Bentley, M.L. & Alouf, J.L. (2008, March). Integrating Differentiated Instruction and Inquiry in Elementary Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA.

Bentley, M.L. (2007, November). Addressing Environmental Education’s Spiritual Dimension: The Episcopal Church’s Catechism of Creation. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, North American Association for Environmental Education, Virginia Beach, VA.

Bentley, M.L. (2007, November). The Amazing Muslim Scientists: Our Debt to the Islamic World. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Williamsburg, VA.

Bentley, M.L. (2007, November). Science Teacher PD through Museum-University Collaboration. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Williamsburg, VA.

Fleury, S., Bentley, M.L., & Garrison, J.W. (2007, October). Democracy, Ideology, and Evocative Teaching. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, American Educational Studies Association, Cleveland, OH.

Bentley, M.L. (2007, October). Connecting Informal Science Education to the Middle Level Classroom. Invited lecture, SCED543: Middle Grades Concepts and Practices: Science Education. Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

Bentley, M.L. (2007, February). Educating Citizens and Teachers About, For, and In the Environment. Invited lecture, Plant Sciences Department Graduate Colloquium, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

Mueller, M. & Bentley, M.L. (2007, February). Why the Prospects of Future Generations Should Not Be Considered with One Eye Open and One Eye Shut. Paper presented at the annual meeting, Southeastern Association of Educational Studies, Chapel Hill, NC.

Bentley, M.L. & Alouf, J.L. (2006). Using Differentiation and Inquiry in the K-12 Classroom: A Natural Combination. Paper presented at the Summer Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, Philadelphia, PA.

Mueller, M. & Bentley, M.L. (2006). Fostering Cultural and Ecological Sustainability through Science Education. Paper presented at the Summer Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, Philadelphia, PA.

Bentley, M.L. (2006). Look What the Cat Dragged In! From a Carcass to an Integrated Inquiry Lesson. Paper presented at the annual Conference, National Science Teachers Association, Anaheim, CA.

Alouf, J.L. & Bentley, M.L. (2006). Preparing Pre-Service Elementary Teachers to Teach Science by Inquiry: A Collaborative Approach. Paper presented at Annual Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, Atlanta, GA.

Bentley, M.L. (2006). Islam and Teaching the Nature of Science: Acknowledging Arab contributions to Western Science. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Southeast Association of Educational Studies, Knoxville, TN.

Bentley, M.L. (2005). Teaching ‘Nature of Science’ - What Every Teacher Should Know. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.

Bentley, M.L. (2005). Your Place on the Planet: Hands-on Environmental Education for Young Learners. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children, Knoxville, TN.

Bentley, M.L. (2005). Education Gone Astray: Identifying Ingredients for a Corrective. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, North American Association for Environmental Education, Albuquerque, NM.

Bentley, M.L. (2005). Standards and Field Studies: Pedagogical Issues in Environmental Education in the US. Paper presented as part of symposium, “Environmental Education and Science Education:  The Confluence of Roles of both Scientists and Science Teacher Educators in Conserving the World’s Resources” at the Third Scientific Conference on the Environment and Natural Resources, Taiz University, Republic of Yemen.

Alouf, J.L. & Bentley, M.L. (2005). Inquiry Modeling by Liberal Arts Science Faculty in the Professional Development of Teachers: Assessing the Impact on Practice. Paper presented at Annual Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, Chicago, IL.

Bentley, M.L. (2004). Elementary Science Education: A Look at How British Schools Do It (and Assess It). Paper presented at Regional Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M.L. & Alouf, J.L. (2004). Professional Development for Elementary Teachers: The Value of Modeling Inquiry. Paper presented at Regional Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M.L. (2004). One Action Research Requirement: Cultivating Passion and Collaboration Across Multiple Subjects and Sites. Paper presented at Summer Conference, Association of Teacher Educators, Boston.

Bentley, M.L. (2004). Using Message Boards and Other Technologies and Online Strategies in Science Teacher Education. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, GA.

Granger, J.N., Yochum, H., & Bentley, M.L. (2003). Making Science Professionally Relevant for Future Elementary School Teachers: Development of a Standards-Driven, Inquiry-Based Science Curriculum for Preservice Teachers. Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH.

Bentley, M.L. (2003). Introducing Critical Constructivism: Critical Consciousness through a Critical Constructivist Pedagogy. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, American Educational Studies Association, Mexico City, MX.

Bentley, M. L. (2003). Using On-line Technologies in Science Teacher Education. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, School Science and Mathematics Association, Columbus, OH.

Bentley, M.L. (2003). Teaching Science Online: A Reflection on a Year’s Experience. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, Southeast Association of Educational Studies, Chapel Hill, NC. (ERIC ED 475 053)

Bentley, M.L. & Alouf, J. (2003). Assessing the Impact of Inquiry-based Science Teaching in  Professional Development Activities, P-12. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Association for Teacher Education, Jacksonville, FL.

Bentley, M.L. & Alouf, J. (2003). The Influence of the Modeling of Inquiry-based Science Teaching by Science Faculty in P-12 Teacher Professional Development Programs. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, New Orleans, LA. (ERIC ED 474 947)

Bentley, M., & Smith, L. (2002). Curriculum Development in Oak Park Schools: Focusing on Inquiry while Meeting Standards. Paper presented at Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, San Diego, CA.

Bentley, M.L. (2002). Community-Connected Science Education: Creating a Museum High School for Southwestern Virginia. Paper presented at Annual International Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charlotte, NC. Available http://www.ed.psu.edu/CI/Journals/2002aets/s1_bentley.rtf

Bentley, M. L. (2001). Moving Growth Points: Curriculum Considerations Beyond the ‘Standards’. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Chicago, IL.

Bentley, M.L. (2001). Science Education in a Curriculum for Democratic Citizenship. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M.L. (2000). How standards-based reform hurts environmental education. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Cincinnati, OH.

Garrison, J.W., Bentley, M.L., Fleury, S., Larochelle, M., & Desautels, J. (1999). Critical-Constructivism, Science Education, and Teachers’ Epistemological Development. Paper presented at the 5^th International Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teaching, Como, Italy.

Bentley, M.L. (1999). A Post-final Assignment for the Methods Course: Providing an Incentive to Professional Growth for Future Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual International Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.

Bentley, M. & Fleury, S. (1999). Professional Development for Teachers in Urban Schools: Models for Reform. Paper presented at the Annual International Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.

Bentley, M., DeWynne, S., Dunlap, D., Leddy, M. & Mortimer, K. (1999). Minds-on science activities, demonstrations and projects: Engaging students to facilitate meaning-making. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Boston, 1999.

Saurino, D., Bentley, M., Glasson, G., & Casey, D. (1999). Preparing Science Teachers using Distance Learning: Urban and Rural Students Collaborate using Video Teleconferencing (VTEL) Technology. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston.

Glasson, G. & Bentley, M. (1999). Epistemological Undercurrents in Scientistsí Reporting of Research to Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston.

Bentley, M., Soares, D., Casey, D., & Hicks, D. (1999). Field Studies as a Context for Student Collaboration in Preservice Secondary Teacher Education. Paper presented at the First Annual Blue Ridge Symposium, Explore Park, Roanoke, VA.

Glasson, G.E. & Bentley, M.L. (1998). Connecting Science Research to the Classroom Teacher. Paper presented at the International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education (7th Consultation), Trinidad.

Bentley, M.L. (1998). Environmental Education in the Standards: A Constructivist Appraisal. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, North American Association for Environmental Education, Atlanta, GA.

Bentley, M. (1998). Big books and content-rich fiction: Tools for integrating science and reading. Invited luncheon presentation, Annual Meeting, New River Valley Reading Council, International Reading Association, with Radford University, Radford, VA.

Bentley, M.L., & Bloom, S. (1998). Using field trips to in‘Spire’ students’ mathematics and science learning. Paper presented at the Joint Annual Conference of the School Science and Mathematics Association and the North Central Regional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Louisville, KY.

Bentley, M.L. (1998). Lemke's Ecocybersystem Model: A Vision for Science Education beyond the Standards’ Era." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Science Teachers Association, Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M. & Schnobrich, J. (1995). Building a School-Community Alliance in Urban Chicago: A Model for Reform. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Springfield, IL.

Bentley, M. (1994). Facilitating the Development of Pre-service Elementary Teachers' Views of the Nature of Science. Paper presented at the Second International Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science. El Paso, TX.

Bentley, M. (1993). Perspectives on Science Education in the U.S. Paper presented at the Science Alive Conference. Gwinganna, Queensland, Australia.

Bentley, M. (1993). Constructivism and the New Reform Paradigm. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly, National Council for the Social Studies. Nashville, TN.

Bentley, M. (1993). Constructivism and Post-positivist Philosophy of Science. Paper presented at the 1st International Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science. Charleston, SC

Bentley, M. (1992). Communicating a Philosophically Valid Concept of the Nature of Science. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association. St. Charles, IL.

Bentley, M. & Fleury, S. (1992). Creeping Relativism and Ambiguity as Characteristics of the Contemporary Nature of Science Conception among Students and Teachers. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teaching. Queens' University, Kingston, Ontario.

Bentley, M. & Alouf, J. (1992). Teaching for Feeling and Valuing. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Boston, MA.

Bentley, M. (1992). A Project 2061-Inspired Workshop for Elementary Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Chicago, IL.

Bentley, M. (1991). The Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Model Project 2061 Secondary School. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science. Blacksburg, VA.

Bentley, M., Bloom, S., & Reynolds, V. (1991). An Integrated Curriculum Model for Pre-service Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators. New Orleans, LA.

Lindenburg, T., Fleury, S., & Bentley, M. (1991). Constructivism, Interaction and the Hermeneutic Dialogue: A Symposium. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association. Boston, MA.

Bentley, M., Bloom, S., & Reynolds, V. (1990). The Grocery Store: An Interdisciplinary Field Trip for the Primary Grades. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Chicago Association for the Education of Young Children. Chicago, IL.

Bentley, M. & Alouf, J. (1990). Staff Development for Magnet Schools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, National Science Teachers Association. Atlanta, GA.

Bentley, M. (1989). The Role of Postpositivist Philosophy of Science in the Reform of Science Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. San Francisco, CA.

Garrison, J. and Bentley, M. (1989). Pre-conceptual and Non-rational Aspects of Cognitive Change in Science Learning. Paper presented at the First International Conference on the History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teaching. Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

Bentley, M. (1988). The Implications of Postpositivist Philosophy of Science for Science Teaching. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. St. Louis, MO.

Bentley, M. (1988). Children's Alternative Conceptions and Misconceptions in Learning Science. Invited keynote, the Science Museum of Virginia-U.S. Department of Education Science Institute for Elementary Teachers. Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M. (1987). The Implications of Deep Ecology for Science Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Washington, D.C.

Bentley, M. (1987). Science Teachers Networking and Collaborating to Improve Practice. Invited keynote (Founding Address). Blue Ridge Chapter of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Roanoke, VA.

Bentley, M. (1987). Regional VAST Organizations – Networking and Collaborating to Improve Practice. (President-elect keynote). Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M. (1987). The Significance of the Nature of Science Concept in the School Curriculum. Paper presented at the First Science Teacher Educator Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science and the Ministry of Education of the People' Republic of China. Beijing, China.

Beegle, C., Bentley, M., & Figgins, M. (1986). Education Beyond the 1980s: Curriculum Implications of Global Environmental Deterioration. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. San Francisco, CA.

Bentley, M., & Waring, E. (1986). ‘P’ or ‘J?’ Do It Your Way: The MBTI as a Communication Model in the Virginia Governor’s School. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. San Francisco, CA.

Bentley, M. & Clark, V. (1986). A ‘Get Wet’ Governor’s School Program for Teachers and Students: A Regional Summer Magnet School Program Focused upon the James River. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association. Virginia Beach, VA.

Bentley, M. (1986). Neuroscience Research and the Teaching of Thinking. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia State K-12 Science Conference. Fredericksburg, VA.

Bentley, M. (1984). The Janus-faced Future. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council for the Social Studies.

Bentley, M. (1984). Hemisphericity Theory and Learning Disabilities. Invited Keynote Address, the Annual Virginia Conference for Teachers of the Learning Disabled. Fredericksburg, VA.

Bentley, M. & Eckles, G. (1984). Reforming Science Education: The Commission Reports Examined. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Science. Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M. (1983). Creationism Through the Back Door: The Case of Liberty Baptist College. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Sciences. Fairfax, VA.

Bentley, M. & Bourdeaux, R. (1982). On the Teaching of Origins: Creation and Evolution in the Schools. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association. Baltimore, MD.

Bentley, M. (1982). The Backcountry Experience and Wilderness Ethics. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Association for Environmental Education. Suffolk, VA.

Bentley, M. (1981, 1980). Education and the Brain: The Neuroscience Perspective. Paper presented at the annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Richmond, VA.

Bentley, M. (1980). Depth, Breadth and Mountain Peaks. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Science. Charlottesville, VA.

Bentley, M. (1979). Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Virginia Beach, VA.

Bentley, M. (1978). Ethnography as a Research Tool in Science Education. Paper presented at the Regional Meeting, National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.

Bentley, M. (1978). Models of Research and Evaluation in Science Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Sciences. Blacksburg, VA.

Bentley, M. (1978). Using Mt. Palomar Sky Survey Prints for Inquiry. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association. Washington, DC.

Bentley, M. (1978). Using Mt. Palomar Sky Survey Prints for Inquiry. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association. Washington, DC.

Bentley, M. (1978). Developing Thinking with Field Trips. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association. Washington, DC.

Bentley, M. (1978). Models of Research and Evaluation in Science Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Academy of Sciences. Norfolk, VA.

Bentley, M. (1978). Ethnography as a Research Tool in Science Education. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, National Science Teachers Association. New Orleans, LA.

Bentley, M. (1975). Astronomy Activities for Junior High School Students. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Association of Science Teachers. Roanoke, VA.

Bentley, M. (1974). The Theory of Plate Tectonics. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting, Virginia Council for the Social Studies. Fredericksburg, VA.