Vicki L. Bartolini
Chair, Associate Professor of Education
Office: Knapton 105
Office Hours: Spring 2003 I am in the public schools supervising student teachers quite often. Therefore, it is easier to email me to set up an appointment. I will get back to you promptly.
Phone: 508-286-3670
Fax: 508-286-3640
Email: vbartolini@wheatoncollege.edu
Department(s) and Program(s)
Degrees
Ph.D., Boston College
M.Ed., Rhode Island College
B.A., Marshall University
Main Interests
Continuum of Mentoring Support for Preservice through New College Faculty, Pre-K- 16 Partnerships, Program Evaluation, Math & Science Education, Children's Play
Research Interests
I am examining the impact of birth through five family support programs/ early chldhood programs on young children's development. I have been re-appointed to a 2 year term on the MA Early Childhood Advisory Council and continue as a member of the Early Learning Data Advisory Board. Currently, I am completing a multifacted program evaluation of the Bridgewater~Raynham~Taunton Community Partnerships for Children Program. We have developed the Collaboration Network, a model for peer visits within the early learning field.
I am interested in the design, implementation, and evaluation of rmentoring programs for beginning Pre - K - 12 teachers and for newly hired higher education faculty. I am particularly interested in looking at characteristics of effective mentors and of successful mentoring models. These activities reflect my ongoing commitment to community collaboration and to service learning.
Teaching Interests
I collaborate closely with math and science faculty for my Early Childhood and Elementary Curricululm course.Additionally, I collaborate frequently with early childhood and elementary practitioners for all of my courses.
Other Interests
I am interested in consulting as a program developer and program evaluator for mentoring and early childhood/ family support programs. Currently, I am the evaluation consultant for the Bridgewater~Raynham~Taunton Community Partnerships for Children program.
I have recently co authored four grants with Wheaton Faculty Mathematics and Science faculty. These grants involve the design of a new, year long science course for preservice teachers entitled Ponds to Particles; a Discrete Math Summer Institute for K-8 teachers, a Mentoring in Discrete Math Institute for K-8 teachers and the Teaching Scholar Partnerships program.
Student Projects
I work with 7 Wheaton students who are involved in the Teaching Scholar Partnerships program. These students are mentored by Wheaton math, science and education faculty and by K-12 teachers in the Norton and Attleboro schools. With support, these students plan and implement standards based science and math lessons for elementary and middle school students.
Selected Publications, Creative Work or Performances
2002. Teacher, They Won't Let Me Play! Stategies for Inappropriate Play Behaviors. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press. (selected to Choice Magazine's "Outstanding Academic Title" list for 2003).
2002. "Do Too Many Chefs Spoil the Soup? An Appetizing Tale of Collaboration and Evaluation". Early Learning Network News. December, 2002. (selected as the Showcase article).
2001. Contributor. Early Childhood Program Standards. Developed by the MA Early Childhood Advisory Council to the MA Board of Education.
1996. On - the - Job Training: Children's Play and Work. Chapter Nine in Playing for Keeps: Supporting Children's Play. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press.
Book Review: Children's Play. 2002.
Journal Review: Teaching Exceptional Children. 2001- present
PEER REVIEWED/COMPETITIVE AND GRANTS AWARDED:
2001-02 "Mentoring in Discrete Mathematics", Eisenhower Higher Education funding, $45,689, principal author (K-16 summer institute for preservice and inservice teachers)
2001-02 "Teaching Scholar Partnerships", NSF funding through the Independent College Office, $40,000, co author (K-16 initiative to attract math and science majors into teaching)
2000-01 "Partners in Discrete Mathematics", MA DOE, Rutgers, and NSF funding, $43,770, principal author (Summer Math Institute for K-8 teachers and administrators)
2000-01 "Goals 2000/ Eisenhower Education Preservice Grant Program", total award $44,000, principal author (planning grant for the year long interdisciplinary Ponds to Particles course)
6/2000 Proposal accepted to participate in the week long national Women in Science Curriculum Reform Institute , University of Wisconsin, Osh Kosh, coauthor
1999-00 "New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant", MA DOE funding with Norton Public Schools, $24,992, principal author
1999-00 "New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant", MA DOE funding with Attleboro Public Schools, $25,000, principal author
1998-99 "New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant", MA DOE funding with Norton Public Schools, $25,000, principal author
1998-99 "New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant", MA DOE with Attleboro Public Schools, $25,000, principal author
1997-98 "New Teacher Mentoring and Induction Grant", MA DOE with Attleboro Public Schools, $25,000, principal author
1997-98 "Exploring the Role of Technology in Teacher Education", PALMS higher education funding, $7,000, author
1996-97 "Goals 2000 Redesign of Preservice Experiences: The Teacher Training Network", Goals 2000/ MA DOE funding with Attleboro Public Schools, $50,000, principal author
1995-96 "Goals 2000 Redesign of Preservice Experiences: The Teacher Training Network", Goals 2000/ MA DOE funding with Attleboro Public Schools, $50,000, principal author
1/95-6/95 "Goals 2000 Redesign of Preservice Experiences: The Teacher Training Network", Goals 2000/ MA DOE funding with Attleboro Public Schools, $50,000 (increased from original award of $29,018), author