Klara Gubacs-Collins
Montclair State University 123 MacLeish Court
University Hall Mahwah, NJ 07430
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 (201) 560-0941
(973) 655-5497 “tacticalthinkers.com”
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Ed.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2000
Area of concentration: Physical Education Teacher Education
M.A. Montclair State University, 1993
Area of concentration: Physical Education
B.S. Hungarian University of Physical Education
Budapest, Hungary, 1990
Area of concentration: Physical Education
2001-present Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education (Formerly: Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure Studies), Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
2000-2001 Assistant Professor, Kinesiology Department, Towson University, Towson, MD
1999-2000 Full-time Instructor, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
1997-99 Part-time Instructor, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
1993-97 Teaching Assistant, Physical Education Teacher Education,
Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
1991-93 Graduate Assistant, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
1990-91 Physical Education Teacher and Coach
Rozsa Ferenc Vocational High School, Budapest, Hungary
1988-91 Physical Education Instructor
The American International School (K-12), Budapest, Hungary
Montclair State University, 2001-present
· Taught courses
Physical Education Seminar
School Physical Education Field Experiences
Teaching Physical Education in Schools
Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Sport and Physical Education
History and Development of Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Activities in Elementary School
Practicum In Selected Physical Education Programs
The Teaching of Gymnastics
Games Modules:
Football, Basketball, Team Handball
Badminton, Tennis, Fencing
Soccer, Speedball, Volleyball
Golf, Archery, Track & Field
Men's & Women's Gymnastics
Archery, Badminton, Tennis, Volleyball
· Mentored 17 master’s research projects
· Supervised student teachers
· Designed and taught new course: Digital Mentorship
Towson University, 2000-2001
· Taught courses
Physical Education Activities for the Intermediate Grades,
Badminton
Tennis
Soccer
Softball
· Supervised student teachers
Montclair State University, 1997-2000
· Taught courses
Physical Education Seminar
Physical Education Field Experiences
Physical Education Activities in Elementary School
Practicum In Selected Physical Education Programs
The Teaching of Gymnastics
Men's & Women's Gymnastics
Archery
Badminton
Tennis
Volleyball
· Supervised student teachers
· Mentored 5 master’s research projects
· Advised Master of Art in Teaching, Post-Baccalaureate, and Undergraduate students.
University of Massachusetts, 1993-1997
· Taught courses
The Work of Middle and High School Teachers (undergraduate course)
Conditioning and Weight Training I & II
Golf l & Il
Volleyball
Jogging and Conditioning
· Activity Coordinator in the General Physical Education Program (GPE)
Supervise volleyball, jogging and conditioning instructors
Design and implement workshops and other delivery modes for instructional support of (GPE) instructors
Observe and supervise assigned classes
Conduct student course evaluation for GPE instructors
Develop volleyball instructor manual
Intramural Supervisor
· Assistant Tennis Coach
Men's and Women's Varsity Team
Montclair State University, 1991-1993
· Taught courses
Volleyball
Badminton
Weight training
Tennis
Swimming
· Supervised student teachers
Rozsa Ferenc Vocational High School, 1990-1991
· Physical Education Teacher, grades 9-12
· Coach: soccer, volleyball, track & field
The American International School of Budapest, 1988-1991
· Physical Education Instructor, grades 9-12
· Coach: soccer, swimming, basketball
Journal Articles
Gubacs-Collins, K. Tactical Speedball. Manuscript re-submitted to Strategies. (Accepted for publication, Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K & Juniu, S. (2009). The Mobile Gymnasium. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80(2), February 24-31. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, E. (2009). Teaching Pickleball using a Tactical Approach. Journal of the Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 47(1), Winter 20-22. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2007). Learning Accountability and Responsibility-The Gymnasium as a Metaphor for Life. Strategies, 21, 7-11. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2007). Reflective Pedagogy Through Action Research: Implementing a Tactical Approach to Teaching Games in PETE. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy 12(2) 105-126. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2004). Implementing a Tactical Approach into a Net/Wall Games Unit. Journal of the Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 42(2) Spring, 8-10. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2004). “Organized Chaos”: Implementing an Invasion Games Unit. Strategies, 18(1), 21-26. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2004). Project Based Learning: A student-centered Approach to Implement Video Editing in Physical Education Teacher Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 75, September 7-12. (Refereed)
Dodds, P., Gubacs, K., Placek, J., Griffin, L., Supaporn, S., Parker, J., Banville, D., & Miller, R. (1999). Training Prospective Teacher Educators as Researchers: Insider's Perspective. Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 5(1), 64-78. (Refereed)
Abstracts
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, T. (2008). Implementing a Tactical Approach and Sport Education: A Story of Change Through Collaboration. Abstract published in the NASPE Elementary and Secondary Convention Booklet. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2005) Using Project Based Learning to Integrate Digital Technology into Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76(1), Supplement,1. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (1999). Action Research on a Tactical Approach to Teaching a Pre-service tennis class. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70(1), Supplement, 82. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (1997). "They Told Me How to Teach Forward Rolls, They Never Told Me How to Handle if a Student is Scared:" The Role of Caring in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 68(1), Supplement, 79. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek, J., Parker,J., Gubacs, K., Supaporn, S., Miller, R., Banvillle, D., & Dodds, P. (1996). The Instructional Ecologies of Novice Instructors Teaching in a Basic Instruction Program (BIP). Research Ouarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67(1), Supplement, 80. (Refereed)
Placek, J., Griffin, L., Parker, J., Gubacs, K., Supaporn, S., Miller, R., Banville, D., & Dodds, P. (1996). Background Influences on Decisions to Teach for Novice Teachers in a Basic Instruction Program (BIP). Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 67(1), Supplement, 88. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek, J., Supaporn, S., Gubacs, K., Miller, R., Dodds, P., Parker, J. & Banville, D. (1996). Staff Development for Untrained Novice Teachers in a Basic Instruction Program. AERA/SIG: Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education Conference Proceedings, 17. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek, J., Supaporn, S., Gubacs, K., Miller, R., Dodds, P., Parker, J. & Banville, D. (1996). Symposium: Basic Instruction Programs (BIPs) as Sites for Pedagogy Research. EDA-AAHPERD Convention Research Abstracts Pap, 23-26. (Refereed)
Scholarly Presentations
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, E. (2009). Sport Education, Tactical Approach and Responsibility in Regular and Inclusive PE. Presentation Accepted to The National Convention of AAHPERD in Tampa, FL. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, E. (2009). The Big Three in Middle School Physical Education. Presentation Accepted to the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD in Lancaster PA. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K (2008). Implementing Fitness Testing Protocols into the Gymnasium. Invited Presenter and Participant at the Annual EUROFIT Workshop at the Semmelweiss University, Budapest, Hungary. February 2008. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, E. (2008). Implementing a Tactical Approach and Sport Education: A Story of Change Through Collaboration. Paper presented at the National Convention of AAHPERD in Forth Worth, Texas. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K & Olsen, E. (2008). Implementing a Tactical Approach and Sport Education in Middle School Physical Education. Paper presented at the Annual State Convention of AAHPERD in East Brunswick, NJ. (Refereed)
Lazroe A., & Gubacs-Collins, K. (2008). The Art of Written Persuasion: How to Obtain Funding for PE and Health Initiatives in Times of Shrinking Dollars. Presentation Accepted to the Annual Florida State Convention of AAHPERD in Orlando FL. (Refereed)
Lazroe, A & Gubacs-Collins, K. (2008). The Art of Written Persuasion: How to Obtain Funding for Physical Education and Health Initiatives. Paper presented at the Annual State Convention of AAHPERD in East Brunswick, NJ. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2007). An Action Research on the Impact of Implementing a Tactical Approach in Teaching Physical Education: An Affective Experience. Paper Presented at the Annual Conference on Ethnographic and Qualitative Research in Education, Cedarville, OH. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2006). Professional Development Through Digital Mentorship. Proposal accepted to the IPSI Conference, Amalfi, Italy, March 23-26. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2006) Using Project Based Learning to Integrate Digital Technology into Physical Education. Invited to present on the ICPE 2006/IV International Sport Coaching Science Conference 14-16 Dec, Taiwan. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2005) A Tactical Games Approach. Activity Session held at the 2005 Convention of the New Jersey State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2005) Using Project Based Learning to Integrate Digital Technology into Physical Education. Paper presented on the 2005 National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Chicago, IL (April) (Refereed)
Gubacs, K (2004). Invited to speak at the International Conference for Physical Educators, (ICPE) Hong Kong, China.
Gubacs, K. (2004). Using PBL to Integrate Digital Technology Into Teacher Education. Paper presented at The 5th Annual Faculty Best Practices Showcase by NJEDGENET. “Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning” Raritan Valley Community College, March. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2004) A Tactical Games Approach. Activity Session at the 2004 Convention of the New Jersey State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Refereed)
Gubacs-Collins, K. (2004). Introducing a Tactical Approach to Teaching and Coaching Games and Sports. Paper presented at the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, November 3-4th. (Refereed)
Lazroe, A & Gubacs-Collins, K. (2004) The Art of Written Persuasion. Grant workshop for Faculty and Staff at the College of Education and Human Services. November.
Gubacs, K. (2003) Developing Tactical Understanding in Physical Education. Paper presented at the 2003 Convention of the New Jersey State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2003), Introducing Digital Technology to Support Innovative Approaches in Physical Education. Paper/Workshop presentation at the Hungarian University of Physical Education, Budapest, Hungary. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2003) “Technology and Teaching: Assessment and Improvement”. Paper presented at the 2003 National AAHPERD Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K (2002). A Comparison of Traditional and Constructivist Approaches to Teaching Games in Physical Education. Paper/Workshop presentation at the Hungarian University of Physical Education, Budapest, Hungary. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2002) “Our Cheese is Moving!!!” An Inside Look at Innovative Methods to Games Instruction and Curriculum Development in Physical Education. Paper presented at the 2002 Convention of the Florida State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2002) The role of Digital Technology in Assessing Innovative Approaches to Teaching Games. Paper presented at the 2002 Conference of the New Jersey Educational Association, Atlantic City, NJ. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2001) “Moving Our Cheese”. A Think-tank Symposium on Curriculum Development in PETE. Paper presented at the AAHPERD, Eastern District Conference, Newport, Rhode Island. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K., Stinar, R. (2001) Curriculum Revision and Implementation Through Sports and Games Education. Paper presented at the International AIESEP Conference on Teaching Games for Understanding in Physical Education and Sport, Waterville, New Hampshire. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (2000) Action Research on a Tactical Approach to Teaching a Pre- service Tennis Class: The Students’ Point of view. Paper presented at the National AAHPERD Convention, Orlando, Florida. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K (1999). Action Research on a Tactical Approach to Teaching a Pre-service Tennis Class. Paper presented at the National AAHPERD Convention, Boston, Massachusetts. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K., Griffin, L., Supaporn, S., & Carney, M. (1998). “Orderly chaos:" Future Teacher Educators' Leaming Experiences with a Tactical Approach to Games Teaching. Paper presented at the National AAHPERD Convention, Reno, Nevada. (Refereed)
Gubacs, K. (1997). "They (Teacher Educators) Told me How to Teach Forward Rolls, They Never Told me How to Handle a Scared Student:" The Role of Caring in Physical Education. Paper presented at National AAHPERD Convention St. Louis, MO. (Refereed)
Dodds, P., Gubacs, K., Placek. J.H., Griffin, L., Supaporn, S., Parker, J., Banville, D., & Miller, R. (1996). Training Prospective Teacher Educators as Researchers: Insiders' Perspectives. Paper presented at the New England Education Research Organization, Portsmouth, NH. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek, J., Gubacs, K., Supaporn, S., Miller, R., Dodds, P., Parker J., & Banville, D. (1996). Staff Development for Untrained Novice Teachers in a Basic Instruction Program. Paper presented at American Education Research Association Conference, New York. (Refereed)
Placek, J., Griffin, L., Parker, J., Gubacs, K., Supaporn, S., Miller, R., Banville, D., & Dodds, P. (1996). Background Influences on Decisions to Teach for Novice Teachers in a Basic Instruction Program (BIP). Paper presented at National AAHPERD Convention, Atlanta, GA. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek, J., Parker, J., Gubacs, K., Supaporn, S., Miller, R., Banville, D. & Dodds, P. (1996). The Instructional Ecologies of Novice Instructors Teaching in a Basic Instruction Program (BIP). Paper presented at National AAHPERD Convention, Atlanta, GA. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Placek. J., Dodds, P., Gubacs, K., Miller, R., Supaporn, S., Parker, J., & Banville, D. (1996). Symposium: Basic Instruction Programs (BIPs) as Sites for Pedagogy Research. Paper presented at the Eastern District Association of the AAHPERD, Stamford, CT. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Dodds, P., Placek, J., Gubacs, K., Miller, R., Supaporn, S., Banville, D., & Parker, J. (1996). Staff Development in a Basic Instruction Program: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Instructors and a Training Laboratory for Teacher Educators. Paper presented at National AAHPERD Convention, Atlanta, GA. (Refereed)
Placek, J., Dodds, P., Gubacs, K. (1995). Mentoring and Modeling for Graduate Students Through Joint Research Projects. Special Interest Group for Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education, AERA National Convention, San Francisco, CA. (Refereed)
Griffin, L., Banville, D., Dodds, P., Gubacs, K., Miller, R., Parker, J., Placek, J., & Supaporn, S. (1995). The Basic Instruction Program as a Site for Teacher Education Research. A paper presented at the NASPE/CUPEC National Conference on Teacher Education in Physical Education, Morgantown, WV. (Refereed)