Gay F. Barnes

Associate Professor of Education

Louanne Jacobs, Ed.D. Office:

HB Room 119

Contact Information:

Birmingham-Southern College
Box 549027
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4813
Office Fax: (205) 226-3065
E-mail: [email protected]

Brief Career Background:

Dr. Barnes has an extensive background as a classroom teacher in grades K-5. Additionally, she served as the 2012 Alabama Teacher of the Year and a 2012 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. She is a National Board Certified Teacher as an Early Childhood Generalist. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at Alabama A&M University and Samford University. She has also served as a literacy consultant for a variety of education stakeholder groups.

Educational Background:

B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama in Huntsville
M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ed.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D. in Reading/Literacy Education from Alabama A&M University

Areas of Academic Interest:

Developmentally Appropriate Literacy Practices
High Leverage Professional Learning Opportunities for Educators
Social Emotional Learning

Courses Taught:

ED 210 Curriculum Design
Introduces the principles of curriculum design and development including learning theory, instructional strategies, lesson planning, classroom management, assessment approaches, and organization of curricula found in public schools. Prerequisite: at least one year of college coursework. Spring.

ED 219 Creative Arts in Teaching
Provides pre-service teachers with techniques for integrating music, art, drama, and movement into classroom instruction in grades K-6. A Creative Expression designated course. Prerequisite: at least one year of college coursework. Fall.

ED 315 Reading I: Developmental Reading
Provides a framework to make appropriate decisions regarding the planning, implementation, and the assessment of instruction in the teaching of reading and the language arts for all learners in K-6 classrooms.Teacher candidates will carefully examine components of a balanced literacy program based on best practices rooted in research and current thinking about how children become literate. Instruction will be based on Standards for Reading Professionals developed by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English Standards for the English language arts.This course includes working with special needs learners. Laboratory experiences in area K-6 schools include tutoring, small group instruction, and whole group instruction. Concurrent enrollment in ED 318 is recommended. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: admission to Teacher Education Program and ED 210. Fall.

ED 316 Reading II: Reading Practicum
Expands upon theory, principles and practices developed in ED 315 and 318. A focus on content area reading, study skills, and the use of technology in the teaching of reading and the language arts is developed. Extensive laboratory experiences in area K-6 schools include tutoring, small group instruction, and whole group instruction. This course includes working with special needs learners. Concurrent enrollment in ED 318 is recommended. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: admission to Teacher Education Program and ED 315. Spring.

ED 410 Internship II
Full-time teaching internship in grade K, 1, 2, or 3 for six weeks under supervision of a certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 411 and 471 and admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.

ED 411 Internship III
Full-time teaching internship in grade 4, 5 or 6 for six weeks under the supervision of a certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 410 and 471 and admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall, Spring.

ED 412 Internship IV
Full time teaching internship in grade 6, 7, 8, or 9 for six weeks under the supervision of a certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 413 and admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall. Spring.

ED 413 Internship V
Full time teaching internship in grade 10, 11, or 12 for six weeks under the supervision of a certified teacher and a college supervisor. Prerequisites: enrollment in ED 412 and admission to Teacher Education Program. Fall. Spring.

ED 499 Internship I
Senior interim project in collaborative education involves a full-time assignment to a resource classroom for four weeks, under joint supervision of a certified teacher and a college supervisor. Interns design, plan and implement coordinated learning experiences for children with special needs, attend weekly seminars, and participate in the development of individual programming for children. Exploration term.