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EDUCATION

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Xavier University at New Orleans
B.A., Dillard University

EXPERTISE/INTERESTS

Pedagogical implications of writing to learn, application of Vygotskian Psychology to teaching and learning in Mathematical problem solving; social justice education.

HONORS/PUBLICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Panichas, M.A., O'Connell, L.A., Albert, L.R. (2009). Problem-based inquiry in college chemistry lab. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 13(1).

Albert, L.R., Bowen, C., & Tansey, J. (2009). Note taking as deliberative pedagogy: Scaffolding problem solving learning. In Mathematical Problem Solving, AME Yearbook.

Albert, L.R. & McAdam, J.F. (2007).  Making sense of decimal fraction algorithms using baseten blocks, In Martin, W.G., Strutchens, M.E. & Elliott, P.C. (Eds.).  The Learning of Mathematics, NCTM Sixty-ninth Yearbook Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.

Albert, L.R. (2005).  An exploration of a consciousness of difference through positionality:  The role of the miner's canary.  Qualitative Research Journal, 5, 51-63.

Albert, L. R. & Ammer, J. J. (2004). Lesson planning and delivery. In K. Lenz, Deshler, D. & Kissman, B. (Eds.), Teaching Content to All: Evidence-Based Inclusive Practices in Middle and Secondary School (pp. 195-220). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Albert, L. R. (2003). Creating caring learning communities that support academic success. In Cimino, C., Haney, R.M., & O'Keefe, J.M. (Eds.).  Educating Young Adolescents: Conversations in Excellence  (pp. 51-65). Washington, DC: National Catholic Education Association.

Albert, L.R (2002).  Bridging the achievement gap in mathematics:  Scoiocultural historic theory and dynamic cognitive assessment, Journal of Thought, 37, 65-82.

Albert, L.R. Mayotte, G. & Sohn, S.C. (2002).  Make observation interactive.  Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 7, 396-403.

Albert, L.R. (2000).  Lessons learned from the five men crew:  Teaching culturally relevant mathematics.  Changing the Faces of Mathematics:  Perspectives on African Americans, (107-122).  Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Albert, L.R. (2000).   Outside In, Inside Out:  Seventh grade students' mathematical thought process.  Educational Studies in Mathematics, 41, 109-142.

Albert, L.R. & Antos, J. (2000).  Daily journals connect mathematics to real life.  Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades, 5, 526-533.

Zollers, N., Albert, L. R. & Cochran-Smith, M (2000).  Pursuing social justice as a teacher education faculty:  Collaborative dialogue, collaborative research.  Action in Teacher Education.

Clift, R., & Albert, L. R. (1998). Early learning and continued development for teachers. In B. Spodex and O. N. Saracho (Eds.) Issues in Early Childhood Evaluation, Yearbook in Early Childhood Education, V. 7. New York: Teacher College Press.

Albert, L. R. & Jones, D. (1997). Implementing the science teaching standards through complex instruction: A case study of two teacher researchers. School Science and Mathematics, 97, 283-291.

Cochran-Smith, M., Albert, L. R., Freedman, S., DiMattia, P., Jackson, R., McGee, L., Mooney, J., Neisler, Peck, A., & Zollers, N. (1999). Seeking social justice: A teacher education faculty’s self-study. The Journal of Leadership in Education.