Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 142 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves more than 27,000 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 102 nations. With three vibrant campuses — the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Statesboro Campus and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville — Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as world citizens. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 200-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics, and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities.

Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.

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2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award

Jack Miller Educator of the Year Award - 2019

Georgia Southern University, College of Education

Recipient of the 2015 Jack Miller Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity

Dissertation: How Latino/a Bilingual Students use their Language in a Fifth Grade Classroom and in the Science Laboratory during Science Instruction

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

International Reading Association (IRA)

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

International Studies SIG

Research in Reading and Literacy SIG

Latina/o/x (formerly Hispanic) Research Issues SIG

Latinas’ heritage language as a source of resiliency: impact on academic achievement in STEM fields

Recognizing the Academic Talents of Young Black Males: A counter-story

Teaching Contentious Books Regarding Immigration: The Case of Pancho Rabbit

Alma Stevenson, Ph.D., is a professor of literacy in the College of Education. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in critical and socio-culturally responsive literacy pedagogy, literacy approaches, strategies, assessment, and literacy in the content areas.

In her research, she explores sociocultural perspectives on literacy, literacy in science, the role of language and literacy in culture, identity, and academic achievement. 

Alma is particularly interested in the role of home languages and cultures as sources of affective support and positive identity formation in historically underserved minorities. Her research seeks to construct empowering curricula and literacy pedagogies that advocate for educational equity.

Language and Literacy Development

Diverse Learners and Educational Equity

Science Education

English

Spanish

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Professor of Literacy

This Georgia Southern University Faculty Spotlight features Alma Stevenson, Ph.D., an associate professor of literacy in the College of Education. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in critical literacy, strategies, assessment and literacy in the content areas. 

In her research, she examines K-8 educational policies and curricula that support the literacy and science education of  underrepresented populations with an emphasis on Latinos and African-Americans. In this spotlight, she talks about her research efforts on literacy programs for children of migrant workers.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alma Stevenson

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