Marilyn S. Watkins
Dean, School of Education and Professor of Education
Middlefork Hall 340 A
(765) 973-8211
mwatkins@iue.edu
Education
- Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin- Madison, 1981
- M.A., Education Northwestern University, 1973
- B.A., History, Muskingum College,1972
Current Research Interests
Integrating cross cultural and intercultural issues within teacher education programs, Integration of 21st Century Skills within Secondary Teacher Education Programs
Selected Publications/Presentations
- “Implementing Portfolios in a Teacher Education Program” Issues of Teacher Education, Fall 2005 (with Cheryl Stolle and Betty Goerss)
"Understanding Classroom Realities through A Cultural Implications Role Play" in Multicultural Education with Steve Butler), Spring, 1999 - “A Systematic Approach to Creating a More Humane Portfolio Process” AACTE annual conference (With Dan Doerger, February, 2007)
- “Connecting Cultural Concepts and Conceptual Frameworks”. AACTE annual conference (February 2006)
"Developing Multidisciplinary Curriculum for a Global Community: Third International Social Studies Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, June, 1994.
Selected Previous Employment Positions
- Assistant Professor of Education/Coordinator of Student Teachers. University of Northern Iowa. 1984 – 1986
- Head and Assistant Professor of Education, Department of Education. Union College. 1981 to 1983
- Director of The Community School and Social Studies Teacher. Hewlett High School.1973-1976)
Selected Offices Held in National/International Professional Organizations
- Indiana Association of College Teacher Educators Executive Board. President 2005-2006
Selected Academic Awards/Recognitions
- Indiana University Presidents Distinguished Teaching Award, March 2000
- Helen Lees Teaching Award from Indiana University East, 1995
