Professor of Curriculum Studies and Director Rural Education Center
Kansas State University
J. Spencer Clark is Director of the Rural Education Center (REC) and Professor of Curriculum Studies, in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. He has published books, journal articles and chapters on curriculum development, technology, and teacher professional learning. Much of his research has focused on promoting teacher and student agency through problem-based learning curriculum, STEM and career training experiences, and professional learning experiences that utilize aspects of digital literacy, place-based inquiry, collaboration, and personalized learning. He has provided curriculum design support and professional learning experiences to rural and urban teachers in Indiana, Utah, and Kansas, as well as multiple countries. His current research is focused on teacher education redesign, school curriculum redesign in rural contexts, and developing inquiry-based curriculum to enrich students problem-solving skills. He also teaches a variety of graduate courses focused on curriculum theory, educational equity, educational history, and research methodology. His work with rural schools brings together his teaching and research to address teacher shortages in rural communities to support the land-grant mission at K-State.
Rural Educational Contexts as Sites for Teacher Education to Innovate Teaching and Learning
Saturday, February 17, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
Empowering Teachers with Technology for STEM Learning Experiences
Sunday, February 18, 2024
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM MST