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Mary McNair

Dr. Mary Shannan McNair
Associate Professor
Department: Human Development and Child Studies
Office: 425 E Pawley Hall
Phone: (248) 370-4115
E-mail: mcnair@oakland.edu

Office Hours
Winter 2008: Tuesday and Thursday 4-5:30, by appointment and before and after class.

Courses Taught
I teach Masters and doctoral level courses in Early Childhood Education - particularly courses in assessment and curriculum models. I taught a class for the Honor's College and occasionally teach Educational Psychology for TDES. I developed a course involving accompanying a group of students to Italy to participate in the Reggio Emilia Study Tour. The next trip will be May 2008.

Personal Information
My son and daughter both attended Oakland University. I enjoy playing tennis, downhill skiing, hiking, exercise, birdwatching, kayaking, reading, dancing, listening to music, and engaging in most outdoor activities.

Interests
My research interests are assessment, program evaluation, early learning in science and mathematics, teacher development and reflective practice.

Degrees
EdD University of Michigan MA University of Michigan BS University of Minnesota


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