Leadership Conference.
2002	Hardcopy to eCopy: Tracking Student Advising through the Network. College and University Administrators Council (CUAC), Whistler, British Columbia. Co-presentation
2002	Collecting, Analyzing, and Evaluating Portfolio Data Electronically. College and University Administrators Council (CUAC), Whistler, British Columbia. Co-presentation
2001	How Can Science and Mathematics Integration Contribute to Curriculum Reform? Centennial meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Chicago, Illinois, November. Co-presentation
2001	Development of a Unit-wide Assessment System or Three Easy Steps to Insanity. College and University Administrators Council (CUAC), Colorado Springs, Colorado. Co-presentation
2000	How Can Science and Mathematics Integration Contribute to Paradigm Change? Research Council in Mathematics Learning. Las Vegas, NV
1999	But What Do I Put In the Gradebook? Co-presentation at NSTA National Science Teachers Association. Boston, April.
1999	Evaluating Hands-On Lessons—It was fun, but was it good? Co-presentation at NSTA National Science Teachers Association. Boston, April.
1999	A Cultural Approach to a Mathematics/Science Curriculum for American Indian Students. Co-presentation National Council of Teachers of Mathematics-NCTM. San Francisco.
1998	Keynote: Thematic Integration: Is it a good way to teach science and mathematics? MEA/MFT Educators conference October 15-16.
1998	A Cultural and Linguistic Approach to Teaching Mathematics and Science to Native American Students: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference San Antonio, Texas. March
1997	Understanding Systemic Reform in Montana Mathematics and Science. Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development International Convention. Baltimore, March.
1997	It was a great Activity! But how do I assess it? National Science Teachers Association. New Orleans. April.
1997	Mentoring the Early Career Teacher. National Science Teachers Association. New Orleans, April.
1996	Activities to Integrate Mathematics and Science. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. San Diego, CA. April
1996	Throw Out the Book or Keep It? Evaluating Science Lessons. National Science Teachers Association. St. Louis , March.
1995	“The Gods Must Be Bowling Again: Using Children’s Literature to Alleviate Children’s Misconceptions in Science. International Reading Association. Billings, MT October 1995
1995	Integrating Mathematics and Science - Keynote Presentation and Paper Primary Connections Workshop, Billings, Montana and Helena, Montana, June 7-9.
1995	Beyond the Rhetoric: Mathematics and Science Integration Models for K-8. Annual Conference of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, San Francisco, California, March 25-28.
1994	Assessment of Real Life Activities for Middle School Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics - Las Vegas, Nevada, February, 17-19.
1994	Math X Science = Learning: Integration Activities to Promote Student Thinking. Western Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Boise, Idaho, October 8-9, 1994.
1994	Enhancing the Attitudes and Confidence of Preservice. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Sun Valley, Idaho, October 5-6.
1994	Integrating Mathematics and Science at the Preservice Level. Annual Conference of the Northwest Association of Teacher Educators, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, April 14-15, 1994
1994	Integrating Mathematics and Science for Culturally Diverse Students. Research Council for Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics - Dallas, Texas.
1994	Restructuring the School through a Partnership of Teacher, Administrator, and Professional Development Leader National Science Teachers Association - Anaheim, CA.
1993	“Listening to Teachers Listen to Children” Annual Conference of the National Science Teachers Association, Denver, .October
1993	What Does Integration Really Mean? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference of NCTM Billings, October
1993	What is the Meaning of Conceptual Change Montana Science Teachers Association Great Falls, Montana October
1993	Integrating Mathematics and Science the Middle School Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association—Jackson, Wyoming
1993	Hang ‘em High: The Social Ethnic of Researcher in the West-Critical Pedagogy Symposium, Annual Conference of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, September 29- October 2.
1992	The TRIAD Inservice Model Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association- Custer, South Dakota
1992	Teacher, Administrator, and Science Resource Person Form a TRIAD, National Science Teachers Convention-Charlotte
1991	University/School Partnerships, National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference - Vancouver, B.C., November
1991	Assessing Student Achievement in Science- One School District’s Case Study, Association for Supervision And Curriculum Development, International Conference, San Francisco, California, March
1991	Criterion Referenced Tests and Standardized Tests: Myths and Realities, Insights into Outcomes Conference- Wyoming
1991	University and School Partnerships/ Teacher Empowerment, Northern Rocky Mountain American Educational Research Association, Jackson, Wyoming October.