Barbara BalesAssistant Professor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Barbara Bales teaches courses on the research, theory, and analysis of instruction for the curriculum and instruction Master's and Urban Education Doctoral programs. Her scholarly interests examine the relationships among teacher education policies, preparation programs, teacher learning and development and students opportunities to learn. Examining these relationships stakeholders to critically examine how local, state, and national policies support and constrain the translation of teacher learning theories into program practices. The underlying theory of action in these policies assumes these practices shape teachers' professional development and ultimately influence students' opportunities to learn. As such, this line of research provides a knowledge base from which to challenge policies and practices that ultimately limit the learning opportunities afforded children in public schools.

Dr. Bales received her M.S. and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She was a practicing middle-level classroom teacher for many years.


Contact Information
e-mail: bbales@uwm.edu
phone: 414-229-3002

Location:
Enderis Hall 383, 2400 E. Hartford Ave.

Mailing Address:
UWM School of Education
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413