Courses Dr. Herr Teaches
- Methods of Teaching Science
- Methods of Teaching Science Lab
- Seminar for Field Experience in Science
- Seminar for Student Teaching in Science
- Science 595G - Earth Systems Science
- Computers in Instruction
- Educational Website Development for the Sciences
- Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
- Theory and Research in the Teaching of Science
- Independent Study in Science Education
- SED 695B Advanced Laboratory Curriculum Development
- Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
- SED 671 Designing Computer-Based Instructional Materials
- Earth Systems Science Education
- ELPS 710 Instructional and Curricular Leadership for Systematic Reform
- ELPS 789 Doctoral Dissertation Seminar
Research & Writing
- Authored research in; ; International
Journal of Science Education;; ; Science
Education; College and University; and National Association
of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, and .
- Principal Investigator or co-investigator for more than 80 grants (> $7 miillion) from organizations such as the , the , the , the , , National Science Foundation, California Science Project, Browning Ferris Industries, CSU Chancellor's Office, , e, Southern California Earthquake Center, Eisenhower Science Leader Initiative, California Post Secondary Education Commission/ITQ, AACT Innovative Teachers Grant, SCALE/QED, Hewlett Packard Pedagpg 3.0, HP Leadership,University of California, NCLB, , , , and the .
Education
- Ph.D.
- C.Phil.
- M.S.
- B.S.
Projects
- Director of Science Education Programs 91´«Ã½
- Co-Director of
- Science Specialist for California Science Project
- Science Specialist for Eisenhower Science Leader Initiative
- Co-Founder -
- Director of Implementation for
- Co-director of Eisenhower Science Leader Initiative
- Director of BFI Environmental Education Program
- Director of Programs
- College of Education 91´«Ã½ Director of Technology
- Co-director of
- Coordinator of the
- Consultant for the College Entrance Examination Board's
- Member of .
- Co-director of Sustainability and Dissemination in the Development of Teacher/Student Researchers
- Director of HP Leadership Project
- Director of
- Co-Director of NASA-JPL CSUN Pre-Service Teacher Institute
Other Activities & Responsibilities
- in Educational Leadership
- Elder at , in North Hills, California.
- Facilitator: CSUN Christian Faculty Association; Faculty Commons -
- Teacher:
- Webmaster for the
- Webmaster for the
- Science Advisor for , in North Hills, California.
- Former chair of the Science Department at , Pasadena, California.
- Resume
Outdoor Activities
- Photographs: personal photo collection
- Backpacking (Extensive backpacking in California's Sierra Nevada, and othe North American ranges
- Peak Climbing (Class 1,2,3 climbs of peaks and high points
- Skiing (Alpine, cross country and ski mountaineering)
- Mountain Biking
Favorite Sites
- The Bible in many languages
- , in North Hills, CA.
- : Links to U.S. National Parks
- : Wilderness Areas in the United States
- : Search for National Parks, State Parks and wildlife refuges
- : Camping in the National Parks
- : USGS (United States Geological Survey) topographical maps.
- Satellite photos & topographical maps.
- : Camping in State Parks
- : Reservations for U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds
- : Eastern Sierra backpacking
- : Premier organization for preservation and conservation
- : Working to preserve wilderness. .
- : Fighting to preserve natural communities and wild lands.
- : Local mountain biking trails
- and conditions
- : Biking trails in the local mountains.
- Single Track: Biking trails in the local mountains.