معرفی
Audra Hootman is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Elementary Education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), within the College of Education. She joined UNI due to its strong reputation in teacher preparation and contributes to curriculum innovation through hands-on methods.
- Education: MSEd in Middle Level Education (Walden University, 2006), BS in Social Sciences-Sociology (Mt. Mercy College, 1990), and Coaching Endorsement (Coe College)
Research & Teaching Focus
Audra specializes in Social Studies Education, aiming to make history and social sciences engaging for students. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating inclusive classrooms that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and mindfulness practices for self-care. She highlights the importance of positive student relationships and multicultural perspectives in education.
Practical Impact
She actively integrates real-world applications into her work, such as collaborating with Irving Elementary through UNI’s PDS (Professional Development School) model, where students implement creative social studies lesson plans directly in classrooms.
