Angelia M. Roberts-Watkins, Ed.D.
Instructor
Office: LWH 4051A
Phone: 773-442-5518
Fax: 773-442-5587
E-mail Address: A-Roberts4@neiu.edu>
Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Educational Leadership and Development
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Education
Ed.D. 2009
Major: Educational Leadership and Administration
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
Dissertation Title: “Crossroads to the Middle School Movement: Are Teachers in Step with the Tenets and Practices of the National Middle School Association?”
M.Ed. 2002
Major: Educational Leadership and Administration
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
M.S. 1983
Major: Criminal Justice and Corrections
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
B.A. 1981
Major: Political Science Minor: Education
Mundelein College - Chicago, Illinois
Courses Taught
Areas of Professional Interest
Select Professional Accomplishments
Presentations:
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (February, 2009). Are Teachers in Step with the Tenets and Practices of the National Middle School Association?”Paper presented at the 4th Annual Graduate Conference. Chicago State University. Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (June, 2008). Governance of Public Schools: Historical, Philosophical and Social factors. Paper presented at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Annual Graduate Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (October, 2007). Using the Internet to help teachers deal with sexuality in the classroom: A comparison of results of different methods to find out what works best for teachers” Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (September, 2006). The Recruitment and Selection of Minority Faculty at the Community College Level: Implications for Minority Student Success. Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education,Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (May, 2004). A View from the Top: Privilege and Diversity in Today’s classroom. IPLP Forum, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (June 2003) Elements of Teacher Collaboration at the Middle School Level. Northeastern Illinois University, Middle Grades Leadership Academy Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Professional Associations/Affiliations
Instructor
Office: LWH 4051A
Phone: 773-442-5518
Fax: 773-442-5587
E-mail Address: A-Roberts4@neiu.edu>
Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Educational Leadership and Development
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Education
Ed.D. 2009
Major: Educational Leadership and Administration
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
Dissertation Title: “Crossroads to the Middle School Movement: Are Teachers in Step with the Tenets and Practices of the National Middle School Association?”
M.Ed. 2002
Major: Educational Leadership and Administration
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
M.S. 1983
Major: Criminal Justice and Corrections
Chicago State University - Chicago, Illinois
B.A. 1981
Major: Political Science Minor: Education
Mundelein College - Chicago, Illinois
Courses Taught
- EDFN 305: History and Philosophy of Education
- EDFN 306: Education and Individual Differences
- EDFN 307: Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning
- EDFN 313: Problems, Issues and Practices in Education
- EDFN 406: Human Development and Learning
- EDFN 407: Learning Theories and Educational Practice
- EDFN 418A: Seminar in Learning and Development
Areas of Professional Interest
- Preadolescent and adolescent development and learning
- Development of effective middle schools
- Integration of technology into the classroom
- Creating engaging classrooms
- Education Policy
- International Studies
- Educational Policy
- School Reform
- Educators' Professional Preparation, Practice and Development
Select Professional Accomplishments
Presentations:
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (February, 2009). Are Teachers in Step with the Tenets and Practices of the National Middle School Association?”Paper presented at the 4th Annual Graduate Conference. Chicago State University. Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (June, 2008). Governance of Public Schools: Historical, Philosophical and Social factors. Paper presented at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Annual Graduate Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (October, 2007). Using the Internet to help teachers deal with sexuality in the classroom: A comparison of results of different methods to find out what works best for teachers” Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (September, 2006). The Recruitment and Selection of Minority Faculty at the Community College Level: Implications for Minority Student Success. Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education,Chicago, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (May, 2004). A View from the Top: Privilege and Diversity in Today’s classroom. IPLP Forum, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, Illinois
Roberts-Watkins, A.M. (June 2003) Elements of Teacher Collaboration at the Middle School Level. Northeastern Illinois University, Middle Grades Leadership Academy Conference, Chicago, Illinois
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- National Middle School Association (NMSA)
- Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA)
- Phi Delta Kappa (PDK)