• Biology
• Math
• Social Sciences

2001    Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Central Florida

Specialization: Elementary Mathematics and Science

1982    M.A. Educational Technology, Governors State University

Specialization: Instructional Design

1973    B.S. Special Education, Southern Illinois University

Specialization: Emotional Handicaps

• Graduate:

  ·         MAE 6115        Current Trends in Elementary Mathematics

  ·         SCE 5937         Special Topics in Science Education

  ·         EDG 6931         Special Topics in C & I: Urban Teacher Residency Project (URTP)

  ·         EDF 5136         Teaching the Adolescent Learner

  Undergraduate:

  ·         SCE 4310         Teaching Elementary Science

  ·         MAE 4310        Math Methods for Elementary Teachers

  ·         EDE 4340         Integrated Math and Science

  ·         EEC 4211         Integrated Math and Science for the Young Learner

  ·         EDG 3201         Professional Studies

  ·         EDG 4620         Curriculum and Instruction

Manuscripts:

Engel, B., Schmidt, D. L., & Haas, T. (2004). The galactic spaceship tour challenge. Mathematics Teacher, 97(5), 314-319.

Engel, B. & Schmidt, D. L. (2004). How big is a 16-penny nail? A measurement lesson for middle grades. Middle School Mathematics Teacher, 9(8), 422-426.

Pataniczek, D. & Schmidt D. L. (2003). Meeting the needs of beginning teachers in low socioeconomic schools: A collaborative model. Florida Educational Leadership, 3(2), 26-30.

Engel, B. & Schmidt, D. L. (2002). Plutonian pedagogical practices: Numeration and computation. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Schmidt, D. L.(2002). Engaging the learner. Manuscript in preparation.

Schmidt, D. L. (2001) The Effects of Instructional Approaches for Teaching Computational Skills on Student Achievement as Measured by the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test. [Available from UMI]. http://wwwlib.umi.com.ezproxy.fgcu.edu/dissertations/fullcit/3029058

Schmidt, D.L. (1999). District fails to protect student. Florida School Law Quarterly.

Video:

Featured in, The technology infused elementary education classroom. (1997). Video Journal.

Grants

2004                Submitted, Math Science Partnership, Project LAUNCH

2004                Submitted, Math Science Partnership, Teacher Immersion Project

2001-2003       Principal Investigator, Urban Teacher Residency Partnership

Current Research Interests

• The impacts of Inquiry-based Instruction in Science and Mathematics
• Inquiry-based Instruction Across the Curriculum
• Constructivist Practices in Mathematics Education: The Effect of National Reform on Student Achievement in Florida

• Collaborative Support Model for Beginning Teachers in Low SES Schools
• The Effects of Lesson Structure in Low SES School

Current Florida Teacher Certification

• Elementary Education
• Specific Learning Disabilities