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Allison Newton is an Instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), School of Education. Her roles include teaching courses such as Disciplinary Literacy P-12, Teaching Development of Reading Comprehension, and supervision of internships. She has served as a Dissertation Committee Member for Jawaher Fahad Alghofaili (2024). Her education includes a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education (2016), M.Ed. in Reading Teacher Education (2012), and M.S. in English Literature (2007), all from UAB. She holds certifications in Class A Reading Specialist (P-12) and Secondary Education (6-12). Postgraduate training includes a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Multilingual Learners (2020).
Research interests focus on early childhood education, media/technology integration in learning, literacy development, and culturally inclusive pedagogy. Notable works include studies on media exposure in preschoolers, ESL teaching strategies, and global perspectives on technology in education. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, emphasizing practical classroom applications and cross-cultural insights.
Teaching activities total 92 courses, emphasizing internships and educational seminars. No grants or labs are explicitly listed, though her involvement in curriculum development and teacher training reflects active engagement in educational practice.
