Franco Zengaro, PhD 1 Curriculum Vitae Franco Zengaro, Ph.D.

Franco Zengaro, PhD 1
Curriculum Vitae
Franco Zengaro, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, & Graduate Program Coordinator
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Delta State University
Ewing 380, Box 3112
Office: 662-846-4557
FAX: 662.846.4571
[email protected]
Educational Background
Ph.D. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 2006.
Specialization: Health and Human Performance, cognate in Educational Psychology,
minor in Research with a specialization in Teaching and Learning.
M.S.E. Harding University, Searcy, AR. 2001.
Specialization: Kinesiology.
MBA Leicester University, United Kingdom. 1999.
Specialization: Educational Management.
B.A. Harding University, Searcy, AR.1990.
Majors: Physical Education and Psychology.
Additional Educational Training
Certificate in Blended Learning Delta State University, Office of Instructional
Technology, February 2014.
Certificate of Completion Respondus Lockdown Browser 4.0 Training Delta State
University, Office of Instructional Technology, April 2014.
Certificate of Recognition as a Connected Educator, Office of Instructional Technology,
Delta State University, October, 2014.
Academic Appointments
July 2015. Assistant Professor Health, Physical Education, & Recreation and Graduate Program
Coordinator Delta State University Cleveland, MS.
June 2013-July 2015. Director of Instructional Support/Adjunct Instructor Division of Teacher
Education, Leadership, & Research Delta State University Cleveland, MS.
October 2012- June 2013. Graduate School Dissertation Chair, Northcentral University
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10000 East University Drive Prescott Valley, AZ.
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August 2010-2012. Assistant Professor, University of West Florida Pensacola, FL.
August 2009-2010. Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education, Armstrong
Atlantic State University Savanna, GA.
July 2006-2009. Assistant Professor, Physical Education Pedagogy, Middle Tennessee State
University, Murfreesboro, TN.
2001-2003. Assistant Professor, Physical Education, Head Women’s Soccer Coach. Ohio Valley
University, Vienna, West Virginia.
Other Professional Experiences
2003-2006.Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. in Human Performance, Physical
Education Pedagogy, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
2000-2001. Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Harding University, Searcy, AR.
1999-2000. Head Soccer Coach, Searcy High School, Searcy, AR.
1996-97.Head Soccer Coach, Sandy Creek High School, Tyrone, GA.
Educational Assistant, Sandy Creek High School and North Fayette Elementary School.
1992-96. Teacher, Head Soccer Coach, Arlington Christian School, Fairburn, GA.
Recent Teaching Assignments
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE MASTERS LEVEL CLASSES RECENT
PER-380 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION in PHYSICAL EDUCATION Fall 2015
PER-438 KINESIOLOGY Fall 2015
PER-484 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND MOTOR LEARNING Fall 2015
PER-638 BIOMECHANICS Fall 2015
PER-685 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION Fall
2015
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Summer 2015
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Summer 2015
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
PER-484 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT & MOTOR LEARNING SUMMER 20015
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Spring 2015
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Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Spring 2014
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR 702 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DESIGN Spring 2014 Advanced analysis of types of
research, in-depth investigations of research designs, extended analysis of descriptive and
inferential statistics.
ELR-702 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Summer 2014
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR 702 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DESIGN Summer 2014 Advanced analysis of types of
research, in-depth investigations of research designs, extended analysis of descriptive and
inferential statistics.
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Fall 2014
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR 702 EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DESIGN Fall 2014 Advanced analysis of types of
research, in-depth investigations of research designs, extended analysis of descriptive and
inferential statistics.
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Summer 2013
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
ELR-605 STATISTICS FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Fall 2013
Development of library skills, analysis of types of research, investigation of research design;
introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.
GRADUATE DOCTORAL:
DIS9321E
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH I
Students become familiar with the relevant literature and doctoral resources and expectations.
Articulate the key aspects of a Concept Paper: Topic, Problem, Purpose, Research Questions and
Draft Research Design
DIS9322B DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH II
Students will write dissertation proposal. This consists of the first three chapters of the
dissertation
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DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH III
Implement research plan as outlined in Chapter 3 of the Dissertation Proposal, including data
collection and preliminary analysis
DIS9325B DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH IV
Complete drafts of Chapters 4 and 5 and submit to Chair of the Dissertation Committee for
feedback, comments, revisions, and eventual approval. Critique all chapters at this stage,
ensuring that all five chapters are well-organized and flow logically, without unnecessary
repetition
DIS9325 - DIS9329: DOCTORAL DISSERTATION RESEARCH CONTINUATION (1Credit
Hour)
In this dissertation completion course sequence, students continue to work progressively on
completing remaining doctoral dissertation milestones toward the completion of the doctorate
degree
UNDERGRADUATE:
EDUC-2110 INVESTIGATION of CRITICAL & CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN
EDUCATION
A basic overview of critical and contemporary issues facing the field of professional educators,
including social and political contexts of educational settings in Georgia and the US
PEHM-2283- KINESIOLOGY
An interdisciplinary approach to the science of human movement. Topics include functional
anatomy and applied principles of biomechanical analysis of movement-based sports activities
PEEC-3200 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEACHER
Theory and current practice in the teaching of health and physical education at the elementary
school level
PEHM-3300 TECHNIQUES IN TEAM SPORTS INSTRUCTION
Analysis, demonstration, and application of basic skills and techniques necessary for instruction
in soccer, softball, field hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, and team handball
PEHM-3700 INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS
Analysis, demonstration, and application of basic skills and techniques necessary for instruction
in individual and dual sports, including tennis, badminton, pickle ball, golf, bowling, and
gymnastics/tumbling
PEHM-3090 BASIC GAMES, DANCE, AND RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
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The instruction in recreational, dance, and rhythmic activities for P-12 diverse populations
PEHM-4100 ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Instruction in methods for adapting physical education instruction to meet the needs of students
with disabilities
PEHM-4000 FITNESS THEORY AND ASSESSMENT
Measurement, evaluation, assessment, and statistics in health and physical education
PEHM-4701 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND METHODS
Theory and current practice in the teaching of elementary physical education for the developing
child, including appropriate curriculum design, methods, and assessment
PHED-1220 BEGINNING SOCCER
Offers preparation for future participation in soccer by developing basic competencies in
fundamental skills
PHED -1040 BEGINNING TENNIS
Basic rules, skills, strategies, and practice for singles and doubles
PHED-1200 BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING
Offers preparation for future participation in weight training by developing basic competencies
in fundamental skills
PHED-3720 FITNESS EDUCATION K-12
Planning, teaching, and participating in individual and group fitness programs for K-12. Offers
preparation to administer and interpret assessment of related components with the understanding
of physiological principles related to exercise in the K-12 student. Major lifetime wellness
activities covered
PHED-3800 TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
An introduction to the physical education profession which overviews the history, theories, and
current issues related to physical education, fitness, and sport
PHED-3900 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction
for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and
physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community
programs
PHED-3930 CONCEPTS/TACTICS of TEACHING GAMES
Analysis, demonstration, and application of basic skills and techniques necessary for instruction
in soccer, softball, field hockey, football, volleyball, basketball, and team handball
PHED-4780 CURRICULUM in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Reviews best practices and approaches to planning and implementing instruction, as well as the
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curriculum models of physical education
PET-3905 DIRECTED STUDY in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop a focus study
that explores in greater depth an area of special interest within the field of Health and Physical
Education
PHED-4400 MOTOR BEHAVIOR
Processes related to the learning, control, and coordination of movement. Principles in motor
learning, motor development, and motor control addressed in relation to movement and skill
acquisition. Examines the major behavioral and control processes underlying the learning and
performance of motor skills
PHED-4800/ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS
Instruction strategies in the planning and implementation and evaluation of the teaching and
learning process at the elementary school level
PET-4442 PHYSYCAL EDUCATION in HIGH SCHOOL
Designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can
plan and implement appropriate activities in the high school setting
PET-4720 PHYSYCAL EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Designed to provide a knowledge base so prospective physical education teachers can plan and
implement appropriate activities for the elementary school
PET-4730 PHYSYCAL EDUCATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can
plan and implement appropriate activities for the middle school student. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the progression from middle school to the high school developmental curricula
PET-4744 STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSYCAL EDUCATION
Directed teaching is a full-time, entire semester activity that takes place in either fall or spring
semester of the senior year. It is the culminating experience of the professional education
program, in which student teachers undertake two consecutive placements in local public schools
PET-4926 PRAC I in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the
elementary school physical education setting. The students will observe teachers and assist with
planning and organization of class activities
PET-4927 PRACTICUM II in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the
middle school physical education setting. Students will observe teachers and assist with planning
and organizing class activities
PET-4928 PRAC III in PHYSICA EDUCATION
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The utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the high
school physical education setting. Students will observe teachers and assist with planning and
organizing all activities
HLP-4940 INTERNSHIP in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Placement in an appropriate agency or organization for the purpose of gaining some experience
in the field. Faculty and agency personnel will supervise the student as the student participates in
a wide range of services available in the setting
GRADUATE MASTERS LEVEL:
PET-5905 DIRECTED STUDY in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop a focus study
that explores in greater depth an area of special interest within the field of Health and Physical
Education
PET- 6706 ANALYSIS of RESEACH in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to various streams of research in physical
education and help them to critically analyze the quality of that research and its influence on the
teaching and learning process in physical education
PET- 6707 RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION
This course is designed to examine the development, design, and application of the research in
physical education/teacher education
PET-6015 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course will assist students in understanding the professional issues and concerns that are an
inherent part of the physical education profession and to use that understanding to effective and
positive participation in the profession of teaching physical education
HLP-6535 RESEARCH PROCEDURES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Research methodology, critical analyses and evaluation of current research, and design of a
research proposal in the major field
HLP-6940 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CAPSTONE MASTER PROJECT
Placement in an appropriate agency or organization for the purpose of gaining some experience
in the field. Faculty and agency personnel will supervise the student as the student participates in
a wide range of services available in the setting. Goals and objectives will be planned by the
student, instructor and agency supervisor
PET-6774 MODELS in PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
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Provides theory and practice in teaching strategies designed to facilitate learner achievement in
the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
PET-6905 DIRECTED STUDY
The purpose of this graduate course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop a focus
study that explores in greater depth an area of special interest within the field of Health and
Physical Education
OTHERTEACHING EXPERIENCES
GRADUATE
PHED- 6000 ADAPATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The best practices and approaches to planning and implementing physical education instruction
for the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and
physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environments and community
programs
PHED- 6090 MOTOR LEARNING in PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Principles and practices that underpin the acquisition and development of motor skills; theories
of motor learning, motor control, and development; lifespan motor development perspective
related to performing motor and sport skills; professional applications of the motor learning and
development in exercise science, physical therapy, athletic training, and physical education
EHHP- 6610 RESEARCH METHODS in HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
This course focuses on critical examination of current research in the field of health and physical
education and how this research can impact teaching methods and effectiveness
Research/Creative Activities
Books/monographs/chapters
Zengaro, F. (2007). Italian men’s soccer: Reflections of society. In B. Kratzmuller, M.
Marschik, R. Mullner, H. Szemethy., & E. Trinkl (Eds.), Sports and the construction of
identities (pp. 926-935). Verlag Turia & Kant: Vienna, Austria.
Journal articles
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Malfi, M. (2009). Acceptance of aggression and moral decisionmaking in Italian adolescents (pp. 524-530). Proceedings XIV International CESH
Congress. Pisa, Italy.
Zengaro, F., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2007). Exploring reflective engagement that promotes
understanding in college classrooms. International Journal of Scholarship in Teaching
and Learning, 1(2), 1-18.
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Zengaro, F. (2005). The place of staff morale in educational marketing. ERS
Spectrum, 23(4), 32-40.
Zengaro, F. (2005) Constructing knowledge through intuition, comparison, and
Reflection (pp. 1-15). ATEE 2004 Conference Proceedings. Agrigento, Italy.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., Belcher, D. (2015). Moving beyond “busy, happy, and good" in
physical education teaching. Delta Journal of Education, 5(1), 20-38.
Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (in press). Academic and Community Identities: A Study of
Kurdish and Somali Refugee High School Students. Journal of Research Initiatives.
Zengaro, S., Iran-Nejad, A., Schumacher, R., & Zengaro, F. (in press). Understanding
Adolescent Attitudes toward Sports Aggression: An Integrated Perspective. Journal of
Education and Human Development.
Zengaro, S., & Zengaro, F. Body "Beyond the Disembodied Embodied Cognition in the
Performance Learning Activity of Sporting. In review Frontiers in Psychology.
Zengaro,F, & Zengaro ,S. Planning for Instruction: (in progress). A Multiple Case Study of
Four Preservice Teachers Learning to Plan for Teaching. To be submitted to The Journal
of Teaching in Physical Education.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (In progress). Home field advantage in Italian Serie A
football. To be submitted to Perceptual and Motor Skills.
Zhang, J., Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Song, C. (In progress). Attitudes toward the
Acceptance of Sports Aggression among Chinese Adolescents. To be submitted to
Perceptual and Motor Skills.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (In progress). Home field advantage in Italian Serie A football. To be
submitted to Perceptual and Motor Skills.
New Research
Ali, M., Zengaro, S., & F. Zengaro. (2015, March). Do Students’ Responses to Critical Thinking
Technique, Engage and Connect to Class Activities: A Qualitative Perspective. Proposal
accepted at the Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching Grand Canyon
University, Phoenix, AZ.
Zengaro, F., Ali. M., & Zengaro, S. (2014, November). “Sense of Coherence in Lived
Experiences: Meaning and Aspiration in a Group of College Students.”
Zengaro, F., Ali, M,. & Zengaro, S. (2014, November). Sense of Coherence and Faith:
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Mediating life events in Muslim University Students. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting for the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Knoxville, TN.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S. (2014, November). Introducing Voice Thread in Asynchronous Courses
Challenges and Opportunities: A Mixed-Method Investigation. Paper presented at the
Annual Meeting for the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Knoxville, TN.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & McCormick, J. (2014, January). Voice Thread Application: Practical
Teaching Points in Synchronous and Asynchronous Courses. Proposal accepted at the
2014 Technology in Teaching Symposium Delta State University, Cleveland, MS.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Ali, M. (2014, January). Using Critical Incidents and Reflections to
Evaluate Online and on-Ground Students’ Responses. Proposal accepted at the 2014
Technology in Teaching Symposium Delta State University, Cleveland, MS.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2013, December). Voice Thread as a pedagogical tool in
asynchronous courses. Paper accepted at the 7th Annual SoTL Commons Conference
Coastal Georgia Center, Savannah, GA.
Zengaro, S., Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Simmons, T. (2013, November). Using Critical
Incidents and Reflections to Evaluate Student Engagement. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting for the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Pensacola, FL.
Zengaro, S., Zengaro, F. (2013, November). Using First-Person Education to Promote
Critical Thinking in College Classrooms. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting
for the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Pensacola, FL.
Ali, M., Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2013, March). A Study of online and on-ground
Students’ responses to critical thinking technique to engage and focus them in
course period in college. Paper accepted at the Innovative Professor Conference Austin
Peay State University, Tennessee.
Ali, M., Zengaro, S., & Zengaro, F. (2012, October). Naturalistic Research: How Qualitative
Methodology guides Empirical Research. Paper accepted at the Tennessee Board of
Regents Qualitative Research Conference Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.
Ali, M., Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2012, November). Sense of Coherence and Lived
Experiences: Purpose, Hope and Meaning of Life in Muslim College Students.
Paper accepted at the meeting of the Mid-South Education Research Association,
Louisville, KY.
Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (2012, November). Personal meaning through
experience: An ethnographic study. Paper accepted at the meeting of the Mid-South
Education Research Association, Louisville, KY. Association, Louisville, KY.
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Research with Students
Zengaro, F, &.Chester, F. (2010, March). Making a Difference Coaching One Athlete at a Time.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Youth-At-Risk Conference. Savannah,
GA.
Alexandre, R., & Zengaro, F. (2008, July). The Effect of Gender and Spirituality
Differences on SOC among United Methodists. Paper presented at the meeting of the
International Congress of Psychology. Berlin, Germany, July, 2008.
Zengaro, F., Ford, D., & Zengaro, S. (2008, April). Media Coverage of Sports: A
Cross-Cultural Analysis of Gender Bias. Paper presented at the meeting of the American
Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Professional Development
Bended Teacher’s Academy: Professional development instructional technology workshop for
instructors blending face-to-face instruction with online activity outside of the traditional
classroom. (2014, February). Training conducted at Delta State University Office of
Instructional Technology.
Grants/contracts
Instructional Technology Challenge Grant. Implementing “VoiceThread Technology: Infusing
Faculty Presence Through Asynchronous Didactic” $1,699.00 funded September 2014
Kent and Janice Wyatt Faculty Development Fund $1007. 21 funded September 2014.
Mini-Grant Request for Research Committee Funds $ 282 funded September 2014.
Teaching through Voice Thread technology: Strengthening our programs through asynchronous
methodologies while continuing our commitment to quality teaching. Delta State
University College of Education and Human Sciences Division of Teacher Education,
Leadership, and Research. $15,000. Submitted June 2014.
Legislative Grant Proposal Funding for Access to P3 Success (APS) Program
Preparation…Performance…Professionalism. Delta State University College of
Education and Human Sciences Division of Teacher Education, Leadership, and
Research. $380.000. Submitted February 2014. Not funded
Faculty Research Travel Grant $ 108.08 funded January 2014
Kent and Janice Wyatt Faculty Development Fund $ 1051 funded January 2014
Instructional Technology Challenge Grant. Implementing Voice Thread as a pedagogical tool in
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asynchronous courses $1000 Submitted October 2013. Funded November 2013
Faculty Research and Creative Activity Grant. “Sense of Coherence in Lived
Experiences in a Group of College Students.” Middle Tennessee State University.
$7987.50. Submitted September 2012. Not funded
Multicultural Diversity Travel Grant $710.17. Funded January 2012
American Psychological Association Early Career Travel Award $1000 Submitted April
2011. Not Funded
Faculty Scholarly and Creative Activity Award. Aggression, Sport, and Moral- Decision
Making in Middle School Students: A Multi -Dimensional Perspective $1320. Funded
March 2011
Faculty Scholarly and Creative Activity Award. Cross-Culture Analysis of Attitudes toward
Sports Aggression between Chinese and American Adolescents. $2000. Funded March
2011
Faculty Distinguish Research and Creative Activities Awards. Aggression, Sports, and Moral
Decision-Making in Adolescents: A Cross-Cultural Investigation. Submitted March
2011. $3000. Not funded
William T. Grant Foundation. “Youth Sports and Their Impact on Adolescents’ Attitudes
and Behavior toward Fair Play.” $45,000. Submitted March 2011. Not Funded
AASU Arthur M. Gignilliat, Jr., Summer Faculty Research Fellowship for 2010.
“Out-of-School Activities and School Attachment: Can Sports Make a
Difference?” $4,777.37. Submitted November 2009. Not funded
AASU Teaching and Learning Grant “Improving Assessment and Evaluation
Skills in Physical Education Teacher Education Students.” $1620. Submitted November
2009. Not funded
College of Education Armstrong Atlantic State University Internal Grant.
“Aggression, Sports, and Moral Decision-Making in High School
Students.” $2000. Submitted October 2009. Funded January 2010.
Tennessee 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant. “Helping
K-12 Students at-Risk of Academic and Social Disenfranchisement Succeed Through
Academic Support, Sports Participation and Community Engagement.” $100.000. April
2009. Not funded
Faculty Research and Creative Activity Grant. “Aggression, Sports, and Ethical
Decision-Making in Adolescents.” $2155. September 2008. Not funded
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Graduate Faculty Travel Grant. College of Graduate Studies. Middle Tennessee
State University. $500. Funded September 2008.
Faculty Research Dissemination Grant. College of Graduate Studies. Middle
Tennessee State University. $200. Funded September 2008.
Tennessee Board of Regents Diversity Grant. Social Integration and Academic
Support: Keys to Refugee Student Success.$50,000.Submitted Jan. 2008.
Not funded
Graduate Faculty Travel Grant. College of Graduate Studies. Middle Tennessee
State University. $250. Funded January 2008.
Faculty Research and Creative Activity Grant. “Fragmented Lives and
Conflicting Experiences in Refugee Students.” Middle Tennessee State University.
$10,000. Partially funded. January 2008.
Travel and Research Grant. Department of Continuing Education and Distance
Learning. Middle Tennessee State University $4600 Funded 2007.
Graduate Faculty Travel Grant. College of Graduate Studies. Middle Tennessee
State University. $250. Funded 2006.
“Enhancing Learning and Instruction for Adapted Physical Education”
Instructional Technologies Development Grant, Middle Tennessee State University.
Submitted October 2006. Not funded
Graduate Student Research and Travel Grant. University of Alabama Graduate
School. $300. Funded 2005.
University of Alabama Departmental Travel Grant, Department of Health and
Human Performance $100. Funded 2004, 2005.
Presentations
Stewart, W., Mansouri, B., Iran-Nejad, A., & Jami, P.Y. (2015, March). Bridging the Gap in
Moral Understanding, Learning, and Biological Development. In Zengaro, F., &
Zengaro, S. (Chairs), Biological Understanding. Symposium accepted at the
Southeastern Psychological Association 61st Annual Meeting Hilton Head, South
Carolina.
Directed Workshop. Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & McCormick, J. Using Voice
Thread in Canvas to Connect with Students & Improving Learning Outcomes. The
Office of Instructional Technology A Teacher-To-Teacher Talk. (2014, October). Delta
State University, Cleveland, MS.
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Directed Workshop. Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. Sense of Coherence in Lived
Experiences: Engaged learners and engaged communities.
(2014, November). Workshop conducted at the Islamic Center Murfreesboro, TN.
Directed Workshop. Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. Research in Practice: Reflecting on the
schooling experiences of culturally diverse students: Engaged schools and engaged
learners. What can we learn? (2013, December). Workshop conducted at Delta State
University College of Education and Human Sciences.
“Improving Online Instruction.” (2013, August). Workshop conducted at Delta State University
College of Education and Human Sciences.
Zengaro, S., Zengaro, F., Song, C., & Zhang, J. (2012, August). A Cross-Cultural Investigation
of the Acceptance of Sports Aggression. Paper presented at the meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.
Zengaro, F., Song, C., Zengaro, S., & Zhang, J. (2012, August). Attitudes toward the
Acceptance of Sports Aggression among Chinese Adolesecents. Paper presented at the
meeting of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, Fl.
Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (2012, February). Case Study of Two Somali
Refugee Students: Lived Stories and Struggles for an Education. Paper presented at the
National Association of African American Studies. Baton Rouge, LA.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2011, November). Aggression, Sports, and Moral DecisionMaking in Middle School Students: A Multidimensional Perspective. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Education Research Association,
Oxford, MS.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2011, November). Learning from the Fields: A Multiple
Case Study of Eight Preservice Teachers at Different Stages in their Educational
Experience. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Education Research
Association, Oxford, MS.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2011, November). “This is Not What I Expected”:
Knowledge Construction in Preservice Teachers. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Mid-South Education Research Association, Oxford, MS.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2011, August). Fouls, Penalties, and Aggression: The
Psychology of the Home Field Advantage in Italian Professional Soccer. Paper presented
at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Zengaro, S., Zengaro, F., & Iran-Nejad. (2011, August). Sports Participation, the
Acceptance of Sports Aggression, & Adolescent Development. Poster presented at the
meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
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Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (2011, April). Fragmented Lives and Social
Integration: Refugee High School Students' Struggle for Acceptance. Paper presented at
the meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Zengaro, S., Iran-Nejad, A., & Zengaro, F. (2011, April). Adolescents' Attitudes toward the
Acceptance of Sports Aggression: Comparing a Multiple-Source Model across Cultures.
Paper presented at the meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New
Orleans, LA.
Zengaro, S., Iran-Nejad, A., & Zengaro, F. (2010, November). Sports Participation and the
Acceptance of Aggression in Adolescents: A Multiple-Source Perspective. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Education Research Association, Mobile, AL.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2010, November). Teaching Within a Zone of Safety: The Role of
Reflection in Teaching. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Education
Research Association, Mobile, AL.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2010, November). Understanding through Reflection: The
Importance of Written Reflection Assignments for In-service & Preservice
Teacher Development. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South
Education Research Association, Mobile, AL.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2010, October). Using Reflection to Promote Critical
Thinking in College Classroom. Paper presented at the meeting of the International
Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, Nashville, TN.
Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (2010, March). Academic Success and Social
Integration in Refugee Students. Poster presented at the meeting of National Youth-AtRisk Conference. Savannah, GA.
Zengaro, F, &.Chester, F. (2010, March). Making a Difference Coaching One Athlete at a Time.
Paper presented at the meeting of the National Youth-At-Risk Conference. Savannah,
GA.
Zengaro, F., MacBeth, J., & Zengaro, S. (2009, November). When Metaphors Reveal Images of
Teaching in Preservice Physical Education Teachers. Paper presented at the meeting of
the Mid-South Education Research Association,
Baton Rouge, LA.
Zengaro, F., (2009, November). Teacher Cognition and Teacher Planning in
Preservice Teachers: A Multiple Case Study. Paper presented at the meeting of the MidSouth Education Research Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Zengaro, S., & Zengaro, F. (2009, November). Using Metaphors to Understand
Students’ Attitudes Toward Writing. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South
Education Research Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Malfi, M. (2009, September). Acceptance of
aggression and moral decision-making in Italian adolescents. Paper presented at the
meeting of the European Committee on Sports History. Pisa, Italy.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Malfi, M. (2009, April). Aggression, Sports, and the
Moral Development of Italian Adolescents. Paper presented at the meeting of the
American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Tampa, FL.
Zengaro, F. (2008, November). When Performance Reveals Authentic Learning:
Progress in Biofunctional Embodiment of Educational Objectives. Symposium
conducted at the Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,
Knoxville, TN.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2008, November). Aggression, Sports, and the Moral
Development of Italian Adolescents. Paper presented at the meeting of
the Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Knoxville, TN.
Zengaro, F., Ali, M., & Zengaro, S. (2008, November). Fragmented Lives and
Conflicting Experiences in Refugee Students. Paper presented at the meeting of the MidSouth Educational Research Association, Knoxville, TN.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2008, July). Examining the Level of
Aggression in Italian Professional Soccer. Poster presented at the 30th meeting of the
Cognitive Science Society. Washington, D.C.
Alexandre, R., & Zengaro, F. (2008, July). The Effect of Gender and Spirituality
Differences on SOC among United Methodists. Paper presented at the meeting of the
International Congress of Psychology. Berlin, Germany, July, 2008.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2008, July). The Psychology of Playing at Home in
Italian Serie A Football. Paper presented at the meeting of the International Congress of
Psychology. Berlin, Germany.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2008, July). The Influence of
Metaphor and Plan of Development Introductions on the Evaluation of Student Essays.
Poster presented at the meeting of the International Congress of Psychology. Berlin,
Germany.
Zengaro, F., Ford, D., & Zengaro, S. (2008, April). Media Coverage of Sports: A
Cross-Cultural Analysis of Gender Bias. Paper presented at the meeting of the American
Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & MacBeth, J. (2008, February). Metaphors and
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Preservice Teachers: What Do We Want to Be When We Grow Up? Paper presented at
the meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New
Orleans, LA.
Zengaro, F. (2007, November). Preservice Teacher Understanding in a FieldBased Practicum. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research
Association Annual Meeting, Hot Springs, AR.
Zengaro, F. (2007, November). Toward a Pedagogy of Opportunity and Inclusion:
A Case Study. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research
Annual Meeting, Hot Springs, AR.
Zengaro, F. (2007, October). Planning for Teaching: A Multiple Case Study of
Preservice Teachers. Historic Traditions & Future Directions in Research
on Teaching & Teacher Education in Physical Education. Paper presented at the meeting
of the PETE Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2007, October). Aggressive Behavior and Home
Field Advantage in Italian Serie A. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sports
Psychology Conference Louisville, KY.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Iran-Nejad, A. Curiosity and Questioning: Quality
Learning in the Classroom. Paper presented at the Conference on Scholarship on
Teaching and Learning. Statesboro, GA. October, 2007.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (August, 2007). Aggressive Behavior and Home Field
Advantage in Italian Serie A Soccer. Poster presented at the meeting of the Cognitive
Science Society. Nashville, TN.
Curtner-Smith, M., Woodruff, E., Stran, M., Zmudy, M., Oh, J., & Zengaro, F.
(2007,March). Preservice Teachers' Conceptions of Teaching Within Skill Theme, Games
for Understanding, and Sport Education Units. Poster presented at the meeting of the
American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Baltimore,
MD.
Zengaro, F. (2006, November). Learning to Plan for Teaching: A Multiple-case
Study. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mid-South Educational
Research Association, Birmingham, AL.
Zengaro, F. (2006, September). Italian Men’s Soccer: Reflections of Society.
Paper presented at the meeting of the International Congress on the European Committee
for Sport History, Vienna, Austria.
Zengaro, F., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2006, September). Explaining and Exploring
Understanding in a College Classroom. Paper presented at the meeting of the European
Association for Research in Learning and Instruction SIG Writing, Antwerp, Belgium.
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Iran-Nejad, A., Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2006, July). Beyond Fragmentation:
Ill-structured Domains, Networks, Complex Systems, and Biofunctional Science. Poster
presented at the meeting of the Cognitive Science Society. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Zengaro, F., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2005, July). Constructing Meaning Through Class
Discussions. Poster presented at the meeting of the Cognitive Science Society. Stresa,
Italy.
Zengaro, F. (2004, October). Constructing Knowledge through Intuition,
Comparison, and Reflection. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for
Teacher Education in Europe. Agrigento, Italy.
Zengaro, F. (2004, March). Italian Men’s Soccer: Hegemony, Epic, Distant Warlike Memories. Paper presented at the International Conference on Leisure, Tourism, and
Sport-Education, Integration, Innovation, Cologne, Germany.
Abstracts
Alexandre, R., & Zengaro, F. (2008). The effect of gender and spirituality
differences on SOC among United Methodists. International Journal of Psychology.
43(3/4), 437.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2008). The influence of metaphor and
plan of development Introductions on the evaluation of student essays. International
Journal of Psychology. 43(3/4), 166.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2008). The psychology of playing at home in Italian
Serie A football. International Journal of Psychology. 43(3/4), 236.
Zengaro, F., Zengaro, S., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2008). Examining the level of
aggression in Italian professional soccer. CogSci 2008 Conference Proceedings.
Washington, D.C.
Curtner-Smith, M., Woodruff, E., Stran, M., Zmudy, M., Oh, J., & Zengaro, F.
(2007). Preservice teachers' conceptions of teaching within skill theme, games for
understanding, and sport education units. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78
(1), A-55.
Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2007). Aggressive behavior and home field
advantage in Italian Serie A soccer. CogSci 2007 Conference Proceedings. Nashville,
TN.
Iran-Nejad, A., Zengaro, F., & Zengaro, S. (2006). Beyond fragmentation: Illstructured domains, networks, complex systems, and biofunctional science. CogSci 2006
Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Zengaro, F., & Iran-Nejad, A. (2005). Constructing meaning through class
discussions. CogSci 2005 Conference Proceedings. Stresa, Italy.
Zengaro, F. (2004). Increasing self-efficacy through adaptive physical education
and sports participation. 10th World Congress Sport for All Conference Proceedings.
Rome, Italy.
Zengaro, F. (2004). Italian men’s soccer: Hegemony, epic, distant war-like
memories. LEDU 2004 International Conference on Leisure, Tourism, and Sport—
Education, Integration, Innovation. (p. 66). Cologne, Germany.
Institutional Service
University level
Faculty Senator Representative for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Delta State
University, Fall 2015
Health and Wellness Committee, Delta State University, Spring 2015
Health and Wellness Committee, Delta State University, Fall 2014
Online Teaching/Learning Advisory Committee, Delta State University, Spring 2014
2013-2014 Associate member Graduate Faculty Delta State University
Health and Wellness Committee, Delta State University, Fall 2013
Conferencing Advisory Committee, Delta State University, Fall 2013
Information Technology Governance Committee, Delta State University, Fall 2013
Undergraduate Admissions Committee, University of West Florida, 2011
Search committee, Director of Assessment and Academic Planning, AASU, 2009
College level
Directed Workshop. “Improving Online Instruction.” August 2013. Delta State University
College of Education and Human Sciences.
Directed Workshop. “Improving Online Instruction.” October 2013. Delta State University
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College of Education and Human Sciences.
College of Education Research and Grant Committee, AASU, 2009
Department level
Graduate Faculty Admission Committee, UWF, 2010.
Public and Community Health committee, MTSU, 2008.
PETE Search committee, MTSU, 2007
Faculty Work Load committee, MTSU, 2007
Dissertations
Dissertation Committee Sylvester Cannon, “Mississippi Superintendents’ Perspectives on Tenure
and Factors That Influence Turnover.” Delta State University, 2015.
Dissertation Committee, Shea Fede, “A Comparison of the Validity of High School Grade Point
Averages in Relation to ACT Scores of Students from Public and Private Schools in
Mississippi.” Delta State University, 2015.
Dissertation Chair, Londeria Hayes, “The Effectiveness of the Taped Problems Math Fact
Intervention with an African American male student with ADHD.” Delta State
University, 2014.
Dissertation Chair, Linda A. Sanders, “The Relationship Between Method of Delivery, Gender,
Ethnicity, Age, and Attrition in College Developmental Mathematics Courses.” Delta
State University, 2014.
Dissertation Committee, James C. Baker, “The Primary Indicator of Performance of
Nontraditional Students in Associate Degree of Nursing Programs.” Delta State
University, 2014.
Dissertation Chair, ShaTerria L. Warren, “The Relationship between the Use of Support Services
and Retention Rates of College Students with Disabilities.” Delta State University, 2014.
Dissertation Co-Chair, Carla W Rogers, “ Exploring the Correlation Between Reading
Curriculum-Based Measurements and High-Stakes Assessment Scores.” Delta State
University, 2014.
Dissertation Committee, Kristy McClain, “The Satisfaction of Students Enrolled in Online
Education at Community Colleges.” Delta State University, 2014.
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Dissertation Committee, Gail Muse Beggs “What Measures of Satisfactory Academic Progress
make a Difference? A Look at Satisfactory Academic Progress and the Student Loan
Default Rates of Students Attending Mississippi Public Community Colleges.” Delta
State University, 2014.
Dissertation Chair, Amy Dinella, “Identification of Psychosocial Theories Explaining
Benefits of Peer-provided Services.” Northcentral University, 2013.
Dissertation Committee, Renata Alexandre, “The effect of gender and spirituality
differences on SOC among United Methodists.” Middle Tennessee State University,
2008.
Dissertation Committee, Bethany Wrye, “The effect of moral disengagement and media
exposure on binge drinking among college students.” Middle Tennessee State
University. 2008.
Organizational Service
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Learning and Instruction, 2015
Manuscript reviewer, Delta Journal of Education, 2015
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Learning and Instruction, 2014
Manuscript reviewer, Delta Journal of Education, 2014
Associate Editor Frontiers in Psychology, section, Cognition 2014
Topic Editor of the Research Topic toward the Biofunctional Embodiment of Understanding,
hosted in Frontiers in Psychology, 2014
Editorial Review Board Frontiers in Psychology, 2014
Delta State University, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2013
Manuscript Reviewer, The Teacher Educator, 2014
Manuscript Reviewer, The Teacher Educator, 2013
MSERA Conference Main Program Reviewer, 2013
Manuscript Reviewer, The Teacher Educator, 2012
Manuscript Reviewer, The American Journal of Educational Study, 2012
Editorial Review Board, The Teacher Educator, 2010
Manuscript Reviewer, Teaching and Teacher Education, 2010
Manuscript reviewer for The Teacher Educator, 2009
NASPE Grant Reviewer, “ING Run for Something Better,” 2009
Section presider, National Youth-At-Risk Conference. Savannah, GA. 2010
Session Chair, 29th International Congress of Psychology, 2008
Session Chair, AACTE Annual Meeting, 2008
Session Chair, MSERA Annual Meeting, 2007
Reviewer for 2008 AERA Annual Meeting Main Program
Reviewer for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. MSERA Conference Main Program
Reviewer for 2011,
Reviewer for 2007, 2008 CogSci Conference Main Program
Other Professional Service
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Invited lecture. “Student Motivation in High Schools.” September 2009. Istituto Tecnico Statale
Commerciale G. Pezzuli, Cosenza, Italy.
Invited lecture. “Effective Strategies for Connecting with Adolescents and Families.” September
2009. San Martino Vescovo Parish, Cremona Diocese, Spinadesco, Italy.
Invited seminar discussion on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, LT&ITC, MTSU, 2007
Community Service
Middle School Athletics Committee, Escambia Public School District, 2010.
Reviewer for the Excellence in Physical Education Award for Brevard County, FL. 2010-2011.
Physical Education Teacher, ECHO homeschool cooperative, Tuscaloosa, AL. 2005.
Soccer Coach, YMCA, Tuscaloosa, AL. 2005.
Soccer Coach, West Central Youth Soccer Association, Vienna, West Virginia.
Director of Coaching. 2001-2002.
Soccer Coach, Searcy Youth Soccer Association, Searcy, AR. 1998-2001.
Soccer Coach, Fayette County Youth Soccer League, Fayetteville, GA. 1997.
Staff Development Workshop. North Fayette Elementary School, Fayetteville, GA, 1996.
Soccer Coach, YMCA, Tuscaloosa, AL. 1991-92.
Memberships in Professional Organizations
MSERA (Mid-South Education Research Association)
AWARDS
2010-2011 HLES Recipient Faculty Research Award
2010-2011 HLES Recipient Distinguished Teaching Evaluation
2010-2011 HLES Recipient Distinguished Service Evaluation