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Julie Smart
College of Education
College of Education
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Graduate Studies
jsmart@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 630-2157
University Center Greenville
Academic Background
Dr. Julie Smart is a native of South Carolina and has served in the Upstate area for over 20 years as a K-12 educator, college professor, non-profit leader, and community advocate for education. Dr. Smart holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Clemson University and received a Bachelor of Science from Furman University and a Master of Education from Converse College. She serves as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Graduate Studies in the College of Education at Anderson University.
BS in Psychology, Furman University
MA in Teaching: Elementary Education, Converse College
Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction, Clemson University
Fast Facts
At Anderson University, I am able to integrate my faith and teaching; this helps me connect with my students in a deeper way and live out my faith actively. I also love teaching at Anderson because of the collaboration between faculty and the close relationships we build with each other. It is great to be part of such a close team and to all work together to support our students and each other.
There are so many exciting career pathways in the field of Education for graduates of our programs. In addition to traditional roles in K-12 education, there are opportunities for educators in private schools, non-profit organizations, higher education, consulting firms, and even in the corporate world. The science of teaching and learning is marketable in multiple ways and graduates of our programs go on to succeed in many exciting endeavors.
I am an active scholar in the field of Educational Research and have presented over 100 research presentations at international, national, and state research conferences. I also publish my research regularly in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals and have authored two books for educators. I currently serve as Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association Upstate and formerly served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Public Education Partners.
My favorite thing about teaching at Anderson University is the students; our students are intelligent and passionate about changing the world for the better. My students inspire me and I am grateful to have the opportunity to watch them grow and pursue their dreams during their time at AU.
Research Methodology, Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Mixed Methods Research, STEM Content Areas, Online Teaching and Learning
Bennett, L., Smart, J., Morrison, A., & Wiles, D. (2024). Development of the Pre-Service Teacher Online Teaching Motivation Scale (PST-OTMS). Online Learning Journal, 28(3), 237-262. Wiles, D., Morrison, A., Smart, J. & Bennett, L. (2023). Development, validation, and implementation of the Online Teaching Motivation Survey (OTMS): Examining motivational constructs in online teaching. Online Learning Journal: Special Issue, 11, 21-43. Smart, J., Marshall, J., & Alston, D. (Submitted May 2024: Under Review). Reducing measurement error in teacher evaluation: A grounded theory of evaluators’ attributions for variability in observational ratings of teachers’ classroom practices. Teaching and Teacher Education. Alston, D., Marshall, J., & Smart, J. (2020). Differentiating between the different levels of inquiry instruction: Classroom dynamics that characterize the quality of inquiry instruction. The National Science Education Leadership Association Journal, 21, 80-101. Smart, J., & Linder, S. (2018). Development, validation, and implementation of the Elementary Mathematics Motivation Inventory (EMMI): Examining motivational constructs in elementary mathematics. Fields Journal of Mathematics Education.3 (2), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40928-017-0005-7. Smart, J. (2017). Capturing ladybug moments: Inquiry in the age of Google. Red Leaf Press Blog. https://redleafpressblog.org/2017/10/09/ladybug-moments. Marshall, J., Smart, J., & Alston, D. (2017). Inquiry-based instruction: A possible solution to improving student learning of both science concepts and scientific practices. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 15, 777-796. Marshall, J., Smart, J., & Alston, D. (2016). Development and validation of Teacher Intentionality of Practice Scale (TIPS): A measure to guide and scaffold teacher effectiveness. Teaching and Teacher Education, 59, 159-168. Linder, S. & Smart, J. (2015). A multi method investigation of mathematics motivation in elementary age students. School Science and Mathematics, 115(8), 392-403. Smart, J. (2015). What’s Cooking? Teaching Children Mathematics. 22(3), 136-137. Smart, J. (2014). A mixed methods study of middle school science students’ perceptions of teacher-student interactions and related domain-specific motivation. Research in Middle Level Education Online, 38(4), 1-19. Smart, J. & Marshall, J.C. (2013). Interactions between classroom discourse, teacher questioning, and student cognitive engagement in middle school science. Journal of Science Teacher Education, DOI: 10.1007/s10972-012-9297-9 Marshall, J. C. & Smart, J. (2013). Teachers’ transformation to inquiry-based instructional practice. Creative Education, 4(2), 132-142. Marshall, J., Smart, J., Lotter, C., & Sirbu, C. (2011). Comparative analysis of two inquiry observational protocols: Striving to better understand the quality of teacher facilitated inquiry-based instruction. School Science and Mathematics, 39(1), 210-237. Marshall, J. C., Smart, J., & Horton, R. M. (2011). Tracking perceived and observed growth of inquiry practice: A formative plan to improve professional development experiences. Science Educator. 53(1), 90-121. Smart, J. & Igo, B. (2010). A grounded theory of behavior management strategy selection and implementation by induction year elementary teachers. Elementary School Journal, 110(4),567-584. Marshall, J. C., Smart, J., & Horton, R. M. (2010). The design and validation of EQUIP: An instrument to assess inquiry-based instruction. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 8(2), 299-312. Marshall, J. C., Horton, B., & Smart, J. (2009). 4E x 2 Instructional Model: Uniting three learning constructs to improve praxis in science and mathematics classrooms. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 20(6), 501-516. Smart, J. & Marshall, J. (2007). Geometry in nature: Exploring geometric features of the plant and animal world. Science and Children, 44(11) Smart, J. (2006). Writing in the digital domain: Enriching writing instruction through technology. Reading Matters, Winter, 15-24.
