Nicola J Findley, Ph.D.
Chair and Associate Professor of Education
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2001
Swanson Academic Center 242
(989) 463-7184
Office Hours: MW 4:00-5:00 p.m.; TTH 10:00 a.m. -Noon; or by appt
Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy. Michigan State University. 2000.
- B.Ed. with honors. Bristol University, U.K. 1979.
Research Interests
Curriculum and instruction; Teacher education; civic engagement and service learning; Interdisciplinary teaching and learning; literacy and language arts; social studies education.
Recent Courses Taught
- Elementary Language Arts methods and Placement.
- Teaching Reading in Middle and Senior High School. EDC 346.
- Struggling Readers EDC 440.
- Elementary Science and Social Studies Methods. EDC 341.
Selected Articles
- Nicola J Findley, Ph.D.. "Defining 'community partner' in service learning." Academic Exchange Quarterly. Fall 2007, pp 63-67
- Nicola J Findley, Ph.D.. "What do we mean by 'short attention span'?." Phi Delta Kappan. May 2005, 652-653
- Nicola J Findley, Ph.D.. "As we see it: Prospective teachers address the question, 'Why me?'"." Michigan Reading Journal. Winter 2004, Vol 36, No 2, 41-45
- Nicola J Findley, Ph.D.. "In their own way: Student responses to integrated curriculum." Educational Leadership. 2002, 60 (1), 60-63
Recent Presentations
- Findley, N. and Franoli, K (College of St. Rose). "Small Colleges and Universities: Challenges and Possibilities - Collaborative Network." College and University Faculty Association, National Council for the Social Studies, Annual Conference. Washington D.C.. December 2006.
- Findley, N. with Navarro, J.. "Finding diversity in our own backyard." Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters. Rochester, MI. March 3, 2006.
- Findley, N with Navarro, J.. "Finding diversity in a rural setting: Service learning in an alternative high school." 10th Annual Institute on Service-Learning. University of Michigan, Flint. February 17, 2006.
- Findley, N. with Navarro, J.. "Exploring literacy and democratic schooling through service learning in an alternative high school." Practitioner's Conference on Civic Education. New Orleans, LA. January 2005.
- Findley, N.. "Proceed with caution: Integrating across subjects with literature." Michigan Reading Association Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.. March 2005.
- Findley, N.. "Core curriculum and personal learning through assessment." Innovations in Pedagogy Conference. Northfield, MN. April, 2005.
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Selected External Research Grants
- Nicola Findley. "Teacher Vocation in Institutional Contexts." Discovering Vocation Faculty Research Grant.
- Findley, N.. "Discovering Vocation Service Learning Course Development Grant." Discovering Vocation Project. Effective: September 1, 2005.
- Findley, N.. "Providing authentic texts and powerful literacy instruction." Michigan Campus Compact. Effective: September 1, 2005.
- Dr. Sue Root, Dr. Joann Gilbert, Dr. Nicola Findley. "Civil Society after September 11: Identity, Voice, and Commitment." Michigan Campus Compact. Effective: May 2003.
Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Alma College 2006 Outstanding Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
- Service Learning Faculty Fellow
Professional Memberships
- National Council of Teachers of English
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- American Educational Research Association
- National Council for the Social Studies
- International Reading Association
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Service to the College
- Institutional Research Board
- Educational Policy Committee
- Diversity Advisory Council
- Research Subjects Committee
- Teacher Education Committee
- Academic Standards Committee (Petitions)
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Service to the Community
- EDC 346 Service Learning at Republic alternative and adult high school
