Dr. Audra Classen
Associate Professor
Bio
Audra I. Classen, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø in the School of Child and Family Sciences. Her expertise lies in supporting the academic and behavioral development of young children from birth to age eight. Dr. Classen91³Ô¹ÏÍø research interests include inclusive education practices, evidence-based assessment practices, early childhood special education, and preparing pre-service and in-service teachers to use the UDL instructional framework.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Audra_Classen
- Early Childhood (PHD) - University of Kansas (2014)
- Literacy and Learning Disabilities (MS) - University of Kansas (2001)
- BA - MidAmerica Nazarene University (1995)
CD 351 - Assessment of Young Children
CD 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood
- Professional Credential Program: Impacting Early Childhood Inclusive Learning Environments, International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2022,
- Exploring ways to support preservice teachers91³Ô¹ÏÍø™ use of UDL in planning and instruction, Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 2019,
- Needs of Military Families: Family and Educator Perspective, Journal of Early Intervention, 2019,
- Serving families living in the intersection of military and special education cultures. , Professional Development: The International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education., 2019
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- Experiencing a reduction in classroom auditory distraction for students with and without disabilities: A phenomenological inquiry, Journal of Ethnographic and Qualitative Research, 2018
- Literacy instruction for young children with severe speech and physical impairments: A systematic review, Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools and Early Intervention, 2017,
- Chapter 5: Foundations of Universal Design For Learning , Six Steps to Inclusive Preschool Curriculum: A UDL Based Framework for Children's School Success, 2016
- Role of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation in Inclusive Preschools , DEC recommended Practices: Environment Practices, 2016
- Systematic monitoring of young children91³Ô¹ÏÍø social-emotional competence and challenging behaviors, Young Exceptional Children, 2015,
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Division for Early Childhood
- Teacher Education Division
- Mississippi Council for Exceptional Children
- Mississippi Literacy Association
