Dr. Rollin Nordgren

Contact Information

Dr. Rollin Nordgren

College: Sanford College of Education

Department: Teacher Education

[email protected]

(858)642-8144


Education

University of South Florida - PHD - Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Rollin “R.D.” Nordgren is a Professor in the Teacher Education Department, and Academic Program Director for the Multiple Subjects program. He earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies/School Management, an MEd in Educational Leadership, and a BS in English Education—all from the University of South Florida. Dr. Nordgren is a former high school and middle school teacher and administrator, university department chair and dean. His dissertation and subsequent research focused on shared power in Swedish schools. Dr. Nordgren has also conducted research and published in the fields of curriculum, leadership, and the education of marginalized populations including refugee students in the U.S. and Sweden. He has published three books as well as dozens of articles, book chapters, and reports. Finally, Dr. Nordgren serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching and Learning.

Publications

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (April 01, 2016). Modernism in school reform: Promoting the private over the public good.. Journal of the California Professors of Educationa.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (June 01, 2015). The age of accountability in education: Modernist approaches to school reform.. Journal of Innovative Teaching and Research.

  • Marius Boboc. (June 01, 2014). Modern and Post-Modern teacher education: Revealing contrasts in basic educational beliefs and practice. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (August 01, 2013). Global Values. Innovative educational leadership through a cycle.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (June 01, 2013). Pink's "Motivation 3.0" and student-centered schooling: creating life-long learners for the 21st century.. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2013). Review of Daniel WheelerÆs Servant Leadership for Higher Education..

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (April 01, 2012). A case study regarding the purpose and process of public schooling and possible indoctrination of education students..

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (March 01, 2011). Principal as intern.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2011). A tap on my shoulder: using servant leadership principles in a challenging position.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2011). Teaching and learning 21st century skills within the context of urban professional development high schools..

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2011). 21st Century Skills: A High School and University Collaboration..

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2010). Teaching and learning 21st century skills within the context of urban professional development high schools..

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (January 01, 2010). Educational Psychology and Teaching Methods..

  • Marius Boboc. (n.d.). Improving urban students' college readiness as a driver of high school curriculum enhancement.. Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research.

  • Dr. Rollin D. Nordgren. (n.d.). Finding common ground in school reform: the "soft skills" shared by human capital theory and critical theory.. NCPEA Yearbook 2013: Becoming a Global Voice.

Presentations

  • (2018-01-01). Challenges and Solutions to Educating Refugees in Sweden and the U.S.. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • (2017-05-01). Challenges and Solutions to Educating Refugees in Sweden and the U.S.. 19th Annual International Conference on Education. Athens, Greece.
  • (2015-10-10). Engaging Adjunct Faculty in Student and Curricular Issues.. California Association of Professors of Educational Administration Conference. San Diego, CA.
  • (2015-04-01). Modern vs. Post-Modern Teacher Education: Revealing Contrasts, Beliefs and Practices. 15th International Academic Conference. Rome, Italy.
  • (2014-08-01). Post-Modernism in Teacher Education. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration National Conference. Camarillo, California.