David Allsopp
Dr. Allsopp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special
Education, and serves as Undergraduate Coordinator for the Department.
 Dr. Allsopp received his B.A. in Psychology from Furman University
and his M.Ed. & Ph. D. from the University of Florida. Â Before
coming to USF Dr. Allsopp was a member of the faculty at James Madison
University in Harrisonburg, VA. Â At USF, Dr. Allsopp teaches both undergraduate
and graduate courses in addition to his duties as Undergraduate Coordinator.
 Dr. Allsopp's writing and research interests focus on instructional
methods for students with learning and behavioral problems. Â In particular,
his interests involve effective mathematics instruction for students
with learning problems, effective social skills instruction for students
with learning and behavioral problems, and effective academic interventions
for postsecondary students with learning disabilities & ADHD.
Dr. Allsopp has co-developed two technology related instructional resources:
MathVIDS - Mathematics Video
Instructional Development Source-an interactive, multimedia Website/CD
that models effective mathematics instruction for students with learning
problems, and The
Learning Toolbox -An interactive instructional website for those
who teach Secondary and Post-Secondary level students with learning
disabilities and ADHD. Additionally, Dr. Allsopp values the importance
of School-University partnerships and investigating how these partnerships
can enhance the preparation of Special Education teachers. Â Previous
to teaching in higher education, Dr. Allsopp was a middle school teacher
in Ocala, FL, teaching students with learning disabilities and emotional
difficulties. Â Dr. Allsopp and his wife, Margaret, enjoy living in
the Tampa area and are grateful to live in the beautiful state of Florida!
