Dr. Barbara E. Benson
Professor of Education
Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Athens Campus
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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DEGREES & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
- Ed. D., The University of Georgia (Early Childhood Education)
- MA, West Virginia University (Special Education)
- BA, University of Maryland Baltimore Campus (Sociology)
COURSES:
- Early Childhood Education & Middle Grades Education Capstone
- Introduction to Education
- Graduate Orientation
- Doctoral Dissertation Committees- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education Student Teaching & Intern Supervision
EXPERIENCES:
- Kindergarten teacher
- Special education teacher
- Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, English teacher in Gabon, Central Africa
- Preschool and daycare teacher
- Educational program specialist
AWARDS:
- Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award, Piedmont College, 2009
- Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award, Piedmont College, 2003
PUBLICATIONS:
Brown, A.H., & Benson, B. (2005). Making sense of the capstone process: Reflections from the
front line. Education, 125(4), 674-690.
Brown, A.H., Benson, B.E., & Uhde, A.P. (2004). You're doing what with technology? College
Teaching, 52, 100-104.
Benson, B.E. (2003). Life's little lessons: Teachers' stories of life experiences on practice.
Journal of Classroom Interaction, 38, 29-35.
Benson, B.E. (2003). Framing culture within classroom practice: Culturally relevant teaching.
Action in Teacher Education, 25, 16-22.
Brown, A.H., Benson, B., & Uhde, A.P. (2002). Lessons learned from Jane Doe college
professor. Connexions: The Publication of the International Society for Exploring Teaching
Alternatives, 14(2), pp. 3, 9.
Jones, I., White, C.S., Aeby, V., & Benson, B. (1997). Attitudes of early childhood teachers
toward family and community involvement. Early Education and Development, 8(2), 153-168.
Jones, I., White, C.S., Benson, B., & Aeby, V. (1995). Teachers' practices used to facilitate
home-school collaboration. ERS Spectrum, 13(3),
Brown, A.H., & Benson, B. (2005). Making sense of the capstone process: Reflections from the
front line. Education, 125(4), 674-690.
Brown, A.H., Benson, B.E., & Uhde, A.P. (2004). You're doing what with technology? College
Teaching, 52, 100-104.
Benson, B.E. (2003). Life's little lessons: Teachers' stories of life experiences on practice.
Journal of Classroom Interaction, 38, 29-35.
Benson, B.E. (2003). Framing culture within classroom practice: Culturally relevant teaching.
Action in Teacher Education, 25, 16-22.
Brown, A.H., Benson, B., & Uhde, A.P. (2002). Lessons learned from Jane Doe college
professor. Connexions: The Publication of the International Society for Exploring Teaching
Alternatives, 14(2), pp. 3, 9.
Jones, I., White, C.S., Aeby, V., & Benson, B. (1997). Attitudes of early childhood teachers
toward family and community involvement. Early Education and Development, 8(2), 153-168.
Jones, I., White, C.S., Benson, B., & Aeby, V. (1995). Teachers' practices used to facilitate
home-school collaboration. ERS Spectrum, 13(3),
I adore my step grandchildren: Brooklyn, Katie, Adrienne, & Jude; my step children: Laura, Frank, & Eric; & my husband Chip. They are an important part of my life.