
Office Hours
UCOM 3110
M 10:30-11:30
W 8:00-8:30, 1:45-11:45, 1:00-3:00
TH (Baldwin County)
11:30-12:00, 2:30-3:30
Google Hangout by Appointment
W 8:00-8:30, 1:45-11:45, 1:00-3:00
TH (Baldwin County)
11:30-12:00, 2:30-3:30
Google Hangout by Appointment
Ph: (251) 380-2650
Fax: (251) 380-2758
307 University Blvd., S.
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Elizabeth Allison, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership and Teacher Education Academic Area: Elementary Education, Science Education
Education
B.A., Elementary Education, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC, 2005
M.A., Elementary Education, Science and Social Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2007
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2015
M.A., Elementary Education, Science and Social Studies, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2007
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2015
Teaching Philosophy
The overarching goal of my instruction at every level is to nurture a love of science
and science education. I believe that embedding content within experiences that create
connections with the natural world is a powerful process that impacts students and
teachers in profound ways. In teaching, I also emphasize the growing importance of
multiliteracies for students of all ages. With a world of information at our fingertips,
I encourage teachers to increase the use of inquiry in their classrooms through problem-based,
investigative activities. The “business” of teaching can be difficult, but when the
priorities are loving children and learning, each day can be more enjoyable than the
last.
Research
My research thus far explores the presence of multiliteracies and student voice as
they are enacted in elementary classrooms with respect to science and scientific practices.
Utilizing the voice of students in the evolving study of multiliteracies and scientific
practices provides a contemporary and valuable perspective on the two subjects both
independently and together in a vastly different social and economic culture than
associated with many earlier studies. Giving young students the opportunity to express
their voices in the world associated with science and its practices provides meaningful
insight into the complex process of learning and communicating through multiliteracies
from the often overlooked students’ perspectives.
Outreach
I serve our department by participating on faculty searches, the social media and
newsletter committee, and the orientation & registration committee. I also currently
serve on the governing board of the South Alabama Research and Inservice Center (SARIC).
As a new community member, I am excited to explore opportunities to serve the communities
of Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
Biography
I was born and raised in the beautiful small town of Camden, SC. Before moving to
Mobile, I lived in Birmingham, AL where I worked as an elementary teacher in Homewood
City Schools, and then completed a Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. My husband,
Matt, and I now live in Montrose, AL where we enjoy cooking and trying new recipes,
entertaining, and spending time with our two dogs, Putt-Putt and Callie.
Courses
EDU 337- Teaching Science