TOO MUCH HOMEWORK CAN BE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE

In an international study, two Penn State researchers have found that increases in homework may actually undercut teaching effectiveness and worsen disparities in student learning.

ADULT ADVISORS OF STUDENT GROUPS MUST LEARN WHEN TO STEP ASIDE

Participation in leadership organizations gives students a forum in which to have their say in schools, where power differential exists between students and the adults. Allowing students to lead is helpful to their development, suggests a Penn State researcher.

ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE POSES CHALLENGES FOR TEACHERS OF MEDIA LITERACY

The onrush of technological advances over the past fifteen years has made teaching media literary a more daunting, yet more necessary task than ever, a Penn State expert says.

WHY IS AUTISM ON THE RISE?

Autism expert Pamela Wolfe describes in a Research/Penn State article some of the reasons why America is seeing a substantial increase in cases of autism.

 

 

A new online master's degree in Instructional Systems/Educational Technology is now available via Penn State Online.

Upcoming alumni events:
Homecoming, Oct. 29
HEPAC Board Mtg., Oct. 29
College of Education Cycle-thon (details to come)

Alumna Barb Houtz has received an Einstein Fellowship in science education.

(Nominate an Alumnus for an Education Alumni Award)

 

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• M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction--Children's Literature

• M.Ed. in Adult Education

• Certificate in Family Literacy

• Educational Technology Integration Certificate

• Distance Education Certificate

• Addiction Studies Certificate

• Autism Professional Development Certificate

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Reading Instruction in Special Education (RISE)

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