Starla McCollum, Ph.D.

Health & Physical Education Program Coordinator

Department of Health & Kinesiology

College of Health and Human Sciences

Georgia Southern University

Health & Physical Education Program Website   -  http://chhs.georgiasouthern.edu/hpe/

Dr. Starla McCollum is an Associate Professor in the Health and Physical Education Program at Georgia Southern University. Her previous academic appointment was at the University of New Hampshire, where she served two years as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education Pedagogy. She received her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic State University. She also holds two degrees from Winthrop University: M.S. and B.S. in Physical Education. Her specialization areas include teacher preparation in elementary physical education and supervision of pre-service teachers during field experiences. Her research focuses on the documentation of professional growth and development through reflection on teaching. Topics of interest include the use of pedagogical strategies to facilitate reflection on teaching, action research as an avenue for promoting reflective teaching, and describing the design of field experiences in the Health and Physical Education Teacher Education Program. She enjoys painting (water color, acrylics, and mixed media), scuba diving, boating, and gardening.

 

Email: mccollum@georgiasouthern.edu

Phone: 912-681-5925

Fax: 912-681-0381