Welcome to E-Bridges! We are pleased to bring you new findings from our faculty, who have at times involved graduate students in the research stories we bring to you as we start 2003. We at the College of Education wish you a productive and rewarding new year, and we welcome your feedback.

Research News.

FACULTY TEACH TO THEIR PERSONALITIES

Research by Carol Colbeck shows that teachers tend to use teaching methods that match their personalities, rather than methods that are the most appropriate for their topic.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

A study by professor David McNaughton of students with cerebral palsy suggests that the career options for students with severe physical disabilities are greatly affected by their educational experiences.

TECHNOLOGY LESSONS TEACHERS CAN USE

Student interns in the Elementary Professional Development School collaboration with the State College Area School District offer five case studies on incorporating technology into their instruction.

CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS FEEL GREATER LEVELS OF SELF-ESTEEM

In a comparison study among children in a charter school and those in a non-charter public school, the usual decline in middle-school children's self-esteem was less evident in the student-centered environment of the charter school.

College Highlights.

pencil gif.Career Services Institutes New Purge Policy for Alumni Without Education Credential Files

pencil gif.Penn State Offers ESL Program to Meet PA's New Guidelines

pencil gif.TICKET Program Provides Educators with Technology Experience

pencil gif.Penn State Offers Act 48 Credits to Alumni/Educators

pencil gif.College Welcomes First Online Adult Ed. Graduates

(Nominate an Alumnus for an Education Alumni Award)

 


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