Professor Emeritus of Science Education, 07/01/2001

A University of Tennessee National Alumni
Distinguished Service Professor 1999-2001

Online Professor, Educational Evaluation 710 Educational Statistics, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 2004 - 2008

Email: mfield@utm.edu or mfield@charter.net

Curator (1980-Present), Chenoa Waterfowl, One of North America'a most complete collections of True Geese and Shelducks

Ed. D. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1982
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Minors: Educational Administration and Supervision, Botany, and Zoology

M.A. Memphis State University, 1962
Major: Educational Administration and Supervision
Minor: Curriculum and Instruction

M. S. The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1960
Major: Science Education
Minor: Biology

B. S. The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1959
Major: Secondary Education
Minor: Natural Science

Tennessee Science Teaching Certifications Earned:

General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Administrative - The University of Tennessee at Martin
  
  • 1987-05 Director, Center for Environmental and Conservation Education (Online '03)

  • 1997-03 Environmental Education Coordinator, CESME

  • 1999-00 Interim co-Chair, Department of Educational Studies

  • 1984-89 Associate Dean, School of Education, Graduate Studies and Special Projects

  • 1984-87 Coordinator, Center of Excellence for Science and Mathematics Education

  • 1983-84 Acting Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

  • 1982-84 Acting Chairperson, Physical Education and Health

  • 1982-83 Graduate Coordinator, School of Education

  • 1980-82 Chairperson, Elementary Education and Related Services

  • 1975-80 Chairperson, Elementary and Secondary Education

• Faculty - The University of Tennessee at Martin
  
  • 1983-01 Professor, Educational Studies

  • 1974-82 Associate Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education

  • 1964-74 Assistant Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education

• Prior to The University of Tennessee at Martin
  
  • 1963-64 Director, Students' Museum, Knoxville, Tennessee and Teaching Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

  • 1962-64 Teaching Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

  • 1960-62 Teacher of chemistry and biology; coach of junior high school baseball, men's basketball, football, tennis, and golf (Team won City Championship in Spring 1961); coach of high school tennis and golf (Team was second in the city, then won the State Championship in Spring 1961), and assistant coach in men's basketball; White Station High School, Memphis, Tennessee

  • 1959-60 Graduate Assistant, Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

• Publications and Curricular Research in Progress
  
  • Statistics for Education Studies, Center for Environmental and Conservation Education (World Wide Web Edition, Spring, 2008), Field

• Publications and Curricular Research Published (Complete Listing)
  
  • Educational Materials
    
    • Tennessee Science Curriculum Framework, State Department of Education (Fall, 1995) * Editor of Preface, National and State Goals of Education and Science Education, Introduction, Significant Framework Inclusions, Tennessee Components and Themes of Science Education Model, and A Framework Format Explanation

    • Science Activities Manual K-8 As A Means of Addressing The Terminal Objectives In The Tennessee Science Curriculum Framework K-8, CE/CE (February, 1992), Field.

    • Science Activities Manual K-8: xxxx, CE/CE (Fall, 1991), Second Edition, Field, Editor.
      
      Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade

    • Science Activities Manual K-8: xxxx, CE/CE (Spring, 1990), First Edition, Field, Editor.
      
      Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade

    • Science Activities Manual K-6: xxxx, CEESME (Summer, 1986), First Edition, Field, Editor.
      
      Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade

  • Publication Review
    
    Grant, T. and Littlejohn, G. Editors. Teaching Green: The Middle Years. New Society Publishers: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, 2004.

    Grant, T. and Littlejohn, G. Editors. Greening School Grounds: Creating Habitats For Learning. New Society Publishers: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada, 2001.

  • Chapter in a Book
    
    "Learning and Teaching Critical Thinking Skills inthe Information Age: A Challenge in Professional Development for Science Teachers," Prather and Field, 2001. In Professional Development Leadership and the Diverse Learner, ed. Jack Rhoton and Pat Bowers. Arlington, VA: NSTA Press.

  • Journal Articles and Monographs (Complete Listing)
    
    "Waterfowl of Chenoa," Connect, (September/October, 1999), (Field).

    "An Alternative to the Elementary School Science Specialist," Journal of Elementary Science Education, (Winter, 1992), (Rhoton, Field and Prather).

    "A Chronicle of Changes for Elementary Science in Tennessee," Education, (Summer, 1988), (Field).

    "Hands-on Science Program for Rural Elementary Schools," Proceedings of National Rural and Small School Consortium, (October, 1987) (Drew and Field).

    "Program for Enrichment Of Science Instruction in Elementary Schools in Rural Tennessee," Proceedings of National Rural and Small School Consortium, (October, 1986) (Drew and Field).

    "The Road to Becoming a Teacher: UT Martin's Design," Tennessee Educational Leadership, XII (Spring, 1985), 44-46 (Field).

    "Using Microcomputers to Determine Readability Levels," Reading Improvement, XX (Summer, 1983), 82-86 (Feldman, Casteel, and Field).

    "Field Experience Survey Findings," (Research Monograph presented to The University of Tennessee Task Force on Teacher Education). The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1982 (Field and Drew).

    "Some Effects of Elementary Science Textbook Readability Levels on Science Achievement of Elementary Students with Low, Average, and High Reading Abilities." Unpublished Doctoral dissertation, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1982.

    "A History of E. W. Grove High School Henry County, Tennessee." Unpublished Master's thesis, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1960.

  • Internet Pages
    
    • Home Page
      
      Center for Environmental and Conservation Education
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/cece.html

    • Elementary Science Education Curricula (World Wide Web Edition, 1997)
      
      Science Activities Manual: K-8
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMK8.shtml

      SAM: Introduction (All Grade Levels)
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/intro.shtml

      NSES And TSCF: K-2 (NSES correlation with TSCF)
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/prnses.shtml

      SAM: Kindergarten
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/kind.shtml

      SAM: First Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/first.shtml

      SAM: Second Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/second.shtml

      NSES And TSCF: 3-5 (NSES correlation with TSCF)
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/elnses.shtml

      SAM: Third Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/third.shtml

      SAM: Fourth Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/fourth.shtml

      SAM: Fifth Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/fifth.shtml

      NSES And TSCF: 6-8 (NSES correlation with TSCF)
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/jhnses.shtml

      SAM: Sixth Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/sixth.shtml

      SAM: Seventh Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/seventh.shtml

      SAM: Eighth Grade
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/eighth.shtml

    • Environmental Education Curricula (World Wide Web Edition, 1997)
      
      Ecology And The Conservation of Natural Resources (NSES)
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/ecology.shtml

      Environmental Science
      http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/ensc.shtml

    • Ducks, Geese, and Shelducks of the World
      
      Waterfowl of Chenoa
      http://www.mauricefield.net/chenoa//waterfowl.shtml

      Ducks of the World
      http://www.mauricefield.net/chenoa/ducks.shtml

      Shelducks of the World
      http://www.mauricefield.net/chenoa/shelducks.shtml

      True Geese of the World: The Anser Species
      http://www.mauricefield.net/chenoa/trugeese.shtml

      True Geese of the World: The Branta Species
      http://www.mauricefield.net/chenoa/trugeese2.shtml

• Grants and Awards Received (Selected Listing from $3,357,231)
  • "Tennessee Solid Waste Education Project." Waste Management Research and Education Institute, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. $48,000. 1 July 1999 - 30 June, 2002 (Field). Funded for $48,000.

  • "Center for Environmental and Conservation Education." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/Energy Education Program. $105,000 Operating Grant. (Phase I = $55,000, Phase II = $50,000). 15 August 1990 - 30 September 1993. (Field). Funded for $105,000. Amended 03/11/92 to $155,000. (Phase I = $55,000, Phase II = $100,000). Amended 08/16/93 to $179,000. (Phase I = $64,000, Phase II = $115,000). Amended 08/16/94 to 200,500. (Phase I = 61,500, Phase II = 139,000)

  • "Energy Sourcebook Tracking System." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/ Energy Education Program. $11,500. 16 August 1993 - 15 August 1994. (Field). Funded for $11,500.

  • "Energy Sourcebook Tracking System." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/ Energy Education Program. $11,413. 1 May 1992 - 15 August 1993. (Field). Funded for $11,413.

  • "Water Sourcebook Grades 3-5 - Field Testing." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/Energy Education Program. $13,000. 1 March 1993 - 4 June 1993. (Field). Funded for $13,000.

  • "Non-point Source Pollution - Field Testing." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/Energy Education Program. $40,500. 1 October 1991 - 31 October 1992. (Field). Funded for $40,500.

  • "Ecology and the Conservation of Natural Resources." Tennessee Valley Authority, Agricultural Institute. $3,390 for one year. 1 June 1992 - 1 August 1992. (Field). Funded for $3,390.

  • "Macintosh LC Computer and Image Writer Printer." Alliance for Environmental Education. $4,331. 19 June 1991. (Field). Funded for $4,331.

  • "The Energy Sourcebook: Grades 3-5 Workshops." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/Energy Education Program. $1,500. 1 May 1991 - 15 June 1991. (Field). Funded for $1,164.

  • "Ecology and the Conservation of Natural Resources." Tennessee Valley Authority, Agricultural Institute. $3,000 for one year. 1 June 1991 - 15 August 1991. (Field). Funded for $3,000.

  • "Ecology and the Conservation of Natural Resources." Tennessee Valley Authority, Agricultural Institute. $3,000 for one year. 1 June 1990 - 15 August 1990. (Field). Funded for $3,000.

  • "Center for Environmental and Conservation Education." Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental/Energy Education Program. $25,000 Operating Grant. 3 January 1989 - 30 September 1990. (Field). Funded for $25,000.

  • "Statistics for Science Fair Projects." Tennessee Department of Education. $20,000 for one year. 17 July 1989 - 30 September 1989. (Field). Funded for $20,000.

  • "Use of the Simulation Concept to Improve Instructional Strategies." Tennessee Higher Education Commission (Center of Undergraduate Excellence.) $65,000 for one year. 1 July 1986 - 1 July 1989. (Field and Drew). Funded for $65,000.

  • "Program for the Enrichment of Science Instruction in Elementary Schools in Rural Tennessee." National Science Foundation. $388,651 for three years. 15 July 1986 1 October 1989. (Field and Drew). Funded for $388,651.

  • "Rural Educational Improvement and Cultural Enrichment." Title III, Elementary and Secondary Education Act. $1,418,652 for three years: 1 June 67 - 1 June 70. (Field, Hadden, and Cate). Funded for $1,418,652.

• Personal Recognition For Service
  
  • Tennessee Environmental Education Association Distinguished Service Award, presented September 22, 2001, "For years of leadership energy and inspiration that have enabled the educators of Tennessee to develop environmental literacy in students across the state"

  • The University of Tennessee National Alumni Distinguished Service Professorship, presented October 30, 1999, "In recognition of demonstrated excellence as a scholar and teacher in the classrooms and laboratories of The University of Tennessee"

  • TNTESOL President's Award "In Appreciation For Your Contributions Toward The Development Of Tennessee Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages," TNTESOL Annual Conference, April 10, 1999, presented by Dr. Ivan Augsburger, TNTESOL President

  • Plaque presented for "A Career of Distinguished Service To Science Education In Tennessee. The Tennessee Science Teachers Association Board of Directors Recognizes Dr. Maurice Field," TSTA Annual Conference, October 30, 1998, presented by Dr. Geraldine Farmer, TSTA President

  • Plaque presented for "Outstanding service as the newsleter editor for five years," From Tennessee Environmental Education Association, September 19, 1998

  • Plaque presented by National Science Teachers Association "Wishes to express its deep appreciation to Maurice Field, Program Committee, for many hours of volunteer service." National Science Teachers Association Nashville Regional Conference, December 4-6, 1997, presented by Fred Johnson, NSTA, President

  • The University of Tennessee at Martin Featured Scholar, April 21, 1997 until August 30, 1997 (University Library Display of Research Accomplishments, both paper and virtual)

  • Certificate, Outstanding Educator Award from The University of Tennessee at Martin presented by Dr. Margaret Perry to Maurice H. Field, "Has Been Selected As An Educator Who Has Contributed Significantly To The Educational Development Of UTM Students," April 17, 1997

  • Certificate of Appreciation from Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Jane Walters presented to Maurice Field, "In recognition of this educator's interest in improving the quality of education in Tennessee", December 11, 1995

  • Certificate of Appreciation from Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Jane Walters presented to this member of the K-12 Science Framework Revision Committee, "In recognition of this educator's interest in improving the quality of education in Tennessee", June 12, 1995

  • Certificate of Appreciation from Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Jane Walters presented "In recognition of this educator's interest in improving the quality of education in Tennessee", April 28, 1995

  • Plaque presented for "Outstanding Teacher Award - 1993" From The Tennessee Science Teachers Association, November 5, 1993

  • Plaque presented to Environmental Educator of the Year for 1993 "For dedication and boundless energy, from manuals to mallards, in providing science and environmental education to the teachers and students of Tennessee", September 11, 1993

  • Plaque presented "In Recognition Of Your Dedication and Contributions To Science Education" From The Tennessee Science Teachers Association, November 6, 1992

  • 1989 West Tennessee Category II (Non-farmer) Conservation Promotion Award, Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts, February 26, 1990

  • Certificate of Appreciation "In Recognition of Outstanding Contribution" by Tennessee Association of Conservation Districts, September 12, 1989

  • Certificate of Recognition from Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Charles Smith, "For Service to the Students of Tennessee," February 27, 1989

  • Certificate of Recognition presented for "Outstanding Contributions to the Education of Students in the Sciences and Mathematics and Demonstrated Commitment to the Ideals of Phi Delta Kappa Research, Service, and Leadership" by Northwest Tennessee Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, 1989

  • Plaque presented for "Outstanding Leadership in Education" by The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1989

  • Plaque presented for Recognition as "Editor of Science Activities Manual K-6" upon reaching 10,000 copies distributed by Center for the Enrichment of Science and Mathematics Education, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1989

  • Pictured on cover of Education (Summer, 1988) for "Leadership in Science Education"

  • Plaque presented for "Outstanding Leadership in Science Education" by Project Innovation, Chula Vista, California, 1988

  • Plaque presented for "Outstanding Leadership in Science Education in Tennessee" by Center for the Enrichment of Science and Mathematics Education, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1988

  • Certificate of Appreciation from Tennessee Commissioner of Education, Robert L. McElrath, "In Recognition Of This Educator's Interest in Improving The Quality Of Education In Tennessee," June 10, 1985

  • $25,000 Award for "One of Eleven Outstanding Programs in Science and Mathematics" by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 1983 (Authors Field and Drew)

• Center Recognition
  
  • Plaque presented "In Recognition of The Tennessee Valley Authority and The University Of Tennessee At Martin For Service In Establishing A Network For Environmental Education," by Alliance For Environmental Education, February, 1992.

  • Plaque presented for "Designation as a Center for Environmental Education and Training to Promote Training, Research and Communications to Meet Local, State, Regional, National and International Environmental Education Needs" by Alliance for Environmental Education, March 11, 1990

  • Plaque presented for "Distinguished Service - Organization" to Center for Environmental and Conservation Education and Tennessee Valley Authority by North American Association for Environmental Education, January 25, 1990

• Television Features
  
  • Television Feature, Tennessee Crossroads, Channel 8, Nashville, TN, "Bird Man of Martin," Waterfowl Activities and University Classroom, October 22 and 28, 1995 (State-wide Viewing)

  • Television Feature, WMCT TV, Channel 5, Memphis, TN, "Bird Man of Martin," Waterfowl Activities and University Classroom, July 20 and 25, 1995 (Regional Viewing)

• Print Feature
  
  • "A Backyard For The Birds, Waterfowl of Chenoa boasts an unparalleled collection of geese, shelducks, and ducks in Martin," Tennessee Cooperator, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative: LaVergne, TN (June, 2006). (Story and Photographs by Allison Morgan)

  • "Welcome To The World Of Waterfowl of Chenoa," The Messenger, Union City, Tennessee (Monday, March 29, 2004). (Story and Photographs by Glenda Caudle)

• School groups and other organized student groups who have participated in curator led Field Trips for K-12 Students at Chenoa Waterfowl, Martin, TN one or more times 1994 - 2006
  "Waterfowl of the World," Chenoa Waterfowl Lecture and Tour
  • Alamo Elementary School
    
  • Bradford Middle School Summer Program, Grades 5-8
    
  • Briarwood School, Grade 3
    
  • Bruceton Summer Science Program
    
  • Carr Elementary School, Fulton, KY, Kindergarten
    
  • Carr Elementary, Fulton, KY, All Grades
    
  • Carroll Academy, Science Classes
    
  • Central High School, Science Enrichment, Hollow Rock
    
  • Christian Academy, Water Valley, KY, K-8
    
  • Clarksburg High School, Biology
    
  • Dresden Elementary School, Grade 5
    
  • Dresden Middle School, Grade 7
    
  • Dyersburg Area 4-H Campers
    
  • Dyersburg Primary, Grade 2 and 3
    
  • East Side, Union City, TN, Grade 5
    
  • First Baptist We Learn, Martin, TN, Pre-Sch
    
  • First Baptist We Learn, Martin, TN, Primary
    
  • Fulton County Elementary School, Hickman, KY, Grades 1, 2, & 3
    
  • Fulton County Elementary School, Hickman, KY, Grade 2
    
  • Gleason School, Seventh Grade
    
  • Greenfield Junior High: Special Education
    
  • Happy House Day Care, Martin and Union City
    
  • Hillcrest Elementary, Troy, TN
    
  • Huntingdon Primary, Grade 2
    
  • Humboldt East End: Grade 3
    
  • K. D. McKellar, Milan, Tn, Grade 3
    
  • Lake Road Cub Scouts, Union City
    
  • Lake Road Elementary School, Union City, Grade 4
    
  • Lakewood Elementary School, Grade 7, Paris, TN
    
  • Martin Area Home Schoolers
    
  • Martin Cub Scouts, Bears
    
  • Martin Housing Project, Elementary
    
  • Martin Middle School, Grade 7
    
  • Martin Primary: Grade 1
    
  • Martin Primary, Grades 1 and 2
    
  • Milan Elementary School, Grade 3
    
  • Milan Elementary School Grade 1
    
  • Murfreesboro Boy Scouts
    
  • Murfreesboro Riverdale, Biology
    
  • National Youth Sports Program, B, UT Martin, Ages 10-16
    
  • Newbern Grammar, Grade 3
    
  • Northwest Tennessee Day Care
    
  • Ridgemont Elementary, Union City, Kindergarten, Resource 1-4
    
  • Rutherford Elementary School, Grade 3
    
  • Sharon Preschool Program
    
  • South Fulton Elementary School
    
  • Sunrise Drop In, Union City
    
  • St. Joseph's School, Mayfield, KY, Grades 5 & 6
    
  • Trenton High School, Environmental Science
    
  • Trimble Elem, Grades 3-5
    
  • Twin Cities Summer, Fulton, KY: Grades 3-4
    
  • Union City Middle School, Tn, CLUE
    
  • Union City Tiger Cubs
    
  • W. O. Inman, Paris, Grade 6
    
  • Weakley Co Students (WMCT), Grades 4-6
    
  • West Carroll Primary, McLemoresville
    
  • West Carroll Primary School, McLemoresville
    
  • Westview Special Education

• Professional Education and Honorary
  
  • Phi Delta Kappa * Member, 1960-2005* President, Northwest Tennessee Chapter, 1997-98, 1982-83, 1971-72 * Charter Member, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1969-Present * Inducted, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1960

  • Phi Kappa Phi * Charter Member, The University of Tennessee at Martin, 1970-2005 * Inducted, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1961

• Science Education
  
  • National Science Teachers Association * Life Member, 1968-Present

  • Tennessee Environmental Education Association * Member, 1989-2005 * Newsletter Editor, 1993-98, Webmaster 1997-Present

  • Tennessee Science Teachers Association, formerly Science Association of Tennessee * Member, 1975-Present * Newsletter Distribution 1987-92 * Treasurer, 1982-92 * President, 1979-80 * Charter Member, 1975-Present

  • Tennessee Department of Education Science Advisory Committee which founded: Science Association of Tennessee in 1975 (became Tennessee Science Teachers Association in 1990)

• Science and Conservation Memberships and Subscriptions
  
  • American Game Bird Breeder's Cooperative Federation * Member, 1980-Present

  • American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society * Member, 1982-Present

  • International Wild Waterfowl Association * Member, 1986-Present

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