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Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education and Human Development

Research/Publications

Linda Black, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

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Publications

Books (Contributor)

  • Beck, R. B., Black, L. J., de la Teja, J. F., Naylor, P. C., Krieger, L., and Shabaka, D.I. (2016). World history: Patterns of interaction. Orlando, Florida: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Beck, R. B., Black, L. J., Naylor, P. C., Krieger, L., and Shabaka, D. I. (2007). World history: Patterns of interaction. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell
  • Chapter in an Edited Book (Peer-reviewed)
  • Black, L. J. (2021, in press.) The impact of informal curriculum experiences: A study of the education of a female community leader in Houston, Texas. In L. Burlbaw & D. Morowski, (Eds.), Reflections on People, Policy and Practices in Curriculum History. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
  • Black, L. J. (2021, in press.) Mary Mason Lyon, 1797-1849 in C. Goucher, (Ed.), Women Who Changed the World, Their Lives, Challenges, and Accomplishments through History. ABC-CLIO.
  • Black, L. J. (2021, in press). Christia Daniels Adair, 1893-1989: Civil Rights Activist in B. Glasrud, (Ed.), African American Women in Texas. Texas A&M University Press.
  • Reily, S. & Black, L. J. (2021, in press). Maria Montessori, 1870-1952, C. Goucher, (Ed.), Women Who Changed the World: Their Lives, Challenges, and Accomplishments through History. ABC-CLIO.
  • Black, L. J. (2012). Standards before standardization: The Affiliated Schools Program, 1885-1917. In K. Erekson, (Ed.), Politics and the History Curriculum: The Struggle over Standards in Texas and the Nation. New York, New York: Palgrave Publishing.
  • Black, L., & Tareilo, J. (2012). “Three strikes and you’re out!” A case study in K. T. Henson, Methods of Teaching in
  • Diverse Middle and Secondary Classrooms, 2nd ed. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishers.

Journal Articles, Special Issues, Bulletins, and Reviews (Peer-reviewed)

  • Black, L. J. (2019). Setting the stage: The global impact of the 1919 Paris Peace Conference. World History Bulletin, 35(1), 22-23.
  • Black, L. & Alford, B. (2015). Benefits, challenges, and lesson learned from E-Mentoring: Voices of preservice teachers. In Dominguez, N. & Gandert, Y. (Eds.). 8th Annual Mentoring Conference: New Perspectives in Mentoring: A Quest for Leadership, Excellence & Innovation. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico.
  • Black, L. J. & Leonard, J. (2015). Professional development and teacher learning: The Advanced Placement world history reading. The Journal of Social Studies and History Education, 1(1), 1-43.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). [Review of the book Laboratory of Learning: HBCU Laboratory Schools and Alabama State College Lab High School in the Era of Jim Crow], The History Teacher, v48(5), 145-146.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). A legacy of collaborative school leadership: Miss Ima Hogg and the Houston School Board, 1943- 1949. School Leadership Review, 9(2), 3-11.
  • Gresham, G., Black, L. & Welsh, K. (2013). A longstanding commitment to lab schools and constructivist-based curriculum: One university’s story. Curriculum History. Summer 2013, 1-13.
  • Black, L. J. (2013). Educational missions in Texas: Public Education in Texas, 1836-1920. The Social Studies TEXAN, 29(1), 60-63.
  • Black, L. J. (2012). The global impact of World War I, the Fourteen Points, and the Treaty of Versailles. The Social Studies TEXAN, 28(2), 58.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Politics in Austin and suffrage for Texas women. The Social Studies TEXAN, 27(1), 50-53 Gresham, G.,
  • Black, L. J., Sowards, A., Welsh, K., & Dickerson, K. (2011). Enhancing knowledge through proven instructional strategies. The Texas Science Teacher, 40(1), 15-23.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Women in the Mexican Revolution. The Social Studies TEXAN, 26(3), 62-64.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). The impact of informal curriculum experiences: A study of the education of a female community leader in Houston, Texas. Curriculum History, Summer 2010, 1-15.
  • Black, L. J., Armstrong, N. (2010). Social studies for global literacy. The Social Studies TEXAN, 26(2), 60-63. — 4 —
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Miss Ima and a legacy for Houston. The Social Studies TEXAN, 26(1), 55-58.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). [Review of the book The teacher’s survival guide: Real classroom dilemmas and practical solutions], Teacher Education and Practice, v3 (Fall 2009).
  • Black, L. J. (2008). Civil rights activist: Christia Daniels Adair, 1893-1989. The Social Studies TEXAN, 24(2): 61-63.
  • Black, L. J. (2006). Textbooks, gender, and world history: The portrayal of women in world history textbooks. World History Connected, 3(2):1-15.

Instructional Materials (Peer-reviewed)

  • Black, L. J. (2003). AP World History Teaching Unit: The Economic Role of Women in World History, 600-1914. College Board Advanced Placement Program. Available at https://collegeboard.org.
  • Black, Linda. (1996). Living World History, Critical Thinking Activities. Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman and Company.
  • Media (Peer-reviewed)
  • Black, L. J. et al. (Contributor). (2011). Teaching ideas for AP History: A video resource. Bedford/St. Martin Publishers. Available at highschool@bfwpub.com.
  • Black, L. J., Gound, B., & Hill, B. (Contributor). (2011). Pre-service teachers engaging their math and science students through reading and writing strategies. Available at The Higher Education Coordinating Board.
  • Black, L. J. et al. (Contributor). (2009). Mentors, mindsets, and role models: A video about the East Texas GEAR UP Ementoring Program. Available at http://www.texasgearup.com/mentor/mentor-programs-that-work/e-mentoring/#.
  • Editor Column, The Social Studies Texan (Non-Peer -Reviewed) 27 columns since 2011
  • Book Reviews (Non-Peer-Reviewed)
  • Black, L. J. (2009). [Review of the book Jackie Tempo and the Ghost of Zumbi], iUniverse.

 

Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)

International

  • Johnston, D. S., Czarnecki, S., & Black, L. J. (2019). Scaffolding academic conversations in the world history classroom: Seeing the global in the Chinese city. Presentation at the 28th Annual Meeting of the World History Association, June 28, 2019. San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Women at the center: Education and cultural exchange, 1880-1930. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the World History Association, July 8, 2011. Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Teaching and assessing historical thinking skills in world history. Presentation at the 20th Annual Meeting of the World History Association, July 9, 2011. Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
  • Black, L. J. (2008). Continuity and change in AP World History. Presentation at the 17th annual meeting of the World History Association, June 26, 2008. Queen Mary University London, England.

National Presentations

  • Black, L. J. (2021, Accepted). Resources and Strategies for Teaching about Women in World History. Presentation at the 101st Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, November 19-20, 2021. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Black, L. J. (2021). Research in the world history classroom: Strategies for teaching change & continuity over time. Presentation at the 29th Annual Meeting of the World History Association, July 9, 2021.
  • Black, L. J. (2020). Analyzing global patterns across time and space: A cross-case study on the teaching and learning of the concepts of change and continuity in secondary world history classrooms. Paper presented at the — 5 —
  • College and University Faculty Association Meeting at the 100th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, December 2, 2020.
  • Black, L. J. (2019). The Big Bad Wolf: Engaging Students through Children’s Literature. Presentation at the 99th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies, November 22, 2019. Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2018). Tracing the warp and weft over time and place: Women and textile production in world history. Presentation at the 27th Annual World History Association Conference, June 23, 2018. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Black, L. (2018). Examining the research: Working with diverse populations in early field experiences. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, February 19, 2018. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Black, L. J. (2017). A study on the teaching and learning of the concepts of change and continuity over time in history in an Advanced Placement World History classroom. Presentation at the 26th Annual World History Association Conference, June 24, 2017. Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Black, L. (2017). Designing an innovative educator preparation program for the 21st century: Maximizing early field experiences. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, February 13, 2017. Orlando, Florida.
  • Black, L. (2016). Providing relevant early field experiences for increasing cultural competence: Working with English language learners. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, February 14, 2016. Chicago, Illinois.
  • Black, L. J. & Alford, B. (2015). Benefits, challenges, and lesson learned from E-Mentoring: Voices of preservice teachers. Presentation at the 8th Annual Mentoring Conference, University of New Mexico, October 20, 2015. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). Revolutionary women: Overlooked leaders in times of resistance. Presentation at the 24th Annual World History Association Conference, July 2, 2015. Savannah, Georgia.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). Increasing cultural competence through relevant and quality early field experiences. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, February14, 2015. Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). Literacy + Interactive Strategies = Social Studies Success. Presentation at the National Social Studies Supervisors Association, November 20, 2014. Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). Gender equity in elementary social studies materials: elementary social studies teachers’ perspectives. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. October 17, 2014.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). Anatomy of a civil rights leader: The educational experience of Christia Daniels Adair, 1893-1989. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 34th Annual Meeting, April 6, 2014. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Black, L. J., S. Applewhite & N. Session. (2014). Presidential voices and educational policy: A Historical account of State of the Union Addresses. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Curriculum History at the American Educational Research Association 34th Annual Meeting, April 3, 2014. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Black, L. J. (2013). A historical study of women’s education in 19th century America. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Conference, October 3, 2013. Las Cruces, New Mexico.
  • Black, L. J. (2013). Professional development and teacher learning: The Advanced Placement® World History Reading experience. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association 33rd Annual Meeting, April 30, 2013. San Francisco, California.
  • Black, L. J. (2012). Female leadership: A historical study. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Conference, October 19, 2012. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
  • Black, L. J. (2012). Women in the Mexican Revolution. Presentation at the 21st Annual World History Association, June 29, 2012. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Informal education and female leadership: A historical study. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Conference, October 28, 2011. Houston, Texas.
  • Rudolph, A., Armstrong, N., Austin, K., Black, L. J., & Gound, E. (2011). The role of professional development in college and career readiness: A state initiative. Presentation at the Professional Development Schools National Conference, March 12, 2011. New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Professional development and teacher learning: The Advanced Placement World History Reading experience. Paper presented at the College and University Faculty Assembly, 90th Annual National Council for the Social Studies Conference, November 11, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Where are the women? Studying issues of gender equity in history textbooks. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Conference, October 23, 2010. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Christia Daniels Adair, 1893-1989: A Study of the education of a female community leader in Houston, Texas. Paper presented at the Organization of Educational Historians Annual Meeting, September 17, 2010. Chicago, Illinois. — 6 —
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Looking at gender and women in history: A conceptual framework. Paper presented at the 19th Annual World History Association Conference, June 26, 2010, San Diego, California.
  • Black, L. J. Brooke, J., Reynolds, J. & Hudgeons, C. (2010). Working together: Addressing the problems of teaching. Roundtable discussion at the 19th Annual World History Association Conference, June 26, 2010. San Diego, California.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). The impact of informal curriculum experiences: A study of the education of an African American female community leader in Houston, Texas. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Curriculum History, American Educational Research Association 33rd Meeting, April 30, 2010. Denver, Colorado.
  • Black, L. J., & Leonard, J. C. (2009). Peer-networking of Advanced Placement readers: Building a community of learners. Paper presented at the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference, October 9, 2009. Decatur, Georgia.
  • Tareilo, J. & Black, L. J. (2009). I know why the caged bird sings: A study of African American females in an African American literature class. Presentation at the Research on Women and Education Annual Fall Conference, October 9, 2009. Birmingham, Alabama.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). The impact of informal curriculum experiences: A study of the education of a female community leader in Houston, Texas. Paper presented at the Sixteenth Annual Conference, American Association for Teaching and Curriculum, October 3, 2009. Arlington, Virginia.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). World history and language arts: An interdisciplinary approach. Presentation at the annual meeting of the World History Association, June 27, 2009. Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). Teaching multiple perspectives to students who have only one. Presentation at the annual meeting of the World History Association, June 26, 2009. Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts.
  • Black, L. J. (2008). The economic role of women in world history. Presentation at the Berkshire Conference on the History of Women, June 14, 2008. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Rudolph, A., K. Austin, M. Seaman, N. Armstrong, & Black, L. J. (2008). Where are we going? A secondary education certification program. Panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, February 25, 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Black, L. J. (2007). Christia Daniels Adair, 1893-1989: Education and civil rights. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Research on Women in Education, October 19, 2007, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2007). Using children’s stories to teach point of view and historical context in history. Presentation at the 16th annual conference of The World History Association, July 1, 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Black, L. J. (2006). Women in world history: A focus on Mexico. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for History Education, March 31, 2006. Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2006). Bridging national and world history: Using the Annenberg Multimedia Project to connect and transcend national histories, a view from the university methods classroom. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association, January 6-9, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • Black, L. J. (2005). Female participation in public secondary education in Texas in 1900: A quantitative analysis of factors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Midwest History of Education Society, October 2005, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Black, L. J. (2004). Growing opportunities for the education of women within a developing state-supported public school system. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Midwest History of Education Society, October 2004, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Black, L. J. (2004). Women and textile production in ancient Egypt, the Inca Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. Presentation at the annual meeting of the World History Association, June 2004, George Mason University, Virginia. Black, L. J. (2003). The economic role of women in world history, 1000-1914. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
  • the American Historical Association, January 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
  • Black, L. J. (2003). The spread of Buddhism: Integrating art, architecture, geography, and history. Presentation at the annual meeting of the 12th Annual World History Association Conference, June 2003, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Black, L. J. (2002). Gender in world history. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies, November 2002, Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Black, L. J. (2001. The economic role of women in world history. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies, November 2001, Washington, D.C.

Regional Presentations

  • Black, L.J., B. Alford, and B. Frederickson. (2008). E-Mentoring junior high and high school students by teacher preparatory candidates. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, — 7 — February 6, 2008. New Orleans, Louisiana.

State Presentations

  • Black, L. J., & Oestreich, J.B (2021, Accepted). What? Women in History? Presentation at the 69th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, November 12, 2021. Round Rock, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2018). AP World History: Beginning skills and strategies. Presentation at the 66th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 14, 2018. Houston, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2017). Panel discussion for pre-service social studies teachers. Presentation at the 65th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 20, 2017. Las Colinas, Irving, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2017). Research in social studies education. Presentation at the 65th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 21, 2017. Las Colinas, Irving, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). Strategies for teaching AP World History: to 600 BCE. Presentation at the 62nd Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 30, 2015. Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). A braided path ever forward: Women and education in 19th century Texas. Paper presented at the East Texas Historical Association Fall Meeting, October 8, 2015. Nacogdoches, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). Informal education and female leadership: A historical study of the life of Christia Daniels Adair.
  • Presentation at the Texas State Historical Association 118th Annual Meeting, March 8, 2014.
  • Black, L. J. & A. Seat (2013). Disciplinary literacy, text structure, and interactive notebooks in the world history classroom. Presentation at the 61st Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 26, 2013. San Antonio, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2012). Strategies for using comparison and change over time concepts in the secondary social studies classroom. Presentation at the 60th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 26, 2012. Dallas, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. and H. Caldwell. (2011). Using biography in social studies: Examples for elementary and secondary classrooms. Presentation at the 59th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 23, 2011. Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Reality in Texas social studies classrooms: Presentation and panel discussion for pre-service educators. Presentation at the 59th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 22, 2011. Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). Connecting text structure to active reading and interactive notebooks in the social studies classroom. Presentation at the Texas Social Studies Supervisors Association Meeting, March 25, 2011, Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Teaching about women in world history. Presentation at the 58th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 15, 2010. Houston, Texas.
  • Black, L. J., & A. L. Seat. (2009). What do you mean you didn’t read your homework? Interactive strategies for the world history classroom. Presentation at the 57th Annual Conference of the Texas Council for the Social Studies. October 31, 2009. Dallas, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). Ima Hogg: A study in educational advocacy. Paper presentation at the East Texas Historical Association, September 26, 2009. Nacogdoches, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. & Reynolds, P. (2009). Google Earth: Cool toy or cool tool? Presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Computer Education Association, February 4, 2009, Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J., M. Seaman, A. Rudolph, K. Austin, and N. Armstrong. (2008). Opening doors for all learners: A response to the needs of pre-service teachers. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education, October 21, 2008. Austin, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2008). Ima Hogg: A study in education and community leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, March 6, 2008, Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2007). Historical Thinking: Continuity and change in Advanced Placement World History. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Council for the Social Studies, October 20, 2007, El Paso, Texas.

Invited Presentations (Non-peer-reviewed)

  • Black, L. J. (2015). A study on the teaching and learning of the concepts of change and continuity in history in an Advanced Placement World History classroom. Presentation at the Researching World History in the Schools: A Conference of the Alliance for Learning in World History, University of Pittsburgh, May 8, 2015. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Black, L. J. (2014). Teaching about women in world history. Presentation at AP Workshop, March 22, 2014. Irving High School, Irving, Texas. — 8 —
  • Black, L. J. (2013). Disciplinary literacy, text structure, and interactive notebooks in the world history classroom. Presentation at Galena Park ISD World History Staff Development, August 5, 2013. Galena Park High School, Houston, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2011). The education of Texas women: 1840-1920. Presentation at the American Association of University Women, February 8, 2011. Nacogdoches, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2010). Looking at gender and women in history: Lessons from the field. Presentation at the Cy-Fair Council for the Social Studies Meeting, January 21, 2010, Houston, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). What do you mean you didn’t read your homework? Interactive Reading Strategies for the World History Classroom. Presentation for Lewisville ISD, May 21, 2009, Lewisville, Texas.
  • Black, L. J. (2009). Using an interactive notebook as a processing tool in an Advanced Placement world history class. Presentation at the Advanced Placement World History Reading, June 7, 2009, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
  • Black, L. J. (2008). Classroom reading strategies for success. Presentation for Nacogdoches ISD, August 13, 2008, McMichael Middle School, Nacogdoches, Texas.

Directed Student Learning — Texas A&M University – Central Texas

  • Masters Committee Served
    • Grabitz, Patricia (2021). Committee Member, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University – Central Texas.

Doctoral Dissertation Committees Served

  • Dissertation Research — Served as Outside Committee Member and Completed
  • Porter, Donna (May 2012). Portraits of Authentic Leadership Qualities and State Competencies of Three Female Superintendents in Texas: A Postmodern Feminist Perspective. Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University.
  • Davenport, Joel (August 2011). An Examination of the Hiring Practices of Superintendents in Texas and the Effect of School Districts’ Academic Rating. Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership, Stephen F. Austin State University.

Masters Committees Served and Completed

  • Carr, Amanda N. (December 2016). Defying convention: atypical perspectives of slavery in Antebellum New Orleans.
  • Outside Committee Member, History Department, Stephen F. Austin State University. 

Research

  • Black, L. J. (2012-2017). A qualitative case study which included data spanning six years of a collaborative early field experience for general education secondary teacher candidates working with grades 9-12 English language learners in a local Title I school district. This study was exploratory, aimed at understanding how teacher candidates constructed meaning from an early field experience. The purpose of this study was to better understand how to prepare pre-service teachers for the increasingly diverse student populations of twenty-first century classrooms.
  • Black, L. J. (2015). A qualitative case study of how two key second-order historical concepts change and continuity in history- were taught and understood by high school students in one Advanced Placement World History course in a rural high school in Texas. The focus of this study was on student understanding of these concepts as well as on the impact of particular instructional strategies and models used to facilitate student learning of these temporal dimensions. (Paper combining 2nd study below, 2017-2018, has been submitted for publication 2021)
  • Black, L. J. (2008-2014). This qualitative case study included data spanning six years of the implementation of an electronic-mentoring component in a secondary teacher preparation program in which prospective teachers were — 9 —
  • paired with rural secondary students from schools serving predominantly low-income families in order to achieve an enhanced understanding of the needs of adolescents by preservice teachers and enhanced college and career readiness by secondary students. The purpose of this study was to illuminate the benefits that preservice teachers identified as primary results of their participation in the e-mentoring process and the challenges. (Published 2015)
  • Black, L. J. & J. Leonard. (2009). Building upon research in quality professional growth for educators, the authors of this study sought to critically examine one form of professional development for teachers of Advanced Placement World History® (APWH), participation in the Advanced Placement® World History Reading (Scoring). This was a qualitative case study involving focus group interviews of secondary APWH teachers serving as readers who scored the three APWH exam essays. The findings from this study indicated that participation in the process of scoring essays at the APWH Reading was a beneficial experience for participants, providing both an increase in content knowledge and pedagogical skills for working with APWH students, and demonstrating a quality professional growth experience for participants. (Published 2015)
  • Black, L. J. (2017-2018). A qualitative case study of how two second-order historical concepts- change and continuity in history- were taught and understood by high school students in an Advanced Placement World History course in an urban high school in Virginia. The focus of this study was on student understanding of this concept as well as on the use of a particular strategy and a model which employ explicit vocabulary instruction and visual metaphors to facilitate student learning of this temporal dimension.