Scott Beckett : Curriculum Vitae
Mr. Scott W. Beckett
Jacksonville State University
Learning Skills
Email: sbeckett@jsu.edu
Education
MS, Jacksonville State University, Expected Graduation Spring 2015.
Major: Psychology
Proposed Dissertation Title: Remediation of Cumulative Dysfluencies in College Developmental Algebra
Post-Graduate Coursework, Auburn University, 1996 - 1997.
Major: Education
Post-Graduate Coursework, University of Montana, 1981 - 1983.
Major: Forestry
MS, Auburn University, 1980.
Major: Forestry
Dissertation Title: Forest Vegetation and Vascular Flora of Reed Brake Research Natural Area, Alabama
AB cum laude, Harvard University, 1974.
Major: Social Relations
Professional Positions
Academic - Post-Secondary
Instructor, Jacksonville State University. (January 1, 2001 - Present).
Full-Time Temporary Instructor, Jacksonville State University. (August, 1998 – December 2000).
Academic – Secondary
Mathematics Teacher, Alexandria High School. (1997 - 1998).
Physics Teacher, Oxford High School. (1994 - 1996).
Science Teacher, Anniston Middle School. (1992 - 1994).
Mathematics Teacher, Stevensville Junior High School. (1986 - 1990).
Other
Office Manager, Missoula Mac, Inc. (1990 - 1992).
Forestry Technician, Auburn University. (1980 - 1981).
Assistant Editor, Scholarly Press, Inc. (1974 - 1975).
Licensures and Certifications
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (May 31, 2012 - May 31, 2015).
Class A, Secondary Grades 7-12, General Science, Professional Educator Certificate, Alabama State Dept. of Education. (September 7, 1995 - 2015).
Class B, Middle School Grades 4-8, Mathematics, General Science, Biology Professional Educator Certificate, Alabama State Dept. of Education. (May 4, 1992 - 2015).
Class B, Secondary Grades 7-12, Mathematics, General Science, Biology Professional Educator Certificate, Alabama State Dept. of Education. (May 4, 1992 - 2015).
Class 1 Teaching, Level 8 Secondary, General Science, Biology, Mathematics Certificate, Montana State Dept. of Public Instruction. (July 24, 1986 - June 30, 1991).
Professional Memberships
Standard Celeration Society. (November 1, 2002 - Present).
Association for Behavior Analysts International. (March, 2012 - Present).
TEACHING
Teaching Experience
Jacksonville State University
LS 098, Basic Algebra Skills; LS 097 Basic Pre-algebra Skills; LS 104, Academic Success Skills; LS 097 Experiencing Success in Education and Life (ExSEL).
Directed Student Learning
BCBA Supervision, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision," Psychology and Philosophy. (September 6, 2012 - April 23, 2013).
Advised: Seth Martin
BCBA Supervision, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision," Psychology and Philosophy. (June 14, 2012 - April 23, 2013).
Advised: Jeannette Castillo
BCBA Supervision, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision," Psychology and Philosophy. (October 12, 2012 – July 29, 2013).
Advised: Anna Marie Schaefer
BCBA Supervision, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision," Psychology and Philosophy. (August 31, 2013 – Present).
Advised: Shelby Brooks
BCBA Supervision, "Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision," Psychology and Philosophy. (August 31, 2013 – Present).
Advised: Shannon Harris
RESEARCH
Published Intellectual Contributions
Academic
Beckett, S. W., Schaefer, A. M. (2013). Workbook to Accompany LS097 Basic Pre-Algebra Skills. Learning Skills, Jacksonville State University.
Beckett, S. W., Schaefer, A. M. (2013). Workbook to Accompany LS098 Basic Algebra Skills. Learning Skills, Jacksonville State University.
Beckett, S. W.., & Golden, M. (1982). Forest vegetation and vascular of flora of Reed
Brake Research Natural Area, Alabama. Castanea, 47, 368-392.
Other
Beckett, S. W. (1976). Case 9: “A little depressed, but nothing to worry about.” Pp. 121-
129 in G.W. Goethals & D.S. Klos (Eds.), Experiencing Youth: First person accounts (Second Ed.). Boston: Little, Brown, & Co.
Beckett, S. (1974). “Aged, status of.” Pp. 49-54 in K. Irvine (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Indians of the Americas, Vol. 2. St. Clair Shores, MI: Scholarly Press, Inc.
Presentations Given
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), 26th Annual International Precision Teaching Conference, "Adapting Behavioral Teaching Methods to the College Developmental Classroom," Standard Celeration Society, St. Pete Beach, FL. (December 7, 2013).
Beckett, S. W. (Panelist), NROC Monthly Webinar, "Teaching Tips for NROC’s Developmental Math – An Open Program Confirmation," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education--National Repository of Online Courses, Internet. (October 24, 2013).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), 2013 NROC Network Member Meeting, "Ignite: Flipping Classrooms - Flipping Lives," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, Monterey, CA. (March 26, 2013).
Beckett, S. W. (Facilitator), 2013 NROC Network Member Meeting, "Round Table: Flipping the Classroom, DevMath at Jacksonville State University," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, Monterey, CA. (March 26, 2013).
Beckett, S. W. (Panelist), NROC Monthly Webinar, "Developmental Math: Sharing Teacher and Student Pilot Experiences," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education--National Repository of Online Courses, Internet. (November 15, 2012).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), 24th International Precision Teaching Conference, "PT in a College Setting: How Do We Manage?," Standard Celeration Society, Reno, NV. (December 8, 2011).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Chan, E. (Author & Presenter), 23rd International Precision Teaching Conference, "Our Children Know Best: PT at Work in a College Setting," Standard Celeration Society, Seattle, WA. (November 4, 2010).
Case, J. L. (Author & Presenter), Beckett, S. W. (Author), Joint AMS/MAA Meeting, "Could i-Tree Software Have Helped the Lorax?," American Mathematical Society/Mathematical Association of America, San Francisco, CA. (January 13, 2010).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Chan, E. (Author & Presenter), 22nd International Precision Teaching Conference, "Practical PT: Building Fluent Performance in the College Classroom," Standard Celeration Society, Penn State University, State College, PA. (October 29, 2009).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Chan, E. (Author & Presenter), 21st International Precision Teaching Conference, "Learning to ExSEL Through PT: Our Summer Vocation," Standard Celeration Society, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. (November 6, 2008).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), McDade, C. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Chan, E. (Author & Presenter), 4th International Conference on Research and Access in Developmental Education, "Making Every Minute Count: Building the Foundation for True Learning," Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, San Juan, PR. (September 24, 2008).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), McDade, C. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Chan, E. (Author & Presenter), 20th International Precision Teaching Conference, "Charting the Course Through PT," Standard Celeration Society, Kansas City, MO. (November 1, 2007).
Beckett, S. W., Blackboard Showcase, "Developmental Math Online: Focus for Success," Distance Education, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. (September 2005).
Beckett, S. W., Technology in Higher Education Forum, "Design and Success of WWW Developmental Algebra Course," Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. (April 2005).
McDade, C. (Author & Presenter), Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Peppers-Owen, C. (Author & Presenter), 16th International Precision Teaching Conference, "How to build learning: You just need the right tools (part II)," Standard Celeration Society, Lisle, IL. (November 2004).
Beckett, S. W., 15th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, "Web-assisted Teaching for Understanding in College Developmental Mathematics," Pearson Education, Orlando, FL. (November 2002).
McDade, C. (Author & Presenter), Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Brown, J. M. (Author & Presenter), 15th International Precision Teaching Conference, "How to Build Learning: You Just Need the Right Tools (Part I)," Standard Celeration Society, Harrisburg, PA. (November 2002).
Beckett, S. W., 1997 International Mechanical Engineering Conference, Design Division, "Caring for young scientists: "Snapshots" of Three Classrooms in Alabama," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Dallas, TX. (November 1997).
Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), Beckett, R. E. (Author), American Society for Education in Engineering North Central Section 1997 Spring Conference, "High School Apprenticeship Groups in Engineering Design: A Collaboration Linking High School, Industry, and University Partners," American Society for Engineering Education, Dayton, OH. (April 1997).
Kamen, M. (Author & Presenter), Beckett, S. W. (Author & Presenter), National Association for Research in Science Teaching 1997 Annual Meeting, "Moments of Meaning: Constructing Meaning in an Elementary School Science Classroom," National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Oak Brook, IL. (March 1997).
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
Grant
Beckett, S. W. (Principal), "Faculty Research Award," Sponsored by Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville State University, $499.00. (November 1, 2011 – October 31, 2012).
Beckett, S. W., "Support Research Assistant," Sponsored by Jacksonville State University, National Repository of Online Courses, $5,000.00. (June 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013).
Beckett, S. W. (Principal), "Faculty Research Award," Sponsored by Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville State University, $500.00. (November 1, 2007 - October 31, 2008).
Beckett, S. W. (Principal), "Academic Center for Excellence Instructional Technology Grant III," Sponsored by Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville State University. (March 2002 - February 2003).
Beckett, S. W. (Principal), "Academic Center for Excellence Instructional Technology Grant I," Sponsored by Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville State University. (March 1999 - February 2000).
Research in Progress
"Diagnosis and Prescription Remediation Study" (On-Going)
Students taking LS098 Basic Algebra Skills during Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 were pre- and post-tested on their multiplication/division and their fraction operation performance, using Morningside Academy (Seattle, WA) Diagnosis and Prescription assessments. The classroom treatment included rate-building of vocabulary and single-digit multiply/divide math facts, flipping the classroom using NROC video lectures, and in-class practice problems aligned with the lectures. Final grades in LS098 and subsequent grades in MS100 will be compared to historical trends.
"Fraction-Final Correlation Study" (with Dr. Jan Case, MCIS, JSU; on-going)
The fraction items missed by LS098 Basic Algebra Skills students during the previous five years have been tallied and will be compared to their final grades in LS098 and MS100 Intermediate Algebra SKills to see if fraction performance and algebra performance are correlated.
"Math Facts Maintenance Study" (with Ms. Anna Marie Schaefer, Texas Technology University; on-going)
Seven students in the Learning Services 2012 ExSEL program participated in rate-building exercises on single-digit multiplication and division facts for six weeks. Their rate of correct answers was retested after one month of no practice to measure retention. The study was replicated in 2013.
Other Professional Activities
“Learning Services Database,” developed and maintained to track student progress.
(2003 – Present).
Coordinator,Textbook Selection Committee for LS097 and LS098. (2001 – Present).
Continuing Education Program, "Algebra Assessment and Instruction--Meeting Standards," Jacksonville State University - CORE Academy, Jacksonville, Alabama. (June 5, 2013 - June 6, 2013).
Conference Attendance, "2013 NROC Network Member Meeting," Monterey Institute
for Technology and Education, Monterey, CA. (March 25, 2013 - March 27, 2013).
Workshop, "Using PreAssessments for Personalized Learning in Developmental Math," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, WWW. (March 21, 2013).
Workshop, "JUMP Math Taking It to the Next Level Webinar," JUMP Math, n/a, n/a. (September 29, 2012).
Conference Attendance, "38th Annual Convention," Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. (May 25, 2012 - May 28, 2012).
Workshop, "Morningside Teachers' Academy," Morningside Academy, Seattle, WA. (May 22, 2012 - May 24, 2012).
Workshop, "NROC Update on Developmental Math-An Open Program and an Invitation to Pilot," Monterey Institute for Technology and Education, WWW. (April 5, 2012).
Continuing Education Program, "CLA Performance Academy," Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. (March 15, 2012 - March 16, 2012).
Tutorial, "Preventing Sexual Harassment," Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. (March 14, 2012).
Workshop, "Using Study-Mate Class to Enhance Student Learning and Collaboration," Jacksonville State University Office of Distance Education, Jacksonville, AL. (2011).
Workshop, "Wimba Classroom Webinars," Jacksonville State University Office of Distance Education, Jacksonville, AL. (2011).
Wimba Classroom Webinars, JSU Office of Distance Education. (2011)
1. Teaching with Wimba Classroom
2. Designing with Wimba Classroom
Using StudyMate Class to Enhance Student Learning and Collaboration, JSU Office of
Distance Education. (2011).
Evaluator, Bello, Ignacio, Introductory Algebra 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill. (2005).
Evaluator, Pilot Online Developmental Algebra, Northwestern State University of
Louisiana. (2005).
Contributor, Akst/Bragg Book Team, Adjunct Support Manual to Accompany Basic
Mathematics through Applications (3rd ed.), Pearson Education, Inc.: Boston. (2005).
Reviewer, Donovan/Schmitt/Steinback/Merson, Seeking
Patterns, Building Rules: Algebraic Thinking, Key College Press: Cambridge, MA. (2005).
Writer, Mathematics Objectives, Application for Certification by National Association for
Developmental Education. (2005).
Contributor, Online Activities Correlation for Billstein/Libeskind/Lott, A Problem Solving
Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (8th ed.), Pearson Education, Inc.: U.S.A. (2004).
Instructor, Exploring Scientific Truths Environmentally to Enhance Mathematics
(ESTEEM), Jacksonville State University.
Participant, Environmental Education—From Awareness to Action, Jacksonville State University.
Participant, Projects Wild, Aquatic Wild, and Wet.
Participant, Summer Fusion Research Outreach Program, Auburn University.
Participant, National Science Foundation-Jacksonville State University Integrated Mathematics-Science Enhancement Program for Middle School Teachers.
SERVICE
University Service
Research Associate, Center for Behavioral Studies, Jacksonville State University.
(2013 – Present).
Professional Supervisor, Behavior Analysis Certification Board, Jacksonville State University. (2012 - Present).
Faculty Senator, Jacksonville State University. (2012 - Present).
Project Manager, NROC Member Network, Jacksonville State University.
(2013 - Present).
Trainer, Algebra Assessment & Instruction Meeting Standards, Jacksonville State
University. (2013 – Present).
Faculty Advisor, JSU Ethics Club. (2011 - 2012).
Public Service
Member, Rights Protection Committee, The Learning Tree, Piedmont, AL.
(2013 – Present).
Coordinator, “A Journey of Hope,” Jacksonville State University. (2012).
Coordinator, with Dr. Christopher Westley, “JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and
Why It Matters,” James W. Douglass, Jacksonville State University. (2010).
Advisor, Boy Scout Tree-Planting project, Jacksonville, AL. ( 2009).
Contributor, City of Jacksonville 2009 “Tree City USA” Award, National Arbor Day
Foundation. (2009).
Member, Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) Quality of Life Committee, Tree
Ordinance Subcommittee. (Previous).
Soccer Coach, Jacksonville PARD, Alabama. (Previous).
Vestry and Adult Education Teacher, Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Anniston,
Alabama. (Previous).
Member, Commission on Spirituality, Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. (Previous).
Member, Fort McClellan Restoration Advisory Board, Anniston, Alabama. (Previous).
Awards and Honors
Service, Community
Dean's Service Award, College of Arts and Sciences, Jacksonville State University. (August, 2006).