Jill Zarazinski, PhD
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/Childhood Science Education

Highest Degree Awarded:
PhD in Science Education
State University of New York at Buffalo

Hire Date: July 2011

Courses Taught
Favorite Thing About Canisius
Why prospective students should attend Canisius
Personal Interests
Research Interests
Other Information

Courses Taught:
EDE 311 Science In Schools
EDE/EDY/SPE 432/433 Seminar in Teaching & Assessment
EDCH 545 Elementary Science Instruction

Favorite Thing About Canisius:
Warm and welcoming atmosphere; students, faculty and staff. The college’s city campus allows for a variety of community collaborations.

Why prospective students should attend Canisius:
At Canisius students are viewed as active members of a community. Faculty and staff interact with students regularly and on a personal level. There are numerous opportunities, on and off campus, for individuals to foster their interests and network. 

Personal Interests:
Kayaking, relaxing on the beach, spending time with family, tennis, hiking, Buffalo Sabres and Bandits, Disney World, and anything dealing with animals.

Research Interests:

· Alternative Forms of Parent Involvement
· Take-Home Inquiry-Based Science Kits
· Integrating Literature in the Content Areas
· Teaching and Learning Through Children’s Toys
· Teacher Candidate Beliefs and Use of Inquiry


Recent Research:

1. Szilágyi, J., Zarazinski, J., Lewis, M., & Moser, S. (2012, March). Self-created children's literature as a teaching strategy: Voices from the college and the elementary classroom. Childhood Education, 88(2), In Press.

2. Szilágyi, J., Zarazinski, J., Lewis, M., & Moser, S. (2010, March). Childhood Education, 88(2), in press.

Other Information:
I believe in a “hands – on, minds –on” philosophy of teaching and learning. It is an engaging and interactive process for both the students and the teachers. It also allows for unlimited creativity and a deeper understanding of content knowledge . As a graduate of Canisius College I also understand , believe and have lived the Ignatian mission...