About JESE
Statement of Purpose
The Journal of Elementary Science Education is an international refereed journal devoted to the issues of elementary science education. The purpose of JESE is to communicate ideas, theories, research, and field-oriented information related to supervision, curriculum, and instruction. The audience of JESE includes universities with teacher education programs, elementary schools, and state and local education agencies. JESE is published to provide discussion of a broad range of concepts, theories, and issues and to provide dissemination of the knowledge base to professionals.
Frequency of Publication
JESE is published as four issues per volume. Issues are produced and sent around February, May, August, and November.
Manuscript Acceptance Rate
Please see "Manuscript Acceptance Rate" on the Submissions to JESE page.
Editorial Staff
Editor: Kevin D. Finson
Editorial Assistants: Document and Publications Services, Western Illinois University
Board of Reviewers
JESE General Reviewers
Current Members of the general Board of Reviewers for JESE:
- Dr. Valarie Akerson, Indiana University
- Dr. Mary M. Atwater, University of Georgia
- Dr. Charles R. Barman, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
- Dr. Lloyd H. Barrow, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Dr. Judy A. Beck, University of South Carolina - Upstate
- Dr. Caroline Beller, Oklahoma State University
- Dr. Shari L. Britner, Bradley University
- Dr. Crystal N. Bruxvoort, Calvin College
- Dr. Nathan G. Carnes, University of South Carolina
- Dr. Ann M. L. Cavallo, Wayne State University
- Dr. Michael Dias, Kennesaw State University
- Dr. Anna Endreny, State University of New York ESF
- Dr. Larry G. Enochs, Oregon State University
- Dr. Marcia Fetters, Western Michigan University
- Dr. Eric A. Hagedorn, University of Texas – El Paso
- Dr. Brian Hand, University of Iowa
- Dr. Tracy L. Huziak, Bowling Green State University
- Dr. Joseph Jesunathadas, California State University - San Bernardino
- Dr. Cherin A. Lee, University of Northern Iowa
- Dr. LaVerne Logan, Western Illinois University
- Dr. Virginia Marion, Ursuline College
- Dr. Juanita Jo Matkins, The College of William and Mary
- Dr. Evangelia Mavrikaki, University of Western Macedonia
- Dr. William McComas, University of Arkansas
- Dr. Randy McGinnis, The University of Maryland-College Park
- Dr. Janice D. Meyer, University of Houston – Clear Lake
- Dr. Judith Morrison, Washington State University
- Dr. Gilbert Naizer, Texas A & M University - Commerce
- Dr. Joanne K. Olson, Iowa State University
- Dr. Charlotte A. Otto, University of Michigan - Dearborn
- Dr. Tracy J. Posnanski, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- Dr. Rose M. Pringle, University of Florida
- Dr. Anita Roychoudhury, The Ohio State University
- Dr. John Settlage, University of Connecticut
- Dr. Barbara Spector, University of South Florida
- Dr. Julie Thomas, Texas Tech University
- Dr. John Tillotson, Syracuse University
- Dr. Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom
- Dr. Meta Van Sickle, The College of Charleston
- Dr. Andrea Vande Haar, University of Northern Iowa
- Dr. Gary F. Varrella, Bright Solutions for Education
- Dr. Paul Vellom, Western Michigan University
- Dr. Peter D. Veronesi, State University of New York - Brockport
- Dr. Scott B. Watson, Liberty University
- Dr. Molly Weinburgh, Texas Christian University
Interested in Becoming a JESE Reviewer?
JESE General Reviewer Qualifications
Persons seeking to join the JESE Board of Reviewers should have some expertise in elementary science education (pre-K through middle school), possess good skills in reading and analyzing manuscripts, be able to communicate clearly in writing, have access to the Internet, and be able and willing to complete reviews in a timely manner (within thirty days of reviewers receiving them) and in the format requested. We seek both veteran and new reviewers who can provide constructive reviews that can help authors improve their work. You need not already be a reviewer for another journal or have experience doing so. We are willing to provide you guidance in preparing quality reviews. Individuals wishing to be considered for the Board of Reviewers should submit to the journal editor a cover letter and vita highlighting his/her skills and abilities as noted above. A successful record of having had articles published is recommended.
Publisher
JESE is a publication of the Document and Publication Services, College of Education and Human Services, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois.
Nondiscrimination Policy of the Publisher
Western Illinois University complies fully with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, orders, and regulations. The University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity institution and affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled veteran in employment, programs, and services.
