David Nicholson

Publications

Publications

• Nicholson, D. W. (2022). Philosophy of education in action: An inquiry-based approach (2^nd ed.) New York: Routledge.
• Nicholson, D. W. (2016). Philosophy of education in action: An inquiry-based approach. New York: Routledge.
• Nicholson, D. W.  (2010).  Setting the stage: Understanding the importance of contextual factors in action research.  In R. P. Pelton (Ed.), Making classroom inquiry work: Techniques for effective action research.  Alexandria, Virginia: Rowman and Littlefield Press.
• Russell, T., & Nicholson, D. W. (2005). The connection between critical media viewing and literacy skills: An action research study. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 7(2), 139-153.
• Nicholson, D. W. (2001). Student use of video production as a form of representation: A constructivist, symbol systems perspective on media literacy. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 3(1), 46-52.
• Nicholson, D. W. (2000). Layers of experience: Forms of representation in a Waldorf school classroom. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 32(4), 575-588. DOT: 10.1080/00220270050033637.
• Nicholson, D. W. (1999). The dominance of language in the curriculum: Issues of access, equity, and opportunity. Equity and Excellence in Education, 32(3), 105-110.
• Nicholson, D. W. (1999). Student use of video production. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
• Nicholson, D. W. (1999). The Spanish Inquisition sketch: A metaphor for curriculum reform. The Clearing House, 72(4), 221-223.
• Nicholson, D. W., & Smith Zadra, S. (1998). Much ado about muffins: A practical approach to the use of video in classroom presentations. International Journal of Instructional Media, 25(3), 229-239.

Presentations

• Cultivating empathy through open-minded cultural inquiry. Session presented at 97^th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), San Francisco, CA (November 17, 2017)
• Teacher candidates’ metaphors for the role of the teacher and the role of the student: Comparisons between school settings. Paul D. Lack Scholar’s Showcase, Stevenson University (February 24, 2017)
• Designing a school for 2016. Session presented at the Centennial Conference on Democracy and Education, The John Dewey Society, Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2016)
• Philosophy of education in action: An inquiry-based approach. Paul D. Lack Scholar’s Showcase, Stevenson University (February 26, 2016)
• Teacher candidates’ metaphors for the role of the teacher and the role of the student: Comparisons between school settings. Session presented at the American Educational Studies Association (AESA) conference, San Antonio, TX (November 12, 2015)
• Introducing VIEW: Visuals + Inquiry + Evidence = Writing. Session presented at 94^th Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Boston, MA (November 22, 2014)
• How can UDL support Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards and develop higher-level thinking skills in Middle School English/Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms? Poster presentation at Third Annual Universal Design for Learning Conference at McDaniel College, Westminster, MD (October 25, 2014)
• Introducing VIEW: Visuals + Inquiry + Evidence = Writing. Session presented at 28^th Annual Conference of the Maryland Council for the Social Studies (MDCSS) at The Universities at Shady Grove, Shady Grove, MD (October 17, 2014)
• Using visuals to promote inquiry and higher-level questioning skills. Session presented at 92^nd Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Seattle, WA (November 16, 2012)
• Intelligence for more than one: Reading Dewey as a radical democrat. Chaired session at the Philosophy of Education Society (PES) 2012 conference, Pittsburgh, PA (March 26, 2012)
• From plans for teaching to designs for learning: Increasing teacher effectiveness by activating the role of context. Session co-presented at the Maryland Professional Development Schools Conference, Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD (May 7, 2011)
• Using visual images to promote higher-level thinking. Session presented at the First Annual Faculty Development Conference for Colleges and Universities in Central Maryland, Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD (October 8, 2010)
• Setting the stage: Implications of contextual factors in conducting action research. Research paper presented at the Fourteenth Biennial Conference of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT), University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland (July 1-4, 2009)
• The interaction of print, audio, and visual media in instruction. Issues and Ideas session presented at the Fifteenth Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Austin, TX (October 9-11, 2008)
• Naïve conceptions of preservice teachers: Changing conceptual thinking in teacher candidates. Research paper presented at the Twelfth Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Austin, TX (October 6-8, 2005)
• Naïve conceptions of preservice teachers: Promoting conceptual change in teacher candidates. Research paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Portland, OR (October 7-9, 2004)
• The connection between critical media viewing and literacy skills: An action research study. Research paper presented at the Eleventh Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Portland, OR (October 7-9, 2004)
• Visions and voices: Forms of representation in a differentiated high school English classroom. Research paper presented at the Ninth Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Tulsa, OK (October 10-12, 2002)
• Constructivist learning approaches in a standards-based environment: Is a blend possible? Co-presenter for Issues and Ideas presentation, Eighth Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Denver, CO (October 4-6, 2001)
• Student use of video production as a form of representation: A constructivist, symbol systems perspective on media literacy. Research paper presented at the Seventh Annual Conference of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), Alexandria, VA (October 5-7, 2000)
• Links to the future: Developing new mentor programs. Co-presenter at “Mentoring: Building a Stronger Teaching Force” conference, sponsored by Norfolk Public Schools and Virginia Department of Education, Norfolk, VA (May 19, 2000)
• Problems of beginning teachers: Insights from principals, mentors, and beginning teachers. Co-presenter at roundtable paper presentation, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (Division K), New Orleans, LA (April 28, 2000)