Education
Chemistry
B.A. -
1973
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Environmental Science
M.S. -
1974
Drexel University
Drexel University
Secondary Science Education
M.S. -
1987
State University of New York Albany
State University of New York Albany
Educational Administration
M.S -
1993
State University of New York Albany
State University of New York Albany
Experience
Environmental Scientist U. S. E.P.A. Regional Office,
1974-1983
Chemistry Teacher Saratoga Springs Senior High School,
1984-2019
Science Department Head Saratoga Springs Senior High School,
2016
Test Question Editor New York State Regents,
1999-2004
Adjunct Professor State University of New York Albany,
Present
Adjunct Professor Clarkson University,
Present
Publications
- Shiland, T. W. (1995). What's the Use of All this Theory: The Role of Quantum Mechanics in High School Chemistry Textbooks. Journal of Chemical Education, 72(3): 215-219.
- Shiland, T. W. (1997). Quantum Mechanics and Conceptual Change in High School Chemistry Textbooks. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 34(5): 535-545.
- Shiland, T. W. (1998). The Atheoretical Nature of the National Science Education Standards. Science Education, 82: 615-617.
- Shiland, T. W. (1999). Constructivism: The Implications for Laboratory Work. Journal of Chemical Education 76 (1); 107-109.
- Shiland, T.W. (2000). Questions on Cue. The Science Teacher. 67(8), 47-49.
- Shiland, T.W. (2002). Response to Pushkin. Science Education. 86: 161-166.
- Shiland, T.W. (2003). Comment: Aiming Precisely at Standards That Are Not There: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Scientific Theories, and National Standards. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 40 : 824-826.
- Shiland, T.W. (2004). Learning from Standards-Based Exams.The Science Teacher. 71(1): 47-49.
- Shiland, T.W (2007-2012) Numerous articles in the Science Teachers Association of New York newsletter.
Certifications
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Permanently certified N.Y.S. science teacher grades 7-12 (1987)
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Provisional certification N.Y.S. School Administrator and Supervisor (1992)
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Permanent certification N.Y.S. School District Administrator (effective 9/1/95)
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National Board Certification November 2005 Renewed November 2014
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NYS Master Teacher 2015-2019