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Dr William O'Steen

School of Educational Studies and Leadership

Fields of Research

  • Experiential education
  • Teacher education
  • Professional development
  • Service-learning
  • Student engagement

Researcher Summary

Research focuses on innovative curriculum design and professional development with a particular emphasis on experiential education and service-learning.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Prizes and Awards

  • Outstanding Teacher Award. 2003-2004. College of Education, North Carolina State University, USA. (1899)
  • Richard Meade Award for Outstanding English Education Postgraduate Student. 2000. University of Virginia, USA. (1899)

Publications


  • Perry, L. and O'Steen, B. (2012) After the shakes...increasing the stakes: Making sense of complexity by intentionally connecting service, learning, and critical reflection as an events-based pedagogy. Baltimore, MD, USA: International Association for Research in Service-Learning and Community Engagement Annual Conference, 23-25 Sep 2012. In IARSLCE Proceedings http://iarslceproceedings2012.wikispaces.com/After+the+shakes+%E2%80%A6+Increasing+the+stakes. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. and Perry, L. (2012) Embracing Nuance: The Role of Service-Learning in Developing Critical Thinking. San Antonio, TX, USA: 42nd Annual Conference of the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL), 11-13 Oct 2012. 149-151. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Brown, L., Johnson, S. and O'Steen, B. (2012) Spontaneous volunteering in the Christchurch and Tauranga disasters: World famous in New Zealand, but applicable anywhere else? University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 6th Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference, 21-22 Aug 2012. In GNS Science Miscellaneous Series 45: 5. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)
  • Perry, L., O'Steen, B. and Cammock, P. (2011) A Kiwi context for service-learning and student engagement: Approaches from New Zealand. San Diego, CA, USA: 41st Annual Conference for the International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning, 13-15 Oct 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • de Vries, H. and O'Steen, B. (2011) A life ring, an onion, or a sunburst? An organizational model for responding to the unexpected. Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 39(1): 90-97. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B., Perry, L., Pemberton, J. and Rutherford, J. (2011) A new dawn at Canterbury? Research on integrating the Student Volunteer Army's actions into academia. Tauranga, New Zealand: 2011 New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference and Annual Meeting (NZARE), 29 Nov-1 Dec 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Sullivan, A.D. and O'Steen, B. (2011) A Review of Community Engagement Service Learning in Engineering Curricula in Response to Student-Led Humanitarian Efforts During the Devastating Christchurch Earthquakes. Fremantle, Australia: Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference (AAEE), 5-7 Dec 2011. Proceedings of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Annual Conference. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Perry, L. and O'Steen, B. (2011) Ameliorating the transition to university: Supporting first sear students through service-learning in a leadership development program. Fremantle, Australia: 14th Pacific Rim First Year in Higher Education Conference, 28 Jun-2 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)
  • Kenworthy, A., O'Steen, B., Perry, L., Hrivnak, G. and Ke, P. (2011) Being pushed to the edge: A roundtable on the multifaceted value of tertiary students' community engagement following national disasters. Gold Coast, Australia: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Conference (HERDSA 2011), 4-7 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • O'Steen, B. (2011) Beyond learning by doing: Theoretical currents in experiential education. Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 39(1): 118. Book Review. (Other)
  • O'Steen, B., Perry, L., Kenworthy, A., Hrvinak, G., Chalmers, A., Benson-Chan, M., Johnson, S., Pemberton, J., Perry, M., Rutherford, J. and Scandrett, G. (2011) Beyond shoveling silt: How do the actions of UC's students after the quakes relate to the attainment of typical graduate attributes? Wellington, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ 2011), 23-25 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B., Jolley, A., Kennedy, B., Brogt, E., Bradshaw, R. and Jordens, Z. (2011) Champagne quality curriculum development on a beer budget? Data, collaboration and departmental buy in are key to the curriculum development process. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ 2011), 23-25 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • O'Steen, B. and Cameron, S. (2011) Creating and implementing a school vision amidst national standards, a new curriculum, and earthquakes: A New Zealand perspective. San Francisco, CA, USA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference (ASCD), 26-28 Mar 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Spronken-Smith, R., Walker, R., Batchelor, J., O'Steen, B. and Angelo, T. (2011) Enablers and constraints to the use of inquiry-based learning in undergraduate education. Teaching in Higher Education 16(1): 15-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2010.507300. (Journal Article)
  • Spronken-Smith, R., Walker, R., Batchelor, J., O'Steen, B. and Angelo, T. (2011) Evaluating student perceptions of learning processes and intended learning outcomes under inquiry approaches. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education 37(1): 57-72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2010.496531. (Journal Article)
  • Soutter, A.K., Gilmore, A. and O'Steen, B. (2011) How do high school youths' educational experiences relate to well-being? Towards a trans-disciplinary conceptualization. Journal of Happiness Studies 12(4): 591-631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10902-010-9219-5. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B., Basu, A. and Allan, M. (2011) In the Current or Swimming Upstream?: Instructors' Perceptions of Teaching with Streaming Media in Higher Education. In C. Wankel and J.S. Law (Ed.), Streaming Media Delivery in Higher Education: Methods and Outcomes: 136-157. Hershey: IGI Global. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-800-2.ch008. (Chapter in Book)
  • O'Steen, B. and Perry, L. (2011) Invited Address. Shaken and stirred into action: Insights from post-earthquake Christchurch. Sydney, Australia: Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance Conference, 11-13 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Jordens, Z., Hartnett, M., Bradshaw, R., O'Steen, B., Jolley, A., Brogt, E. and Kennedy, B. (2011) Measuring student learning and classroom engagement: Using evidence-based research to encourage science lecturers to reconsider how they teach. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ 2011), 23-25 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Perry, L., O'Steen, B. and Cammock, P. (2011) More learning from the service: Toward a building-block theory of service-learning. Chicago, IL, USA: International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Annual Conference, 2-4 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Abstract)
  • Viljoen, P., Watson, D., O'Steen, B. and Holland, B. (2011) Plenary Session: Building Engaged Leadership. Sydney, Australia: Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance Conference (AUCEA), 11-13 Jul 2011. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • O'Steen, B., Perry, L. and Conner, L. (2011) Responding to unpredictability: The creation of a service-learning course at the University of Canterbury for earthquake relief efforts. Auckland, New Zealand: Pacific Circle Consortium Conference 2011, 12-14 Aug 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Perry, L. and O'Steen, B. (2011) Shaken and stirred (into action): Applying a building block theory of service-learning in post-earthquake Christchurch. Chicago, IL, USA: International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Annual Conference (IARSLCE), 2-4 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Arrington-Tsao, B. and O'Steen, B. (2011) Synchronous and asynchronous data collection from students abroad. Hobart, Australia: 22nd Annual Conference ISANA International Education Association, 29 Nov-2 Dec 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. and Perry, L. (2011) The students are ready - are we? Earthquakes, community engagement, and higher education in New Zealand. Jacksonville, FL, USA: 39th Annual International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education (AEE), 3-6 Nov 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Dohaney, J.A., Kennedy, B., Brogt, E., Gravley, D., Wilson, T. and O'Steen, B. (2011) The Volcanic Hazards Simulation: Students behaving expert-like when faced with challenging, authentic tasks during a simulated Volcanic Crisis. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting, 5-9 Dec 2011. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Holmes, A., O'Steen, B., Scragg, R. and Naidoo, K. (2011) Using technology to personalise instruction in a large, first-year class. Teaching & Learning Research Initiative. 6pp. (Report for External Body)
  • O'Steen, B. (2010) A Variety of Paths for Teaching and Learning: Which way to go? UCOL, Palmerston North, New Zealand: National Teaching & Learning Conference 2010, 29 Sep-1 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2010) 'Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Thriving and Surviving at Work, School, and Home' by J. Medina (2008). Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 38(1): 103-105. Book Review. (Other)
  • O'Steen, B., Perry, L., Cammock, P., Kingham, S., Pawson, E., Stowell, R. and Perry, D. (2010) Engaging teachers and learners through service-learning. In K. Weir and P. Coolbear (Ed.), Good Practice Publication Grants e-book: Online. Wellington: Ako Aotearoa. (Chapter in Book)
  • O'Steen, B. and Perry, L. (2010) How is student engagement data used for faculty development? Findings from 7 U.S. universities. Liverpool, UK: International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Annual Conference (ISSOTL 2010), 19-22 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Perry, L., O'Steen, B. and Cammock, P. (2010) Ma te Mahi e Ako Ai: Learning by Doing in New Zealand Higher Education (Research on the Relationship Between Student Engagement and Service-Learning). Indianapolis, IN, USA: 2010 International Association for Research on Service-learning & Community Engagement (IARSLE Annual Conference), 28-30 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Basu, A., Seaton, P., Kirk, R., Hanley, E., Sheehan, D., O'Steen, B. and Allan, M. (2010) Review of the effectiveness of educational tools for teaching Telehealth care. Ako Aotearoa: National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. 43pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Perry, L. and O'Steen, B. (2010) Service-learning in a New Zealand tertiary classroom: Lessons learned from an engaging environment. Christchurch, New Zealand: Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium 2010, 16-18 Aug 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Finsterwalder, J., O'Steen, B. and Tuzovic, S. (2010) Service-Learning Through Multiple Client-Sponsored Live Cases in an MBA Marketing Course. New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 38(2): 55-72. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B. (2010) Sharing the driving: Your conference learning journeys to promote student engagement. UCOL, Palmerston North, New Zealand: National Teaching & Learning Conference 2010, 29 Sep-1 Oct 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B., Brogt, E., Chen, X.Q. and Chase, J.G. (2010) Using "system sensing" during the implementation of a new mechatronics engineering curriculum. Orlando, FL, USA: 3rd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation (IMETI 2010), 29 Jun-2 Jul 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Clayton, P.H. and O'Steen, B. (2010) Working with Faculty: Designing Customized Developmental Strategies. In B. Jacoby and P. Mustascio (Ed.), Looking In, Reaching Out: A reflective guide for community service-learning professionals: 95-136. Boston: Campus Compact. (Chapter in Book)
  • Lim, D., Ripley, D. and O'Steen, B. (2009) E-learning methodologies in practice: Similarities and differences between North American countries and New Zealand. Human Resource Development International 12(2): 209-224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13678860902764134. (Journal Article)
  • Finsterwalder, J. and O'Steen, B. (2009) Findings from The Marketing Theatre Approach in an MBA Programme. Melbourne, Australia: 2009 ANZMAC Annual Conference, 30 Nov-2 Dec 2009. In Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference 2009 (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Perry, L., O'Steen, B. and Cammock, P. (2009) Learning by doing in New Zealand higher education: Research on the relationship between student engagement and service-learning. Bloomington, IN, USA: International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL09), 22-25 Oct 2009. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B., Holmes, A., Scragg, R. and Hoskin, A. (2009) Making it personal: Using relevance and formative feedback to enhance personalized learning in a large class. In K. Weir and P. Coolbear (Ed.), Good Practice Publication Grant e-book: Online. Wellington: Ako Aotearoa National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. (Chapter in Book)
  • O'Donoghue, M. and O'Steen, B. (2009) Recalibrating the Professor's Compass: Exploring Academic Career Development Strategies from the Adult Learner Perspective. Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 37(2): 57-71. (Journal Article)
  • Finsterwalder, J., O'Steen, B. and Tuzovic, S. (2009) The Marketplace as Classroom: Service-Learning in an MBA Marketing Course. Melbourne, Australia: 2009 ANZMAC Annual Conference, 30 Nov-2 Dec 2009. In Proceedings of Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference 2009 (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. and O'Donoghue, M. (2008) Academia: The Joys and Perils of Influencing Minds. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Computer Science Research Student Conference, 14-17 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Are Dewey's Ideas Alive and Well in New Zealand Undergraduate Education? Kiwi Case Studies of Inquiry-Based Learning. Journal of Experiential Education 30(3): 299-303. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B., Mink, A. and LaPrad, J. (2008) Beyond "Sit and Get": Case Studies of Experiential Educational Development. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: ICED 2008 Conference, 12-15 Jun 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. and Mather, K. (2008) Bridging the gap - a closer look at mentoring. Online article. (Other)
  • O'Steen, B., Fee, C. and Jordan, R. (2008) Engaging students in their education: Making a strong first impression with Engineering 101. Yeppoon, Australia: Nineteenth Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AaeE 2008), 7-10 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the 2008 AaeE Conference 2008 (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • LaPrad, J., Mink, A. and O'Steen, B. (2008) Explore, Create, Harvest, Own: An Experiential Approach to Professional Development. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2008 International Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference, 21-24 Jan 2008. In Proceedings of the 2008 International Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference 41-48. http://www.outdoorsnz.org.nz/cms_show_download.php?id=132. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Spronken-Smith, R., Angelo, T., Batchelor, J., Matthews, H., O'Steen, B. and Walker, R. (2008) Factors Underpinning Effective Inquiry-Based Learning. Rotorua, New Zealand: 31st Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Annual Conference, 1-4 Jul 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Holmes, E. and O'Steen, B. (2008) Getting that College Spirit: A Particular Challenge for Adult Learners? New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning 36(1): 75-81. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Inquiring into Inquiry-Based Learning as Students and Teachers: Research, Learning, and Teaching at the University of Canterbury. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Invited presentation to the Diploma of Teaching and Learning Programme, 14 May 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Inquiry-Based Learning. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Invited presentation for UC International Programmes, 7 Aug 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Invited Keynote Address: Toward an Internal Compass: Student Success in a New Era of Ways of Learning. Napier, New Zealand: Teaching and Learning Conference 2008, 1-3 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Finsterwalder, J. and O'Steen, B. (2008) Marketing Theatre Education: Using Improvisation for Teaching and Learning. Sydney, Australia: Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference 2008 (ANZMAC 2008), 1-3 Dec 2008. In Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference 2008 Online 9pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Preliminary Findings from the Unlocking Student Learning Research Project: An Externally Funded Grant from the NZ Council for Educational Research. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Research Presentation to Teaching and Learning Committee, 27 Mar 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) Remapping Borders: A Case Study of Mind-Maps as a Border-Crossing Assessment with Adult Learners. Adult and Community Learning Monograph Series 2: 25-40. (Journal Article)
  • Roberts, J. and O'Steen, B. (2008) Shuffling the Playlist: A Case Study of Experiential Education and the Post-Modern Student. Vancouver, WA, USA: 36th Annual International Association for Experiential Education Conference, 6-9 Nov 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2008) What is IBL? An Introduction to the Learning, Teaching, and Research of Inquiry-Based Learning. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Invited presentation to Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Programme, 23 Oct 2008. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2007) Are Dewey's Ideas Alive and Well in New Zealand Undergraduate Education? Kiwi Case Studies of Inquiry-Based Learning. Little Rock, AR, USA: Association for Experiential Education's (AEE's) 35th Annual International Conference, 8-11 Nov 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2007) Are John Dewey's Ideas Alive and Well in Undergraduate Education? New Zealand Case Studies in Inquiry-Based Learning. Statesboro, GA, USA: 2nd Annual SoTL Commons, 1-2 Nov 2007. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. (2007) Assessment that's innovative and possibly transformative? A Case Study of Students' Experiences. AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference 2007, 29-30 Nov 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Donoghue, M. and O'Steen, B. (2007) Clicking on or off? Lecturers' rationale for using student response systems. Singapore: Ascilite 2007, 2-5 Dec 2007. In ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning - Proceedings Ascilite Singapore 2007 771-779. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. (2007) Expanding the Learning Environment: Videoconferencing to Open Classroom Doors? The Experiences of Videoconference Participants in the US and New Zealand. The International Journal of Learning 13(12): 153-162. http://ijl.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.1252. (Journal Article)
  • Spronken-Smith, R., Angelo, T., Matthews, H., O'Steen, B. and Robertson, J. (2007) How Effective is Inquiry-Based Learning in Linking Teaching and Research? An International Colloquium on International Policies and Practices for Academic Enquiry. Marwell, Winchester, UK. 7pp. (Discussion Paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2007) Inquiring into Inquiry-Based Learning at the University of Canterbury: Some Preliminary Findings. College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Invited Presentation to Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Programme, 24 Aug 2007. (Oral Presentation)
  • Spronken-Smith, R., Angelo, T., O'Steen, B., Matthews, H. and Batchelor, J. (2007) Inquiry-Based Learning in Undergraduate Education - Documenting and Sharing Good Practice. Wellington, New Zealand: Teaching Matters Forum Projects, 9 May 2007. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • O'Steen, B., Ripley, D., Lim, D. and Arrington-Tsao, B. (2007) Similarities and differences in North American and New Zealand tertiary instructors' perceptions of effective e-learning methodologies. Singapore: Ascilite 2007, 2-5 Dec 2007. In ICT: Providing Choices for Learners and Learning 804-812. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • O'Steen, B. and Holmes, A. (2007) Toward A More Immersive Experience: Enhancing Statutory Interpretation in LAWS 101 at the University of Canterbury. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 2007 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference: Education in the Pacific, 4-7 Dec 2007. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) Beyond "Sit and Get": Experiential Education Theory and Practice in Teacher Education and Professional Development. Christchurch, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference 2006, 23-24 Nov 2006. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) Creating a Community of Collaborative Construction (Invited Keynote Address). Christchurch, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference 2006, 23-24 Nov 2006. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) Expanding the Learning Environment: Videoconferencing to Open Classroom Doors? The Experiences of Videoconference Participants in the US and New Zealand. Melbourne, Australia: e-Learning Symposium 2006, 3-5 Dec 2006. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) From Koru to Compass: Transferring Personal Beliefs into Programme. University of Canterbury: Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology Facilitation Course, 13 Nov 2006. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) Non-traditional Entrants to Higher Education: "they talk about people like me", by Dr Marion Bowl. In Learning Transitions: Adult and Community Learning Monograph Series: 99-103. Christchurch: UC Opportunity, University of Canterbury. Book Review. (Other)
  • O'Steen, B. and Holmes, E. (2006) Perspectives of Canterbury Students: Implications for Canterbury Lecturers? University of Canterbury: UCTL Research Seminar Series, 25 May 2006. (Oral Presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2006) Service-Learning Across Cultures: Promise and Achievement. Journal of Experiential Education 28(3): 294-296. Book Review. (Other)
  • Mink, A. and O'Steen, B. (2006) Using a Hands-On Learning Compass to Navigate Traditional Academic Curriculum in the K-12 Classroom. Honolulu, HI, USA: 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, 6-9 Jan 2006. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Clayton, P.H., Ash, S.L., Bullard, L.G., Bullock, B.P., Moses, M.G., Moore, A.C., O'Steen, W.L., Stallings, S.P. and Usry, R.H. (2005) Adapting a Core Service-Learning Model for Wide-Ranging Implementation: An Institutional Case Study. Creative College Teaching Journal 2(1): 10-27. http://tlc.unlv.edu/publications.html. (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B. and Mink, A. (2005) Creating Community in Education: Service-Learning, Learning Communities, and Professional Development. Orlando, FL, USA: 60th Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, 2-4 Apr 2005. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, W. and Mink, A. (2005) Experiential Philosophy and Practice (keynote address). Earlham College, Richmond, IN, USA: Education Week, 15 Feb 2005. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2005) Pedagogy as Cartography: Creating a Learning Compass and Map for Personal and Professional Development. Auckland, New Zealand: Tertiary Education Research in New Zealand (TERNZ) Conference, 23-25 Nov 2005. http://hedc.otago.ac.nz/ternz/2005/abstracts.asp. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. and Wilson, C. (2005) Videoconferencing to Create Unique Learning Communities. Durham, NC, USA: North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Mar 2005. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. and Wilson, C. (2004) Expanding the Learning Environment: Videoconferencing to Open the Classroom Door? Greensboro, NC, USA: North Carolina Education Technology Conference, 29 Nov-2 Dec 2004. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Mink, A. and O'Steen, W. (2004) Experiential Education in the Public School Classroom. New Orleans, LA, USA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development 59th Annual Conference, 20-22 Mar 2004. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2004) The Search for Community in Education: Research on Service-Learning as a Vehicle for Creating Learning Communities Through Professional Development. Greenville, South Carolina, USA: International Conference on Service-Learning, October, 2004. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. (2004) The Search for Community in Educational Organizations: Service-Learning as a Vehicle for Creating Learning Communities. Elon, NC, USA: North Carolina Campus Compact Service-Learning Conference, Apr 2004. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. (2003) Making a Case for Physical Education: A Review of Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education. The Journal of Experiential Education 26(2): 113-114. (Journal Article)
  • Mink, A. and O'Steen, B. (2003) Reaching Beyond the Choir: Taking Experiential Education Down From the Mountain and Into the Public School. Journal of Experiential Education 25(3): 355. (Journal Article)
  • Clayton, P. and O'Steen, B. (2003) Service-Learning in K-12 Education: Transforming Practice in Middle School, High School, and College of Education Classrooms. Chapel Hill, NC, USA: Southeastern Association of Educational Studies Conference, Mar 2003. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Mink, A. and O'Steen, B. (2002) Creating Character and Community from the Inside Out. Salisbury, MD, USA: Sojourn to Synergy: Association for Experiential Education Mid-Atlantic Conference, 22-24 Mar 2002. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B., Cuper, P., Spires, H., Beal, C. and Pope, C. (2002) Curriculum Integration: Theory, Practice, and Research for a Sustainable Future. In V.A. Anfara, Jr. and S. Stacki (Ed.), Middle School Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: 1-22. Greenwich, CT, USA: Information Age Publishing, Inc.. (Chapter in Book)
  • O'Steen, B. and Mink, A. (2002) From the Summit of Everest to the Summit of Salisbury, Maryland: Reflections on Presenting at the Mid-Atlantic Conference. Horizon: Newsletter of the Association for Experiential Education 34 (Journal Article)
  • O'Steen, B. (2002) Liferature: Using Experiential English Strategies to Connect the Lives of Students with Literature. Greensboro, NC, USA: Literature Speaks to Life: 33rd North Carolina English Teachers Association Fall Conference, 3-5 Oct 2002. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. and Mink, A. (2002) Reaching Beyond the Choir: Qualitative and Quantitative Research on the Effectiveness of Experiential Education. St. Paul, MN, USA: International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education, Nov 2002. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • O'Steen, B. and Clayton, P. (2002) Service-Learning in Teacher Education: North Carolina State University Service-Learning Program and College of Education Partnership. Raleigh, NC, USA: North Carolina Teacher Education Forum, Sep 2002. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Pope, C.A. and O'Steen, B. (2001) First Year Teaching: What scares you? What excites you? Baltimore, MD, USA: National Council of Teacher of English Fall Conference, 15-20 Nov 2001. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen, B. and Roberts, S. (Ed.) (2001) Reflections: An Anthology of Writing and a Guidebook for Basic Skills English and ESL Classes. (2001 Edition ed.). South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA: Lake Tahoe Community College. 60. (Edited Book)
  • Pope, C.A. and O'Steen, W. (2001) Writing gives us a life - even in a world of testing, standards, and curriculum alignment. Winston-Salem, NC, USA: Writing for Our Lives: 32nd North Carolina English Teachers Association Fall Conference, 4-6 Oct 2001. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • O'Steen III, W.L. (2000) Experiential English: A naturalistic inquiry of Outward Bound in the classroom. PhD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. (Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy)