Tami Augustine
Director, Academic of Accreditation and Assessment
313-577-1614
441.6 Education Bldg.
Tami Augustine
Degrees and Certifications
- B.A., History and Secondary Education, The College of Wooster
- M.A., Social Studies and Global Education, The Ohio State University
- Ph.D., Social Studies and Global Education, The Ohio State University
Responsibilities
- Accreditation
- Assessment
Biography
Tami Augustine worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher, administrator, and instructional coach prior to attending The Ohio State University for her graduate work. Tami earned her doctorate from OSU in Social Studies and Global Education. Tami worked at Ohio State as an Associate Professor – Clinical and the Director of Accreditation, Placement, and Licensure. Tami was the recipient of the 2019 Ohio State Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching and the 2022 College of Education and Human Ecology Distinguished Faculty Service Award.
Area of Expertise
- Assessment
- Teacher Education Accreditation
- Social Studies Education
- Communities of Vulnerability
Awards
- 2022 College of Education and Human Ecology Distinguished Faculty Service Award, The Ohio State University
- 2019 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching, The Ohio State University
Presentations
Ideas of Race and Racism in American and World History
The Harvey Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching June 2020
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
No, You’re Not Entitled to Your Opinion: Complex Topics in the Social
Studies Classroom
2019 Law & Citizenship Conference
September 2019
Columbus, OH
Ed Talk: Explore
Innovate U Conference
April 2019
Columbus, OH
Spirituality and Mindfulness in Global Citizenship Education
Planning and Taking Action through Global Citizenship Education
October 2017
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Teaching U.S. Government and Engaged Citizenship for the Middle Grades
June 2016
Antioch College
Yellow Springs, OH
Using iPads to Enhance Student Learning June 2016
Reynoldsburg City Schools Reynoldsburg, OH
Culturally Responsive Approaches to Classroom Management June 2016
Reynoldsburg City Schools Reynoldsburg, OH
Technology and Project-Based Learning for Global Citizenship February 2016
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Using Lego and Project-Based Learning to Move Beyond Mapping Skills
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference December 2017
San Francisco, CA
Preparing Global Educators for 21st Century Classrooms Washington, DC
International Assembly Annual Conference
December 2016
Technology, Inquiry, and Taking Action for Global Citizenship Education
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference December 2016
Washington, DC
Research on Perspectives, Practices, and Leadership in Global Education
Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Conference
October 2016
Evanston, IL
Fostering Critical Global Citizenship Education through Inquiry
Global Education Forum Annual Conference. October 2016
Philadelphia, PA
Researching and Reflecting on Global Citizenship Using On-Line Forums
International Assembly (IA) Annual Conference November 2015
New Orleans, LA
Teach for Tomorrow: Global Citizenship & the Millennium Development Goals
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference November 2015
New Orleans, LA
Praxis in Teacher Education to Prepare Global Educators for the 21st Century
Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Conference
October 2015
Evanston, IL
Potentials and Limitations: Theories and Research for Digital and Global
Citizenship Education
Mid-Western Educational Research Association (MWERA) Annual Conference
October 2015
Evanston, IL
Deep Listening, Authentic Dialogue: An (Inter)Connected Approach
to Teacher Education
ACHME/Center for Contemplative Mind in Society Annual Conference
October 2015
Washington, DC
Reflections on Engaging Culture, Race, and Spirituality
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference Annual Meeting
April 2014
Philadelphia, PA
What a Difference a Global Education Paradigm for Social Studies
Teacher Education Can Make
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Annual Meeting
March 2014
Indianapolis, IN
Online Dialogue: Increasing Interconnectedness, Open-mindedness, and Empathy Amongst Teacher Candidates
The International Society for the Social Studies (ISSS) Annual Conference
February 2014
Orlando, FL
Poverty of Standardization: A Response from a Spiritual Paradigm
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference Annual Meeting
April 2013
San Francisco, CA
International Teachers’ Thinking and Practice in Creating Global Citizens
College and University Faculty Association (CUFA) Annual Conference
November 2012
Seattle, WA
Developing Global Literacy through Authentic Online Learning
NCSS International Assembly
November 2012
Seattle, WA
Conversations about Race: How Embracing Spirituality Opens Space for Dialogue in Teacher Education
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference
November 2012
Seattle, WA
Researching Global Interconnectedness: The Impact of Online Research on Researcher and Participant Identity
The International Society for the Social Studies Annual Conference
March 2012
Orlando, FL
Publications
Augustine, T. (2019). The Establishment Clause and the Supreme Court. In J. Hubbard (Ed.), Extending the Ground of Public Confidence: Teaching Civil Liberties in K-16 Social Studies Education.
Augustine, T. & Redman, D. (2019). Using critical literacy skills to support civic discourse. In A. Cartwright & E. Reeves (Eds.), Critical Literacy Initiatives for Civic Engagement.
Augustine, T. & Harshman, J. (2018). A balancing act in the age of edTPA: Place, cultures, and assessment in Middle Childhood teacher education. In P. Howell, S. Faulkner, J. Jones, & J. Carpenter (Eds.), Preparing Middle Level Educators for 21st Century Schools: Enduring Beliefs, Changing Times, Evolving Practices.
Augustine, T. (2017). Deep listening, authentic dialogue: Supporting the work of critical global education. In K. Byrnes, J. Dalton, & B. Dorman (Eds.), Presence, Practice, Persistence: Contemplative Approaches to Preservice Teacher Education.
Harshman, J. & Augustine, T. (2016). Using informal social studies education spaces and mobile technology in teacher education. Ohio Social Studies Review, 52(2), 4-16.
Harshman, J., Augustine, T., & Merryfield, M. (Eds.). (2015). Research in Global Citizenship Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Augustine, T. & Harshman, J. (2015). “Real-world” project-based learning for global citizenship. In M. Merryfield, T. Augustine, & J. Harshman, (Eds.), Research in Global Citizenship Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Harshman, J. & Augustine, T. (2013). Fostering global citizenship education for teachers through online research. Educational Forum, 77(4), 450-463.
Augustine, T. & Zurmehly, D. (2013). Conversations about race: How embracing spirituality opens space for dialogue in teacher education. In C. Dillard, (Ed.), Engaging culture, race, and spirituality in education: New visions.
Received the 2014 American Educational Studies Association (AESA) Critic's Choice Book Award
Merryfield, M., Augustine, T., Harshman, J. (2012). Teacher thinking on developing informed and engaged students for a globally connected world (pp. 1-21). International Baccalaureate Organization: The Hague, Netherlands.