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Barry L. Witten, Ph.D.

BL-Witten@wiu.edu
Horrabin Hall, Rm. 76
309-298-1789

Dr. Witten earned his Ph.D. from Kansas State University in Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in social studies education, in 1999. He also holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in history from Fort Hays State University. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Studies Education at both elementary and secondary levels in the department. Dr. Witten is active at the state and national levels of the National Council for the Social Studies and is also active in the National Council for Geographic Education. Dr. Witten worked with two U.S. history grants for area middle level and high school American history teachers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. He edited seven volumes of teaching strategies as editor of publications for both grants. His research interests include the American West, historical inquiry, performance assessment, and current issues and trends in elementary and middle level education.