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| Tuesday | 2-4 |
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Joan C. Fingon
Division of Curriculum and InstructionOffice: KH A 2030
Phone: 323-343-4350
E-mail: jfingon@calstatela.edu
INTRODUCTION
Since my arrival at CSULA seven years ago I have had the pleasure of teaching and working with a wonderfully diverse and talented group of faculty and students. The Charter College places students first and tries to support their goals in becoming highly effective urban teachers in the LA area.
TEACHING INTERESTS
My current research interests are in classroom reading research, literacy assessment, children's literature, and science and literacy. I also have a strong interest in promoting the voices of urban teachers towards school reform.
RESEARCH
For several years I have been involved with a colleague anlayzing data related to MA candidate's Reading and Language Arts comprehensive exams (case studies) and teacher knowledge and reflective judgement. I recently have been involved in a project looking at best teaching practices for middle school struggling readers.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Using case studies to assess candidates' knowledge and skills in a graduate program. Teacher Education Quarterly. | 2009 |
| What teachers say about school reform does matter. Reading Today. | 2009 |
| What about Albert Einstein?: Using biographies to promote students' scientific thinking. Science Scope | 2009 |
| Using children's literature and other resources to ease students' (and teachers') test anxiety. The California Reader | 2008 |
| Science Journals: How can teachers encourage all students to write? Science Scope. | 2008 |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ed.D. Higher Education Administration 1990
- Vanderbilt University, Peabody College for Teachers
Nashville, TN
C.A.G.S. Reading and Language Arts 1987
- Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
M.A. Reading and Language Arts 1980
- Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
B. S. Health and Physical Education 1973
- Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT (Honors Student Teaching :junior year)
COURSE LISTING
| Course | Course Title | Day & Time | Room | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDCI 522- | Reading and Language Arts Assessment for the Classroom Teacher | Fall 2009 | ||
| EDEL 589- | Semina: Elementary Education | Fall 2009 | ||
| EDCI 540- | Reading and Language Arts Clinical Practicum | Fall 2009 |