Elementary Education, Science EducationDr. Elizabeth Allison
erallison@southalabama.edu
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
2015
Ph.D. Candidate: Elementary Education
Minors: K-6 Science Education, Educational Research
Dissertation Chair: Dr. M. Jenice “Dee” Goldston
Dissertation Title: Exploring Multiliteracies, Student Voice, and Scientific Practices in Elementary
Classrooms
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
M.A. Elementary Education, Science and Social Studies
2007
Converse College, Spartanburg, SC
B.A. Elementary Education
2005
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University Level Teaching
The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership and Teacher Education
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
August, 2015-Present
2011-2015
Public School Teaching
Edgewood Elementary, Homewood, AL
Title I funded school
5th Grade Classroom Teacher, SPED inclusion class
2007-2011
Northside Middle School, West Columbia, SC
Title I funded school
7th Grade Classroom Science Teacher
2005-2006
Special Certifications
Google Certified Educator
National Board Certified Teacher, Middle Childhood Generalist
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Primary Investigator
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Dissertation: Exploring Multiliteracies,
Student Voice, and Scientific Practices in Elementary Classrooms
Project: Preservice Teachers’ Observations of Science Instruction
During Clinical Field Experiences
Project: Centers in Upper-Elementary Classrooms: What, Why and How?
2015
2012-2013
2012
Graduate Research Assistant
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Project: NSF Funded: Math and Science Partnership for the Alabama
Black Belt Region (Nanoscience in middle schools)
Editorial assistant for English Leadership Quarterly
Assisted with research on English Language Learners’ academic and
non-academic language acquisition
2011-2015
2007
2007
PUBLICATIONS
Allison, E. (2011). Blood in a bag: Using every day materials to create a model of human blood.
Science and Children, 49(1), 70-72.
Goldston, D., Allison, E., Fowler, M., & Glaze, A. (2012). The dynamic earth: ReCycling naturally!
Science and Children. 50(8), 38-45.
Goldston, M. J., Pan, S., Boykin, K., Allison, E., & Wehby, S. (Accepted) Shedding light on nano.
The Science Teacher.
CREATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Goldston, M., Allison, E. (2012) The Rock Cycle. Team-developed curriculum module focused on
earth processes. Math and Science Partnership.
Li, D., Shaik, S., Goldston, M., Boykin, K., & Allison, E. (2012, June). The Power of Nano-Size
Effect. Team-developed curriculum module focused on Nanotechnology. NSF- Math and
Science Partnership.
Pan, S., Goldston, M., Boykin, K. & Allison, E. (2012, June). Clean Energy: Nanoparticles,
Chemical Reactions, and Light. Team-developed module focused on Nanobiology. NSFMath and Science Partnership.
NSF Advisory Board Member for "NSF-Choosing Careers in Science and Math: An Integrated
Approach" PI: Joan Barth, Dept. of Psychology; Co-PI: M. J. Goldston, Science Education;
B. Todd, Dept. of Engineering. Grant awarded (2007-2011). Tuscaloosa, AL
PRESENTATIONS
Peer Reviewed:
Allison, E. & Goldston, M. (2015). Scientific Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom: Examining
Elementary Teacher and Student Perspectives of Multiliteracies, Student Voice, and
Scientific Practices. Proposal submitted for the Association of Science Teacher
Education, 2015 International Conference. Portland, OR.
Allison, E. (2013). Scaling the G.I. Tract. Participation in the Elementary Extravaganza for the
National Science Teacher Association, National Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Goldson, M. & Allison, E. (2013). Earth Processes: Inquiries into Change. Presentation for the
National Science Teacher Association, National Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Allison, E., & Goldston, M.J. (2013, Jan.). A Survey of Preservice Teachers’ Observations of
Elementary Science Instruction During their Clinical Fieldwork. Presentation for the Association
of Science Teacher Education, International Conference. Charleston, SC.
Sekeres, D., Allison, E., Bavonese, J., Gomez, J., Khattiyanant, N., Schwartz, D., Wang, H., &
Zhao, Y. (2013). New literacies: Would someone please just tell me what it is?
Presentation for the Journal of Language and Literacy Education. Athens, GA.
Allison, E. & Goldston, M. (2012, Nov.). Elementary Preserve Teachers' Observations During
Clinical Fieldwork: A Survey of Observed Science Instruction. Presentation for the MidSouth Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.
Wilson, E., Freeman, L., Allison, E., Bavonese, J., Durm, T. (2012, Nov.). “Is there a form for
that?” Teachers’ Perceptions of the Student Teaching Experience. Presentation for the
Mid-South Educational Research Association. Lexington, KY.
Goldston, M., Allison, E., Fowler, M. (2012, March). Inquiries Into the Dynamic Earth: Beware of
Change. Presentation for the National Science Teacher Association, National
Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
Allison, E. & Goldston, M. (2012, March). University Preservice Teachers’ Observed Elementary
Science Instruction. Presentation for the Educational Studies in Psychology, Research
Methodology, and Counseling, Graduate Research Symposium. Tuscaloosa, AL.
Invited:
Pan, S., Boykin, K, Buford, M., & Allison, E. (2014, June). Alternative Energy Conversion: Photo
Effect of Titanium Oxide and Electrical Energy Production Using Solar Energy.
Presentation for the Math and Science Partnership Teachers of the Southeastern
Consortium of Minorities in Engineering.
Li, D., Shaik, S., Hart, B., & Allison, E. (2014, June). Big Science from the Small World of an Atom:
Understanding Atomic Structure with 3D Visualization. Presentation for Math and
Science Partnership Teachers of the Southeastern Consortium of Minorities in
Engineering.
Allison, E., & Bavonese, J. (2012, August). Guest Presenter. Instructional Technology:
Considerations for Evaluations of Teacher Interns. Presentation for University of
Alabama Clinical Master Teachers.
Goldston, M. J., & Allison, E. (2012, June). The Dynamic Earth: Rock of Ages! Presentation for
Math and Science Partnership Teachers of the Southeastern Consortium of Minorities in
Engineering.
Goldston, M. J., & Allison, E. (2012, June). A 5E Inquiry Model: Using 5Es to Meaningful
Science. Presentation for the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering
Institute.
Allison, E. (2011, February). Life as a New Teacher. Presentation for a teacher education
graduate class, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Multiliteracies and New Literacies
Student Voice and Empowerment
Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core
Student-Driven and Student-Designed Projects (Genius Hour, 20%, The Expert Project)
Preservice teachers’ field experiences in science education
SERVICE
University Service, The University of Alabama
Science and Social Studies Night, Crestmont Elementary School. October 24, 2013. Northport,
AL
Parent Night, Cottondale Elementary School. November 8, 2011. Cottondale, AL.
Graduate Student Leadership Council, Project Director (2012-2013)
Reviewer for the Journal of Science College Teaching
Reviewer for the Journal of Interactive Online Learning
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Association of Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
AWARDS/HONORS
The University of Alabama, College of Education
2012, 2014
Outstanding Graduate Student in Scholarship (Elementary Education)
2013
Outstanding Graduate Student in Teaching (Elementary Education)
2011-2014
Yewell S. Thompson Scholarship Recipient
2011
Excellence in Teaching Science
2012, 2013
Graduate School Travel Funding (up to $600/semester)
Edgewood Elementary
2011
National Board Certified Teacher
2007
CBS One Class at a Time Grant Recipient ($1000)