Tamara Webb
TC Degree, Program & Specialization: EdD, International Educational Development, Policy Studies Georgraphical Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa; United States; Latin America and the Caribbean
Advisor: Gita Steiner-Khamsi
Previous graduate school education: M.A. - Anthropology and Education, Teachers College Columbia University; MPA, CUNY/Baruch College School of Public Affairs
Research and scholarly interests: Inequity in education; colonialism/post-colonialism; segregation/desegregation; racial and ethnic identity; foreign assistance in education; globalization; African diasporic studies; technology in education
Recent Presentations:
Webb, T. (June, 2011). Teacher's Understandings of Learner-Centered Pedagogy. Paper co-presented at the Education Quality and Research in Northern Tanzania Conference, Moshi, Tanzania
Webb, T. (July, 2010). Internet Literacy for Educators. Professional Development Workshop co-facilitated at Peace House Secondary School, Arusha, Tanzania
Awards/Grants: Columbia University Institute of African Studies Leitner Family Fellowship (2011); Teachers College Minority Scholarship (1996-1997; 2010-2012); Teachers College Academic Computing Services Tech Fellow (2010-2012); National Urban Fellow (2006-2008); Philip J. Rutledge Capstone Award (2008); Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society (2008)