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Research/Publications

J. Elizabeth Casey, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Associate Professor


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Publications

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

  • Casey, J. E. & Mireles, S. V. (2021). The miseducation of Hispanic children: Preparing preservice teachers to support the needs of diverse learners. In C. Reneau & M. Villareal (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Leading Higher Education Transformation With Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion. (pp. 326-338). IGI Global.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (*denotes graduate student, **denotes undergraduate student)

  •  Casey, J. E., Kuklies, K., & Vasek, J. A. (In submission). Using Mixed Reality Simulations and Vignettes in Online Learning to Support Preservice Teacher Preparation and Enhance Self-efficacy in Instructional Practices. Technology, Knowledge and Learning.
  • Casey, J. E., Vasek, J. A., & Kuklies, K. (In submission). Identifying critical strategies to maximize service-learning experiences in Mexico for undergraduate and graduate candidates: Faculty perspectives. The Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education.
  • Casey, J. E., Singh, M., Kuklies, K. A., Slaughter, J., & Gladden, G. B. (2024). Women forgotten in History: Reflections from Women in Education. The Social Studies Texan, 40(1), 26-29.
  • Casey, J. E., Yan, Y., **Arteaga, E. A., **Corkran, K., **Watford, M., **Godfrey, S.,**Almaguer, J. & **Hunley, J. P. (2023). The Name Jar: Using literature to create inclusive and supportive environments that value, understand, and honor students’ names. The Social Studies Texan.
  • Jones, T., Casey, J.E., Vasek, A., Kirk, J., Kuklies, K., & Blassingame, J. (2023). Addressing the Teacher Shortage Crisis: One Regional University’s Approach to Mobilizing a Response to Partnering School Districts. TxEP: Texas Educator Preparation, 7(2), 106-112.
  • Casey, J. E., McClendon, L., & Kirk, J. (2023). Understanding preservice teachers’ perceptions of service-learning when teaching educational technology to students with exceptionalities. The Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education, 16, 80-92. ISSN: 2162-6685. < Cabell´s acceptance rate: 20%>
  • Casey, J. E., Kuklies, K., & Herndon, C. (2022). Preparing preservice teachers to work with diverse learners: Highlights from an exploratory service-learning trip to central Mexico. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 9(3), 20-32.
  • Casey, J. E., Kirk, J., Kuklies, K., & Mireles, S. V. (2022). Using the Technology Acceptance Model to assess how preservice teachers’ view educational technology in middle and high school classrooms. Education and Information Technologies. < Cabell´s acceptance rate: 45%
  • **Valentin, L., & Casey, J.E., (2022). Supporting Mexican Students’ emergent English proficiency through differentiated instruction in an elementary social studies lesson. The Social Studies Texan.
  • Casey, J.E., Pennington, L., & Mireles, S. V. (2021). Technology Acceptance Model:Assessing preservice teachers’ acceptance of floor-robots as a useful pedagogical tool. Technology, Knowledge and Learning.
  • Casey, J.E., Pennington, L. K., & *Lopez, D. J. (2020). Increasing Hispanic students’ awareness and use of Floor-robots through structured activities. Contemporary Educational Technology, 13(1), 1-14, ep 281. .< Cabell´s acceptance rate:16-37%>
  • Casey, J.E., Linn, D., Pennington, L. K., Mireles, S. V., *Lopez, D. J. (2020). Modified literature circles: Incorporating English and Spanish picture books to support English language learners during a fifth-grade science lesson. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 8(2), 62-75.
  • Casey, J. E., & Pennington, L. K. (2020). Community strongholds: Military units adopt local schools. The Social Studies Texan.
  • Casey, J.E., Lin, R., Mireles, S.V., & Goonatilake, R. (2019). The impact of student success workshops on undergraduate Hispanic STEM students’ on the U.S.-Mexico border. IAFOR Journal of Education, 7(1).
  • Mireles, S.V., Casey, J.E., Garza, S., & Viloria, M.L. (2019). English learners and vocational language for STEM. The Border Walking Journal, 9.
  • Casey, J. E., & Pennington, L. K. (2019). "Remember the Alamo!" Enhancing museum visits for underserved students through a scavenger hunt. The Social Studies Texan.
  • Casey, J.E. (2018). The effects of reciprocal teaching on Latino students' awareness of comprehension strategies for expository text. Journal of the International Association of Special Education (JIASE), 18(1), 9-22. ERIC Number: EJ1242992 < Cabell´s acceptance rate: 40%>
  • Casey, J.E., Pennington, L., & Gill, P. (2018). “What a Wonderful World”: Effective instructional strategies to promote engaged learning with maps in K-12 classrooms. The Geography Teacher, 15(4), 156-162. <Cabell´s acceptance rate: 83%>
  • Viloria, M.L., Casey, J.E., & Mireles, S.V. (2018). Project ASPIRE: Access and support for principals in rural education. The Journal of the Effective Schools Project, 25, 40-45.
  • Casey, J.E., Mireles, S.V., Viloria, M. L., & Garza, E. (2018). Literacy & arts integration in science: Engaging English language learners in a lesson on mixtures and solutions. Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 6(1), 51-68.
  • Casey, J.E., Gill, P., Pennington, L. & Mireles, S.V. (2018). Lines, roamers, and squares: Oh my! Enhancing Hispanic students’ understanding and use of programming. Education and Information Technologies, 23(4), 1531-1546. . < Cabell´s acceptance rate: 45%>
  • Casey, J. E., & Schubert, P. (2017). Altered books: Encouraging creativity (Don't throw away your old books). Teaching Young Children, 10(3), 24-26.
  • Casey, J.E. (2014). A formative experiment to increase English language learners’ awareness and use of metacognitive strategies through reciprocal teaching. Journal of Scholastic Inquiry: Education, 2(1), 143-175.
  • Schubert, P., & Casey, J. E. (2014). Altered books: Creating opportunities for family involvement in education. Journal of Scholastic Inquiry: Education, 2(1), 109-122.
  • Barrett, D.E., Casey, J.E., Visser, R.D. & Headley, K. (2012). How do teachers make judgments about ethical and unethical behaviors? Toward the development of a code of conduct for teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 28(6), 890-898. < Cabell´s acceptance rate: 13%>
Invited Publications
  • Schubert, P., & Casey, J. E. (2013). Guide to Praxis, Schubert/Casey. Cengage Learning.
  • Schubert, P., & Casey, J. E. (2013). Guide to Praxis: Special Education, Schubert/Casey Cengage Learning.
  • Schubert, P., Casey, J. E., & Hartman, J. (2013). Guide to Praxis: Early Childhood Education, Schubert/Casey/Hartman. Cengage Learning

Books

  • Casey, J. E., & Ridgeway-Gillis, V. (2011). Increasing ELLs’ awareness and use of metacognitive strategies: Pushing toward an end to silence in the classroom. Germany, VDM: Verlag, Germany.

Other Publications

  • Gladden, J. E. (2004). An “A” should be an “A.” neatoday, November, p. 64.
  • Gladden, J. E. (2003). Where have all the reading groups gone? Education Week, 22(36), 33.
  • Gladden, J. E. (2004). Where have all the reading groups gone? The Argus 4(3), 1-2. (Reprinted at request).
  • Gladden, J. E. (2002). What is an Army Family? Contest Winner; Fort Jackson Leader.
In progress
  • Casey, J. E., Vasek, A.J., & Kuklies, K. (working manuscript). Increasing Preservice-teachers' and Principals' Awareness of the need for Effective Instructional Educational Technologies in K-8 Classrooms
  • Casey, J.E., & Mireles, S.V. (working manuscript). My math story: Developing and enhancing math self-efficacy in alternative certification candidates: Complications and Accomplishments.

Presentations

  • Casey, J.E. (2023). Using Mixed reality Simulations and Vignettes to Prepare Preservice Teachers for Managing Classrooms. Presentation, National Science Teachers Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Casey, J.E. (2023). Increasing preservice teachers awareness and use of innovative technology in education classes. Hands-on Workshop, National Science Teachers Association, Kansas City, MO.
  • Casey, J.E., Vasek, J.A., & Kuklies, K. (2023). Preparing Preservice Teachers and Principal Candidates to understand the needs of Emergent Bilingual Learners. CSOTTE. San Marcos, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E., Kuklies, K., & Black, L. (2023). Meeting the Needs of Districts through a University-Based Alternative Certification Program. CSOTTE. San Marcos, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E. (2022). Moving Professional Development Training for In-service Teachers Online: Complications and Accomplishments in Project Talent. The International Academic Forum (IAFOR)The Paris Conference on Education. Maison de la Chimie, Paris, France.
  • Casey, J. E. (2022). Increasing preservice teachers' awareness of virtual reality environments that may engage high school students on the spectrum: A service-learning project. Poster Presentation. Council for Exceptional Children. Orlando, Florida.
  • Casey, J. E., Kirk, J., Valentin, L.**, & Martinez, A.** (2021). Preservice Teachers and Educational Technology: A Service-Learning Project. The Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE). San Marcos, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E., Kuklies, K., Valentin, L.**, & Hall, A.** (2021). Exploratory Service-Learning in Mexico: “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore”. The Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE). San Marcos, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E., & Harris, S. (2021). Co-teaching in Fifth through Ninth Grade General Education STEM Classrooms: Lessons learned through Project TALENT.
  • The conference has moved to a virtual platform. (Dr. Casey will present via a videotaped presentation. Council for Exceptional Children).
  • Casey, J. E. (2021) Transforming STEM Literacy-learning with a Community of Scholars to Engage Diverse Learners. National Science Teachers Association. Chicago, IL. (Waiting on decision from NSTA; delayed due to Covid)
  • Casey, J. E. (Oct., 2020) Project TALENT: Impacting Diverse Students’ Agricultural Literacy- learning through Collaboration with Community Partners. International Literacy Association. (Proposal accepted but Conference Canceled due to Covid)
  • Casey, J. E., & Harris, S. (in abstentia) (2020). Transforming STEM Literacy-learning &
  • Enhancing Team-teaching to Support Diverse Learners. Council for Exceptional Children. Portland, Oregon.
  • Casey, J.E., & Harris, S. (2019). Moon rope-Un lazo a la Luna: Enhancing English language learners’ comprehension of science content through literature circles. PowerPoint presentation at International Literacy Association Conference.
  • New Orleans, LA.
  • Casey, J.E., & Pennington, L.K. (2019). Museums as Resource: Supporting
  • Hispanic Students’ STEM Learning. PowerPoint presentation at National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Casey, J. E., Mireles, S. V., & Spickermann, L. (2019). STEM Transformation Means STEM Translations-Challenging STEM Language. 2nd Annual RGV STEM Education Conference. McAllen, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E., Pennington, L. K., & Linn, D. (2019). Inclusive STEM on the
  • border: Using floor-robots to support underserved populations. PowerPoint Presentation at Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Pennington, L. K., & Casey, J. E. (2019). When you gonna learn? Emergency
  • on planet Earth. Demonstration at Association for Science Education (ASE) Conference. Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  • Casey, J.E., & Pennington, L. (June, 2018). Danger Will Robinson! Using floor-robots to engage elementary students in critical thinking. PowerPoint presentation at the STEM/STEAM Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Casey, J.E. (June, 2018). Community aid for Hispanic STEM students: Support through success workshops, Poster presentation at the STEM/STEAM Conference.
  • Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Covarrubias, S. A.**, Davila, A.**, Casey, J. E. (2018). “It’s elementary my dear Watson”: Preparing English language learners to go to a history museum.
  • Poster session presented at the National Council for History Education (NCHE), San Antonio, Texas.
  • Lopez, R.*, Lopez, D.*, Casey, J.E., & Pennington, L. (2018). Metacognitive strategies: Supporting students with exceptionalities in a social studies classroom. Poster session presented at the National Council for History Education (NCHE), San Antonio, Texas.
  • Lopez, D.*, Lopez, R.*, Garcia, G.**, & Casey, J.E. (2018). “Don’t stop believing”: Increasing Hispanic students’ prior knowledge through visits to historic landmarks. Poster session presented at the National Council for History Education (NCHE), San Antonio, Texas
  • Casey, J.E., & Mireles, S.V. (March, 2018) Mixtures and solutions: The effectiveness of the 5E model undergirded with reciprocal teaching in diverse settings.
  • PowerPoint presentation at the National Science Teachers Association Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Viloria, L., Mireles, S., Garza, S., & Casey, J.E. (In abstention). (March, 2018). NABE. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
  • Casey, J.E., Linn, D. & Pennington, J. (February, 2018). The effectiveness of
  • metacognitive strategy instruction on the academic performance of ELLs with learning disabilities in elementary schools on the border. PowerPoint presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Florida.
  • Casey, J.E., Pennington, J., Garcia, S.**, & Delgado, J.** (November 10, 2017).
  • Bringing the Underground Railroad to Life in the Elementary Social Studies Classroom. PowerPoint Presentation at the Biennial National Meeting, Kappa Delta Epsilon.Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Casey, J.E. (February, 2017). Increasing English Language Learners’ Awareness and
  • Use of Metacognitive Strategies through Collaborative Strategic Reading: A Formative Experiment, Poster Presentation at the Learning Disabilities Association of America, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Casey, J. E., & Schubert, P. (February, 2016). Increasing preservice candidates’ self-efficacy, post-graduation, through continued contact with college professors: An exploratory case- study. Poster Presentation at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Tech, Virginia.
  • Casey, J. E., & Schubert, P. (February, 2015). Employing innovative pedagogy in college coursework to create opportunities for family involvement in education. PowerPoint Presentation at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Tech, Virginia.
  • Schubert, P. & Casey, J. E. (February, 2015). Employing innovative pedagogy to enhance
  • preservice teachers’ reflective practice utilizing digital technology: A pilot study. Poster Presentation at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, Virginia Tech, Virginia.
  • Casey, J.E. (April, 2014). A formative experiment to increase English language learners’ awareness and use of metacognitive strategies through reciprocal teaching. Paper presentation at CSI. San Francisco, California.
  • Casey, J. E., & Schubert, P. (April, 2014). Altered books: Creating opportunities for family involvement in education. Paper presentation at CSI. San Francisco, California.
  • Casey, J. E., & Schubert, P. (April, 2013). Increasing preservice teachers’ use of technological tools to enhance instruction and reflection. PowerPoint presentation at CEC. San Antonio, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E. Schubert, P., & Hartman, J. (November, 2012). Technology for real children in real classrooms. PowerPoint presentation at NAEYC, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Schubert, P., & Casey, J. E. (November, 2012). Increasing preservice teachers awareness and use of technological tools to enhance reflective practice and instructional strategies: A formative experiment. PowerPoint presentation at NAEYC, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Casey, J. E., & Ridgeway-Gillis, V. (December, 2011). A formative experiment to increase English language learners’ awareness and use of metacognitive strategies through reciprocal teaching: Pushing toward an end to silence in the classroom. Round table Presentation at LRA, Jacksonville, Florida.
  • Schubert, P., Hartman, J., & Casey, J. E. (November, 2011). Use of Technological Tools to Engage Preservice Teachers in Collaboration and Assessment. PowerPoint presentation at NAEYC, Orlando, Florida.
  • Barrett, D. E., Casey, J. E., Visser, R., & Headley, C. (2010). Preservice and in-service teachers' perceptions of the frequency and seriousness of violations of ethical standards: A comparative and longitudinal study. Round table presentation at HEHD, Clemson, SC.
  • Casey, J. E., & Miller, R. (2010). Increasing middle school Latino students’ comprehension of expository text through reciprocal teaching: A formative
  • experiment. Poster session presented at CEC, Nashville, TN.
  • Casey, J. E., Huber, J. J., Miller, R., & Ryan, J. B. (2010). The effects of reciprocal teaching on Latino students' awareness of comprehension strategies for expository text. Poster session presented at CEC, Nashville, TN.
  • Casey, J. E., & Jones-Moore, L. (2010). Increasing middle school Latino students’ comprehension of expository text through reciprocal teaching: A formative experiment. Poster session presented at Educational Design Research, UGA.
  • Casey, J. E., Miller, R., & Ryan, J. B. (2009). The effects of reciprocal teaching on Latino students' awareness of comprehension strategies for expository text. PowerPoint Presentation at SCCEC, Myrtle Beach, SC.
  • Casey, J. E., & Barrett, D. B., Huber, J. J., & Schubert, P. (2009). A Mixed Method Study of
  • Preservice Teachers’ Philosophical Core Beliefs in Education: A Representative Sample from Special Education and General Education. Poster session presented at TED, Charlotte, NC.
  • Casey, J. E., Huber, J. J., Miller, R., & Ryan, J. B. (2009). The effects of reciprocal teaching on Latino students' awareness of comprehension strategies for expository text. Poster session presented at TED, Charlotte, NC.
  • Casey, J. E. (2009). Reciprocal teaching: Latino students' awareness of comprehension strategies for expository text. Poster session presented at HEHD Research Forum, Clemson, SC.
  • Huber, J. J., & Casey, J. E. (2009). Disproportionality of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Special Education: A Bronfenbrenner Perspective. Poster session presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Seattle, WA.
  • Igo, B., Montalbano, A., Smith, G. W., Gladden, J. E., & Wills, M. (2008). Using phenomenological reduction to explore college of education students’ perceptions of their program’s effectiveness. Paper session presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA). San Diego, CA.
  • Sparks, E. K., Gladden, J. E., Suttie, S., & Watkins, G. (2005). Altered books. Presentation at Clemson University. Clemson, South Carolina.

Invited Presentations

  • Casey, J.E. (November, 2018). Understanding IDEA. PowerPoint presentation at the South Regional Meeting, Kappa Delta Epsilon. San Antonio, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E., & Pennington, J. (October, 2016). Dyslexia Awareness Presentation at the Laredo Civic Center, Laredo, Texas.
  • Casey, J. E. (November, 2015). Altered books: Increasing family involvement in the early childhood and elementary grades. PowerPoint Presentation at Kappa Delta Epsilon 40th Biennial National Convention, Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Casey, J. E. (November, 2016). Supporting Students with Exceptionalities. PowerPoint presentation at the South Regional Meeting, Kappa Delta Epsilon. Birmingham, Alabama.