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Poonam Arya is a Professor of Reading, Language, and Literature in the Teacher Education Division at the College of Education, Wayne State University. She teaches master’s, education specialist, and doctoral courses in reading theory, research, and practice, and is actively involved in research, community outreach, and faculty development.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading Education), State University of New York at Buffalo, 1998
- M.Ed. in Reading Education, Central Institute of Education, Delhi University, India, 1992
- M.A. in English Literature, Delhi University, India, 1990
- B.A. in English, Delhi University, India, 1988
Her research focuses on miscue analysis, literacy assessments, comprehension through retellings, eye movement in reading, and video-based teacher reflection. She explores how text features, peer discussions, and digital tools influence literacy learning. Her work integrates technology and pedagogy, especially through TPACK and digital video reflection frameworks.
Her recent publications (2020–2022) center on eye movement miscue analysis, video-based pedagogy discussions (face-to-face vs. online), and digital tool integration in literacy instruction. These studies examine preservice teachers’ use of digital texts, their TPACK patterns, and how video reflection enhances pedagogical learning. Her research consistently emphasizes practical applications for literacy educators.
Scientific Awards:
- Kathleen Reilly Koory Endowed Faculty Development Award (2014)
Dr. Arya has secured significant research grants, including Raising Readers ($100,000) and A Unified Approach to Literacy Learning (K–5, $220,000; K–3, $228,808), supporting her work in improving K–5 literacy instruction. She advises and mentors graduate students and leads the High Five Literacy Program, which provides free reading and writing instruction to youth in the Detroit area. This program is staffed by certified teachers pursuing their master’s in reading under her supervision.
She is actively engaged in scholarly presentations and collaborative research with colleagues such as Tanya Christ, Patricia Martens, and others, contributing to national and international literacy education discourse.
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