Dr. David Campos

Dr. David Campos is an associate professor of education in the School of Education at the University of the Incarnate Word. His experiences include teaching second grade and conducting corporate training and development for Advanced Micro Devices and Guiltless Gourmet, Inc. He has supervised student teachers and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, multicultural education, and curriculum methods. In addition to his duties as an associate professor, he has served as an assistant dean of academic affairs, and as a project coordinator for a Title II Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant.

Dr. Campos traveled to China in 2004 as a Fulbright Scholar, and was a delegate of the 2006 Oxford Round Table (Oxford University, Oxford, England) on bilingual education and the teaching of English as a second language. In 2006 and 2007 he was invited to speak at the University of Paris X – Nanterre (Paris, France), and in January 2007 he presented the keynote address at the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Counseling Symposium (Colorado Springs).

Photos of Dr. Campos after his presentation in Paris.

Dr. David Campos published his fourth book, Expanding Waistlines: An Educator’s Guide to Childhood Obesity, in October 2007.

Dr. David Campos has authored the following books:

1)   Campos, D. (2002).  Sex, youth, and sex education.  Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO Publishing.

This is a 316-page conceptual-, theory-based text on contemporary sex education programs. Additional information can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576077764/sr=8-2/qid=1140192896/ref=sr_1_2/103
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Critical review: “The author of this book has skillfully condensed a tremendous amount of information into one very usable volume. The work is thoroughly documented, and will provide administrators, teachers, teachers in training, and parents with an excellent overview of the subject. It will also offer researchers an excellent starting point for further study.” J.D. Brown, ARBA, 2003

2)   Campos, D. (2003).  Diverse sexuality and schools.  Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO Publishing.

This is a 287-page conceptual-, theory-based text on the status of gay and lesbian youth in contemporary schools.  Additional information can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1851095454/
qid=1140192958/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-1266251-8614252?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

Critical Review: “For the wealth, scope, and accessibility of information it provides, Diverse Sexuality and Schools should be added to every academic library’s education reference collection.”  G.D. Meyers, ARBA, 2004

3)   Campos, D. (2005).  Understanding gay and lesbian youth: Lessons for straight school teachers, administrators, and principals. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield.

This is a 361-page text designed to assist the classroom teacher, school counselor, and administrator in relating to gay and lesbian youth and creating accepting and supportive learning climates. Additional information can be found at: 
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Gay-Lesbian-Youth-Administrators/dp/1578862906/ref=sr_1_1/103-9307245-1276666?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184701376&sr=8-1

 

 

Campos, D. (2007). Expanding waistlines: An educator’s guide to childhood obesity. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.

This 208-page text is ideal for child advocates and youth-serving professionals who seek to learn more about childhood obesity. The book explores the factors that contribute to obesity in society and the associated risks of excess weight on children and youth. Subsequent chapters discuss how to promote healthy eating practices and regular physical activity at school and home. The final chapters report on specific resources. Expanding Waistlines also features the latest demographic data, BMI calculations and classifications, recommended guidelines for health, Wellness Policy requirements, and food label information. Additional information can be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/Expanding-Waistlines-Educators-Childhood-Obesity/dp/9087902069/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195269329&sr=8-1

 

Dr. Campos has co-authored the following text:

McConnell, K., Campos, D., & Ryser, G. (2005). Practical ideas that really work for English language learners (Evaluation Form and Resource Manual). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.

This is a 161-page resource manual that includes a criterion-referenced rating scale, an ideas matrix, and 73 research-based strategies to improve students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness. Additional information can be found at:
http://www.proedinc.com/Scripts/prodList.asp

His most recent peer-reviewed article, “Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project 1936-1938: Stories as a Catalyst for Historical Comprehension,” appeared in Black History Bulletin, Winter/Spring 2006.

Dr. Campos was guest editor of a special issue of the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (Sage), which focused on English language learners. Look for the January 2008 issue for articles focused on language acquisition as it relates to Hispanic students.

 

Dr. David Campos
Associate Professor
Teacher Education
823-5029
campos@uiwtx.edu