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Virginia M. Johnson

Associate Professor of Education
  • Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
  • M.A., California State University, San Bernardino
  • B.A., Western Michigan University

Dr. Johnson specializes in math education, elementary curriculum and elementary instruction. A former elementary school teacher in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California, Dr. Johnson has presented teacher education workshops and courses for numerous organizations, including California Baptist University; University of California, Riverside; and the Association of Christian Schools International. Dr. Johnson authored Hands-On Math, K-1 for Creative Teaching Press and the subsequent Standards-based edition with the same title. She also presented a number of papers for the American Educational Research Association. Dr. Johnson enjoys leading educational seminars and speaking at women’s retreats and has enjoyed ministering in the United States, Canada, and South Africa.

Affiliations

  • ACSI-Association of Christian Schools International
  • AERA-American Educational Research Association
  • NCTM-National Association for Teachers of Mathematics

Awards and Honors

  • "Award of Excellence in Teaching," Biola University, March 10, 2003

Publications

Books

  • “Hands-0n-Math”, 2nd edition, Creative Teaching Press, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA, 2006
  • “Changes Science Level Five”, ACSI Purposeful Design Publications, Colorado Springs, CO, 2008
  • “Hands-On Math K-1,” Creative Teaching Press Inc.: Cypress, California
  • “Hands-On Math, K-1, Second Edition,” Creative Teaching Press Inc.: Huntington Beach, California, 2006.
  • “Fifth Grade Science Textbook”. Content Editor (in process). Colorado Springs, Colorado: Purposeful Design Publications.

Article

  • “Investigating the Relationship between Procedural and Mathematical Writing Responses”, ERIC Document Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education ED 407.

Presentations

  • Johnson, V., (1998) “Problems in Relying on Children's Mathematical Writing as a Reflection of Their Mathematical Understanding.” Presented at the American Educational Research Association conference in San Diego, CA.
  • Johnson, V.,(2002) “An Investigation of the Effects of Instructional Strategies on Conceptual Understanding of Young Children in Math.”Presented at the American Educational Research Association conference in St. Louis, MO.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2005). “The Appropriate Use of Small Group Instruction in Math and Science.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, California.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2004) “Preschool Foundations for Math Success.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern California Regional Conference, Sacramento, California.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2004). “Teaching and Assessing Number Concepts, (P-3).” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2004) “Hands-on, Brains on Mathematics Instruction.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern California Regional Conference, Sacramento, California
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2004) “Age-appropriate Math Instruction (K-5).” Association of Christian Schools International Northern California Regional Conference, Sacramento, California
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2003). “Art Appreciation for Elementary Students.” Association of Christian Schools International California Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2003) “Hands-on, Brains on Mathematics Instruction.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2002), “Personal Growth and the Beginning Teacher.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2002) “Curiosity Science.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (April, 2002) “Nurturing Moral Development in Preschoolers.” Early Childhood Conference, Corona, CA
  • Johnson, V., (April, 2002). “The Five Senses.” Early Childhood Conference, Corona, CA
  • Johnson, V., (April, 2002). “Preschool Foundations for Math Success.” Early Childhood Conference, Corona, CA
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2001) “Integration of the Faith in our Classrooms and Instruction.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2001)“Filling the Gaps in Mathematical Knowledge of Students.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2001) “Using Creation to Use Science.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (April, 2001) “Hands-on, Minds-on Math...Connecting Activities and Concepts.” Salt and Light Symposium, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
  • Johnson, V., (April, 2001) “Curiosity Science.” Salt and Light Symposium, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2000). “Curiosity Science.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2000). “Personal Growth and the Beginning Teacher.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2000). “Purposeful Teaching through Effective Lesson Planning.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (November, 2000). “Manipulatives Work, But They're Not Magic.” Association of Christian Schools International Regional Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2000). “Let the Rocks Cry Out... ” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2000). “Primary Art that Parents Will Keep.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2000). “The Five Senses.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2000). “Manipulatives in Math.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA.
  • Johnson, V., (October, 2000). “Curiosity Science.” Association of Christian Schools International Northern Regional Conference, Sacramento, CA.