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Shanedra Nowell

Associate Professor

Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences

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  • Associate Professor
    Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences
  • 405-744-7125 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, 238 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
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TEACHING SUMMARY

As a Social Studies teacher and teacher education, Dr. Nowell prioritizes preparing critical thinkers and engaged citizens. In her role as a university teacher preparation faculty, she mentors pre-service and in-service teachers. Social Studies has come to the forefront of national discussions on public schools and students need well-rounded histories in order to empower them with the tools they will need to create the futures they want to see. Human history is complex and our classrooms should be places where students discuss, deliberate, and engage in difficult dialogues on historical and current issues. We need to embrace teaching strategies that are culturally relevant, anti-racist, and inquiry-based, and offer students the tools they will need to be informed and engaged citizens in our ever-changing world.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    OSU Writing Project Summer Institute
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    For teachers, principals, superintendents and supervisors who need advanced curriculum and instruction course work related to K-12 subject areas and pedagogy, in the areas of instruction and administration. Students must register for the full number of credit hours for which the workshop is scheduled for a particular term.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation. Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in the Secondary Classroom
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised observation and student teaching in fields in which the student intends to qualify for teaching certification. Development of awareness of and experience with mental, social, physical and cultural differences among adolescents. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): CIED 4713, CIED 4724 or CIED 4734 or CIED 4744, full admission to Professional Education and successfully passing the subject area test in the content area of Internship.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation. Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School: Social Studies
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Purposes, selection and organization of curriculum content, teaching and learning theories and procedures, and evaluation of outcomes for diverse students. Teaching techniques and materials for art, English, foreign languages, science, and the social studies. This course MUST be taken the semester prior to student teaching/internship. May not be used for degree credit with CIED 5713.Prerequisite(s): Full admission to Professional Education and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Social Studies in the Schools
    18 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025
    Curriculum, materials, methods, and procedures related to social studies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    OSU Writing Project Summer Institute
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    For teachers, principals, superintendents and supervisors who need advanced curriculum and instruction course work related to K-12 subject areas and pedagogy, in the areas of instruction and administration. Students must register for the full number of credit hours for which the workshop is scheduled for a particular term.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Elementary Education: Art and Foreign Language
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Advanced clinical experience as associate (student) teacher in schools, pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CIED 4453 or CIED 4720 and CIED 4730, successfully pass the subject area test, and full admission to Professional Education.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in the Secondary School
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised observation and student teaching in fields in which the student intends to qualify for teaching certification. Development of awareness of and experience with mental, social, physical and cultural differences among adolescents. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): CIED 4713, CIED 4724 or CIED 4734 or CIED 4744, full admission to Professional Education and successfully passing the subject area test in the content area of Internship.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School: Social Studies
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Purposes, selection and organization of curriculum content, teaching and learning theories and procedures, and evaluation of outcomes for diverse students. Teaching techniques and materials for art, English, foreign languages, science, and the social studies. This course MUST be taken the semester prior to student teaching/internship. May not be used for degree credit with CIED 5713.Prerequisite(s): Full admission to Professional Education and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching Social Studies in the Schools
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Curriculum, materials, methods, and procedures related to social studies.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • OTHER TEACHING / TRAINING
    Graduate Teaching Certificate for Effective Teaching in Secondary Schools’ Combined Content Area Methods Course
    10 Jun 2024
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Methods for Teaching Secondary Math
    10 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
    Examines current trends and issues in secondary school mathematics. The major focus is to provide an overview of instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development. Course is required in the Graduate Certificate for Effective Teaching in the Secondary Schools program. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Graduate Certificate for Effective Teaching in the Secondary Schools program or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Methods for Teaching Secondary Science
    10 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
    Examines current trends and issues in secondary school science. The major focus is to provide an overview of instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development. Course is required in the Secondary Education Graduate Certificate Program. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Secondary Teaching Graduate Certificate Program or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    OSU Writing Project Summer Institute
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    For teachers, principals, superintendents and supervisors who need advanced curriculum and instruction course work related to K-12 subject areas and pedagogy, in the areas of instruction and administration. Students must register for the full number of credit hours for which the workshop is scheduled for a particular term.Offered for variable credit, 1-8 credit hours, maximum of 8 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Schools: English Language Arts Methods
    10 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
    Examines current trends and issues in Secondary English Language Arts. The major focus is to provide an overview of instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development. Course is required in the Graduate Certificate for Effective Teaching in Secondary Schools program.Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Secondary Teaching Graduate Certificate Program or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Schools: Social Studies Methods
    10 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
    Examines current trends and issues in Secondary Social Studies Education. The major focus is to provide an overview of instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development. Course is required in the Graduate Certificate for Effective Teaching in Secondary Schools program.Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Secondary Teaching Graduate Certificate Program or permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Advanced Honors Topics
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Topical study in various disciplines taught by faculty from the undergraduate colleges for junior and senior students in the University Honors Program.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, junior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Required of all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Credit is given upon completion of the dissertation.Offered for variable credit, 1-25 credit hours, maximum of 25 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Elementary Education: Art and Foreign Language
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Advanced clinical experience as associate (student) teacher in schools, pre-kindergarten through grade eight. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CIED 4453 or CIED 4720 and CIED 4730, successfully pass the subject area test, and full admission to Professional Education.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in the Secondary Classroom
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Supervised observation and student teaching in fields in which the student intends to qualify for teaching certification. Development of awareness of and experience with mental, social, physical and cultural differences among adolescents. Graded on a pass-fail basis.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): CIED 4713, CIED 4724 or CIED 4734 or CIED 4744, full admission to Professional Education and successfully passing the subject area test in the content area of Internship.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School: Social Studies
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Purposes, selection and organization of curriculum content, teaching and learning theories and procedures, and evaluation of outcomes for diverse students. Teaching techniques and materials for art, English, foreign languages, science, and the social studies. This course MUST be taken the semester prior to student teaching/internship. May not be used for degree credit with CIED 5713.Prerequisite(s): Full admission to Professional Education and consent of instructor.