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Carolyn Weber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary and Middle Level Education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), where she coordinates the Middle Level Education Dual Major Program. Her work focuses on social studies education, preservice teacher training, and inquiry-based pedagogy, with an emphasis on integrating media literacy and critical thinking into K-12 classrooms.
- University: University of Northern Iowa
- School: College of Education
- Department: Elementary and Middle Level Education
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
Weber's research explores the historical development of social studies education, citizenship pedagogy, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching. She advocates for curriculum innovation, particularly in middle-level instruction, and has developed frameworks for teaching gender equity through sports history and addressing human rights issues via elementary inquiry lessons.
Recent publications highlight her commitment to inquiry-based learning, with a focus on media literacy, global citizenship, and interdisciplinary methods. Notable works include analyses of social studies curriculum design, historical citizenship education in rural schools, and arts-integrated thematic units for preservice teachers.
