Welcome to my professional site. I retired from Oakland University after 24 years in the School of Education and Human Services where, over the years, I served as a faculty member, Director of Elementary Education, Department Chair, and Associate Dean. This page contains some basic information about my work at Oakland University.
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Dr. Robert A. Wiggins
Emeritus Professor
School of Education and Human Services
Oakland University
wiggins@oakland.edu
Degrees
Ph.D. - University of Illinois - Curriculum and Instruction
CAS - Hofstra University - Educational Administration
M.S. - Queens College, CUNY - Music Education
B.A. - Queens College, CUNY - Music Education
Research Interests
Diversity, Multicultural Education and Social Justice
Arts Integration
Selected Articles
Wiggins, R. A. & Wiggins, J. (2008). Primary music education in the absence of specialists. International Journal of Education and the Arts, 9(12)
Wiggins, R. A., Follo, E. J. & Eberly, M. B. (2007). The impact of a field placement immersion program on pre-service teacher’s attitudes toward teaching culturally diverse students. Teaching and Teacher Education, 23(5), 653-663.
Wiggins, R. A. (2000). Interdisciplinary curriculum: Music educator concerns. Music Educators Journal, 87(5), 40-44.
Wiggins, R. A. & Follo, E. J. (1999). Development of knowledge, attitudes, and commitment to teach diverse student populations. Journal of Teacher Education, 50(2), 94-105.
Courses Taught
Graduate
Learning Theories and Psychological Issues in Education,
Doctoral Professional Seminar I & II,
Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction & Leadership,
Undergraduate
Public Education for the Future,
Instructional Design and Assessment,
Managing the Classroom for U.S. Diverse Learners
Issues of Equity in Schools
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