Publications

 

• Conrad, B. & DoBroka, C. (Eds.) (2020). Tales from the classroom: How educational reform really affects our schools (in progress).

 

• McConnell, C., Conrad, B., & Uhrmacher, P. B. (2020). Lesson planning with purpose: Five approaches to curriculum design. New York: Teachers College Press (in press). 

 

• Conrad, B. & Shalter-Bruening, P. (2020). Reconceptualization of effective teacher dispositions from a culturally responsive and an educational psychology perspective. (Manuscript submitted for review).

 

• Conrad, B. & Shalter-Bruening, P. (2020). The teacher disposition protocol and its potential for change in the educational enterprise (Manuscript submitted for review).

 

• Conrad, B. (2019). Curriculum Consonance. In Encyclopedia of Education. New York: Routledge. (In press)

 

• Conrad, B. (2019). Constructivism. In Encyclopedia of Education. New York: Routledge. (In press)

 

• Conrad, B. (2019). Preparing teachers for deeper learning by Linda Darling-Hammond & Jeannie Oakes. Teachers College Record, https://www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 22883. 

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B., Moroye-McConnell, C. & Conrad, B. (2019). Forward. In K. Baxter (Ed.), Nurturing art educators: A planbook/sketchbook for vibrant art education lesson plans. New York: Teachers College Press.

 

• Conrad, B. (2018). Forward. In S. Harris (Ed.), Effective Teaching: Educators Perspective of Meaning Making in Higher Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. 

 

• Conrad, B. (2018). Reel education: Documentaries, biopics, and reality television by Jacqueline Bach. Curriculum & Teaching Dialogue, 20(1&2), 167-170.

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B., Moroye, C., Conrad, B. (2015). Aesthetic, spiritual, and flow experiences: Contrasts and educational implications. Education and Culture 32(1), 131-151.

 

• Conrad, B., Uhrmacher, P. B., Moroye, C. (2015). Curriculum disruption: A vision for new practices in teaching and learning. Journal of Scholastic Inquiry: Education, 18(3), 1-20.

 

• Conrad, B., & DoBroka, C. (2015). National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Accreditation Report for Capital University’s Integrated Language Arts Program. Online publication: Nationally Accredited.

 

• Creasap, S. & Conrad, B. (2014). The use of dispositional assessment in teacher preparation programs as a means of preparing ethically responsible teachers. Journal of Scholastic Inquiry: Education, 2(1), 15-33.

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B., Conrad, B., & Moroye, C. (2013). Finding the balance between process and product in lesson planning: The perceptual lesson planning model. Teachers College Record, 115(7), 1-27.

 

• Conrad, B. (2012). Intentions and beliefs: Why they matter and a conceptual framework for understanding them in culturally responsive teachers. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 14(1), 85-97.

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B. & Conrad, B. (2011). Cultural currents, International Journal for Leadership in Education, 14(1), 119-125.

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B. & Conrad, B. (2010). Cultural currents, International Journal for Leadership in Education, 13(3), 349-356.

 

• Uhrmacher, P. B., Conrad, B., & Lindquist, C. (2010). The power to transform: implementation as aesthetic awakening. In T. Costantino & B. White (Eds.), Essays on Aesthetic Education for the 21st Century. Boston: Sense.

 

Blog Publications

 

• Watson, K. & Conrad, B. (2019, Nov 13). Tale teller’s spotlight: Marty Glick. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/post/tale-teller-s-spotlight-marty-glick

 

• Conrad, B. (2019, May 8). Tale teller’s spotlight: Kristen Baxter. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/post/2019/05/08/tale-tellers-spotlight-kristin-baxter

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, October 12). The shocking truth about educational policy making: Making the sausage. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/post/2018/10/12/the-shocking-truth-about-educational-policy-making-the-sausage

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, September 13) The aim of schools: What you should demand of our schools. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/post/2018/09/13/the-aim-of-schools-what-you-should-demand-of-our-schools

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, June 12). Our silent crisis: The childhood mental illness epidemic. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2018/06/12/Our-Silent-Crisis-The-Childhood-Mental-Illness-Epidemic

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, April 4). What the oklahoma, kentucky, west virginia, and arizona teachers are fighting for. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2018/04/04/What-the-Oklahoma-Kentucky-West-Virginia-and-Arizona-Teachers-are-Fighting-for

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, February 14). A new vision for measuring school quality: Part 3. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2018/02/01/A-New-Vision-for-Measuring-School-Quality-Part-3

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, February 1). A new vision for measuring school quality: Part 2. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2018/02/01/A-New-Vision-for-Measuring-School-Quality-Part-2

 

• Conrad, B. (2018, January 17). A new vision for measuring school quality: Part 1. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2018/01/17/A-New-Vision-for-Measure-School-Quality

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, December 15). What makes a good teacher? Eight things you should look for in your child’s teacher. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/12/15/What-Makes-a-Good-Teacher-The-8-Things-You-Should-Look-for-in-Your-Child%25E2%2580%2599s-Teacher

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, December 7). I quit! Inside the teacher shortage crisis. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/12/07/I-Quit-Inside-the-Teacher-Shortage-Crisis

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, November 15). Behind the state “report cards” on schools. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/11/15/Behind-the-State-“Report-Cards”-on-Schools

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, November 2). What standardized tests do and don’t tell you part 3: How they affect principals and how we can do better. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/11/02/What-Standardized-Tests-Do-and-Don%25E2%2580%2599t-Tell-You-Part-4-How-they-Affect-Principals-and-How-Can-We-Do-Better

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, October 27). What standardized tests do and don’t tell you part 3: How they affect teachers. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/10/26/What-Standardized-Tests-Do-and-Don’t-Tell-You-Part-3-How-they-Affect-Teachers

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, October 18). What standardized tests do and don’t tell you part 2: How they affect students. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/10/18/What-Standardized-Tests-Do-and-Don’t-Tell-You-Part-2-How-they-Affect-Students

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, October 11). What standardized tests do and don’t tell you. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/10/11/What-Standardized-Tests-Do-and-Don’t-Tell-You

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, September 27). What every parent should look for in their child’s education. (Blog Post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/09/27/What-Every-Parent-Should-Look-for-in-Their-Child%25E2%2580%2599s-Education

 

• Conrad, B. (2017, September 21). Introducing an education blog like you’ve never seen before and every parent needs to read! (Blog post). Retrieved from https://www.talesfromtheclassroom.com/single-post/2017/09/21/Introducing-an-Education-Blog-Like-You’ve-Never-Seen-Before-and-Every-Parent-Needs-to-Read