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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND READING

Ellen S. Friedland

Associate Professor
(716) 878-5617
Campus Address: Bacon Hall 303A
friedles@buffalostate.edu

Dr. Friedland is currently the Assistant Chair for Graduate Programs, Elementary Education and Reading Department.

Degree Information:

Ph.D., Reading Education, State University of New York at Buffalo
Ed.M., Reading Specialization, State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A., English, State University of New York at Binghamton

Certification Information:

NYS English 7- 12, Reading Specialist K-12, Permanent

Professional Interests:

Adolescent Literacy
Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Inservice Content Area Teachers Integration of Literacy Strategies
Struggling Readers' Attitudes toward Literacy
Preparation of Teachers to Work in Urban Schools

Courses Taught:

EDU 416 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary Schools
EDU 417 - Adolescent Literacy

EDU 609 - Improving Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas

Awards:

Recognized at BSC Honors Convocations, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007
Recognized at the BSC Scholar Athlete Awards, 2003