Norman Herr, Ph.D.
Professor of Science Education & Educational Technology
California State University, Northridge
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Norman Herr is a professor of science and educational technology at California State University, Northridge. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, his master of science degree from the University of California, Davis, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Herr has taught 40 different science, science education, and educational technology related courses at UCDavis, Glendale College, Maranatha High School, and California State University Northridge. Dr. Herr is the author of The Sourcebook for Teaching Science, Hands-on Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications, Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications, and numerous publications in technology & science education. He is one of the authors of the California Frameworks for Teaching Physics and Chemistry, and principal investigator or co-investigator for more than 100 grants. Dr. Herr directs the CSUN Masters Program in Science Education ,the Credential Program in Science Education, and the CSUN Math & Science Teacher Initiative.
Courses
Courses
Curricular and Instructional Leadership for Systematic Reform (ELPS 710)
SCI/SED 565A, B, and C
Books
Books
Herr, N. (2008). The Sourcebook for Teaching Science – Strategies, Activities, and Instructional Resources. San Francisco. John Wiley. 584 pages.
Herr, N. & Cunningham, J. (1999). Hands-On Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications. West Nyack, New York, Jossey-Bass (Prentice-Hall). 638 pages.
Cunningham, J. & Herr, N. (1994). Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications. West Nyack, New York, Jossey-Bass (Simon & Schuster), 670 pages.
Interests & Hobbies
Interests & Hobbies
I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy backpacking, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountain climbing, and mountain biking. I help coordinate the CSUN Christian Faculty Association, and am a board member of La Montaña Christian Camps in Costa Rica. I enjoy world travel as well as travel within the United States.
I am committed to improving the quality of education and have been inspired by the works of other educators such as Dr. Mel Beech.
Grants & Projects
Grants & Projects
Principal Investigator or co-investigator for more than 95 grants (> $9 million) from organizations such as the W.M. Keck Foundation, the Richard Riordan Foundation, the Microsoft Corporation, the International Business Machines Corporation, CSU Foundation, National Science Foundation, California Science Project, Browning Ferris Industries, CSU Chancellor's Office, California Science Project, Boeing, Earth System Science Education Alliance, Southern California Earthquake Center, Eisenhower Science Leader Initiative, California Post Secondary Education Commission/ITQ, AACT Innovative Teachers Grant, SCALE/QED, Hewlett Packard, HP Leadership,University of California, NCLB, Math Science Technology Initiative (MSTI), NASA, NASA-MUREIP, NASA-JPL, and the California State University. The following are current grants:
Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTec) | StepUP
CSUN - Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pre-Service Teacher Institute
California Science Project / Computer Supported Collaborative Science (CSCS)
NASA - STEM Educator Professional Development Coalition
California Science Framework - Author of Physics and Chemistry Frameworks
Coordinator - Masters Program in Science Education
Coordinator - Credential program in Science Education
California Environmental Literacy (Ten-Strands, d'Caprio Foundation)
CSUN NASA Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP)
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