Ray Buss
Biography
Ray Buss is professor of educational psychology and educational research in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He teaches research and methodology courses and supervises doctoral students in the college's highly recognized EdD program in the division of educational leadership and innovation.
Professor Buss conducts research that focuses on doctoral students' development of identities as educational leaders and educational researchers; examines instructional issues and outcomes in the doctoral program including graduates' use of inquiry skills; and explores infusion of technology into the college's teacher preparation courses and its effects on technology integration by teacher candidates as they work toward conducting instruction in their classrooms. With respect to service, he serves on various college committees, maintains contacts with K-12 schools, and provides service to the profession. From 1992-2007, he served as graduate studies coordinator, graduate director, and assistant dean of the college.
Education
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1981
- M.S., Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978
- B.S. Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1973
Research Interests
Guiding Research Questions:
- How do doctoral students develop identities as educational leaders and as educational researchers?
- How does the doctoral program influence graduates' work as scholarly and influential practitioners?
- How does technology infusion into teacher preparation courses affect teacher candidates' technology integration into their instruction?
Current Research Projects:
In one set of studies, Dr. Buss is examining doctoral students' development of identities as educational leaders and educational researchers. In related work, he is exploring doctoral program influences on program graduates' work as scholarly and influential practitioners and how action research influences that work.
In another set of studies, Dr. Buss and colleagues are examining what happens when we infuse technology into the College's teacher preparation courses; and its effects on technology integration by teacher candidates as they work toward conducting instruction in their classrooms.
Publications
Recent Publications
- Buss, R. R. (2019). EdD students’ identity development in a Carnegie-project-on-the-education-doctorate program. Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, 10(1) 35-53. Published online 04-03-19. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1108/SGPE-D-18-00021
- Foulger, T. S., Wetzel, K. A., & Buss, R. R. (2019). Moving toward a technology infusion approach: Considerations for teacher preparation programs. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education. Published online 02-06-19. To link to this article: https://doi: 10.1080/21532974.2019.1568325
- Buss, R. R. (2018). How CPED guiding principles and design concepts influenced the development and implementation of an EdD program. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 3(2), 40-47. Online journal. doi: 10.5195/ie.2018.57
- Buss, R. R., Foulger, T. S., Wetzel, K., & Lindsey, L. (2018). Preparing teachers to integrate technology into K-12 instruction II: Examining the effects of technology-infused methods courses and student teaching. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 34, 134-150. doi: 10.1080/21532974.2018.1437852 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2018.1437852
- Buss, R. R. (2018). Using action research as a signature pedagogy to develop EdD students’ inquiry as practice skills. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 3(1), 23-31. doi: 10.5195/ie.2018.46
- Buss, R. R., Lindsey, L., Foulger, T. S., Wetzel, K., & Pasquel, S. (2017). Assessing a technology infusion apprach in a teacher preparation program. International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 13(1), 33-44. Retrieved from https://sicet.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/3_Ray_Buss.pdf
- Buss, R. R., & *Avery, A. (2017). Research becomes you: Cultivating EdD students’ identities as educational leaders and researchers and a “learning by doing” meta-study. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 12, 273-301. doi: 10.1177/1942775116674463
- Buss, R. R., Zambo, R., Zambo, D., Perry, J. A., & Williams, T. R. (2017). Faculty members’ responses to implementing new EdD programs. Studies in Higher Education, 42(9), 1624-1640. doi: 10.1080/03075079.2015.1113951 To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2015.1113951
- Buss, R. R., Wetzel, K., Foulger, T. S., & *Lindsey, L. (2015). Preparing teachers to integrate technology into K-12 instruction: Comparing a stand-alone course with a technology-infused approach. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 31(4), 160-172. doi: 10.180/21532974.2015.1055012 Published online Sept. 17, 2015. To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2015.1055012
- Foulger, T. S., Buss, R. R., Wetzel, K., & *Lindsey, L. (2015). Instructors’ growth in TPACK: Teaching technology-infused methods courses to pre-service teachers. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 31(4), 134-147. doi: 10.1080/21532974.1055010 Published online Sept. 17, 2015. To link to this article:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2015.1055010
- Zambo, D., Buss, R. R., & Zambo, R. (2015). Uncovering the identities of students and graduates in a CPED-influenced EdD program. Studies in Higher Education, 40(2), 233-252. doi: 10.1080/03075079.2013.823932 Published online Sept. 05, 2013. To link to this article: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03075079.2013.823932
- Buss, R. R., Zambo, R., Zambo, D., & *Williams, T. R. (2014). Developing researching professionals in an EdD program: From learners and leaders to scholarly and influential practitioners. Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 4, 137-160. doi: 10.1108/HESWBL-11-2013-0022
- Wetzel, K. A., Buss, R. R., Foulger, T. S., & *Lindsey, L. (2014). Infusing educational technology in teaching methods courses: Successes and dilemmas. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Eduation, 30(3), 89-103. doi: 10.1080/21532974.2014.891877 Published online April 21, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2014.891877 This article was awarded the JDLTE outstanding article award for 2014.
- Zambo, R., Zambo, D., Buss, R. R., Perry, J. A., & *Williams, T. R. (2014). Seven years after the call: Students after the call: Students’ and graduates’ perceptions of the re-envisioned Ed.D. Innovative Higher Education, 39, 123-137. doi: 10.1007/s10755-013-9262-3 Published online May 07, 2013. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10755-013-9262-3#page-1
- Buss, R. R., Zambo, D., Painter, S. R., & Moore, D. W. (2013). Examining faculty member changes in an innovative educational doctorate program. Innovative Higher Education, 38, 59-74. doi: 10.1007/s10755-012-9222-3 P ublished online June 03, 2012. http://www.airweb.org/eAIR/journalnews/Pages/JournalNewsIHE.aspx
- Foulger, T. S., Buss, R. R., Wetzel, K., & *Lindsey, L. (2012). Preservice teacher education: Benchmarking a stand-alone ed tech course in preparation for change. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 29(2), 48-58.
- Amrein-Beardsley, A., Zambo, D., Moore, D. W., Buss, R. R., Perry, N. J., Painter, S. R.,, Carlson, D. L., Foulger, T. S., Olson, K., & Puckett, K. S. (2012). Graduates respond to an innovative educational doctorate program. Journal of Research on Leadership Education, 7(1), 98-122. doi: 10.1177/1942775112440630
Research Activity
- Buss,Ray Richard*, Zambo,Ronald W. Three Cross-Listed Middle School General Science Courses. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/3/2008 - 6/30/2009).
- Sowell,Evelyn J*, Buss,Ray Richard, Zambo,Ronald W. CONTENT PREPARATION OF K-12 TEACHERS IN SELECTED SUBJECT AREAS IN ARIZONA SCHOOLS: A STATUS REPORT. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(4/6/2001 - 1/31/2002).
- Williams,Jane Marie*, Buss,Ray Richard, Cleland,Joann V, Haas,Nancy S, Zambo,Ronald W. SPECIAL POPULATIONS & EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY. AZ DEPT OF EDUCATION(7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002).
- Wetzel,Keith A*, Buss,Ray Richard, Cardelle-Elawar,Maria, Carey,Jane M, Chisholm,Ines Marquez, Christie,Alice A, Gallegos,Bee Inez, Haas,Nancy S, Kelley,Michael Francis, Painter,Suzanne R, Zambo,Ronald W. TEACHER EDUCATORS CLASSROOMS OF TOMORROW TODAY (TECOTT). ED(9/15/1999 - 9/14/2003).
- Wetzel,Keith A*, Buss,Ray Richard, Christie,Alice A, Cleland,Joann V, De La Cruz,Yolanda, Rillero,Peter, Zambo,Ronald W. PROJECT SCOUT LEADER. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(3/1/1999 - 2/29/2000).
- Rillero,Peter*, Buss,Ray Richard. WE LIVE IN THE SONORAN DESERT. CPB-CORP PUBLIC BROADCASTING(8/1/1997 - 10/31/1998).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS & SC. ED(10/1/1995 - 9/30/1996).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE INSTRUCTION: MULTIMEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, & INSTRUCTION. ED(10/1/1995 - 9/30/1997).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. PEDAGOGY & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(2/1/1995 - 2/28/1996).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. TEACHER DEVELOPMENT IN MATH, SCIENCE, MULTIMEDIA, INSTRUCT. ED(10/1/1994 - 9/30/1995).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. CONTENT PEDAGOGY & PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT ACADEMY. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(2/1/1994 - 2/28/1995).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. PROBLEM SOLVING, COLLARBORATION & REFLECTION IN MATH & SCIEN. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/1/1994 - 7/31/1994).
- Buss,Ray Richard*. IMPROVING MATH AND SCIENCE. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/1/1993 - 9/30/1993).
Courses
| Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 710 | Innov Disseminating Res |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Summer 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 709 | Dir Field-Bsd Study |
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 710 | Innov Disseminating Res |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 710 | Innov Disseminating Res |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 791 | Seminar |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Summer 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| Spring 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 791 | Seminar |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 791 | Seminar |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
| Spring 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 712 | Mixed Methods of Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 791 | Seminar |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| TEL 780 | Practicum |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| DCI 792 | Research |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| Summer 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 792 | Research |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| TEL 711 | Strategies for Inquiry |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| TEL 799 | Dissertation |
Presentations
Buss, R. R. (2018, April). Educational learners, leaders, and researchers: Identity
development of EdD students in a Carnegie-Project-on-the-Education-Doctorate program.
Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, New York, NY. Accepted Nov. 02, 2017.
Buss, R. R. (2018, April). Evidence from a Carnegie-Project-on-the-Education-Doctorate program
that develops EdD students identities as educational leaders and educational researchers.
Paper to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, New York, NY. Accepted Nov. 02, 2017.
Buss, R. R. (2017, April). Developing EdD students identities as educational leaders and
educational researchers II: Outcomes from a Carnegie-Project-on-the-Education-Doctorate
program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Antonio, TX.
Buss, R. R., & *Avery, A. (2016, April). Research becomes you: Cultivating EdD students
identities as educational researchers in a Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate
affiliated program and Learning research by doing research (A study within a study).
Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
Washington, DC.
Honors/Awards
2017 American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education (AACTE) Best Practice Award
for the Innovative Use of Technology
2014 ISTE Teacher Educator Network Outstanding Research Paper Award
2014 American Educational Research Association, Special Interest Group Technology as an
Agent of Change in Teaching and Learning Best Paper Award
2013 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Faculty Award for Integrating Scholarship & Service
2012 International Society for Technology in Education, Special Interest Group in Teacher
Education Outstanding Research Paper Award
Professional Associations
American Educational Research Association
Service
Tenrured/Tenure Eligible Personnel Evaluation Committee, Chair
EdD Program Committee, Member
Professional service--reviewer for various jouinals and AERA proposals
Graduate Faculties / Mentoring History
Chair for Doctoral Students
Anthony Speyer, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1986
Erin Cuccia, Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1987
Stephen Nicoloff, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Maria Paredes, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Susan Pederson, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Bronwen Steele, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Ronald Sterr, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Michele Wilson, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2011
Crystal Cruz, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2013
Shannon Manuelito, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2013
Ray Ostos, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2013
Deborah Preach, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2013
LeeAnn Lindsey, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2015
Michelle Otstot, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2015
Carissa Morrison, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2015
Bennett MacKinney, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2015
Andrea Avery, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Clea Edwards, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Kathleen LuPone, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Malissa Thibault, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Andrew Nelson, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Luis Sanchez, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Steven Smith, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Brittani Roy, Ed.D., Arizona State University, 2017
Work History
Employment
8/1990 present Associate Professor Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, formerly
Educational Psychology College of Teacher Education and Leadership
and Educational Research Arizona State University at the West campus
3/1995 12/2007 Assistant Dean College of Teacher Education and Leadership
Arizona State University at the West campus
8/1994 3/1995 Director, Graduate College of Teacher Education and Leadership
& Postbaccalaureate Arizona State University at the West campus
Programs
8/1991 8/1994 Coordinator, Graduate College of Teacher Education and Leadership
& Postbaccalaureate Arizona State University at the West campus
Programs
8/1987 8/1990 Associate Professor College of Education
Educational Psychology University of Northern Iowa
8/1981 8/1987 Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences
Psychology Louisiana State University and A & M College