B.S.E., Kent State University; M.A., Antioch University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Dr. Jacobs teaches undergraduate courses in Intervention Specialist Education, P-5 Elementary Education and P-5 Elementary/ Intervention Specialists Dual Program as well courses for the On-line Master of Arts in Education Program. He has taught or is currently teaching ISE 342 (Assessment in Intervention Planning), ISE243 (Positive Learning Environments), and EDUC 450 (Pre-Clinical Practice), ISE245 (Family, Schools, and Community), EDUC 206 (Individuals with Exceptionalities), ISE 348 (Language Arts and Social Studies Methods for Students with Special Needs), ISE 349 (Math and Science Methods for Students with Special Needs), ISE 345 (Transition), EDF 606 (Accommodating Learners with Special Needs), and EDT 670 (Positive Strategies in Discipline), EDF 601 (Educational Psychology), and EDF 705 (Pupil Services). He advises students in the Graduate program as well as undergraduates in P-5 Elementary Education and P-5 Elementary/ Intervention Specialists Dual Program and Serves as the LEAD (Licensure in Education for Adults with Degrees) Advisor for P-5, P-5IS Dual, and ISE K-12 Programs.
Dr. Jacobs’s research interests include intervention strategies for children with learning disabilities and behavior disorders, as well as classroom management strategies. He has presented/published at various regional, state, and international conferences. Dr. Jacobs most recently presented with Drs. Johnson-Whitt and Green in Toronto, Canada.
Johnson-Whitt, E., Green, J., Jacobs, G. (2019, April) Peer-to-Peer Learning in Pre-Service Teacher (PSTs) Training of Implementing Differentiation in Lesson Plan Development symposium presentation at the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS), Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Jacobs is an active member of campus committees including: the Graduate Council (Past Chair); Instruction and Academic Policy; Retention, Tenure and Promotion; Faculty Forum, Freshman Orientation, and Graduate Culture. Within the Division of Education, Dr. Jacobs serves as CAEP Coordinator for Accreditation. He has also served or serves the Division as the Vice-Chair and Graduate Director and was a member of the ACE Committee, Budget Committee, and various searches. Dr. Jacobs established and serves as Advisor for the Walsh University Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Jacobs also served as the evaluator for Canton City School 21st Century Brighter Tomorrows After School Program grants. He has also provided professional development trainings for area schools. His volunteering has included team-building training at local elementary schools, as well as work in local churches. Dr. Jacobs also serves at the state level as Secretary of the Ohio Association of Private Colleges for Teacher Education (OAPCTE) and is also on the OCTEO planning committee.
Jacobs, G. D. & Sandbrink, C. F. (in Progress). Creating theme-based after school enrichment programs using pre-service teachers: A service to the university and the community.
Jacobs, G. D. (2011). Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank for Teaching students who are exceptional, diverse, and at risk in the general education classroom by Sharon Vaughn, Candace S. Bos, and Jeanne Shay Schumm. Pearson: Upper Saddle, NJ.
Jacobs, G. D. (2011). Power Point Slides for Teaching students who are exceptional, diverse, and at risk in the general education classroom by Sharon Vaughn, Candace S. Bos, and Jeanne Shay Schumm. Pearson: Upper Saddle, NJ
Jacobs, G. D. (2010). Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank for The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective instruction (4th ed.) by Margo A. Mastropieri and Thomas E. Scruggs. Pearson: Upper Saddle, NJ.
Jacobs, G. D. (2005). Now Bethany can read: A poetic thought about emergent literacy. Ohio Reading Teacher, 37(1), 69.
Johnson-Whitt, E., Green, J., Jacobs, G. (2019, April) Peer-to-Peer Learning in Pre-Service Teacher (PSTs) Training of Implementing Differentiation in Lesson Plan Development symposium presentation at the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS), Toronto, Canada.
D. Brobeck, G. Jacobs, & L. Roush (2018). A Triangulation Perspective to Support a Holistic School Climate. OCTEO Conference, October 31 – November 2, 2018, Columbus, Ohio.
Smith, S., & Jacobs, G. (2017). Strengthening Relationships to Improve Outcomes. Statewide Summit for Enrichment & Education Conference. Columbus, Ohio. September 18-20, 2017 (Presenter).
Webb, J., & Jacobs G, (2016). Voices from the Field. CEC-TED Conference, Lexington, Kentucky. November 9-12, 2016 (Presenter).
Baylor, L., Harold, C. & Jacobs, G. (2016). Performance Assessment Designed to Incorporate UDL to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners, OCTEO Conference, Columbus, Ohio. March 30 – April 1, 2016 (Presenter).
Jacobs, G., Paz, J., & Linc, L. (2013) Developing a 21st Century Learning Space. May Days Presentation, Walsh University, May 9, 2013.
Brobeck, D., Digianantonio, A., Jacobs, G., and Scott, R. (2012). Whole Brain Teaching: The Lightning Strikes!Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Friday, November 16, 2012
Schaner, R., Defazio, J., Jacobs, G., and Smith, C. (2012) AECT: Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Louisville, Kentucky; November 2, 2012 via teleconferencing from Walsh University
Shner, M., Schaner, R., Jacobs, G., Defazio, J., & Argento-Smith, C. (2012). Global Learning Project: International panel via Skype described their experiences in developing a collaborative, global project delivering academic expertise and content in a robust, technically-mediated environment. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Louisville, KY.
Harris, K. and Jacobs, G. (2011) The Effects of a Hand Washing Video on the Hand Washing Behavior of an Adult Male without Disabilities International Association for Behavioral Analysis. May 2011 Conference. (Presenter).
Jacobs, G. D. (2009). Tried and True Instructional Strategies that Keep Students Engaged. International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. September 2009 Conference. (Presenter)
Jacobs, G., Devine, J. & Defazio, J. (2007). International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. October 2007 Conference. (Presenter)
Swisshelm, M., & Jacobs, G. (2007). International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. October 2007 Conference. (Poster Session).
Jacobs, G., Devine, J. & Defazio, J. (2007) OCTEO Conference, Columbus, Ohio. April 3-5, 2007. (Presenter)
Archual, J. & Jacobs, G. (2003). The use of positive reinforcement to strengthen exercising and reduce inappropriate snacking. International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. St. Louis, Missouri, October, 2003.
Barnhart, A. & Jacobs, G. (2003). The use of an extinction procedure to reduce the talk outs in class of a 21 year old college junior. International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. St. Louis, Missouri, October, 2003.
Jansen, D. & Jacobs, G. (2003). The use of negative reinforcement and a prompting procedure to improve the getting out of bed behavior of a 15 year old high school sophomore. International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. St. Louis, Missouri, October, 2003.
Tam, K., Gardner, R., III, Jacobs, G. & Frazier-Troutman, S. (2000). Alternative programs for children at risk. 2000 Symposium on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners. Albuquerque, New Mexico, October, 2000.
Gardner, R., Woolsy, L., Tam, K., & Jacobs, G. (1999). Establishing partnerships to benefit students. Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Third International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Dallas, Texas, September, 1999.
Jacobs, G. D. (1999). The effects of teacher corrective feedback and self-correction of the written compositions of elementary students with learning disabilities. Association of Behavior Analysis 25th Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1999.
Scharet, E. & Jacobs, G. D. (1999). The effects of token reinforcement on the growling behavior of a school-ages child. Association of Behavior Analysis 25th Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1999.
Wranesh, S. & Jacobs, G. D. (1999). The effects of prompts and no prompts on personal water consumption. Association of Behavior Analysis 25th Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1999.
Jacobs, G. D., & Hall, E. W. (1998). Experiences of a first year assistant professor. Teacher Education Division Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, November, 1998.
Hall, E. W., & Jacobs, G. D. (1998). How to land a job in higher education. Teacher Education Division Annual Conference. Dallas, Texas, November, 1998.
Kito, K., Gardner, R., III, & Jacobs, G. D. (1998). Decreasing the transition time of preschool children with developmental disabilities. Association for Behavior Analysis 24th Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida, May, 1998.
Howell, R. & Jacobs, G. (1997). The effects of two modes of self-instruction on the on-task/off-task behavior of inclusive teams of students with and without disabilities. Association for Behavior Analysis 23rd Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1997.
Jacobs, G. D. & Gardner, R., III. (1997). A comparison of teacher instruction plus story starters to teacher instruction plus story starter and self-correction on the written compositions of students with learning disabilities. Association for Behavior Analysis 23rd Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1997.
Clowers, R., Gardner, R., III, & Jacobs, G. D. (1997). Increasing oral fluency through the use of repeated readings of elementary students with learning disabilities and developmental handicaps. Association for Behavior Analysis 23rd Annual Convention. Chicago, Illinois, May, 1997.
Jacobs, G. D., Gardner, R., III, Spratt, R., & Heimlich, S. (1996). Using self-correction to improve the written compositions of learning disabled children with writing problems. The Ohio Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children, Cincinnati, Ohio, November, 1996.
Jacobs, G. D., Gardner, R., III, & Jacobs, C. W. (1996). Using self-correction in mathematics to improve skills in adolescent children with behavioral and learning problems. Association for Behavior Analysis 22nd Annual Convention. San Francisco, California, May, 1996.
Weber, K. P., Gardner, R., III, & Jacobs, G. D. (1996). A comparison of vocal training alone and vocal plus sign language training on the acquisition of tacts and mands made by preschool aged children with developmental disabilities. Association for Behavior Analysis 22nd Annual Convention. San Francisco, California, May, 1996.
Gardner, R., III, & Jacobs, G. D. (1996). Students with serious emotional disturbances. Ohio Council of Children with Behavior Disorders Conference. Columbus, Ohio, April, 1996.
