Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Dean's Message
Some Reflections on Teacher Education: A Dean’s Perspective
College News
2013 Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Students Honored
The College of Education recently honored the recipients of its 2013 Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards. Seven members of the College were recognized for their achievements at an April 3 reception hosted by Dean David H. Monk at the Nittany Lion Inn.
Alumni Award Winner Continues to Actively Engage Students
Dr. Rebecca West Burns, a 2013 Alumni Achievement Award winner, is a life-long learner who works to engage her students actively in the classroom and online.
Ninety Years and Counting
Penn State's College of Education is celebrating its 90th anniversary in June. Join us as we reflect on ninety years of progress, innovation, and breakthroughs.
Far-Reaching Positive Effects: Humphrey Fellowship Helps Participants Make Differences Around the World
The academic year for the eleven Humphrey Fellows who worked and studied at Penn State this year may be drawing to a close, but its effects will continue. These international professionals are excited to build on the skills and knowledge that they attained through the Humphrey Fellowship Program.
College of Education Students and Alumni are Making a Big Difference at a Little School
College of Education students, staff, and alumni continue to work closely with Isaac A. Sheppard Elementary School, which is paying big dividends for both schools.
2013 Spring Commencement Speaker Comes Full Circle
Jhan Doughty Berry ’94g, '01g is thrilled, humbled, and honored to serve as the College of Education’s Spring 2013 commencement speaker at 1:30 p.m. on May 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park.
Harris to Receive University's Distinguished Alumni Award
The Penn State Board of Trustees has selected James T. Harris III to receive the University’s highest award for an individual, the Distinguished Alumni Award. Harris earned his doctorate in higher education administration from Penn State’s College of Education in 1988.
International Partnership will Advance Learning Sciences
Penn State University and National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) have developed a collaboration to establish the Advanced Center for the Study of the Learning Sciences.
Faculty and Staff News
Technology Helps Students Understand Reasoning Behind Math
Kathleen Heid, distinguished professor of mathematics education, and Rose Mary Zbiek, professor of mathematics education, discuss how teachers who use computer algebra systems (CAS) can help students better understand mathematics and effectively apply it to the world around them.
Research Shows Rural Community Institutions Affect Immigrants' Receptivity
A College of Education professor and research associate recently published research that revealed four constellations of factors that influence receptivity toward immigrants in rural Pennsylvania.
School Choice Policies can Relieve or Exacerbate Segregation
College of Education Assistant Professor Erica Frankenberg co-authored a book that examines the effect that school choice and charter schools has on segregation.
Probing Question: Can We Reduce the Risk of School Shootings?
Two College of Education professors provide answers to that question. The first is a resounding, "Yes."
Three College Faculty Members Recognized with University-Level Awards
Jacqueline Edmondson, Brandon Hunt, and Gwen Lloyd have recently been recognized with University-level awards.
Staff Changes
Welcome to Dirk Copland, Thomas Hunt, Joshua Miller, and Samantha Walker.
Faculty Congratulations
Congratulations to Soo-yung Byun, Kimberly Powell, Kai Schafft, Ellysa Stern Cahoy, Richard Duschl, Jacqueline Edmondson, Brandon Hunt, Mark Kissling, Beverly Lindsay, Gwen Lloyd, and Barbara Van Horn.
Faculty Research
Review the latest faculty/staff presentations, publications, grants, and grant proposals.
Student News
Exploring Lifelong Learning Through Technology
Chris Gamrat, a doctoral candidate in Learning, Design, and Technology in the Penn State College of Education, has been awarded a $50,000 Center for Online Innovation in Learning (COIL) Research Initiation Grant (RIG) to develop a lifelong learning system for Penn State.
Student Teaching in India Offers a Variety of Lessons
Secondary education student Drew DiSario learned lessons about more than curriculum and instruction when he opted to take advantage of the short term student teaching abroad program in Bangalore, India.
Meghan Littlejohn Named Spring 2013 Student Marshal for the College of Education
Meghan Littlejohn, an elementary & kindergarten education (K-6) major, has been named the College of Education's Spring 2013 Student Marshal.
Showing Their Work: College of Ed Graduate Students Participate in the Graduate Exhibition
Four graduate students from the College of Education shared their work in the poster portion of the Annual Graduate Exhibition on March 24 in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park.
Workforce Ed Students Recognized at Professional Conference
Two graduate students from the College of Education's Workforce Education program won awards in February at the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) Conference in Arlington, VA.
Eleven Students Receive Research Grants
Eleven doctoral students received Student Dissertation Research Initiation Grants this academic year. These grants are funded through the Dean’s Office to help fund research for student dissertations.
Student Congratulations
Congratulations to Chris Gamrat, Yu Kyoung Park, Cho Hyun Park, Elif Balin, and Aubree Web.
Student Research
Review the latest research by our students.
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