Associate Professor and Coordinator: Education Policy and Social Foundations

3112D Benjamin Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-4542
drhersch@umd.edu

Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Joined faculty in 1992

Dr. Herschbach's teaching and research interests fall into three overlapping areas: educational history, work and society, and international development. He works in both domestic and international arenas. His current international research revolves around issues of educational program quality and sustainability in developing countries. Questions of program planning, design and evaluation also are of interest. On the domestic side his current work includes understanding some of the historical dimensions of work preparation in the United States, particularly in relation to curricular issues. He tries to look at workforce preparation within the larger educational and social context. It is his strong belief that practice should inform scholarship. Dr. Herschbach has worked in the field of human resource development for a number of international development organizations and agencies, and has completed assignments in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central America and the Caribbean. He was formerly the Deputy Director of the International Labor Organization's training center in Turin, Italy. Most recently, he has been involved in establishing a technical high school and community college in Albania.

• Herschbach, D.R. & Campbell, C.P. (2000). Workforce Preparation: An international perspective. Prakken Publication.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1984). Addressing vocational training and retraining through educational technology: Policy alternatives. Columbus, OH: The National Center for Research in Vocational Education.



• Herschbach, D. R. (1996). The content of instruction. In C.P. Campbell (ed.) Education and Training for Work, Vol. 1. Planning Programs, Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Co, 109-132.



• Herschbach, D. R. (1996). Enhancing Classroom Learning. In C. P. Campbell (ed. Education and Training for Work, Vol. 2. Delivering Instruction, Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Co., 35-59.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1994). Joint apprenticeship training: Collaborative financing; Collaborative training partnerships: the community college; The decentralization of public financing: Pre-employment VET in the United States; Financing VET for disadvantaged groups: Opportunity or Job placement? Chapters in V. Gasskov, Alternative schemes of financing training, Geneva: International Labour Office, 34-37, 49-55, and 137-141.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1994). The right to organize: Implications for preparing students for work. In R.D. Lakes (Ed.). Critical education for work: Multidisciplinary approaches. Norwood, N.J. Ablex, 83-94.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1994). Quality assurance in vocational education and training. In T. Husen and T.N. Postlethwaite (eds.). International encyclopedia of education (Second edition). Oxford: Pergamon Press, 4858-4864.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1991). Classroom teaching and management techniques. In S. Paleocrassas, Education and training: Lessons for employment and industry. Athens, Greece: Pedagogical Institute, 137-167. (In Greek).



• Herschbach, D.R. (1991). Developing written instructional materials. In S. Paleocrassas, Education and training: Lessons for employment and industry. Athens, Greece: Pedagogical Institute, 170-194. (In Greek).



• Herschbach Chapter 2. In Education and training in the 1990s: Developing countries' needs and strategies. New York: United Nations Development Program, 35-64.

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• Herschbach, D.R. (1998). Reconstructing technical instruction. The Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 36(1), 36-61.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1997). From industrial arts to technology education: The eclipse of purpose. The Journal of Technology Studies, 23(2), 20-28.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1997). Improving training quality in developing countries. International Journal of Manpower, 18(1/2), 90-118.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1997). From industrial arts to technology education: The search for direction. The Journal of Technology Studies, 23(1), 24-32.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1996). Defining technology education. The Journal of Technology Studies, 22(2), 6-9.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1996). "What is past is prologue:" Industrial arts and technology education. The Journal of Technology Studies, 22(1), 28-39.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1995). Technology as knowledge: Implications for instruction. Journal of Technology Education, 7(1), 31-42.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1992). Curriculum change in technology education: Differing theoretical perspectives. Journal of Technology Education, 3(2), 4-6. (Special issue introduction.)



• Herschbach, D.R. (1992). Technology and efficiency: Competencies as content. Journal of Technology Education, 3(2), 17-28.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1992). Commencing the education of an industrial people: The early kindergarten movement. The Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau, 17(2), 7-16.

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• Herschbach, D.R. (1999). Contextual conditions and the enabling environment: A policy study. Geneva: International Labour Office, 52.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1997). The certification of TEVT program completers: A policy study. Hanoi: Asian Development Bank/TEAMS, 77.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1996). Poverty in Albania: Past and present. Washington, DC: The World Bank, 25.



• Favero, P., Herschbach, D.R., and Raab, L.P. (1996). School-to-work transition on the Lower Delmarva. College Park: The Institute for Governmental Service, 31.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1996). The administration and management of vocational education and training in the United States. Geneva: International Labour Office, Training Systems Management Branch, 44.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1995). Training partnerships in the United States: Linking enterprise and government. Geneva: International Labour Office, Training Policy and Programme Development Branch, 33.



• Herschbach, D.R., Perakis, S.J., Favero, P., & Raab, L.P. (1995). Education and training for work in the United States. A study of the federal, state, and local partnership. College Park, MD: The Institute for Governmental Service, 54.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1993). Financing vocational education and training: The diversification of resources. Geneva: International Labour Office, Training Policies Branch, 42.



• Herschbach, D.R., Hays, F.B. and Evans, D.L. (1992). Vocational education and training in developing countries: A review of experience. Washington, D.C., U.S. Agency for International Development, 83.



• Herschbach, D.R. (1989). Improving training quality in developing countries: Toward greater instructional efficiency. Washington, D.C.: The World Bank, 78.

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• Herschbach, D.R. Financing American Education: The Federal, State and Local Partnership.Presentation to a delegation of educational administrators from Hunan Province, China. College Park, MD, June 17, 1998.



• Herschbach, D.R. Financing technical and vocational education in Albania: Challenges and opportunities. Paper presented at the National Conference on Educational Reform. Tirana, Albania, May 18, 1998.



• Herschbach, D.R. VET Projects in developing countries: Issues of quality and sustainability. Paper presented at the International Vocational Education and Training Conference. Helsinki, Finland, August 25, 1997



• Herschbach, D.R. Presentation to 30 Senegalese school administrators on The American School "System:" Administration and financing. College Park, MD. September 23, 1997.



• Herschbach, D.R. Presentation to visiting rectors of South African Technikons on Technical training in higher education institutions in the United States. College Park, MD. September 20, 1996.



• Herschbach, D.R. Public-private partnerships in education: The case of Albania. Presentation to International participants in a workshop on Public-Private Partnerships in Social Infrastructure. The Institute for Public-Private Partnerships. Washington, DC, October 21, 1995.



• Herschbach, D.R. Project complexity and the implementing context. Presentation given at a conference for educational officers, USAID LAC missions. Washington, DC. October 6, 1991.



• Herschbach, D.R. Vocational and technical training in the U.S. Presentation given at a meeting sponsored by USAID for a delegation from Chile. Washington, DC. April 26, 1991.
  
  
• Herschbach, D.R. Competing in the international training arena. Presentation given at the annual fall conference of the National Council for Occupational Education. Vancouver, B.C., Canada. September 21, 1989.



• Herschbach, D.R. Technical cooperation priorities of the International Labour Organization. Presentation given to the Annual Meeting of representatives of ACP-EEC Socioeconomic Interest Groups, Economic and Social Committee of the European Community. Brussels, Belgium, December 5, 1986.

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• Herschbach, D.R. Untangling the development puzzle: Donor assistance, project design, and the implementing context. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Buffalo, NY. March 19, 1998.



• Herschbach, D.R. Defining technology education: Confronting the past. Paper presented to the annual Epsilon Pi Tau Breakfast Meeting (keynote). Phoenix, April 2, 1996.



• Herschbach, D.R. Implementing VET programs in Albania: Critical conditions. Presentation to the International Vocational Education and Training Association annual meeting. Denver, CO, December 3, 1995.



• Herschbach, D.R. Technology as process: Implications for instruction. Paper presented, National Association for Science, Technology and Society, Tenth National Conference. Arlington, VA, March 5, 1995.



• Herschbach, D.R. The Tirana technical school: Linking training with economic development. Presentation to the International Vocational Education and Training Association. Nashville, KY, December 6, 1993.



• Herschbach, D.R. Technology education as viewed through the lenses of conflicting curriculum theories. Paper presented to the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, April 23, 1992.



• Herschbach, D.R. The characteristics of successful training projects. Presentation to the International Vocational Education and Training Association. Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1991.



• Herschbach, D.R. Writing for publication (with JITE Editorial Board Members). American Vocational Education Association annual meeting. Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1991.



• Herschbach, D.R. Technology and efficiency: Competencies as content. International Technology Education Association Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT, March 17, 1991.



• Erekson, T.L. and Herschbach, D.R. Apprenticeship instructor training. Conference of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. San Jose, CA, May 27, 28, and 29, 1990.

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• Herschbach, D.R. Marketing training services in developing countries. Independent Post-Secondary School Committee, Maryland Higher Education Commission. October 11, 1988.



• Herschbach, D.R. The preparation of vocational teachers. Presentation given at a workshop for cooperative work experience teachers, Montgomery County Schools. May 11, 1982.



• Herschbach, D.R. Technology transfer and industrial training. Presentation to the Training and Development Work group, The Society for International Development, Washington, DC Chapter. February 9, 1982.



• Herschbach, D.R. How to incorporate vocational training into regular classroom instruction, and Enhancing career awareness and vocational development at home. Presentations given at the 6th Annual Learning Disabilities Day, Metropolitan Baltimore Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Towson State University. October 31, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. Awareness of handicapping conditions. Presentation to the Vocational Equity Workshop, Montgomery County Schools. May 21 and June 22, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. In-service training modules for vocational teachers. Presentations to workshops on providing vocational services to handicapped students, sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education, Divisions of Vocational-technical and Special Education. St. Michael's, May 5, 1981 and Hagerstown. May 7, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. In-service training materials for special needs personnel. Presentation given at the Spring Regional Conference of the Maryland Association of Special Needs Personnel, Carver Vocational-Technical High School, Baltimore. May 2, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. Program design for serving handicapped students in vocational curricula. Presentation given at a conference on Accommodating Handicapped Students in Community College Vocational/Technical and Liberal Arts Programs, Dundalk Community College. April 24, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. Your child in the school: Providing career awareness and prevocational orientation. Presentation to a Symposium on Expanding Vocational Opportunities for the Exceptional Child, sponsored by the Parent Council on Exceptional Children, Baltimore City Schools, Baltimore. April 3 and 4, 1981.
  
  
• Herschbach, D.R. In-service training for serving special populations in vocational education. Vocational education workshop, Spring meeting of the Maryland Vocational Association, Columbia. March 17, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. In-service programming for special needs personnel. Presentation given at the Maryland Association of Special Needs Personnel, Spring meeting of the Maryland Vocational Association, Columbia. March 14, 1981.



• Herschbach, D.R. The cooperative agreement: Implications for cooperative work experience. Presentation given to cooperative work experience teachers, Montgomery County Schools. Rockville. November 13, 1980.

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• Trustee. National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators, 1997-1999.
  
• Vice President for the North American Region, International Vocational Education and Training Association, 1994-1996.
  

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Organizer of Program and Workshop Activities

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• EDPL 301 Foundations of Education
• EDPL 301 Discussion Guide
• EDPL 888 Apprenticeship in Education