Dr. Nicholas John Cutforth | |
University of Denver College of Education Educational Leadership: School and Community Associate ProfessorAppointed: 1994 | |
QualificationsPh.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, Education, 1994. M.S., University of Oregon, Physical Education, 1983. B.Ed. (Honors), Council for National Academic Awards (United Kingdom), Physical Education/Geography, 1981. Expertise and Research InterestsMy interests revolve around university community partnerships, specifically community-based research. This works involves collaboration between university faculty and students and schools and community organizations in underserved areas. The research questions emanate from the community partner and the process is collaborative during all stages of the research. Further information on this work can be found at www.ccbrn.org.
My Cross-Departmental interests are: anthropology; social work; psychology, urban studies.
My foreign interests are: Britain Other ExpertiseI conduct workshops in community-based research for higher education faculty and students.
KeywordsCOS Keywords:At-Risk Children or Youth, Community or Outreach Programs, Dropout Prevention, Educational Reform, Elementary or Secondary Education, Exercise, Multicultural Education, Physical Education, Play, Program Evaluation (social sciences), Urban Education, Urban Studies.Additional Terms:At-Risk Children/Youth, Community-Based Research, Community/Outreach Program, Dropout Prevention, Educational Reform, Elementary/Secondary Education, Exercise, Multicultural Education, Physical Education, Play, Program Development and Evaluation, University/Community Collaboration, Urban Education, Urban Studies.MembershipsAmerican Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance American Educational Research Association Previous Positions1990-1994, University of Illinois, Research and Teaching Assistant 1985-1988, Swaylands School, Penshurst (England), Physical Education Department, Head 1993-85, Coppenhall High School, Crewe (England), Physical Education Teacher Funding Received- Bonner Foundation:
Community Based Research,
$105,000,
Sep 9, 2000
to Jul 31, 2003.
- U. of Pennsylvania/Corporation for National Service:
CHESP Evaluation,
$22,000,
Jun 1, 2002
to Dec 31, 2002.
- Denver Public Schools:
Expect Success Evaluation,
$25,000,
Jan 1, 2002
to Jul 31, 2002.
- :
Daniels Fund Phase 1 Evaluation,
$38,007,
Aug 1, 2001
to Jan 1, 2002.
Publications- Strand, K., Marullo, S., Cutforth, N., Stoecker, R. and Donohue, P. (2003) Strand, K., Marullo, S., Cutforth, N., Stoecker, R., &, Donahue, P., Community-based Research: Principles and Practices for Higher Education, San Francisco, Jossey Bass
- Hellison, D., and Cutforth, N. (Editors) (2000) Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities, Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics
- Cutforth, N.J. and Hellison, D.R. Reflections on Reflective Teaching in a Physical Education Teacher Education Methods Course. The Physical Educator, 49(3), 127-135, 1992
- Strand, K., Marullo, S., Cutforth, N., Stoecker, R., &, Donahue, P., Community-based Research: Principles and Practices for Higher Education, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Hellison, D., & Cutforth, N. (Eds.)., Youth Development and Physical Activity: Linking Universities and Communities., Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Cutforth, N.J., Learning how to see the new in the familiar, Teaching Education, 7(1), 103-109
- Cutforth, N., & Parker, M., Promoting affective development: The value of journal writing, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 67(6), 29-23
- Hellison, D., Martinek, T., & Cutforth, N., Teaching conflict resolution through extended day programs: Theoretical and practical issues, Journal of Peace Psychology, 2(4), 321-337
- Cutforth, N.J., 'What's worth doing': A university professor reflects on an after-school program in a Denver elementary school, Quest, 49, 130-139
- Cutforth, N., & Puckett, K, An investigation into the organization, challenges, and impact of an urban apprentice teacher program, 31(2), 153-172
- Cutforth, N.J., Reconciling the moral and technical dimensions of teaching: Moving beyond notions of good and bad pedagogy, Journal for a Just and Caring Education, 5(4), 386-405
- Cutforth, N.J., Connecting school physical education to the community through service learning, Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 20(1), 39-45
- Cutforth, N. and Hellison, D, Capitalizing on the popularity of physical activity among underserved youth: Breaking new ground in university/community cultures, Universities and Community Schools, 7(1-2), 106-112
- Stoecker, R., Amble, S., Cutforth, N., Donohue, P., Dougherty, D., Marullo, S., Nelson, K., and Stutts, N., Community-Based Research Networks: Development and Lessons Learned in an Emerging Field, Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 9(3), 44-56
- Strand, K., Marullo, S., Cutforth, N., Stoecker, R., &, Donohue, P, Principles of Best Practice for Community-Based Research, Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 9(3), 5-15
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