Mary C. Newman
Associate Professor, English


Tel.: (630) 942-3607
Fax.: (630) 942-3711
Room: IC 2098a
e-mail: Newmanma@cod.edu

Areas of Research Interest:
Developmental Reading/Writing; Multiple Intelligence Theories and modifications for instruction; recent discoveries in brain research and how to apply this knowledge in our reading/writing programs; student motivation and the transfer of responsibility for learning from teacher to student.


Recent Courses Taught:
English 0481, 0482, 1101, and 1102


Current Projects:
Working on my dissertation for a doctoral degree in Literacy Education at NIU; conducting a research project at COD with English 0482 students on intertextuality, reading and learning from multiple texts, and critical reading and thinking.

Selected Publications, Presentations, Performances, Books:
Editor for Jerry Johns' recent book Comprehension and Vocabulary Strategies (2003).



Education:
B.A. Liberal Arts, Western Illinois University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction DePaul University
Pursuing doctoral degree in Literacy Education Northern Illinois University
Certified and endorsed as a Reading Specialist for State of Illinois.


Awards and Recognitions:
Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society; Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society


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