Assistant Professor of Social Science Education
Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Auburn University, AL  36849
(334) 844-3834
FAX (334) 844-6789
kohlmjl@auburn.edu

Jada Kohlmeier is an Assistant Professor of secondary social science education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching.  She is working with undergraduate methods students, interns, and graduate students in studying a problem-based approach to teaching social studies.  Before joining the faculty in 2003, Dr. Kohlmeier taught high school social studies for ten years.  While teaching, she earned her doctorate at the University of Kansas.  Dr. Kohlmeier's teaching interests involve problem-centered social studies instruction, specifically in relation to developing historical thinking skills and considering multiple-perspectives.  Related to this focus, she emphasizes incorporating instructional technology and primary document analysis in the teaching of social studies.  Dr. Kohlmeier's research interests include historical thinking skills in secondary students, specifically in regards to evaluating primary documents, the incorporation of women's and social history into the secondary curriculum, and utilizing instructional technology in secondary classrooms to promote higher order thinking. 

Ph.D.	University of Kansas, 2003	Social Science Education
M.A.T.	Washington University, 1993	Social Science Education
B.A.	Kansas State University, 1992	History

2003-Present		Auburn University
2000-2003		GTA University of Kansas
2000-2003		Mill Valley High School, Social Studies Teacher
1997-2000		De Soto High School, Social Studies Teacher
1993-1997		Concordia Jr.-Sr. High School, Social Studies Teacher