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Thomas McCann

Associate Professor

Teacher Certification

Office: RH 232
Phone: 753-0188
Email: tmccann1@niu.edu

Educational Background


Ph.D. University of Chicago; 1995

M.A. Saint Xavier University, Chicago; 1982

M.A. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; 1980

B.A. Northern Illinois University; 1973

Professional Interests


The Teaching of Writing, Classroom Discourse, Induction and Mentoring of New Teachers
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Selected Publications

  • The Dynamics of Writing Instruction: A Structured Process Approach for the Composition Teacher in the Middle and High School. Johannessen, L.R., Kahn, E., McCann, T. & Smagorinsky, P. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2010.
  • "Teaching English Together: Leadership Through Collaboration." McCann, T., Ressler, P., Chambers, P., and Minor, J. English Leadership Quarterly 33.2(2010): 10-13.
  • With A.C. Jones and G. Aronoff. "Truths Hidden in Plain View." Phi Delta Kappan, October 2010.
  • "A Modest Revolution on the Teaching of English." Illinois English Bulletin, Summer 2010.
  • "Gateways to Writing Logical Arguments." English Journal 99.6 (July 2010): 33-39.
  • "In Memoriam: Larry R. Johannessen." English Journal 99.1 (September 2009): 11-14.
  • Ongoing: Editor, "Mentoring Matters," English Journal.

Current Courses

CourseMeeting Days / Time / Room
Fall 2013ENGL 480H.P1 (details)
TTH / 3:30 - 4:45 / RH302
Fall 2013ENGL 404.1 (details)
TTH / 12:30 - 1:45 / RH302
Fall 2013ENGL 646.1 (details)
TH / 6:00 - 8:40 / RH202
Spring 2013ENGL 647.P1 (details)
TH / 6:00 - 8:40 / RH207
Spring 2013ENGL 479H.1 (details)
TTH / 12:30 - 1:45 / RH 301
Fall 2011ENGL 300C.00P1 (details)
TTH / 2:00 - 3:15 / RH 201
Fall 2011ENGL 404.00P1 (details)
TTH / 2:00 - 3:15 / RH 201
Spring 2012ENGL 480H.1 (details)
TTH / 3:30 - 4:45 / RH201
Spring 2012ENGL 647.P1 (details)
TH / 6:00 - 8:40 / RH207
Fall 2012ENGL 300C.1 (details)
TTH / 9:30 - 10:45 / RH301
Fall 2012ENGL 480.0HP1 (details)
TTH / 3:30 - 4:45 / RH202
Fall 2012ENGL 485.1 (details)
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