Max Longhurst
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Professional Practice Associate Professor
Contact Information
Office Location: EDUC 382Phone: 435-797-7093
Email: max.longhurst@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Licensures & Certifications
Biography
Dr. Longhurst's opportunities on a family farm provided foundational science learning and discovery experiences that have formed a base for his investment in science teacher professional learning and teacher growth.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests focus on how science education can create a scientifically literate learner. The concept of engaging learners in novel was in order to develop deeper understandings of the world around us offers hope for the future of education. Elementary education experiences provide foundational building blocks and are therefore essential to the goals of education. Teaching teachers, whether pre-service or practicing teachers is critical to making the differences that we all hope to achieve as educators.
Research Interests
My research agenda focuses on using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to better understand how professional learning influences teacher practice within the classroom. My current investigations target the appropriation of conceptual and practical tools from professional learning experiences for both elementary and secondary science teachers. This research examines how teachers appropriately adopt, adapt, or abandon new ideas and techniques into the context of the science classroom. I see value for this field in understanding how current investments of time and money contribute to high quality improvements in the classroom experiences for learners. Assisting teachers to connect theory with practice is an essential aspect of my work.
Awards
Outstanding Higher Education Teacher, 2014
Utah Science Teachers Association
Marvin N. Tolman Life Long Service Award , 2009
Utah Science Teachers Association
Outstanding Higher Education Teacher , 2004
Science Teachers Association
Award of Distinction, 2001
The Videographer Awards
Aegis Award of Excellence, 2001
Telly Award, 2001
Publications | Books
- skinner, M., Lott, K.H, Longhurst, M., (2010). A Crack in the Night. StoryExpress *
- Longhurst, M., (2002). Search for the Water Cycle. International Office for Water Education
- Smith, G., Longhurst, M., Latham, G., Murdock, C., Goldenhersh, B., (2002). Substitute Teacher Handbook. Utah State University *
Publications | Book Chapters
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Longhurst, M., Judd-Murray, M., Coster, D.C, Spielmaker, D., (2020). Measuring Agricultural Literacy: Grade 3-5 Instrument Development and Validation. Journal of Agricultural Education, 61:2, 173-192. doi: 10.5032/jae2020.02173
- Longhurst, M., Jones, S., Campbell, D.T, (2017). Factors influencing teacher appropriation of professional learning focused on the use of technology in science classrooms.. Teacher Development, 21:3, 365-387.
- Longhurst, M., Campbell, D.T, Wang, S., Hsu, H., (2015). Technologies and reformed-based science instruction: The examination of a professional development model focused on supporting science teaching and learning with technologies. . Journal of Science Education and Technology, 24:5, 562-579.
- Wang, K.S, Hsu, H.Y, Campbell, D.T, Coster, D.C, Longhurst, M., (2014). An investigation of middle school science teachers and students use of technology inside and outside of classrooms: Considering whether digital natives are more technology savvy than their teachers.. Education Technology Research and Development, 62:6, 637-662.
- Campbell, D.T, Zuwallack, R., Longhurst, M., Shelton, B.E, Wolf, P.G, (2014). An Examination of the changes in science teaching orientations and technology-enhanced tools for student learning in the context of professional development.. International Journal of Science Education, 26:11, 1815-1848.
- Campbell, D.T, Longhurst, M., Duffy, A., Wolf, P.G, Shelton, B.E, (2013). Science teaching orientations and technology-enhanced tools for student learning.. Research in Science Education, 43:50, 2035-2057.
- Longhurst, M., (2001). Handyman training for substitutes: How districts can prepare substitute teachers. . SubJournal: For Personnel Responsible for Substitute Teachers, 2:1, 45-52.
Professional Journal
- Lee, H., Longhurst, M., Lee, H., (2017). Exploratory Research on the Effect of Gifted Students’ Science Motivation on Science Self-Efficacy. Journal of Research in Curriculum and Instruction, 21:1, 24-33.
- Longhurst, M., Wolf, P.G, Duffy, A.M, Coster, D.C, Lee, H., Campbell, D.T, (2016). Multi-year professional development grounded in educative curriculum focused on integrating technology with reformed science teaching principles. School Science and Mathematics, 116:8, 430-441.
- Duffy, A., Wolf, P.G, Barrow, J., Longhurst, M., Campbell, D.T, Beckett, H., (2013). Ecological investigations within an interactive plant community simulation.. Science Scope, 36:8, 42-51.
- Campbell, D.T, Dowdle, G., Shelton, B.E, Olsen, J., Longhurst, M., Beckett, H., (2013). Gaming as a platform for developing science practices. . Science activities: Classroom projects and curriculum ideas., 50:3, 90-98.
- Campbell, D.T, Longhurst, M., Duffy, A., Wolf, P.G, Nagy, R., (2012). Investigating human impact in the environment with faded scaffolded inquiry supported by technologies.. Science activities: Classroom projects and curriculum ideas., 49:4, 99-107.
- Zsiray, S., Longhurst, M., (2003). Electronic portfolio and resume project. . Theories and Practices in Supervision and Curriculum, 13, 31-34.
- Longhurst, M., (2001). Attracting and keeping GREAT substitute teachers. Impact: A Journal for Secondary School Principals, 2:1, 15-17.
- Longhurst, M., Smith, G.G, Blaine, S.L, (2000). Enhance one year of education. . SubJournal: For Personnel Responsible for Substitute Teaching, 1:1, 40-47.
Public or Trade Journal
- Hawkins, A., Longhurst, M., (2000). Don’t leave home without a SubPack. . New Teacher Advocate, 8:1, 9. *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.