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Robert Kizlik
Education Ph.D. University of Virginia Professional Experience (earliest to present)
Courses Taught Florida Atlantic University EDG 5931: Curriculum Perspectives: Theory to
Practice * * taught as both distance learning and a regular classroom course Palm Beach Community College PHI 1100: Art of Thinking University of Virginia GSED 157: Performance Based
Instruction Projects and Activities Several grants from the U.S. Department of Education, Florida Department of Education, foundations, and local school systems dealing with such areas as: Title III Curriculum Development Other Stuff I have written social studies and science curricula that were implemented in several states. I have taught non-credit courses on such topics as PERT Charting, Flowcharting, Home Computers, Program Evaluation, Games and Simulations in Education, and Administrative Assessment. I have written hundreds of reports, and was directly responsible for two successful teacher education accreditation visits (NCATE, DOE, BOR) at Florida Atlantic University. At one time, I was responsible for proofreading doctoral dissertations for my college. In addition, I have chaired dozens of university, college, and department committees, and been a member of many others. I have conducted in excess of 100 workshops for inservice teachers on subjects ranging from writing objectives to using technology in the classroom. I have made presentations at major conferences and have attended dozens of others. Among other things, I have been an evaluator for a Title III reading project in Virginia, and also developed and taught two graduate courses for the University of Virginia while I was a doctoral student there. I have been a consultant to dozens of school systems, been a member of SACS university visitation committees, am a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Instructional Media, which I also host on my own web site, and have published articles on topics ranging from flowcharting to teacher education. My most current article "Change vs. Improvement in Education" appears in Vol. 29 No. 3 of IJIM. I was a member of Phi Delta Kappa from 1971 to 1999. I was vice president of the University of Virginia Chapter for one year, and an original member and for a time, newsletter editor of the current FAU chapter. I am no longer affiliated with PDK. I developed and operate the adprima web site, which has been linked to hundreds of school systems and many universities. Adprima is a major interest to me. I recently published an e-book on the Internet. This book is not about education. It is a work of fiction in the mystery/horror genre. The title is What Waits Within. To read an excerpt from a chapter, go to http://www.adprima.com/waits.htm As stated above, I am working on another fiction novel entitled "Buzzy's Point," which concerns a topic that is extremely hot in the news in 2004. I have completed "How to Write Learning Objectives: a Guide to Effective Practice," which is available now in interactive CD format and as a download through the ADPRIMA site I began working at for real at age 13. It was the summer before I started high school. I lied about my age to get a job unloading sod trucks. It was maybe the hardest work I've ever done. I have also worked in non-education jobs including retail salesman, house painter, delivery man, computer assembler and tester, and dockworker. My first 12 years of education, for the most part, were under the auspices of Dominican nuns and Jesuit priests. Immediately following high school, I enlisted for three years in the U.S. Army, serving in Korea, Okinawa, and other Asian locations. I was a member of STRAC, completed training at the Army Infantry Leadership School, and specialized in communications. I held a top secret security clearance and actually turned down an opportunity to go to West Point at the onset of the Vietnam War. I have come close to death several times but managed to stay alive (obviously). I believe I have paid my dues. I began my college education at age 20. I have a lot of favorite things, including books, food, friends, movies, etc. For a list of my favorite non-education books, click here. The rest of my favorite things are a mystery. I am married, and have one son. My wife has her doctorate in mathematics education and is a National Board Certified school teacher. My son, who has an M.A. in statistics from Columbia University, is currently a university mathematics instructor. The most important thing in my life is my family. Enough already! |
