Faculty and Staff Profiles

 Doctoral Seminar Class Resources

 Master's Project Class Resources

• Books
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (Eds.).  (1998).  Changing the way we grade student performance:  Classroom assessment and the new learning paradigms.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass. 
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (2000).  Using technology in K-8 literacy classrooms.  Merrill/Prentice Hall Publishers.
• Anderson, R. S., Bauer, J. F., & Speck, B. W. (Eds.). (2002).  Assessment strategies for the online teacher:  From theory to practice.  San Francisco:  Jossey-Bass.
• Anderson, R. S., Grant, M. M. & Speck, B. W.  (2008). Technology to teach literacy:  A resource for K-8 teachers, 2^nd edition.  Merrill/Prentice Hall Publishers.
• Anderson, R. S., Conley, M. & Roehler, L. (Under contract).  Literacy assessment for all students.  Allyn and Bacon.

• Refereed journal publications
• Anderson, [Sharpe], R. S. (1991). Getting an early start: Preservice teachers as teacher researchers. The Abstract, 12(2),  13-33.
• Anderson [Sharpe], R. S., & Reid, S. S. (1992). Exit slips: Why use them? Virginia English Bulletin, 42(1), 111-113.
• Anderson, R. S., & Coffman, G. A. (1993). Creating your own response to literacy portfolios. Kansas Journal of Reading, 9, 10-16.
• Anderson, R. S. (1993). Influential parents: A simple recipe. Virginia English Bulletin, 43 (1), 81-82.
• Anderson, R. S. (1994).  Using portfolios:  Questions to ponder. Tennessee Association of Middle Schools,  21(1), 4-7.
• Anderson, R. S., & Reid, S. S.  (1994).  A collaborative conversation about learning:  Using dialogue journals for professional development.  In C. Kinzer & D. J. Leu (Eds.), Multidimensional Aspects of Literacy Research, Theory, and Practice  (pp. 361-369).  Forty-Third Yearbook of The National Reading Conference.
• Wasson, R., Anderson, R.S., Huffman, S., & Suriani, M. (1995, July).  The implementation of “Voices of Love and Freedom”: A summative report. [Technical Report 9503], Memphis, TN: The University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy.
• DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S., & Johnston, J. (1996).  Exploring synchronous on-line dialogue as a method of self-inquiry.  In T. Kvernbekk (Ed.), Considering  the researcher as human being (pp. 99-128).  Oslo, Norway:  University of Oslo.
• Ford, M. P., Anderson, R. S., Bruneau, B. J., & Scanlan, P. A. (1996).  Student portfolios in four literacy education contexts:  Challenging decisions about evaluation and grading. In D. Leu, C. K. Kinzer,  & K. A. Hinchman (Eds.), Literacies for the 21st Century: Research and Practice.  Forth-Fifth Yearbook of the National Reading Conference.
• DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S., & Johnston, J. (1996).  Exploring MOO environments for self-study.  In Empowering our future in teacher education:  Proceedings of the first international conference on self-study of teacher education practices (pp. 147-152).  East Sussex, England: The Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association.
• Anderson, R. S., DeMeulle, L., & Knowlton, D.  (1996). Understanding portfolios in teacher education: A national perspective (CenterLines, Vol. 9, No. 1.) Memphis, TN: The University of Memphis, Center for Research on Educational Policy.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (1997).  Suggestions for responding to the dilemma of grading students writing.  English Journal, 86(1), 21-27.
• Anderson, R. S. (1997).  Evaluation of the implementation of Accelerated Schools at Lauderdale Elementary School.  Memphis, TN:  The University of Memphis, Center for Research in Educational Policy.
• Anderson, R. S., & Maxwell, S. (1997). Using alternative assessment practices in teacher education.  New Era in Education, 78(1), 14-18.
• Anderson, R. S., DeMeulle, L., & Johnston, J. (1997).  Plugging in:  Using on-line collegial dialogue for self-study. Teaching Education, 8(2), 129-137.
• Anderson, R. S. (1998).  Exit slips:  Listening and responding to students.  (The Mentor)  Memphis, TN:  The University of Memphis, Center for Academic Excellence.
• Anderson, R. S., & DeMeulle, L. (Winter, 1998).  Portfolio use in twenty-four teacher education programs. Teacher Education Quarterly, 25(1),  23-31.
• Johnston, J., Anderson, R. S., & DeMeulle, L. (1998). Prospects for collaborative self-study on the internet.  In M. L. Hamilton & S. Pinegar (Eds.), Reconceptualising practice:  Self-study in teacher education (pp. 208-223). Falmer Press.
• Anderson, R. S. (1998).  Why talk about different ways to grade?:  The shift from traditional assessment to alternative assessment. In  R. S. Anderson & B. W. Speck (Eds.), How do we grade students’ performance?: Theory and practice of new learning paradigms. (pp. 5-16). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 
•  Anderson, R. S. (1998).  Introduction. In  R. S. Anderson & B. W. Speck (Eds.), How do we grade students’ performance?: Theory and practice of new learning paradigms.  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• Bol, L., Nunnery, J.A., Lowther, D.L., Dietrich, A.P., Pace, J.B., Anderson, R.S., Bassoppo-Moyo, T.C., Phillipsen, L.C. (May, 1998).  Inside in and outside in:  The effects of internal and external supports for change in the New American Schools, 30)(3), 358-384,  Education and Urban Society.
•  Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (1998). “Oh what a difference a team makes”:  Why team teaching makes a difference, 14(7), 671-686, Teaching and Teacher Education.
• Anderson, R. S., & Maxwell, S. (1998).   Professional development school collaboration:  A portfolio inservice initiative, 20(3), 67-74, The Professional Educator.
• Wasson, R., Anderson, R. S., & Suriani, M. (1999).  Integrating a multicultural peacebuilding strategy into a literacy curriculum.  In. L. Forcey & I. Harris (Eds.), Peacebuilding for adolescents:  Strategies for educators and community leaders.  (pp. 213-226).  Peter Lang.
• Ross, S. M., Alberg, M., Smith, L., Anderson, R., Bol,  L., Dietrich, A., Lowther, D.,Phillipsen, L.  (1999).  Using whole-school restructuring designs to improve educational outcomes:  The Memphis Story at Year 3.  Teaching and Change. 7(2), 111-126. 
• Anderson, R., Ford, M., McKinney, M., Roehler, L., Scanlon, P., & Bruneau, B. (2000).  Opening the portfolio again:  Conflicting viewpoints on assessment in K-12 classrooms. In  49^th  Yearbook of The National Reading Conference (pp. 291-304). Chicago: National Reading Conference.
• Bauer, J. F., & Anderson, R. S. (2000).  Evaluating students’ written performance in the online classroom.  In R. Weiss, D. S. Knowlton &  B. W. Speck (Eds.),  Principles of effective teaching in online classrooms. (pp.65-72). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 
• Bauer, J., & Anderson, R. S. (2000).  Win with the class:  Ask for student help in designing a rubric.  (The Mentor, Vol. 2, No. 2).  Memphis, TN:  The University of Memphis, Center for Academic Excellence.
• Bauer, J. F. & Anderson, R. S. (2001, December/January).  A constructivist stretch:  Preservice teachers meet preteens in a technology-based literacy project.  Reading Online, 5(5).  Available:  http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_asp?HREF=bauer/index.html
• Puckett, J. B. & Anderson, R. S. (2002).  Assessing field experiences. In R. S. Anderson, J. F.  Bauer., & B. W.  Speck (Eds.), Assessment strategies for the online class: From theory to practice. (pp. 53-60).  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 
• Anderson, R. S. & Puckett, J. B. (2003). Assessing students’ problem solving assignments.  In D. S. Knowlton, & D. Sharp (Eds.), Problem-based learning for the information age. (pp. 81-89). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 
• Anderson, R. S., Dietrich, A., Puckett, J.,  Scott, J. & Smith, L. (2004).  Creating literacy partnerships with middle school teachers.  Tennessee Association of Middle School(31), 54-63.
• Roblyer, M. D. & Anderson, R. S. (2005) Technology for English and language arts instruction.  In M. D. Roblyer, Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (287-305). Pearson Education.
• Anderson, R. S., & Puckett, J.B. (2005) The usefulness of an online platform for capturing literacy field experiences:  Four lessons learned. Reading Research and Instruction(44), 22-46.
• Anderson, R.S., Flynt, E.S., Hovda, R. & Johnston, J.M. (2006). Collaboration and community: Pushing boundaries through self-study, "Using storytelling to shape the future of a college of education: An appreciative inquiry approach" The Sixth International Conference on Self-Study of Techer Education Practices, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex, England.
• Moberly, D.A., Puckett, J., Heeren, E., & Anderson, R. (2006). Using technology to teach reading in content areas: Nine top approaches. Tennessee Association of Middle Schools (35), 35-45.  
• Anderson, R.S., & Balajthy, E. (2007). Exploring a literacy website that works: ReadWriteThink.org.  The Reading Teacher (61), 94-96.  
• Anderson, R.S., & Balajthy, E. (accepted for publication). Stories about struggling readers and technology. The Reading Teacher.  

• Invited Presentations  
• DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S. , & Johnston, J. (September, 1995). Getting connected with self and others: Using technology as a methodology for self-inquiry. Invited keynote presenter at the Conference on The Researcher as Human Being, Oslo, Norway.
• Conferences
• Farris, M., & Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. (1990, March). Teachers help parents help children: A thematic approach goes home! Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Council of International Reading Association, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Cherry, T., & Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. (1990, September). The importance of using visuals in content reading, writing, and learning. Paper presented at the Uberto Price Reading and Language Arts Symposium, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
• Anderson [Sharpe], R. S., & Farris, M. (1991, March). Parental involvement: An action project. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Council of International Reading Association, Charlotte, NC.
• Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. (199l, May). Teaching assistants as researchers in college classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Las Vegas, NV.
• Coffman, G. A., & Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. (1992, May). Understandings of literacy portfolios. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Orlando, FL.
• Reid, S. S., & Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. (1993, February). Using collegial journals for reflective research in teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Clearwater, FL.
• Strehle, E. L., Niles, J. A., & Anderson, R. S. (1993, December). Learning to teach literacy by creating instructional change during the student teaching practicum. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
• Anderson, R. S., & Niles, J. A. (1993, December). Exploring student self-assessment in a reading methods class: A democratic instructional approach. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
• Reid, S. S., & Anderson, R. S. (1993, December). Studying my teaching together: Using dialogue journals for teacher research. In J. Niles (Chair), Looking critically at our own teaching: Sharing power in undergraduate literacy classes. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Charleston, SC.
• DeMeulle, L., & Anderson, R. S. (1994, April). Evaluating professional development school collaborations. Presented at the Invisible College: American Education Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (1994, October). A day in The Memphis Urban Writing Institute. Presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & DeMeulle, L. (1994, November). Creating a culture of collaboration in a professional development school. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Nashville, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (1994, December). Constructing student teaching portfolios: A collaborative process. In M. Ford (Chair), Continuing the dialogue: Conversations about changes in teacher education programs. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Diego, CA.
• DeMeulle, L., & Anderson, R. S. (1994, December). Building collaborative cultures through constructed knowing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Confluent Education Special Interest Group, American Educational Research Association, Santa Barbara, CA.
• Roehler, L., DeMeulle, L., Anderson, R. S., & Johnston, J. (1995, April). Thriving on the tension in school/university partnerships. Presented at Invisible College, annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
• DeMeulle, L., & Anderson, R. S., & Knowlton, D. S. (1995, November). Using portfolios in the teacher education practicum: What's happening nationally? Paper presented at the annual Mid-South Educational Research Association, Biloxi, MS.
• Anderson, R. S., Johnston, J., & DeMeulle, L. (1995, December). Self-inquiry through on-line collegial dialogue. In B. Bruneau & C. Rhodes (Chairs) Multiple methodologies for self inquiry in literacy teacher education. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Anderson, R. S. (1995, December). Encouraging all voices to be heard: Constructing collaborative student teacher portfolios. In J. Niles (Chair), Student and teacher educator portfolios: Processes and products in five contexts. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Busching, B., & Anderson, R. S. (1996, March). Growing in reflective assessment of our own practice through e-mail exchanges: Students and professors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English, Boston, MS.
• Anderson, R. S., DeMeulle, L., & Knowlton, D. (April, 1996). Understanding portfolios in practicum experiences: A national perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New York.  
• Knowlton, D., Anderson, R. S., & DeMeulle, L. (November, 1996). Using portfolios in the teacher education practicum: What's happening nationally? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Tuscaloosa, AL.
• Anderson, R. S. (November, 1996). Balancing self, peer, and teacher assessment in the portfolio process. In J. Niles (Chair), The Evolving Use of Student Portfolios: Central Issues in Six Literacy Education Contexts. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (April, 1997). Working together: Studying our team teaching. In J. Richards (Chair), Expanding the knowledge base about self-inquiry: Merging academic perspectives with practitioner voices. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
• Anderson, R. S. (April, 1997). Advances in confluent education. Chair, SIG/Confluent Education Book Session at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
• Johnston, J., DeMeulle, L., & Anderson, R. S. (April, 1997). Using MOO environments for self-study. In M. L. Hamilton (Chair), Evidence of fostering change in teacher education: Snapshots from England. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
• Ross, S., Anderson, R. S. & Others. (November, 1997). Restructuring schools to improve educational outcomes: Formative evaluation of the New American Schools scale-up in 34 Memphis City Schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Memphis, TN.
• McKinney, M., Roehler, L., Anderson, R. S., Bruneau, B., Scanlan, P., & Ford, M. P. (December, 1997). Learning from those who do and those who don't: After-effects of portfolio experiences in teacher education programs. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AZ.
• Henry, D., Anderson, R. S. (April, 1998). The effects of portfolios on beginning teachers' development as reflective practitioners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
• Scanlan, P., Anderson, R. S., McKinney, M., Roehler, L., Bruneau, B., & Ford, M. P. (December, 1998). Sustaining the use of portfolios: How can we help others and ourselves? Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (December, 1998). Assessment procedures for evaluating teachers' learning about technology integration in a literacy education course. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Austin, TX.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (April, 1999). Using rubrics to assess teachers' skills, attitudes, and knowledge about technology integration. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
• Anderson, R. S., McKinney, M., Roehler, L., Bruneau, B., Scanlan, P., & Ford, M. P. (December, 1999). Opening the portfolio again: Conflicting viewpoints on assessment in K-12 classrooms. Roundtable presentation at the 1999 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, Florida.
• Anderson, R. S., Thomson, J. A., & Bauer, J. F. (December, 1999). Preservice teachers meet preteens: College class collaborates with sixth graders to write technology-based book. Roundtable presentation at the 1999 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Orlando, Florida.
• Anderson, R. S. & Bauer, J. F. (December, 2000). ...Out with the old: Restructuring a University Reading Center. Roundtable presentation at the 2000 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona.
• Anderson, R. S. & Puckett, J.B. (2001, December). In line with the on-line class: Using the Internet for field experience responses. Roundtable presentation at the annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Anderson, R. S., Bond, C. L., Chapman, V., Dietrich, A., Hill-Clarke, K., Puckett, J., & Smith, L. (2001, December). Restructuring the roles of teaching assistants in the teaching and learning process. Paper presented at the 2001 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Puckett, J. B. & Anderson, R. S. (2002, May). Literacy field experiences: How do we assess on-line? Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the International Reading Association, San Francisco, CA.
• Anderson, R. S., Dietrich, A., Puckett, J., Scott, J., & Smith, L. (2002, December). A partner model of professional development: Middle school content area literacy. Roundtable presentation at the 2002 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
• Puckett, J. B., & Anderson, R. S. (2002, December). An online window to the classroom: Monitoring inservice teachers' literacy field experiences. Roundtable presentation at the 2002 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Miami, FL.
• Anderson, R. S., Dietrich, A., Puckett, J., Scott, J., & Smith, L. (2003, December). Exploring peer assessment in literacy education. Roundtable presentation at the 2003 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AR.
• Anderson, R. S., Blanton, W., Moorman, G., Puckett, J. & Roehler, L. (2003, December). Integrating technology into the curriculum: Current directions of literacy educators. Alternative symposium presentation at the 2003 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, Scottsdale, AR.
• Anderson, R. S., Moorman, G., Puckett, J. & Roehler, L. (2004, December). Integrating technology in teacher education: A socio-cultural perspective. Alternative symposium presentation at the 2004 annual meeting of the National Reading Conference, San Antonio, TX.

• Inservice Presentations

  Nelson, B., Anderson [Sharpe], R. S., & Fortney, S. (October, 1990). Word processing and students with learning disabilities. Presented to Special Educators of Montgomery County Schools, Christiansburg, VA.  

• Anderson [Sharpe], R. S. ( November, 1992). Literacy portfolios. Presented at the New River Valley Whole Language Support Group and The Whole Language Umbrella, Blacksburg, VA.
• Anderson, R. S. (April & May, 1994). Process writing in the elementary school. Inservice at Oakhaven Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (June, 1994). Using portfolios in elementary classrooms. Inservice at Riverdale Elementary School, Germantown, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. and others (August, 1994). Voices of Love & Freedom: A pilot project. Presentation at Oakhaven Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Snider, M. (September, 1994). Using portfolios in K-2 classrooms. Inservice at Frayser Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., Maxwell, S., & 5th grade teachers from Riverdale Elementary. (February, 1995). Sharing our stories about portfolios. Inservice at Keystone Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Moore, S., & Anderson, R. S. (March, 1995). Writing strategies in the elementary classroom. Inservice at Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (February, 1996). Process writing in K-12 classrooms. Inservice for Professional Development School Teachers, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (August, 1996). Portfolio assessment in elementary classrooms. Inservice at Sheffield Elementary, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (October, 1996). Using portfolios in elementary classrooms. Inservice at Rozelle Elementary, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (November, 1996). Using the writing workshop in elementary classrooms. Inservice at Charjean Elementary, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (June, 1997). K-12 evaluation strategies. Inservice for the TN Department of Education, Northeast Middle School, Jackson, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (June, 1997). K-12 evaluation strategies. Inservice for the TN Department of Education, Lenoir City High School, Lenoir, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (April, 1997). Developing Thematic Units. Inservice at Lauderdale Elementary, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S., & Speck, B. W. (June, 1997). K-12 evaluation strategies. Inservice for the TN Department of Education, Stuart Burns Elementary, Nashville, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (September, 1997). Developing portfolios with 5th & 6th graders. Inservice at Campus School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (October, 1997). Portfolios across the curriculum. Inservice for The Writing Across the Curriculum Workshop, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (February, 1998). Grading students' performance. Panel discussant for the Center for Academic Excellence, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (March, 1998). Reading aloud to parents and children. Presenter, Campus School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (August, 1999). Grading and holding office hours. TA Orientation, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (October, 2000). Linking reading and writing in K-8 classrooms. Lausanne School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (November, 2000). Linking reading and writing in K-8 classrooms. Caldwell Elementary School, Memphis, TN.
• Anderson, R. S. (2000-present). Numerous literacy presentations in various Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, Tipton County Schools and local private schools.