Frederick Peinado Nelson

Frederick Peinado Nelson is a Professor of Science Education at California State University, Fresno's Kremen School of Education and Human Development. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida (2012) and prior teaching experience in Kansas high schools, Dr. Nelson focuses on reflective practice development in preservice teachers and interdisciplinary faculty collaboration in teacher education.

Education

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education), University of Florida (2012)
• M.S. in Education (Science Education, Assessment), Kansas State University (2003)
• B.S. in Education (Physics Education), Kansas State University (1997)

Research Focus

Dr. Nelson's research examines:

• Development of reflective practice among preservice teachers
• Implementation of Next Generation Science Standards in teacher education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in faculty teams
• Learner-centered pedagogy in university settings
• Constructivist approaches to science instruction
• Survey design methodology in educational research

Scientific Contributions

His recent publications explore phenomena-based laboratory instruction, maker education integration, and virtual community reflection frameworks. A recurring theme involves bridging theory and practice in teacher preparation through:

• Technology-enhanced learning environments
• Cultural knowledge integration
• NGSS-aligned pedagogical strategies
• Interdisciplinary course design

Honors

• Jeopardy! WildCard Semifinalist (Season 40, Episode 55)
• Jeopardy! Champion (Season 37, Episode 59)

Professional Activities

Dr. Nelson contributes to:

• Science framework development for California public schools
• Teacher education curriculum design
• Reflective practice research
• Engineering literacy initiatives