Peggy A. Thelen, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2004
SAC 239
(989) 463-7202
Education
- Ph.D., Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University (2004)
- M. A., Elementary Administration, Central Michigan University (1998)
- B. S., Elementary Education, Central Michigan University (1990)
- B. S., Business Administration, Central Michigan University (1980)
Research Interests
Early Literacy, Early Childhood Education
Recent Courses Taught
- Preterm: Making the Most of the Next 4 Years.
- Michigan Issues. PAF 380.
- Human Growth and Development. EDC 320.
- The Young Child in Family and Society. EDC 182.
- Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Education. EDC 493. Summer09. EDC 492.
- Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Education Sp09. EDC 493.
- Curriculum and Methods in Early Childhood. EDC 383.
- Transforming Michigan. PAF 380.
- Growth and Development. EDC 320.
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education. EDC 183.
- Elementary Mathematics Methods. EDC 342.
- Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies-Field Experience. EDC 305.
- Preterm: 1491. PTS 024.
- Directed Teaching in Early Childhood Education. EDC 493. Summer08. EDC 493.
Selected Articles
- Peggy A. Thelen, Ph. D., Tammy Klifman, M. A.. "School Day Transition Strategies: Models to 'support All Young Children." Young Children.
- Peggy A. Thelen, Ph. D.. "The Reality Gap Between Teacher Perceptions and Family Expectations and Attitudes of Emerging Literacy." Michigan Reading Journal. 2007, 39, 2, pp24-29 March 1, 2007.
Recent Presentations
- "Thinking is fun! Mathematics thinking environments in Grades 1-2." Michigan Association of Non-public Schools. Detroit, MI. October 29, 2009.
- "The Fast Track to Designing Service-Learning Projects for Higher Ed Students: A Step-by-Step Approach." 13th Annual Institute: Service -Learning and Civic Engagement. Grand Rapids, MI. February 13, 2009.
- Ms. Tammy Klifman, MA, CCC-SLP. "Tips and Techniques to Support Children with Special Needs in the Inclusive Classroom." Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children. Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, MI. April 12, 2008.
- "Integrating Technology and Service Learning in the Classroom." Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning. Grand Rapids, Michigan. March 7, 2008.
- Dr. Janet Navarro. "Learning to Teach, Learning to Serve." Michigan Campus Compact Service Learning Institute. Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI. February 8-9, 2007.
- Peggy Thelen. "Preservice Teachers Integrating Service Learning and Technology: Let's Brainstorm!." Lilly North Conference 2006. Traverse City, MI. September 15, 2006.
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Awards, Honors, Recognitions
- Michigan Campus Compact Venture Grant
- Service Learning Grant
- Discovering Vocation Service Learning Faculty Fellow
Professional Memberships
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Michigan Reading Association
- Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
- Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning
- Society for Research in Child Development
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Michigan Reading Association
- Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Council for Teachers of Mathematics
- Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning
- Kappa Delta Pi
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Service to the College
- Search Committee: Director of Admissions
- Michigan Department of Education Seventh Standard Summit
- Michigan Department of Education Elementary Standards Program Evaluation Training
- Service Learning Intern Search Committee
- Michigan Department of Education Seventh Standard Summit
- Michigan Department of Education Objective Review Conference: Advisory Committee Spring2009
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Service to the Community
- Disability Awareness Week Guest Reader
- Alma College Head Start Web Site Upgrade
- Planning a Great Start for Children: A Community Conversation
- High School Tutors
- New Signage for Head Start-Alma College Campus
- Web site creation for Alma College Head Start
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Service to the Profession
- Dissertation Committee
- Family Life in the Midwestern United States: A Case Study
- Reviewer for Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, & Letters
- Family Life in the Midwestern United States: A Case Study
- Reviewer for Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, & Letters
- Reviewer for a new national magazine aimed at young children: High Five
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