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Resources Robert E. Floden, University Distinguished Professor and dean emeritus of the College of Education, has been named the honoree for the 2022 AACTE David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education. Presented by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the recognition honors an individual for their exemplary career achievement in… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2019/leading-teacher-education-margaret-crocco/
Social studies scholar Margaret Crocco has retired after five years as chairperson of the Michigan State University Department of Teacher Education (TE). During that time, she helped grow the university’s reputation in teacher education while also shepherding changes to meet shifting demands of the field. For example, the MSU Teacher Preparation Program remains accredited and… Read More »
Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms Through Study Abroad MSU International Studies and Programs and the College of Education announce the Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms Through Study Abroad scholarship for teacher education students participating in MSU sponsored study abroad programs summer and fall 2019. This scholarship recognizes the vital importance of preparing globally competent and globally… Read More »
Non-MSU students who want to schedule advising appointments can call our office at (517) 353-9680 to request a telephone or in-person appointment. In addition, prospective secondary education students should plan to meet with an advisor in their degree major (e.g., Mathematics, English, Interdisciplinary Social Science, etc.). To find contact information for individual departments, please use… Read More »
Long before Dr. Cathy Oberg Blight became one of Flint’s leading pathologists, helping Hurley Medical Center diagnose and care for thousands of patients, she was a child who visited the classroom where her father taught agriculture. She was growing up immersed in education, and she fondly recalls the moment her mother, the school librarian, called… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2018/09/26/teacher-education-advising-team/
Hello, from the Teacher Education Advising Team! . Pictured (back to front – left to right): Latisha Hurd, Pepa Casselman (Career Advisor), Abby Johnson, Mike Haslett, Janet Chegwidden Our office is located in the middle of campus at 134 Erickson Hall. Feel free to stop by and meet with us to get any of your… Read More »
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This is your invitation to participate in a highly selective pre-college program for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders from urban school districts. The MSU College of Education Teacher Education Academy is a residential program on the campus of Michigan State University. The program is intended to increase college preparation and readiness, as well as… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/world-languages-position/
The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure system assistant professor for World Language teacher education. MSU offers teacher certification in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. A successful candidate will have opportunities… Read More »
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It is the Donor’s particular desire that these funds are used to provide the greatest impact on individual students from disadvantaged circumstances in an effort to break generational poverty cycles. To qualify, candidates for this award must be admitted or provisionally admitted into a Teacher Preparation program in elementary, secondary or special education and able… Read More »
The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University announces an opening for a Administrative Assistant I. This position willl assist the Chairperson for the Department of Teacher Education with departmental administrative and operational responsibilites. Duties: Include but are not limited to the following: course scheduling to include room assignments for courses and sections and final exam scheduling; compiling and… Read More »
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Teaching Assistantships Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014 Note: Students applying to teach TE150 should go to the Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education link and follow the directions on the CEPSE job posting page.. TE/CEP 150 Reflections on Learning Program: Teacher CertificationFaculty Contact: Kelly Mix (for Fall/Spring) TE/CEP 150-online section Reflections on Learning (Online section) Faculty Contact: Matthew… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking an associate/full professor in teacher education to serve as department chair. The ideal candidate should be committed to inclusive leadership of a department that is research and grant productive, dedicated to quality teaching, and concerned for the optimal development of undergraduate, masters’ and doctoral degree students.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/instructor-fixedterm-teachereducation-jobs-ced-msu/
Job Summary The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University is seeking outstanding candidates for a fixed-term (non-tenure stream) faculty position in support of our secondary and elementary teacher preparation programs. This position is a 2/3-time appointment with the potential for full-time work dependent upon applicant qualifications, intern enrollment in the Grand Rapids area,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/jobs/officeassistantiii-te/
Duties: Representing the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education, this position will be responsible for support of all the graduate programs in a very large, complex, and highly-collaborative unit; specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: process graduate admissions for the Department; provide information to the Department faculty, staff,… Read More »
The College of Education seeks a qualified Research Associate for the Department of Teacher Education. Duties: Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching current events with relevance to course topics; writing assessment items to elicit students’ understanding of course topics; analyzing student interviews and written responses for evidence of students’ understanding… Read More »
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Educational specialist degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education has been recommended for discontinuation with a moratorium on admission effective SS10. Department Perspective on Ed. S. Programs The program is designed for educators and other practitioners who want opportunities for serious, engaging study and colleagueship in a university setting. The flexible requirements of the program… Read More »
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Courses listed below are generally approved for the MATC student program plan. Please note: You may look beyond this MATC course list and include courses approved by your advisor. (Note “Effective Dates” indicates when course was/will be first offered.) See additional College of Education department listings in CEP, EAD, KIN and our Concentration and Electives page for… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/matc/prospective-students/course-descriptions/
Note: not all of the following list of courses are offered every year. Please consult the MSU Schedule of Courses for current academic year offerings. Course: TE 805 Learning Mathematics with TechnologyCredits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 33(3-0)Description: Current technologies for teaching and learning mathematics with understanding. Technology for multiple representations of mathematical ideas, modeling, and authentic learning… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/publications/2017/re-imagining-teacher-education-in-michigan/
Teacher education is a key part of the education system. Through recruitment, selection, preservice preparation, and support for experienced teachers, teacher education institutions contribute to the quality of P-12 instruction, and ultimately to student learning. The design and conduct of teacher education is shaped by state and federal policies, by work of P-12 educators, and… Read More »
This week’s post is written by David Stroupe (Ph.D., University of Washington). David is an assistant professor of teacher education and the associate director of STEM Teacher Education at the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University. David is interested in how teachers learn from practice in and across their varied contexts. He also studies… Read More »
The legacy and importance of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) for teacher education is celebrated in a new book co-edited by an MSU College of Education faculty member. Emery Petchauer, an associate professor of teacher education, helped write and facilitate the creation of “Teacher Education across Minority-Serving Institutions: Programs, Policies and Social Justice.” The book is the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2016/new-blog-complements-leading-teacher-education-journal/
Last year, the Michigan State University College of Education was selected to host the Journal of Teacher Education, the premier journal in the field. Several faculty members and graduate assistants joined the editorial team for the journal, which will be based at MSU through 2018. As part of their term, the team—which includes Dean Robert Floden,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2016/conklinhughesinterview/
This interview features the authors of “Practices of Compassionate, Critical, Justice-Oriented Teacher Education”, Dr. Hilary Conklin and Dr. Hilary E. Hughes. We asked the authors to share the stories and experiences behind the research. Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online here. Q: What motivated you to… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2015/msu-selected-to-edit-journal-of-teacher-education/
Michigan State University’s College of Education has been named as the next editorial host of the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), the premier journal for teacher education. The editors were selected through a competitive proposal process and approved for a three-year term by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), The current editorial… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2014/teacher-education-department-names-new-chairperson/
Nationally-known social studies scholar Margaret Crocco was recently named chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. She had previously served as a visiting scholar at the College of Education, and her appointment as chairperson began on May 16. Most recently, Crocco was professor and dean of the College of Education at… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2012/the-quality-of-teachers-teacher-education/
Teacher education is currently the focus of much debate and criticism. Should teachers be prepared at universities? Should teachers and teacher education programs be held accountable for student test scores? These are just a couple of questions that are being asked among educators, policymakers and the news media. The teacher preparation program at Michigan State… Read More »
The Graduate Employees Union at Michigan State University has selected the Department of Teacher Education to receive its Outstanding Department Award for 2012. The award recognizes departments at MSU for creating positive working relationships with their graduate teaching assistants. In addition, associate professor of teacher education Dorinda Carter Andrews received the Outstanding Supervisor Award from… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2012/the-future-of-teacher-education-speaker-series/
Teacher education is currently the focus of much debate and criticism. Should teachers be educated at universities? Should teachers and teacher education programs be held accountable for K-1 student test scores? These are just a couple of questions that are being asked among educators, policymakers and the news media. The teacher preparation program at Michigan… Read More »
Papanastasiou, E.C. and Tatto, M.T. (2011). Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 36, 1-16. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02602938.2010.534760
Tatto, M.T., & Senk, S. (2011). Journal of Teacher Education, 62, 121-137. http://jte.sagepub.com/content/62/2/121.abstract
Schmidt, W., Blömeke, S., & Tatto, M.T. (2011). New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Based on a major international teacher education research project—the Mathematics Teaching in the 21st Century Study (MT21)—this book investigates the pre-service preparation of middle school mathematics teachers in the United States, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Bulgaria, and Mexico. The study was… Read More »
Lynn Fendler (in press). In P. Smeyers & M. DePaepe (Eds.). The attraction of psychology. Dortrecht: Springer Publications. Educational psychology is a required element in the curriculum for all accredited teacher preparation programs in the United States, and background knowledge in educational psychology is assessed on examinations for teacher licensure in most jurisdictions. Tranditional university-based… Read More »
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Sheila Frederixon, a secondary teacher candidate majoring in mathematics, has been selected to complete a prestigious five-year teaching fellowship with the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF). KSTF Fellows receive significant financial support for expenses such as tuition and classroom materials, rigorous ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to a valuable network of fellow educators in… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/teacher-education-student-wins-science-teaching-fellowship/
Sheila Frederixon, a secondary teacher candidate majoring in mathematics, has been selected to complete a prestigious five-year teaching fellowship with the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF). KSTF Fellows receive significant financial support for expenses such as tuition and classroom materials, rigorous ongoing professional development opportunities and exposure to a valuable network of fellow educators in… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2011/teacher-education-professor-selected-to-be-aera-fellow/
Mary Kennedy, professor of teacher education at Michigan State University, was selected as one of 31 scholars to be an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow for 2011. Fellows are recognized for their exceptional scientific or scholarly contributions to education research, or significant contributions to the field through the development of research opportunities and settings.… Read More »
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Mary Kennedy, professor of teacher education at Michigan State University, was selected as one of 31 scholars to be an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow for 2011. Fellows are recognized for their exceptional scientific or scholarly contributions to education research, or significant contributions to the field through the development of research opportunities and settings.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2010/joyce-scholarship-available-for-teacher-education-students/
The Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University is taking applications for the Joyce Scholarship Essay Contest, which will provide $1,000 scholarships to five College of Education students preparing for K-12 teaching careers. The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 2010. Applicants must complete an application form and submit a paper of at… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/joyce-scholarship-available-for-teacher-education-students/
The Canadian Studies Center at Michigan State University is taking applications for the Joyce Scholarship Essay Contest, which will provide $1,000 scholarships to five College of Education students preparing for K-12 teaching careers. The deadline for submission is 3 p.m. Oct. 4, 2010. Applicants must complete an application form and submit a paper of at… Read More »
To read the article “MSU scholars to help reform Pakistan’s teacher-education system” from Michigan State university News, please visit: http://news.msu.edu/story/6215/.
To read the article “MSU scholars to help reform Pakistan’s teacher-education system” from Michigan State university News, please visit: http://news.msu.edu/story/6215/.
Michigan State University’s Global Education Engagement Program, part of the Office of International Studies in Education, is pleased to present this 32-hour Numeracy Education online professional development course for teacher educators (16 hours synchronous, and 16 hours asynchronous). This intensive professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active… Read More »
The College of Education at Michigan State University is pleased to present this 30-hour Literacy Education professional development course for teacher educators in Indonesia. This intensive online professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active learning, and transform literacy practices. This course will explore the basis of literacy… Read More »
Michigan State University doctoral student Rachel Lockart is studying long-term effects of education reforms on teachers and teacher education in Senegal during a year-long Fulbright-Hays Fellowship. Lockart, part of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) doctoral program, will examine how policy changes since the early 1990s continue to have an impact on elementary teachers… Read More »
As teacher resignation letters increasingly go public—and viral—new research indicates teachers are not leaving solely due to low pay and retirement, but also because of what they see as a broken education system. In a trio of studies, Michigan State University education expert Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examined the relatively new phenomenon of teachers… Read More »
The application process is the same (see Applications and Admissions), except that you will also need to document 42 hours of experience working with children and/or youth who have special needs. You will find additional information on the Special Education website. Experience documentation forms must be submitted electronically before the end of the first week of… Read More »
Elementary teachers who wish to add the ZS endorsement to their teaching certificates must complete a planned program developed in consultation with an advisor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (see Early Childhood-General and Special Education Endorsement [ZS]). The teacher must first complete an application for the Early Childhood-General and Special Education… Read More »
By Dave Reid The Education Policy Center (EPC) at Michigan State University (MSU) will host a one-day conference on teacher preparation Friday April 22nd. The conference, titled “The Changing Face of Teacher Preparation: Aspirations, Design, and Evidence”, will feature speakers including William Schmidt (MSU), Sarah Reckhow (MSU), and Suzanne Wilson (University of Connecticut). For a… Read More »
By Amy Auletto On February 16, Michigan’s Senate Education Committee met to hear a presentation delivered by State Superintendent Brian J. Whiston. The presentation focused on Michigan’s failing schools and the Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) plans for improving them. Whiston and his colleagues highlighted schools that have moved from priority to reward status and… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/green-and-write/2014/fair-evaluations-for-special-education-teachers/
By Dave Reid In Michigan, new teacher evaluation polices were scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, but were delayed, and then delayed again, and now are scheduled to begin during the 2015-16 school year. Problems include what percentage of teachers’ evaluations should be tied to student test scores and what tests should… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/publications/2014/helping-new-special-education-teachers-succeed/
A study by researchers in Michigan State University’s College of Education reports that new special education teachers face more and different challenges than new general education teachers. This study, published in Teachers College Record, suggests that school districts can help their students and staff by rethinking the induction support they give first and second year… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2012/schmidt-in-education-week-are-u-s-math-teachers-measuring-up/
Last month, Education Week raised an important issue in its special publication, Quality Counts: Are U.S. math teachers receiving enough teacher training? For insight, Education Week consulted William Schmidt, a University Distinguished Professor of education and statistics at Michigan State University. Schmidt said that U.S. middle school mathematics teachers and students perform significantly lower on math examinations than those in several… Read More »
Changes in education policy, most notably the mandates of No Child Left Behind, have often forced teachers to reconcile outside expectations with the specific needs of their students and their own professional knowledge and values. Professor of teacher education Susan Florio-Ruane explores how teachers handle those unique situations in a new book, Standing for Literacy:… Read More »
Tatto, M. T. (2011). Comparative Education Review, 55, 495-516. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/661720
Tatto, M. T. (2011). Comparative Education Review, 55, 495-516. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/661720
To read the article “National Academy of Education Releases White Paper on Teacher Quality” from SYS.com, please visit: http://www.sys-con.com/node/1166567.
To read the article “National Academy of Education Releases White Paper on Teacher Quality” from SYS.com, please visit: http://www.sys-con.com/node/1166567.
To read the article “Sec. of Education urges better teacher prep” from the State News, please visit: http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/sec_of_education_urges_better_teacher_prep.
To read the article “Sec. of Education urges better teacher prep” from the State News, please visit: http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/10/sec_of_education_urges_better_teacher_prep.
To read the article “Solutions Are the Problem in Education” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/07/28/37kennedy.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/07/28/37kennedy.h28.html&levelId=2100.
To read the article “Solutions Are the Problem in Education” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/07/28/37kennedy.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/07/28/37kennedy.h28.html&levelId=2100.
To read the article “Charters Seen as Lab for Report’s Ideas on Teachers” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&levelId=2100.
To read the article “Charters Seen as Lab for Report’s Ideas on Teachers” from Education Week, please visit: http://www.edweek.org/login.html?source=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&destination=http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/02/25/22narresearch_ep.h28.html&levelId=2100.
The racial disparities that exist in field of computer science (CS) are concerning. According a 2023 report from Kapor Center, Black students represented just 6% of students in both advanced CS courses despite being 15% of the overall student population. Despite making up 13% of the labor force, Black professionals currently hold only 3.7% of… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2023/how-to-navigate-ai-and-social-media-in-education/
Christine Greenhow is a professor of educational psychology and educational technology in Michigan State University’s College of Education. Greenhow is an expert on learning in social media contexts with the goal of improving theory, practice and policy. She shares insights on how artificial intelligence, or AI, is impacting social media in the education space. With AI-powered technologies… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/teacher-reflections-msu-research-pre-k-during-covid-19/
Research from Michigan State University scholars is examining what the first year of teaching during COVID-19 was like for 25 pre-K teachers in Michigan. The work was led by Associate Professor Bethany Wilinski and Assistant Professor Alyssa Morley from the College of Education and Assistant Professor Jamie Heng-Chieh Wu from the College of Social Science.… Read More »
MSU College of Education alumna Davena Jackson has been named a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow. The annual program supports early career scholars who engage in “critical areas of education research.” Just 25 were selected for the cohort out of 195 applicants. Honorees receive funding and opportunities to attend professional development events. Jackson… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-michigan-teacher-of-the-year/
Two-time Michigan State University College of Education alumna Candice Jackson has been named the 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). She is just the third African American to receive the award and first educator from Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) in 16 years. “It’s been an overwhelming and humbling experience,” said Jackson, who… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/hauck-receives-msu-teacher-scholar-award/
Department of Kinesiology Assistant Professor Janet Hauck is a recipient of the 2022-2023 MSU Teacher-Scholar Award. The honor, part of the All-University Awards held on May 8, celebrates individuals who are early in their tenure-system career at MSU who have made a notable impact on their students, colleagues and community through their devotion and skill… Read More »
A transdisciplinary team of researchers, educators and extension experts led by Michigan State University has received a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create more sustainable and equitable food systems in the Midwest and beyond. The five-year integrated project is funded through the Sustainable Agricultural Systems program of the USDA’s… Read More »
GECP students or any student pursuing teacher preparation might be interested in studying abroad this summer with the Learning, Culture, and Technology in Europe education abroad program to Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. The application deadline is March 22nd and there are spots still available for this summer’s program. To learn more about this… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2023/02/08/conference-funding-opportunity-for-new-teachers/
Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan Offers New Teachers Funding to Attend theMichigan Reading Association 2023 Annual Conference in March (Marquette, Michigan) – The Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan is offering beginning teachers an opportunity to apply for funding to assist with expenses to attend the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) 2023 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids,… Read More »
The College of Education has unveiled a new Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership, making MSU one of only three universities to provide the Michigan Advanced Professional Education Certificate. This new, fully online program is for Michigan teachers aspiring to lead instructional and organizational change in their schools and districts. Think you might want to pursue… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/msu-offers-new-certificate-in-teacher-leadership/
Are you an educator who is ready to become a leader in your school or district? Michigan State University, known nationally for its quality teacher preparation programs, now offers a graduate certificate in Teacher Leadership. MSU’s College of Education is one of only three universities in Michigan approved by the state Department of Education to… Read More »
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is an MSU student organization open to future educators. KDP’s mission is to inspire and equip future and new teachers to thrive. This organization is part of a national honor society in education and is widely known and respected in the field. Participate in professional development activities, network with K-12 professionals,… Read More »
The Michigan State University Teacher Preparation Program is moving from a five-year to a four-year model, beginning in fall 2023. The new model is a reshaped version of the well-regarded undergraduate program. It will maintain core elements — including the yearlong internship and curriculum centered on social justice and equity — but will become more… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2022/10/13/teacher-prep-town-hall-meetings/
The new 4-year certification program has been announced for our teacher preparation program. This transition is complex and students are affected differently depending on their academic year. As a student, you most likely have questions about what this means for you. We encourage you to learn more about the next steps by attending one of… Read More »
David Arsen, Tanner Delpier, Annie Gensterblum, Rebecca Jacobsen, and Alexandra Stamm Michigan State University Education Policy Report September 2022 Overview: This report highlights key areas in which current state policies are failing Michigan’s rural schools and communities. Too often, current policies do not provide the opportunities we know are important for students to thrive as… Read More »
Beth Herbel-Eisenmann has been named director of the Program in Mathematics Education (PRIME) and the Mathematics Education graduate program director as of August 16, 2022. Herbel-Eisenmann received her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching and Educational Policy from MSU in 2000. She served as assistant professor at various universities before returning to MSU in 2008, where she… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2022/08/28/teacher-prep-drop-in-hours/
Welcome back, teacher prep students! We are excited to have you all back on campus for an exciting fall semester. Need to connect with your advisor? Come to our drop-in hours! Mike, Abby, Pepa, and the peer advisors are ready to serve you. Virtual drop-in hours during the weeks of August 29th and September 5th.… Read More »
Number talks are a tool used in K-12 classrooms to engage students in mathematical learning and reasoning. While increasingly being used in general education classrooms, it is not often employed in special education classrooms. MSU College of Education scholars have developed suggestions on how educators can incorporate number talks into special education classrooms sustainably and… Read More »
The Global Center for Innovation and Learning (GCFIL) and Michigan State University (MSU) are proud to present this professional development program for K-12 educators. This 30‐hour teacher certificate program focuses on improving the pedagogical skills of teachers in Grades K‐12 for Strengthening Inclusive Education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The program features a series of intensive online learning… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/international/global-education-engagement/curriculum-design-development/
The College of Education at Michigan State University is pleased to present this 30-hour professional development course in Curriculum Design and Development for teacher educators in Indonesia. This intensive online professional learning course is designed to strengthen and enhance professional practice, engage participants in active learning, and transform teaching practices. This course will explore the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2022/globally-recognized-msu-named-2-in-world-for-education/
For the third year in a row, Michigan State University has been named #2 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. “These rankings illuminate the dedicated, impactful work of scholars across our college and institution who are addressing challenges in global education,” said Jerlando F. L. Jackson, dean… Read More »
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In EPET, especially with the mentorship of my co-advisors, I learned how to think and how to write. During my time in EPET, I was supported in exploring a wide range of research interests, methodologies, and tools for data analysis. I use these skills in research design and alignment every day as an assistant professor.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2022/yadav-named-lappan-phillips-professor-of-computing-education/
Michigan State University Professor Aman Yadav, known for his research and outreach on computer science education and computational thinking, has been named Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education at MSU. Yadav was also recently named the associate director of computer science education for the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science… Read More »
Michigan State University Spartans have been named among the scholars for the 2022 cohort of National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The annual program supports early career scholars who are engaging in “critical areas of education research.” In addition to professional development and networking activities, the scholars will receive $70,000 in support to… Read More »
Elaine Nevins and Mak Perez are two outstanding seniors who were selected to speak during baccalaureate commencement celebrations for the Class of 2022. Learn more about their paths to success. ELAINE NEVINS Graduating from MSU is a dream come true for Nevins, who is earning her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Growing up, she played almost… Read More »
Ongoing research led by Michigan State University Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh is examining processes in teacher preparation programs that aid in enacting racial justice. The goal: Understanding elements that work and suggesting improvements for all teacher preparation programs nationwide. The work is funded by the Hewlett Foundation, which originally supported the work in 2019 with… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2022/02/18/teacher-fair-who-can-attend/
On Monday, March 14, 2022, MSU will host the Virtual Teacher & Administrator Career Fair on Handshake. This fair brings in over 100 school districts and education-related organizations from around the state and country. Event registration Student/candidate registration opens on Monday, February 21 at 6:00 PM to sign up for one-on-one and/or group sessions with… Read More »
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Program History 2011 and 2012 Field Experience to Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, China 2013 Field Experience to London, Cambridge and Oxford, England 2015 Field Experience to Thimphu and Paro, Bhutan 2016 Field Experience to Bangalore, Delhi and Agra, India 2017 Field Experience to Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu and Shanghai, China 2018 Field Experience to Baden-Württemberg, Germany… Read More »
Introducing a new curriculum can be daunting. Changing your approach to teaching is even more challenging. But for the elementary teachers who have used Michigan State University’s project-based learning model in science, that anxiety has slowly shifted to joy—a kind of satisfaction that comes from seeing their students not only learning about, but understanding, the… Read More »
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There was a problem: Research had been done on using discussions as an effective teaching tactic, but the findings and strategies were published in disparate academic journals. “Not only was it challenging for me—an academic with journal access—to track down all of these studies, but I realized it must be nigh on impossible for practicing… Read More »
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MSU’s Master of Arts in Education (MAED) is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. The MAED was the university’s first online master’s program and has had more than 1,000 graduates since it was founded in 2001. This master’s program is designed for all educators who want to enhance their professional practice through online study of advanced knowledge related to teaching,… Read More »
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Michigan State University researchers are creating pathways to connect experts from young people’s local communities to computer science learning. “We wanted to design a way to bring in individuals who are part of the communities in which schools are based,” said Assistant Professor Michael Lachney. “People who may look like the students, who may know… Read More »
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The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership is a fully online program for current teachers seeking to develop knowledge and skills for leading instructional and organizational change in the schools and districts where they teach. Students who successfully complete the four-course sequence will qualify for two distinctions:
Students interested in becoming elementary teachers now have an exciting new pathway at Michigan State University. Faculty in the nationally known MSU College of Education have redesigned the elementary Teacher Preparation Program to not only address changes in how Michigan certifies new teachers, but to ensure that Spartan educators are even better prepared to meet… Read More »
Artificial intelligence is everywhere: from reading emails to referencing a search engine. It is in the classroom too, such as with personalized learning or assessment systems. In recent months, AI in the K-12 classroom became even more prevalent as learning shifted to and, in some cases, remained online due to COVID-19. But what about its… Read More »
Hawk, N., Bowman, M., & Xie, K. (2021). Theory-based intervention framework to improve mathematics teachers’ motivation to engage in online professional development. In Hollebrands K., Anderson R., Oliver K. (eds) Online Learning in Mathematics Education. Research in Mathematics Education. Springer, Cham. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80230-1_11 Abstract Professional development for teachers is an important professional endeavor and is… Read More »
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Kristine Bowman, a Michigan State University expert in education law and policy, is the editor of a comprehensive new handbook for K-12 educators, policymakers and scholars. The first-edition of the “Oxford Handbook on U.S. Education Law” includes foundational overviews, deep-rooted insights on various topics and a look toward the future. “We wanted this volume to… Read More »
The teacher preparation application for Fall 2021 will open on Friday, October 1, 2021. It will remain open until November 30th, 2021. The teacher prepartion application is for students who meet the following criteria: Are currently enrolled Will have earned at least 28 credits by the end of Fall 2021 Will have a cumulative GPA… Read More »
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Xie, K., Nelson, M.J., Cheng, S.L., & Jiang, Z. (2021) Examining changes in teachers’ perceptions of external and internal barriers in their integration of educational digital resources in K-12 classrooms, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2021.1951404 (Open Access Article with Free Downloads) Abstract This study examined changes in teachers’ perceptions of external… Read More »
Two MSU College of Education Spartans have been named among the scholars for the 2021 cohort of National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation fellowships. They were chosen amongst hundreds of applicants for the prestigious programs, which include funding for research and professional development activities. Amalia (Krystal) Lira Amalia (Krystal) Lira was one of 35 selected to… Read More »
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Registration now openCourse platform opens: 5 November 2021 Higher education institutions around the world are being asked to make student learning more active and relevant. What does that mean for instruction? How can instructors transform their teaching? How can research inform new practices in ways that are practicable in your own setting? We invite lecturers,… Read More »
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The last year has been an incredibly tough one for educators, who have been working diligently to support their learners through the pandemic. Now, more than ever, it’s important to acknowledge our gratitude for this work. A week never seems like enough time to express our appreciation for teachers — so we added one extra… Read More »
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Leah Porter, a kindergarten teacher in Holt Public Schools and a Michigan State University College of Education alumna, has been named the 2021-2022 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Porter was chosen from a list of more than 275 nominees for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) honor. She was named one of the state’s 10… Read More »
Natalie Anderson graduated from the MAET program in 2018 and is currently rocking it out as a 5th grade teacher. In March of 2021, she received the Innovative Teacher Award at the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference. According to MACUL, “The awards recognize and honor MACUL members who have demonstrated… Read More »
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The Michigan State University College of Education has been named No. 1 in the nation for four of its graduate programs in education. The latest annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report have named MSU’s programs in elementary and secondary education best in the nation for the 27th consecutive year, as well as a… Read More »
Michigan State University is part of a statewide collaboration to provide online professional learning modules for Michigan’s teachers. The goal is to outline current research and best practices for educators teaching remotely. Each of the project’s contributors—MSU’s College of Education, University of Michigan’s School of Education and Michigan Virtual—will share expertise in 6-9 free modules… Read More »
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Michigan State University Professor Kenneth Frank has been elected to the National Academy of Education, an honor reserved for the nation’s most outstanding scholars in education. Frank is the MSU Foundation Professor of Sociometrics with appointments in Measurement and Quantitative Methods, Sociology and Fisheries and Wildlife. He was one of 22 new members announced in… Read More »
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When thinking about what to do this summer, seek out education-related opportunities that can diversify your experiences as a future teacher. That doesn’t always mean babysitting and summer camps. New Opportunity! Ann Arbor Summer Festival is seeking summer 2021 interns, including the Educational Outreach position. This intern will gain experience in booking, planning, and management of the educational events… Read More »
Welcome to DISC! We’re Liz Owens Boltz and Stephanie Jennings (the Director and Coordinator of DISC, respectively), and we’re here to serve all College of Education instructors – whether graduate TAs, adjuncts, full-time faculty, or otherwise – in their efforts to develop and implement pedagogies using digital platforms. Our mission is to generate discipline-specific approaches… Read More »
Vongkulluksn, V., Xie, K., & Hawk, N. (2020). Teachers’ value beliefs profiles: Antecedents and associations with technology integration practices. Teachers College Record, 122(12). https://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=23526 (SSCI Journal; Impact Factor: 0.970) Background: Teachers’ value beliefs toward technology are important factors influencing their technology integration practices. Despite the complexity of value beliefs, past research in this area has… Read More »
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PROGRAM DETAILS Format Goals History Program Fees Each GEPLP Senior Fellow or the Fellow’s employing agency–the sponsor–pays the participation fee of $5,200, which is inclusive of program fees, double-occupancy hotel accommodations, land transportation with guides, tips, and gratuities, daily breakfast, admission to all sites included in the itinerary, and ground transportation. The round-trip international airfare… Read More »
Are you applying to the teacher preparation program this semester? Come to one of our information sessions to learn more about the application as well as get your questions answered. Below are the days and times along with the zoom link to join. Hope to see you there! Tuesday, October 13th at 9am EST Monday,… Read More »
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Robert E. Floden has announced that he will step down as dean of the Michigan State University College of Education as of June 30, 2021. Floden, a University Distinguished Professor at MSU, will have served as dean for five and a half years. He will officially retire one year later, capping off an impressive 45… Read More »
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Join us for the Career Unwind — a chance to unwind and enjoy a conversation with a successful professional! The Career Unwind ft. MSU Music Education Alum Matthew Hunter Thursday, Oct. 8, 4-5 PM EDT Matthew Hunter is a public school teacher, gospel choir director, actor, and musician. Learn about his career path, the importance… Read More »
Millions of U.S. students are engaged in remote learning. Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America Kui Xie, The Ohio State University Whether children are currently going to school in person, learning remotely or doing a mix of both, digital tools and texts are becoming much more commonplace for K-12 education during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m a… Read More »
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UPDATE 2/3/21: In addition to the McGraw Prize (see below), in January 2021, it was announced Krajcik will receive the prestigious Prize for Excellence in Educational Design from the International Society for Design and Development in Education (ISDDE). The recognition, which comes with $5,000, is awarded to a person, group or product for outstanding design… Read More »
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2019-2020 Edition Handbook revised and approved May 8, 2019; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2019 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2019 have the option to follow the handbook of the year… Read More »
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Michigan State University scholar David Stroupe is co-editor of a new book aiming to better prepare educators for ambitious and equitable science teaching. “Preparing Science Teachers Through Practice-Based Teacher Education” (Harvard Education Press) is the result of years of work surrounding and including teaching the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ambitious science teaching. “Some… Read More »
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As Michigan State University continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with an emphasis on protecting the health of all Spartans, the College of Education is pleased to share some good news. MSU is ranked No. 2 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. “I… Read More »
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Education policy and leadership scholar Sheneka Williams became the chairperson of the Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University on July 1, 2020. She assumed the role from Professor Marilyn Amey, who is stepping down after 13 years in the position and will remain on the faculty. “Everyone that I connected with in the… Read More »
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Contact Information Graduate Certificate Programs &Master of Arts in Educational TechnologyP: (517) 432-1524 F: (517) 353-6393Email: edutech@msu.edu Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology &Educational Psychology Graduate CertificateP: (517) 355-6683Email: epetphd@msu.edu Learning Experience Design ProgramsP: (517) 432-1524 F: (517) 353-6393Email: MALXDegree@msu.edu
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Two Michigan State University researchers will join a national study focused on education for gifted and talented students. The new National Center for Research on Gifted Education (NCRGE) will be funded by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years. Scott Imberman and Katharine Strunk, both professors of… Read More »
Social media platforms can play an important role for teaching students already hard-wired into the tools and for advancing teacher professional development, says a Michigan State University researcher who wrote the first comprehensive review on the medium’s potential impact on K-12 education. Benefits include making students feel more engaged in learning, creating deeper interactions between teachers and… Read More »
Education journalists carry great responsibility as they strive to write about the nation’s diverse schools in ways that are inclusive, and that minimize their own biases. That’s why the Education Writers Association, whose membership includes hundreds of reporters across the nation, has released the Reporter Guide for Inclusive Coverage. The guide was produced in conjunction… Read More »
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The Ph.D. emphasis in science education is a component of the internationally renowned Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (CITE) program at the College of Education at Michigan State University. The mission of science education is to blend science theory, research, and practical application to explore current issues in science teaching and learning. The science education faculty brings… Read More »
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As you may know, the 2020 Virtual Teacher Fair is this Monday! Those just finishing their internship year are highly encouraged to participate and need to register on CareerEco by Monday. This is the largest teacher fair in the state of Michigan with nearly 140 districts and other organizations in attendance. Don’t miss the opportunity… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2020/what-makes-successful-potatoes-and-science-teachers-tick/
Whether you are a seasoned researcher or a student teacher, it is never too late or too early to develop new investigative and pedagogical skills. But if you are a potato—one of the most important and nutritious food crops in the world—timing is everything. Like the human sleep/wake cycle, potato physiology is regulated by internal… Read More »
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Michigan, like many states, is facing an urgent need to recruit and retain prekindergarten teachers. At the same time that increasing numbers of 4-year-olds are entering the state’s pre-K classrooms, their teachers are thinking about departing for lack of pay and appreciation, MSU researchers found. “When we talk about public pre-K teachers, we’re talking about… Read More »
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Graduate assistantships are available for new and continuing students in the College of Education. Students may assist faculty with research projects, play a role in teaching college courses or provide other services to the college or university. Graduate assistantships are offered as a one-quarter time (10 hours per week) or a one-half time (20 hours… Read More »
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If you have completed less than 28 credits and are interested in learning more about the teacher preparation program and the steps to apply to the program, please attend the information session being held via zoom on Tuesday, April 7th. Details: Date: Tuesday, April 7thTime: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ESTZoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/178521541
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Dear Interns, The College of Education has been in contact with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) which certifies and licenses teachers in Michigan. The faculty and staff are working to ensure interns completing the teacher preparation program this semester will not have problems being certified to teach due to the closure of K-12 schools. … Read More »
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Michigan State University continues to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on protecting the health of students, staff and faculty. During this difficult time, we are pleased to share some good news: the MSU College of Education has been named No. 1 in the nation for four of its graduate… Read More »
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In this first post of our series, we would like to start with an essential topic: teacher well-being during the transition to a new and different routine, under the pressure of the current circumstances. The world is not the same as it was a month ago, a week ago, even yesterday. We are not public health officials, but we do spend our professional lives steeped in the world of online and distance teaching and learning.
Cheng, S.L., Lu, L., Xie, K., & Vongkulluksn, V.W. (2020). Understanding teacher technology integration from expectancy-value perspectives. Teaching and Teacher Education, 91 103062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2020.103062 Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between teachers’ ability beliefs, expectancy beliefs, value beliefs, and technology integration based upon expectancy-value theory of motivation. The results of… Read More »
States across the nation are increasing funding and focus on expanding high-quality education opportunities for young children. However, according to new research from Michigan State University, the U.S. is overlooking an important piece of the preschool puzzle: teacher certification. While all states now have prekindergarten student learning standards for literacy and math, most states have… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education Dean Robert E. Floden led the national committee of experts behind a new report on the demands facing K-12 teachers. The report, released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, finds teachers face new expectations from policymakers, parents, students and schools. This includes addressing changes in curriculum… Read More »
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Nelson, M.J. & Hawk, N.A. (2020). The impact of field experiences on prospective preservice teachers’ technology integration beliefs and intentions. Teaching and Teacher Education, 89 103006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2019.103006 Abstract This study investigated how field experiences impacted the technology integration beliefs and intentions of prospective preservice teachers. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), a three-way interaction between the… Read More »
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Michigan State University is ranked fourth in the nation for best online master’s programs in education. The ranking is the highest recorded for MSU in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings, and up one from 2019. New in the 2020 rankings are specialties, intended to help prospective students examine schools, and their programs, more… Read More »
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Anna Esenther, a 2019 Michigan State University education graduate and elementary teacher, was named to the 2020 class of Rhodes Scholars. She is only the 20th person from MSU to receive the honor, arguably the most prestigious international scholarship one can earn. Esenther is originally from Ashland, Mass. and came to MSU as a recipient… Read More »
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Michigan State University is ranked No. 1 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, released in August 2019, is compiled by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization focused on higher education research. MSU moved up to #1 from the #4 position… Read More »
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Michigan State University is part of a higher education consortium providing all-expenses-paid training for the next generation of leaders who will help students with complex special needs. “Participants in the special education doctoral program will develop leadership and expertise in intensive intervention for students with complex learning and behavioral difficulties,” said Assistant Professor Adrea Truckenmiller.… Read More »
Kristine L. Bowman, a leading scholar of education law, has been appointed associate dean for academic and student affairs in the College of Education at Michigan State University. Bowman stepped into the role, overseeing matters of curriculum, advising and accreditation for undergraduate and graduate students, on August 26, 2019 for a five-year term. Since 2007,… Read More »
At first, Chris Torres was excited to teach in an urban charter school in New York. In contrast with his previous school, there was evidence of academic rigor, and an impressive amount of resources. But, he soon noticed nearly half the teachers left every year. He wondered: How can schools create sustainable, high-quality education for… Read More »
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Scholars from around the world gathered at MSU in October 2018 to discuss social media and education. More than 100 participants took part in “#Cloud2Class: Exploring the Disruption and Reorganization of Educational Resources in the Age of Social Media,” which encouraged collaboration and communication—and showcased some of the ways MSU faculty and students are investigating… Read More »
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MSU program underscores how mentoring matters for teacher and intern learning By Lauren Knapp Employers are often surprised by how prepared alumni from the Michigan State University Teacher Preparation Program are on their first day on the job. They say graduates are ready to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of their students. That’s… Read More »
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Chezare A. Warren, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, has received a 2019 Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, the first in the college’s history. Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships are highly competitive with only one or two awarded to education scholars each year. The goals of the fellowships are to increase diversity of the nation’s… Read More »
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Michigan State University Professor Joseph Krajcik has been elected to the National Academy of Education, an honor reserved for the nation’s most outstanding scholars in education. Krajcik, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education and director of the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University, was among 16 new members announced in 2019. Krajcik came to… Read More »
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MSU St. Andrews hosted 31 future teachers from the MSU College of Education on March 22 in hopes of encouraging the students to consider the Midland area as a place to work and live after completing their teaching degrees. The group’s first stop was Central Auditorium where they were greeted by Midland Public Schools administrators.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2019/04/02/volunteer-at-the-msu-teacher-fair/
Get a chance to meet representatives from school districts across the nation and learn to navigate a career fair before your internship year. Undergraduate volunteers are needed for various shifts throughout the day. To sign up to help out during the this year’s Teacher Fair on Monday, April 8, please click on the link below:… Read More »
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Interested in gaining some professional development outside of your TE courses? Looking to gain conference experience to put on your resume? Want a professional certificate to add to your teaching portfolio? If so, please join Michigan State’s Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an education honors society, at our seventh annual ‘I AM A Teacher’ Expo.… Read More »
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Michigan State University researchers will help the state develop a new student-centered approach to learning with nearly $1.5 million in private grant funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Seven Michigan school districts are piloting competency-based education, or CBE, programs, which give students individualized support and opportunities to advance based on their own levels… Read More »
Michigan State University’s Office of K-12 Outreach has teamed up with the Michigan Department of Education to shine a spotlight on the excellent work being done by educators across the state, as well as to provide learning opportunities to positively impact teachers’ professional growth. “Our collaboration with Michigan State University is helping support our teaching… Read More »
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Nelson, M.J., Voithofer, R., & Cheng, S.-L. (2019). Mediating factors that influence the technology integration practices of teacher educators. Computers & Education, 128, 330-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2018.09.023 Abstract While the United States federal government and the main teacher education accreditation organization push for the inclusion of technology in teacher education across the curriculum, little attention has been… Read More »
Aimed at preservice teachers, the latest book by Associate Professor Emery Petchauer, titled “Navigating Teacher Licensure Exams,” explores the different obstacles presented with teacher licensure exams and how to overcome them. These high-stakes exams are what aspiring educators must pass in order to become licensed teachers. The book tackles the issues embedded in the teacher… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2019/01/16/college-of-education-study-abroad-opportunities/
Have you considered studying abroad? The College of Education offers several programs around the world that would enrich students from Kinesiology or the Teacher Education program, including two cross-cultural teaching programs for interns (before or after your internship year) in New Zealand and South Africa. There are even scholarships that can help put these opportunities… Read More »
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You must first apply to Michigan State University through MSU’s on-line application for undergraduate admission and indicate your intention to earn a teaching certificate. Students interested in becoming elementary teachers should select Education or Special Education (Learning Disabilities) as their major. Students interested in becoming secondary teachers should select the major corresponding to the subject… Read More »
Nicole Marek is an educator who completed her classroom studies and will soon begin her semester of student teaching. A leader in the classroom and as captain of the MSU Women’s Rowing team, Marek was nominated for USRowing’s Bayer Award by her teammates which came as no surprise to the faculty who have witnessed her… Read More »
This post features five clips from the “Deeper Dive” Research Forum sponsored by the Journal of Teacher Education at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) 2018 annual conference. This forum, entitled “Responding to the teacher ‘shortage’: Perspectives from research, policy, and practice,” featured the following guests: Desiree Carver-Thomas, Learning Policy Institute; Cassandra Herring, Founder… Read More »
Come see our teacher education Peer Advisors!! If you are not able to meet with an academic advisor, or just need to ask a quick question, our peer advisors are available to help with the fall application process. Our peers have walk-in times on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 2-3pm in 134 Erickson Hall. You… Read More »
An online graduate certificate for K-12 teachers looking to expand their knowledge in computer science education is being offered for the first time in Fall 2018. The 9-credit K-12 Computer Science Education certificate is aimed at elementary and secondary teachers of all disciplines, and can serve as a pathway and credit toward the acclaimed fully… Read More »
What’s causing teacher shortages in California? Michigan State University researcher Katharine O. Strunk helps answer that question as part of a sweeping report on public education in the state. Getting Down to Facts II, released on Sept. 17, is intended to help policymakers make more informed decisions across a range of issues affecting California’s 6.2… Read More »
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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew, Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty from… Read More »
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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew, Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty… Read More »
Michigan State University is part of a new national research center on school choice policy. The National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice, or REACH, funded by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, will produce cutting-edge research on charter schools, school vouchers and other choice… Read More »
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The Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents’ Motivation for Science (E-TEAMS) project shares findings and implications regarding males’ and females’ motivation to learn science with high school science teachers, pre-service science teachers, and science teacher educators. The E-TEAMS project shares that information through a book. Resources extending and supporting the material in the book can… Read More »
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About the MAED Learning Outcomes The MAED will enrich and extend students’ capabilities to:
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Try New Things, See New Places, Experience Ghana! No previous arts or education training is required for this program. No previous arts or education training is required for this program.All are welcome! Travel dates: May 16, 2015 – June 18, 2015Standing/Status: Sophomore minimumCourses offered: TE491, IAH241E, Independent Studies Questions? Contact Joni Starr, starrj@msu.eduOffice of Study… Read More »
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Students who complete the elementary certification program are highly qualified to teach all subjects in grades K-5 and all subjects in grades K-8 in self-contained classrooms. Students pursuing elementary certification earn degrees in Education, Special Education or Child Development (with the teacher certification emphasis). Endorsements on a Michigan elementary certificate indicate that the certificate holder… Read More »
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The resources in this Welcome Guide will help mentors and interns get to know each other, learn about the internship year program, and do some early planning together before the internship begins in August. In August, interns and mentors will meet their field instructors, who will provide additional customized support in designing an experience for… Read More »
Physical and Earth Science Course Number Title Credits CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 CEM 142 General and Inorganic Chemistry 3 CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CEM 143CEM 251CEM 252CEM 255 Survey of Organic Chemistry OROrganic Chemistry I andOrganic Chemistry II andOrganic Chemistry Lab 4332 PHY 231 Introductory Physics I 3 PHY 232 Introductory Physics II 3… Read More »
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During their time at MSU, teacher candidates work with and learn from different kinds of teacher educators in many different contexts. Some are school- and community-based mentor teachers; some are course instructors of MSU courses the candidate takes on campus or in school sites; and some are university-based clinical educators or “field instructors” that support the intern’s and… Read More »
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Welcome to the Teacher Preparation Program! We are pleased that you have decided to work with a teacher candidate as a mentor teacher. We know that with your busy schedule and the heavy demands of teaching, it is a challenge to find time to work with another adult in the classroom. You are an essential… Read More »
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General Forms
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All forms are appropriate for interns, mentor teachers and field instructors unless stated otherwise. Intern Narrative Form Generic Lesson Plan Form Substitute Teaching Form Video Consent Form Photo Consent Form Self Reflection Video Form Pre-Internship Forms Course Record Sheet (current students) Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Student Reaction Form Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Supervisor Reaction Form Evaluation… Read More »
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Special Education Internship Opening Day Orientation Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Erickson Hall, Room 133 D & E Helpful Links 2023-2024 Special Education Internship Information Helpful Tips and Resources Mentor Teachers: Interns: Roles and Responsibilities Policies
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Interns are students of teaching, ready to begin an intensive and sustained period of learning to teach in the content of practice. In contrast to conventional “student teaching programs, ” Interns are not expected to begin the year ready to teach on their own. Instead, they are expected to engage in observations, co-planning and co-teaching… Read More »
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University Liaison to teacher education Attend University TE Coordinator Meetings Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator Follow through with reimbursement issues, placement and procedure issues Department Communicate and coordinate with SE advisor Recruit Mentor Teachers for internship Notify Principals Notify Human resources Notify Special Ed directors Recruit and assign Interns Field Instructors Orient new Field… Read More »
Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs – ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under… Read More »
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Students who earn a degree in special education also complete the elementary education program and become certified as elementary and special education teachers. Upon completion of the program, they are highly qualified to teach all subjects in general education classrooms, grades K-5; all subjects in self-contained general education classrooms, grades K-8; children with learning disabilities… Read More »
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The College of Education at Michigan State University works to create better educational opportunities for all people, especially those living in the most under-resourced areas of our state and nation. That is why the faculty recognizes a special imperative to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings. The college has a record… Read More »
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Previous Recipients Greta McHaney-Trice 2010 Kraig Conyer 2009 Thomas Kelly 2008 Dale M. Berry 2007 Dan Schab 2006 James Linsell 2005 Eric Stemle 2004 Robert Grimm 2004 Susan Gutierrez 2004 Katie Johnson 2002 Penny Letts 2002 Sandra Gertz 2001
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Please read all instructions carefully and complete all questions on the online application form. The Application Period Application deadline: We are currently accepting applications to each pathway of the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP). Rolling admissions will start on January 15th. We encourage all applicants to complete their application by that date to ensure their… Read More »
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(Post Baccalaureate-Expedited) The Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP) is a Post Baccalaureate Expedited certification program that prepares speakers of Chinese (Mandarin) with a bachelor’s degree to teach Chinese language and culture in U.S. schools. Successful completion of the program leads to initial (standard) Michigan certification with a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) Chinese endorsement. This… Read More »
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The Michigan Provisional Certificate and the Michigan Professional Certificate In Michigan the initial teaching credential is the Provisional Certificate, which is valid for a period of six years. At the end of that time, the certificate holder applies for the Professional Certificate if he or she has met the requirements. If the requirements have not… Read More »
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Initial Teacher Certification Candidates are recommended for the initial Michigan teaching certificate after they have completed all requirements for MSU’s teacher preparation program, including the post-graduate internship. The Standard Certificate is valid for five years; during that time, the certificate holder is expected to gain experience as a practicing teacher and continue their professional development.… Read More »
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Applying to the Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Certification Program Applicants must apply separately to (1) Michigan State University and (2) the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. (1) Admission to Michigan State University Post-bachelor’s applicants typically apply to MSU as undergraduate students pursuing a second degree (although degree completion is not necessary for… Read More »
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Teachers Teachers may take courses to advance to the Professional Certificate, renew the Standard Certificate or add new endorsements to an existing certificate. As of September 1, 2013, teachers use the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to apply for the Professional Certificate or a renewal of the Standard Certificate. No application to the MSU Certification Office is required. Additional… Read More »
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MSU Teacher-Scholar Awards are made to six members of the faculty from the ranks of instructor, assistant professor and associate professor who early in their careers have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching.
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system assistant professor faculty member in elementary (K-8) social studies education. Potential areas of interest within elementary social studies education include: curriculum and pedagogy; student… Read More »
Autism Spectrum Disorders The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will be in the Special Education Program within the Department of Counseling, Educational… Read More »
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Learning Disabilities The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Learning Disabilities. The appointment will be in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education. The College of Education at Michigan State is… Read More »
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The College of Education offers an increasing number of scholarships for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students which have been funded by gifts from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college. Important Dates The application is currently open. THE 2022-23 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE OPEN MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022 AND CLOSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 AT 11:59pm. Criteria In… Read More »
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Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, are forincoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to… Read More »
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The College of Education Alumni Association is committed to improving the quality of education, especially in preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities. This scholarship is designed for a college of Education rising Sophomore in either UECP or GECP, must have a GPA of 3.0… Read More »
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Semesters Offered: Spring Duties: This course is a required for Special Education Interns. Special education teachers and administrators perform their duties across many collaborative spaces, including consultation with general education teachers, as members of pre-referral teams, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, co-teaching teams, building wide positive behavioral support teams, and working with parents. The instructor is responsible for… Read More »
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This endowed scholarship is given by Timothy, Colleen, Matthew, Leah, and Melissa Dykstra to the Michigan State University College of Education. The Dykstra family draws upon MSU from the past, present, and future. In 1968, Dr. James W. Perry, Colleen’s father, began the lineage of MSU graduates when he received his doctorate degree in education.… Read More »
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Dr. Goldhammer obtained a BA in literature and languages at Reed College in 1938. In the years that followed, he worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Idaho and Oregon. He was an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the 1950s and later became a professor, assistant dean, and director of the Bureau of… Read More »
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The Fellowship will be awarded to qualified applicants based on the following criteria: Recipients shall be College of Education Ph.D. students whose research is focused on one or more of the following: Motivation to learn Social development that relates to academic learning and student engagement Classroom management that fosters student learning Curriculum and content that… Read More »
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This scholarship honors the life and career of Dr. Michael Pressley whose legacy in the academic world is replete with evidence from his research, writing, mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, contributions to state and national education policy, and service to the profession, specifically in the areas of literacy and educational psychology. Dr. Pressley was… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar (at the assistant or associate level) in English Education. We invite a broad range of scholars in English education to apply for… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction. The Department seeks an individual with a strong research… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) as part of ongoing priority initiatives in mathematics education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »
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Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Duties The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a position for an open rank tenure stream faculty member with expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods. We seek individuals with general training in educational measurement and quantitative methods with… Read More »
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Applications are invited for three post-doctoral (fixed term) research associates in the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University. The successful candidate(s) will provide leadership for all aspects of three research projects housed in CREATE (Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments). Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE and… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels as part of ongoing priority initiatives in science education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »
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“I didn’t fully realize the benefits of the elementary teacher preparation program (such as the fifth year internship) until I had my own classroom. Not only did I learn how to be more equipped in teaching content such as reading, writing and math, but I also gained more expertise in the area of classroom management.”… Read More »
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Online, Hybrid & Overseas: Choose Your Own Adventure The M.A. in Educational Technology can be completed through your choice of flexible program pathways: fully online, summer hybrid and summer overseas in Galway, Ireland. You can chart your own course to earn your degree through a customized combination of learning experiences. Think of it as “choose… Read More »
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Special Education Faculty
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2022-2023 Edition Handbook revised and approved September 2022; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2022 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2022, have the option to follow the handbook of the year they… Read More »
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The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) emphasis area offers an M.A. with an ASD endorsement or an ASD endorsement only.* The program is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated instructional methods and… Read More »
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CEP 801A: Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education- offered spring semester This course develops the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions related to effective collaborative problem solving. Special educators and general educators interact together in many collaborative activities both inside and outside of school to support students, families, and the community. This course explores evidenced-based practices… Read More »
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Program Highlights
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The Master of Arts in Special Education degree program with an endorsement in learning disabilities (LD) is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated methods and evidence-based practices, but equally important, you… Read More »
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Do you already have your bachelor’s degree? View the instructions for Post-Bachelor’s admissions here. Who is a transfer student? A transfer student is a student who has attended another college or university before attending MSU, with the exception of the summer immediately following high school graduation. Direct Transfer Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Direct… Read More »
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Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education The MSU Office of Admissions has determined that you meet eligibility requirements for Direct Transfer Admission (DTA) to the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. This means you may apply for admission to Michigan State University and the teacher… Read More »
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Major Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37 Agriculture Education Art Education (LQ) 95 Visual Arts Education Biological Science (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC) 18 Chemistry Communicative Sciences and Disorders (SB) 57 Speech & Language Impaired Earth Science (DH) 20 Geology/Earth Science East Asian Language and Culture (Chinese) (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) East Asian Language and Culture… Read More »
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Minor Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37 Agriculture Education Anthropology (CH) 13 Anthropology Biology (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC) 18 Chemistry Chinese (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) Computer Science (NR) 50 Computer Science Earth Science (DH) 20 Earth/Space Science Economics (CA) 07 Economics English (BA) 02 English Environmental Science (NJ) 49 Environmental Science French (FA) 23 … Read More »
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University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements Planned Program for Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching Majors Required Professional Education Courses Summary of Program Requirements Summary of Elementary Education Program Requirements Summary of Special Education Program Requirements Students who earn degrees in Special Education also complete the elementary certification program. Upon completion of the program, they are… Read More »
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that all teacher candidates pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for each subject area in which they wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates wishing to become certified in world languages are required to meet oral… Read More »
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Please familiarize yourself with this important information about starting and completing the internship year successfully. If you are no longer planning to pursue the teacher certification program at Michigan State University or you are delaying your teaching internship for one year, please communicate this intention to your teacher preparation team and the Student Affairs Office… Read More »
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Policy students may design an individual program of study that suits their specific scholarly and professional interests. These are the possible concentrations within the policy major.
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→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/05/09/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-and-tpack/
Cheng, S.L. & Xie, K. (2018). The relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and TPACK in intervention and non-intervention settings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 74, 98-113. 10.1016/j.tate.2018.04.014 (SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.18) Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge… Read More »
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MAET is pleased to announce our new online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education, which prepares K12 teachers to teach computational thinking and computer science ideas at the elementary and secondary level. Domains include computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools, and creative thinking. Teachers learn to teach these concepts and skills through culturally… Read More »
MSU St. Andrews hosted 23 future teachers on Friday, Feb. 9, in hopes of encouraging the juniors and seniors to consider Midland as an area to work and live after completing their teaching degrees. The students and two advisors boarded a charter bus from the East Lansing campus and braved the snowy weather to learn… Read More »
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If a recent competition is any indication, MSU’s future science teachers are well on their way to becoming agents of change to ensure minimal human impact on our environment. The goal of a competition sponsored by the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science was to promote future teachers’ view of themselves as agents of change in… Read More »
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During the 2018 All-University Awards, Associate Professor Christine Greenhow will be recognized with a Teacher-Scholar Award by Michigan State University. Greenhow is one of six faculty selected through a university-wide competition. The annual honor celebrates faculty early in their careers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, with effective teaching approaches closely linked to… Read More »
Vongkulluksn, V.W., Xie, K., & Bowman, M.A. (2018). The role of value on teachers’ internalization of external barriers and externalization of personal beliefs for classroom technology integration. Computers & Education, 118, 70-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.11.009 Abstract Recent research has shown that access alone does not automatically equate to greater or higher quality of technology integration. Teacher beliefs… Read More »
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Important Dates THE 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 8, 2018 UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 2018. The application is OPEN Apply Now Criteria In all cases, the criteria for each scholarship will be the basis for selecting the recipients. However, unless specified by the scholarship criteria, preference in awarding the scholarships goes to: (1) students… Read More »
Two-time Michigan State University alumnus Frank J. Gruber IV received the Richard Kaywood Memorial Award from the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and AAA earlier this year. The award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to driver and traffic safety education. Gruber is the 32nd recipient of the national and prestigious… Read More »
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Michigan State University has launched a new effort to improve K-12 education for students in the state and nation by delivering objective, timely research findings directly to decision makers. The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, is focused on building partnerships between researchers and state and school district leaders. EPIC researchers use pioneering data analysis… Read More »
As a school administrator in Genesee County, Melody Strang had started to feel the effects of the Flint water crisis—concern for students close to her district, anger, the urge to help. She was standing in the hallway of Erickson Hall sometime in winter 2016 when she suggested to one of her classmates in the Doctor… Read More »
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Michigan State University’s education programs have been ranked among the best in the world. Times Higher Education today ranked MSU #10 in its first-ever ranking of global institutions that offer education as a subject. “The MSU College of Education is a world leader in research to improve the education and well-being of teachers and learners… Read More »
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Peer Advising Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor in the College of Education! Peer advisors are students helping students. All Peer Advisors can advise for Kinesiology/Athletic Training and all Teacher Preparation Programs (Elementary/Special Education & Secondary). They can assist you with major/minor selection, admission requirements, resource referrals, and general advising questions. To schedule an… Read More »
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Michigan State University has been named one of three recipients of the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Student Affiliate Excellence Award. Founded in 2012, the award honors NCTE student affiliates that meet high standards of performance. This is the first time the MSU student affiliate has won this award. “The award is… Read More »
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Burnout among young teachers appears to be contagious, indicates a new study led by Michigan State University education scholars. The study found a significant link between burnout among early-career teachers and exposure to both a school-wide culture of burnout and burnout among the young teachers’ closest circle of colleagues. Surprisingly, the link was stronger to… Read More »
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This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Connecting Teacher Professional Devlopment and Student Mathematics Achievement,” from authors Traci Shizu Kutaka, Wendy M. Smith, Anthony D. Albano, Carolyn Pope Edwards, Lixin Ren, Heidi Lynn Beattie, W. James Lewis, Ruth M. Heaton, and Walter W. Stroup. The article is featured in the March/April issue of JTE; you can read the… Read More »
When education researcher Carrie Symons joined the faculty at Michigan State University, she knew she wanted to increase activism in her work. So it didn’t take long before she reached out to the Refugee Development Center (RDC) in Lansing. Leaders of the center—which provides services to nearly 2,400 refugees a year—share her mission: to improve… Read More »
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Michigan State University faculty member David Stroupe was recently honored for his innovative research in science teaching by the field’s leading organizations. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) presented Stroupe with the 2017 Early Career Research Award at the annual conference in April. This honor is granted to a researcher each year… Read More »
Kim, M.K., Xie, K., & Cheng. S.L. (2017). Building teacher competency for digital content evaluation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 66, 309-324. doi:10.1016/j.tate.2017.05.006 Abstract The purpose of the current study is to investigate teachers’ digital content evaluation (DCE) competency as a combined set of teachers’ intellectual ability and affect-motivation in evaluating digital content. To this end,… Read More »
By Amy Auletto While the Green & Write blog will soon be taking a break until the fall, teachers will be hard at work this summer. A common myth about the teaching profession is that teachers spend the summer months relaxing, but this is rarely the case. About half of teachers report working during the… Read More »
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A new book co-edited by Michigan State University’s Chezare Warren examines the unique challenges threatening the teaching effectiveness of white women teaching in the U.S., and what could (and should) change in teaching practices. “White Women’s: Work: Examining the Intersectionality of Teaching, Identity and Race,” illuminates some of the unique difficulties that are specific to… Read More »
Xie, K., Kim, M.K., Cheng. S.L., & Luthy, N.C. (2017). Digital Content Evaluation as Technology Professional Development. Educational Technology Research and Development. doi:10.1007/s11423-017-9519-0 Abstract In this study, researchers designed and implemented a 1-year professional development (PD) program that focused on supporting teachers in evaluating and selecting digital learning contents. Participants in this investigation included 109… Read More »
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We are thrilled to announce that our latest project, Algebra Ready: Teaching Mathematics with Digital Content, has received funding support from Ohio Department of Higher Education. The project builds upon the success of our previous EDCITE: Evaluating Digital Content for Instructional and Teaching Excellence project and has design features tailored to address the specific needs in… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Black students are disproportionately disciplined in schools at alarming rates. While only 16% of students in the U.S. are Black, they are assigned 32% of in-school suspensions, 33% of out-of-school suspensions, and 34% of expulsions. Broken down by gender, Black male students are about three times more likely than White male students… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Most teachers are trained through traditional teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities, which typically include a heavy emphasis on coursework and a semester (or less) of student teaching. In 2015, 87% of students training to become teachers were enrolled in traditional programs, while the remaining 13% were enrolled in other alternative… Read More »
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“Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a common question among youth, but new research out of Michigan State University suggests students perform much better academically when the answer is provided by their peers rather than their teachers. University students who were given a rationale for why learning is important from people similar to… Read More »
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In 1998, Ann E. Austin spent a year in South Africa as a Fulbright Fellow studying and collaborating with colleagues toward the goals of improving higher education at what is now Nelson Mandela University. Almost 20 years later, she says that experience formed the basis for not only her own international work, but for developing… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Who we work with matters. In many professions, we often work closely with our colleagues on a regular basis, building professional and personal relationships, collaborating on projects, and serving as one another’s support systems in the workplace and beyond. This is especially true for teachers. Teachers work together formally, in grade-level teams… Read More »
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Education. Democracy. Change. Inspiring the next generation of active citizens By Nicole Geary The 2016 presidential election was intense. It seemed like the whole world was focused on the two candidates from the two major political parties and what victory would mean for either side. But what about the third parties, the write-ins? And what… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto The first few years of a teacher’s career are extremely challenging. While new teachers have typically completed a substantial amount of coursework in education and had the chance to practice their craft as student teachers, nothing compares to the on-the-job training teachers receive once they have classrooms of their own. Teachers improve… Read More »
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John “Jack” Schwille, professor emeritus and former assistant dean for international studies in education, has written an in-depth book about internationalization in the Michigan State University College of Education over several decades. “Internationalizing a School of Education: Integration and Infusion in Practice” details the “integration and infusion” approach that Schwille and other colleagues took to step… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto Middle school is a challenging time for young people. Adolescents straddle the line between childhood and adulthood, struggling to assert their independence and form their identities while also still relying on parents and other adults. The brains of middle school students develop rapidly, but it is not until age 25 that the… Read More »
By Amy Auletto It’s not just students who are impacted by grade inflation these days. Teacher evaluation ratings for the 2015-16 school year were recently released, and the results are either very impressive or very disconcerting depending on how you look at them. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), only 400 teachers were… Read More »
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Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:00pm – 2:30pm EHE College Commons (Ramseyer Hall 260) What are we learning from Big Data/Data Analytics in Education? Many education stakeholders are hopeful that Big Data/Data Analytics will make it possible to make historic improvements in student learning and retention, reduce or eliminate intransigent disparities, and provide mass-customization of the learning… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Undergraduate elementary teacher programs have made progress recently, but still have room for improvement according to a recent report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). NCTQ examined 875 university-based teacher education programs and found that there have been improvements in a number of areas. More programs now include research-supported… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto The teaching profession is once again under attack as legislation that would prevent new teachers in Michigan from receiving a retirement pension has advanced to a full Senate vote. If approved by the Senate, teachers entering the public school system on or after July 1, 2017 will be forced into a 401… Read More »
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By Nancy Duchesneau President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate an unconventional choice for Secretary of Education – Betsy DeVos. A billionaire philanthropist from Michigan, DeVos has been a long-time activist for school choice, believing such systems improve the education system. This advocacy work for school choice aligns with Trump’s education agenda, which includes a $20… Read More »
By Amy Auletto A recent study published in the academic journal Educational Researcher has found that all students, regardless of their own background, tend to prefer Latino and black teachers to white teachers. New York University researchers Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng and Peter F. Halpin analyzed survey responses from over 50,000 students in grades 6-9 to… Read More »
By Dirk Zuschlag Citizens last week voted yes or no on scores of statewide proposals, including seventeen in California. The nine measures in seven states that concerned education policy fall into two distinct categories: proposals affecting education funding and proposals affecting education governance. Proposals Affecting Education Funding Six proposals sought new or enhanced sources of… Read More »
This week’s post is written by Dr. Corey Drake. Corey Drake is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on the preparation of elementary teachers to teach mathematics in diverse contexts. Her current research includes studies of pre-service elementary teachers’ learning from and about the use of mathematics… Read More »
This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Andrew Saultz. Andrew Saultz is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University. Dr. Saultz’s research focuses on accountability policy, educational federalism, and teacher policy. His work has been published in Educational Researcher, Teachers College Record, Educational Policy, and the American Journal of Education among others. It is rare… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto Every year, a considerable number of teachers transfer schools or leave the profession entirely. In 2012-13, nearly 16% of all public school teachers moved to a different school or quit teaching. While teacher turnover rates were under 13% in our nation’s wealthiest schools, this rate was much higher (22%) in schools with… Read More »
This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Mark Hlavacik. Mark Hlavacik is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas and the author of Assigning Blame: The Rhetoric of Education Reform (Harvard Education Press). He is a former college debater who has coached policy, parliamentary, public, and public forum… Read More »
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Three Michigan State University College of Education alumni were recently recognized for their outstanding teaching in mathematics and science. All three alumni are based in Michigan. They were honored by President Barack Obama in September, along with 210 other educators, with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Since its… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced new regulations that will require teacher preparation programs to be more transparent about their effectiveness across a number of measures. According to the ED, these regulations seek to improve outcomes for teacher preparation programs while still affording states the flexibility to determine specifically… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last month, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA) released survey results from a joint project assessing Michigan educators’ perceptions of the profession. In a presentation titled Dissed, Devalued, Demeaned, the two organizations painted a grim picture of teacher morale in Michigan. Nearly 11,000 educators participated in… Read More »
This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children,” written by Ken Zeichner, Michael Bowman, Lorena Guillén, and Kate Napolitan. This blog highlights the experience of authors Michael Bowman (MB), Lorena Guillén (LG), and Kate Napolitan (KN). The article is featured in… Read More »
Special Education majors complete one semester of general education and one semester in special education. It will depend on the availability of the teachers in a given building as to which is completed first: general education or special education.
Honors College students must complete the regular undergraduate admission application available online on the College of Education website each Fall Semester. Students in good standing with the Honors College are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program provided minimum admission requirements are met.
All applicants are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from their own experiences when they complete the online application. Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs.
Students who transfer to MSU (before or after 42 credits) may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for more information see the FAQs under MSU Undergraduate Admissions). The online application is open each Fall Semester. MSU undergraduate students must meet the following criteria for admission: Sophomore standing or… Read More »
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Generally, students apply during the Fall Semester of their sophomore year. However, applicants can apply as juniors (56 credits or more), and it may be possible for them to accelerate their teacher preparation programs. If an applicant has 56 or more credits, they should meet with their major advisor and consider completing an Acceleration Grid.… Read More »
Applicants who have earned 56 or more credits (junior standing) before the beginning of the Fall Semester of application are eligible for the accelerated plan. Students must be available to take on-campus coursework during the summer following the application. Applicants must meet with their degree advisor to discuss the acceleration plan and both must sign… Read More »
To add/change your teaching major, teaching minor, or teaching endorsement, choose: Teaching Major/Minor/Additional Endorsement Change Request. To change your internship year, choose: Request to Change Internship Year. Other teacher preparation forms can be found on the Teacher Preparation Forms menu page.
Students who have been admitted to UECP and GECP are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program if they meet all admission requirements (for example, a minimum GPA of 2.50, modern SAT scores). Moreover, the online application is shorter for students in one of our cohorts. UECP and GECP students applying for the special education… Read More »
Students who transfer to MSU but do not meet criteria for Direct Transfer Admission may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for information see Applications and Admissions). The online application is open each Fall Semester for currently enrolled MSU students. MSU undergraduate students must meet the following minimum… Read More »
Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs (see Special Education Pre-admission Experience). However, all applicants to the teacher preparation program are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from… Read More »
You must earn at least a 1.0 in each teaching major/minor course in order to receive credit for the course. However, to progress to the internship, the overall GPA in your teaching major and minor must be at least 2.5. You must also have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA of… Read More »
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There are two cohort opportunities available to incoming freshmen who are interested in teaching as a career. The Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) is especially committed to preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities. The Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) is a specialized teacher preparation… Read More »
At MSU, the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Special Education does not lead to initial teacher certification. However, certified teachers can earn an additional endorsement in Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders through the master’s degree program. Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue initial certification as an elementary and… Read More »
Yes. At MSU, special education is a teaching major that can be added to the elementary certification program. In addition to completing our elementary certification program, requirements for certification as a special education teacher include completing requirements for the teaching major and degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities and passing the appropriate MTTC subject tests. An… Read More »
You should apply as a Lifelong Education (non-degree) student and answer “yes” to the question on the application that asks if credits will be applied toward certification as a teacher or K-12 administrator. This will result in your admission to MSU under a special non-degree status called “Graduate Certification” or “GC.” Lifelong Education/GC students are… Read More »
Teachers certified in other states and persons who completed teacher preparation programs in other states must contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services directly for information about becoming certified as a teacher in Michigan.
Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs—ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision… Read More »
Persons recommended for certification by MSU who wish to apply for certification in another state must contact the Department of Education in the state of interest. Typically, the application process includes forms that must be completed by the Certification Officer at MSU. Such forms should be sent to 134 Erickson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. … Read More »
Teachers who wish to add a secondary level endorsement to their elementary certificate through MSU must complete a certification program that meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for secondary certification. Requirements include the following: An certification plan that includes a minimum of 20 semester credits taken after initial certification A teaching major approved for… Read More »
Teachers with valid provisional, permanent, continuing, or professional teaching certificates can add endorsements that will enable them to teach additional populations, grade levels or subjects. Here are some options: Subject Area Endorsements. You can add an endorsement in a subject area that is approved for the grade levels you are certified to teach by completing… Read More »
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For many years, the State of Michigan has required that elementary teachers have a minimum of 6 semester credits of reading coursework and secondary teachers have a minimum of 3 semester credits of reading coursework. Elementary teachers are required to have a course that addresses reading in the elementary content areas as well as a… Read More »
The undergraduate application is intended for MSU undergraduates who (1) are currently enrolled, (2) have reached at least sophomore status (28 credits), (3) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the semester in which they apply, (4) have official SAT scores (alternate options may apply). Please see Applications and Admissions… Read More »
Michigan State University is taking steps to support President Obama’s goal of expanding computer science education across the nation. Today, the MSU College of Education is among more than 200 organizations being recognized by the White House during a summit on Computer Science for All (#CSforAll). The event marks progress on the initiative since the… Read More »
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Local school board elections increasingly are becoming a national political battleground, as millions of dollars in campaign cash pours in from out-of-state donors in the name of education reform, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar. Take, for example, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow and a California resident who has funneled… Read More »
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Almost 20 years ago, Courtney* was an elementary teacher challenged to improve as part of a Professional Development School partnering with Michigan State University. She started enthusiastic, thoughtful and open to what she could learn from university and school colleagues. Nevertheless, for various reasons, her efforts kept faltering, leaving her frustrated and discouraged. Sharon Schwille, a… Read More »
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The Education Policy Center at MSU lined up 15 of the nation’s top researchers and program leaders this spring for a compelling conversation about teacher preparation in the United States. Speakers confronted questions about the history and goals of teacher preparation, how to measure success, changes that are likely in the future and how those… Read More »
By Joshua Cowen Associate Professor of Education Policy Department of Educational Administration jcowen@msu.edu @joshcowenMSU Is there a war on teachers? It can feel that way. Over the last half-decade, policymakers across the country have attempted fundamental changes to many aspects of the teaching profession. Teacher-related policy reforms have included new efforts to monitor and improve… Read More »
Teachers believe the Common Core standards in their states can improve how they teach writing, according to research from Michigan State University. However, they also find plenty of shortcomings with the standards—and with the associated state writing tests in particular. The new national survey, led by Gary Troia, is the first study of teacher perceptions… Read More »
By Kacy Martin It is long been noted in Green & Write and elsewhere that students of color benefit from having teachers with similar backgrounds. It is also widely documented that while 80% of American teachers are white, only 62% of students share that characteristic. This disparity is even more pronounced in urban areas, where… Read More »
By Kacy Martin It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day. Teachers in Detroit walked out again en masse on May 2 and 3 to protest the abysmal conditions of most of their school buildings and the apparent lack of political urgency around what to do about district’s long-term funding crisis. This is the second large-scale… Read More »
By Dave Reid In late April two Texas teachers’ unions filed a lawsuit, arguing the state’s new proposed teacher evaluation system violates state law. Specifically, the suit cites that the use of a student growth component in a teacher’s evaluation violates the law that says a teacher’s evaluation must be based on “observable, job related… Read More »
This interview features Helenrose Fives, Tammy Mills, and Charity Dacey, authors of the article, “Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits: Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013.” We asked them to tell us about the stories behind their research. Their article is published in the March/April Issue of the Journal of Teacher Education, and is available to view here. Q.… Read More »
By David Casalaspi Big changes could be coming for schools, districts, and states hoping to systematically measure features of school climate. Recently, the Department of Education (ED) released a school climate survey web tool which schools, districts, and states can administer on their own to collect data about school climate indicators. The web tool… Read More »
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By Jason Burns Though the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the successor to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), has a reduced emphasis on accountability, the debate over how to evaluate teachers rages on. While there is little disagreement over the importance of providing all students with an effective teacher, there are markedly different views of… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week a California appeals court reversed the initial ruling in the prominent Vergara v. California case, finding teacher job protection laws do not violate California’s equal protection clause. The three appeals judges unanimously agreed that while certain statutes such as teacher tenure and district dismissal policies may protect ineffective teachers, the plaintiffs… Read More »
By Amy Auletto In 2011-12, the U.S. spent $621 billion on education, or about $12,401 per student. Relative to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. spends 35% more on K-12 education and nearly twice as much on post-secondary education. Also, since 1970, education spending in the U.S. has… Read More »
By Jason Burns It is well understood that students with higher expectations experience more positive outcomes and in recognition of this, scholars have sought to understand how students form expectations for themselves. One of the most important sources of information for students in forming expectations is their teachers, as research has linked teachers’ expectations to… Read More »
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Using Crowdpower—an online giving forum—student leaders from the Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) are hoping to raise $3,000 to create study abroad scholarships. Margo Glew, coordinator of the GECP, has given their efforts a boost with a $1,000 challenge gift to match contributions to the fund up to $1,000. At press time, the effort was… Read More »
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University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark D. Reckase is the recipient of a national career award this week. The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) will present Reckase with the 2016 Career Award at the council’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award honors outstanding scholars whose publications, presentations and professional activities over the span of… Read More »
By Kacy Martin The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has, in recent years, been a formidable political presence in the conversation around urban education. The 2012 strike brought with it nostalgia for the widespread support of its organizing efforts in the 1970s, as well as a newfound adherence to its message among its members. The first… Read More »
By Dave Reid Researchers Matthew A. Kraft and Allison F. Gilmour recently released a working paper which examined if new teacher evaluation systems have made any progress differentiating amongst teacher quality. In short, they find many states now do a better job distinguishing great teachers from good teachers, but states continue to struggle between differentiating… Read More »
By Kacy Martin Teacher Shortages in High-Need Areas Inequitable teacher distribution has been a problem in the U.S. since the advent of universal education. Because teachers are free to choose where they work, schools in geographical areas that appear less appealing tend to attract fewer potential educators. Areas with higher poverty rates, in particular, are likely to struggle… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last week, the Green & Write blog examined the difficult work conditions and low salaries of teachers in charter schools. This week, we take a step back and look at how teacher salaries and work conditions in the U.S. as a whole compare to the rest of the world. U.S. Teacher Salaries… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Research on charter school performance continues to conclude that, generally speaking, charter schools are no better or worse than traditional public schools (TPS) when it comes to academic achievement. While student outcomes are relatively similar across the two types of schools, the experiences of teachers are quite different. Using data from the… Read More »
Michigan State University has received a $2 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to help the Flint Community Schools improve the quality of education for children in Flint. Up to 25 MSU specialists and professors have been working with educators in the district since before the school year began to implement systemic changes.… Read More »
By Dave Reid In a recent post on Education Week Michigan State University (MSU) professors Dr. Corey Drake and Dr. Terry Flennaugh voiced their concerns over equity problems with new teacher preparation program (TPP) accountability measures. Other scholars have also weighed in, voicing their opinions on how recent legislation may impact TPPs, with a particular… Read More »
By Amy Auletto The 2016 presidential primary elections are well underway and Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a close race. Yesterday was Election Day in Michigan and the state was a big focus for both candidates. Two days prior to Michigan’s primary election day, Clinton and Sanders participated in their seventh… Read More »
This interview features Dr. Motoko Akiba and Bryan Wilkinson, the authors of “Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida.” We asked the authors to share their experiences behind the research. Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online… Read More »
By Dave Reid Teacher quality matters. Attracting, hiring, developing and retaining high-quality teachers is considered one of the most impactful ways schools can improve student outcomes. Because of this, much has been written about what type(s) of data should be used in teacher hiring and how and why this data has the potential to improve… Read More »
The application is on-line and opens each Fall Semester. Please read the instructions at Applications and Admissions for more information and then open the link to the application that follows.
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By Amy Auletto and Kacy Martin This week, the Green & Write Blog is examining the claim that there is a war on teachers. Many have argued that teachers are under attack due to the increasing focus on evaluation based on student test scores, yet others claim that teachers are overcompensated and those who are… Read More »
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Two individuals and one program from the Michigan State University College of Education will receive Excellence in Diversity Awards from the university this month. Established in 1990, the awards program recognizes and rewards efforts that support an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. Up to nine individuals, teams and programs receive the awards from the… Read More »
This interview features the authors of “Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice”. Dr. Elham Kazemi, Dr. Hala Ghousseini, Dr. Adrian Cunard, and Dr. Angela Chan Turrou share their insights from their research. Their article is published in the JTE January 2016 issue and is currently available online here. … Read More »
In recent years, charitable foundations have taken an interest in national education initiatives and issues in unprecedented ways, transforming the educational policy landscape. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eli and Edith Broad Foundation have exerted influence on national education policy decisions by offering substantial funding and research-based evidence to organizations… Read More »
Note: It has long been speculated that Detroit Public Schools may transition to a portfolio management school district model. What is a portfolio management district and what does the research say about the effectiveness of this type of model? Check out Green & Write all week for new posts on what we know and what… Read More »
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by Julie Bell School-based mentors of student teachers are in a unique position to teach and learn from another adult on a daily basis in the context of their own classrooms. However, as Thompson, Hagenah, Lohwasser, and Laxton (2015) noted, “Simply being in the company of accomplished mentors is not enough to support the improvement of teachers and… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA). The case is examining whether public employee unions are authorized to collect fees from non-members for collective bargaining purposes. The case is contesting a 1977 Supreme Court ruling that legislated public employees can be required… Read More »
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DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions By Kacy Martin Many teachers in Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have had enough. Amidst the budget crisis, enrollment woes, and low achievement scores, educators endure revolting working conditions that have provoked a drastic measure. On January 7, teachers at Renaissance and King High Schools closed due to a, “high… Read More »
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By Dave Reid A recent report on National Public Radio (NPR) asked the question: does it pay to pay teachers $100,000? This is a not a new question, as in the past researchers, organizations, policymakers, and states have wrestled with questions about how to best compensate their teaching workforce. Now, as more teachers across the… Read More »
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Two MSU College of Education scholars are part of a research team examining what happens in university-based teacher preparation programs that helps enhance teaching quality before individuals enter the profession. Spyros Konstantopoulos, professor of measurement and quantitative methods, and Corey Drake, associate professor of teacher education and director of the Teacher Preparation Program at MSU, are part… Read More »
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Update: On Oct. 4, 2016, MSU Provost June Pierce Youatt accepted the recommendation from the College of Education Faculty Advisory Committee to regularize the appointment of Dean Robert E. Floden. In her letter to the college, she wrote: “I have great confidence in his ability to work with the staff, faculty and students of the… Read More »
By Amy Auletto A recent article in the Detroit Free Press highlighted serious teacher shortages in Detroit Public Schools (DPS). There are currently at least 135 teaching vacancies in the district and more are anticipated after the holidays, when other teachers are not expected to return. This problem is not new – in September 2014,… Read More »
By Dave Reid Expanding the educational opportunities for Pre-K students has been a focus of states and policymakers for the past several decades. President Obama and his administration doubled down on this investment by supporting programs and states to provide high-quality Pre-K programs to all young learners. As was written earlier on Green & Write… Read More »
Partnership between Practitioners, Researchers, and Policymakers Faculty and students at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) held a conference to discuss current issues in urban education on Saturday, November 14th. Often characterized as under resourced and failing, large, urban districts in Michigan have had successes that are frequently overlooked by the general public. The summit highlighted… Read More »
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Michigan State University alumna Kerry Shadbolt was recently named the 2016 Michigan Art Teacher of the Year and the Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year. She received the honors from the Michigan Art Education Association on Oct. 17 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Shadbolt, B.F.A. ’99 (Art Education) and M.A. ’07 (Educational Technology),… Read More »
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More than 500 scholars and educators will be at Michigan State University this week for the 37th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American chapter (PME-NA). MSU College of Education faculty members Tonya Bartell and Kristen Bieda were selected to serve as co-chairs of the conference, which runs… Read More »
By Dave Reid The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that puts in motion changes to Michigan’s teacher evaluation laws. The bill, which is the culmination of years of work dating back to the creation of the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) in 2011, includes changes to observation frameworks and the amount and type of… Read More »
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Michigan State University has been selected from among other U.S. institutions to host more than 40 Indonesian educators who will explore education and teacher preparation in our nation. The MSU College of Education was chosen for the USAID-funded program, implemented by the Institute for International Education, in September, and welcomed the first cohort of international… Read More »
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As many areas of the United States struggle with teacher shortages, a new book is bringing attention to careers not only in teaching, but in many other aspects of education. John Carlson, a professor in the College of Education at Michigan State University, is the co-author of “101 Careers in Education.” He wrote the book… Read More »
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After the successful creation and testing of the powerful learning intervention, Read It Again Pre-K, faculty at Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology are developing a digital upgrade to help enhance the early reading skills of preschoolers further.The Read It Again Pre-K program was created by Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning Laura… Read More »
Earlier this summer, 14 students were the first graduates of the new Doctor of Educational Leadership (DEL) program. The now-Ed.D.’s started their courses in 2012, and spent three years in the hybrid program to obtain their degrees. The DEL program is a cohort model, with all students taking the same courses throughout the programs. Unlike… Read More »
Crespo, S. (2015). A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference. In F. M. Singer, N. F. Ellerton, & J. Cai, (Eds) Problem Posing: From Research to Effective Practice. Research in Mathematics Education Series: Springer.
MSU science education professor Joseph Krajcik has been named a Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU). Krajcik is the director of the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science and the College of Education that seeks to improve teaching and learning of science and mathematics through… Read More »
Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Education, recognized 25 Chicago Public School (CPS) educators for their completion of the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship on July 7, 2015. Established in 2014, the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship was… Read More »
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On June 10, 2015, the Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) celebrated 40 years of history. But it is not the only milestone the program is celebrating ...
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The College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program earned accreditation status from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), and its successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), effective April 2015. Michigan requires that all teacher preparation programs from higher education institutions be accredited, indicating that the programs have adhered to the principles, standards and policies outlined… Read More »
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By Jason Burns In late 2013, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced changes to the examination prospective teachers are required to pass in order to obtain a Michigan teaching certificate. Specifically, the difficulty of the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE), which is considered a test of the basic skills a teacher needs to be effective,… Read More »
Michigan State University researchers and their partners plan to create a model for teaching elementary students science while also improving their skills in math, reading and writing. The project is funded by a five-year grant from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Executive Director Kristin De Vivo said the goal… Read More »
By Rachel White Over the past month, numerous charter schools in Detroit have experienced ample turmoil associated with charter management organizations (CMOs). CMO New Urban Learning (NUL) ended its relationship with Detroit’s University YES Academy as a result of recent charter schools teacher unionization efforts. Closely behind University YES Academy are two U Prep Schools… Read More »
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While U.S. educational policy emphasizes high-stakes testing and scripted lessons, the best teachers in the business are taking creative risks – often drawing from their own interests and hobbies – to help students learn, new research finds. Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State… Read More »
By Dave Reid The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report detailing beginning teacher attrition and mobility in U.S. public schools. The reports uses data from almost 2,000 first-year public school teachers beginning in 2007-08. The overall findings from the study suggest that on average beginning teachers are not leaving teaching as quickly as… Read More »
By Rachel White As states adopt new standardized assessments that align with newly adopted college- and career-ready standards (e.g., Common Core and state-supplemented iterations thereof), parents are refusing to let their children partake in the test. At one high school in Seattle, Washington, not a single 11th grade student showed up to take the SBAC… Read More »
By Dave Reid As reported previously on Green & Write, Michigan’s new standardized assessment system, M-STEP, will continue through at least 2018. Currently in its first year of use, the new assessment has generated some concerns, particularly from teachers and teachers unions, regarding how reliable these assessments are and if they should be used as the… Read More »
Study abroad can be a powerful, even life changing experience. Research by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examines the experiences of pre-service teachers who participated in two study abroad programs. Comparing Pre-Service Teacher Experiences The researchers wanted to explore the ways that study abroad programs can support and enhance understandings of… Read More »
By Dave Reid Governor Snyder has recommended 30% of the FY 2016 state budget be used to fund education throughout the state. The budget makes many recommendations, including increases in areas such as higher education and community college. Also included in this 30% are several factors that relate to teacher quality. The budget addresses areas… Read More »
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By Dave Reid A reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – now proposed to be called The Every Child Achieves Act – is becoming closer to a reality. On April 7th Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray released a new, bipartisan bill to make significant changes to the existing law. The bill… Read More »
By Dave Reid In Michigan, teacher and administrator evaluation polices (HB5223 and HB5224), which were initially scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, are officially dead. There was hope that during the 2014 lame duck session these bills would make it through the Senate, but this effort fell short. The need for a… Read More »
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By Joyce Waddell* Although technology is finally being integrated into education, its use for teaching and learning still remains a challenge. Despite the fact that many schools today are privileged to have ready access to technology, trained teachers, and a favourable policy environment, the use of technology in the classroom is still low. Some attribute… Read More »
By Maria Teresa Tatto Empirical support for the contribution of early childhood education to future education and wellbeing is definitive in at least two important areas: children’s cognitive and social development, and school retention and completion. Comparative research on the contribution of early childhood education to cognitive and social development argues that good quality early… Read More »
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This week’s Green & Write post is written by Rick Stiggins. Dr. Stiggins is the retired founder of the Assessment Training Institute and author of Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth through Classroom Assessment (Corwin 2014) In exchange for absolution from meeting the No Child Left Behind achievement gain requirements, many states’ educational leaders have agreed to… Read More »
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Four College of Education alumni are among the educators being honored for improving education through technology from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). The awardees from MSU include: Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K to 12 Teacher of the Year: Joanna Van Raden, (Educational Technology Certificate, ’09), a fourth-grade teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School in… Read More »
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By Stefanie Marshall According to the American Federation of Teachers, on average teachers spend just under $500 per year for classroom materials, above what they are reimbursed for by their school. If you are active on social media, you have likely seen teachers crowdfunding for their classrooms. From pencils, to notebooks, or even copy paper… Read More »
By Dave Reid A study from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education found teachers who have increased opportunities to practice teaching skills and focus on the “how” of teaching while in teacher education programs are more likely to remain in the classroom. Other notable results from the study include: (1) science and math teachers… Read More »
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Michigan State University researcher William Schmidt has created a free web-based tool to help American educators teach the Common Core State Standards in mathematics. Although the majority of U.S. states have voluntarily adopted the standards, many teachers still must use outdated textbooks or find other materials to ensure students meet the common set of learning… Read More »
Teachers with different levels of education and experience are assigned by district and school leaders to work at different schools. This is known in educational research as teacher distribution. The equitable distribution of high-quality teachers to low-income schools and students is a challenge in the U.S. International research by Claremont Graduate University Associate Professor Thomas… Read More »
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Teacher turnover can be costly to districts. Research by Wayne State University Assistant Professor Ben Pogodzinski, University of Virginia Associate Professor Peter Youngs, and Michigan State University Professors Kenneth Frank and Dale Belman provides insight on one way to increase the likelihood that beginning teachers continue teaching at their school: pay attention to administrative climate.… Read More »
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By Dave Reid The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently released its annual letter which, among other topics, outlines the foundation’s thoughts and ideas about the future of technology and online learning in education. One part of the letter is sure to stand out to educators. The Gates Foundations states; “There is one thing software… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week, 18 college of education leaders announced the formation of Deans for Impact with the goal of transforming how teachers are prepared and how teacher preparation programs are evaluated. Deans for Impact is led by a variety of institutional leaders, including Deans from The Johns Hopkins University, USC Rossier School of… Read More »
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By Corey Drake A recent article in Bridge Magazine highlights the low passing rate of prospective teachers on the Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) – an issue with which teacher educators have been concerned since the exam was introduced (in place of the previous Basic Skills Test) in Fall 2013. While Michigan law requires passage of… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week U.S. Senate Education Committee Chair Lamar Alexander released a draft of his 2015 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) proposal. ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the federal government’s most significant public education law. While much of the coverage and conversation has revolved around annual testing… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Pre-K education is a hot topic amongst policy makers, educational researchers, parents and educators because of the profound impact early childhood programming can have on the long-term outcomes of children. Because of this, numerous articles and documents are being circulated stressing the important of early childhood education. The U.S. Department of Education… Read More »
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By Adrienne Hu The Obama administration education policy agenda has focused on three big areas: 1) Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the aligned assessments, 2) turnaround for struggling schools, and 3) teacher evaluation systems. Despite the delay of the CCSS aligned assessment, the state of Michigan successfully extended its No Child Left Behind (NCLB)… Read More »
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Six Michigan State University faculty members were named today on a national list of scholars recognized for having the greatest influence on public debates about education. The Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings are published each year by Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute in his Education Week blog, Rick Hess Straight Up (RHSU). This year’s… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Earlier this fall State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said there are ways to address teacher shortages in Michigan. Flanagan’s statement, which focused heavily on Detroit Public Schools (DPS), stems from concerns about large class sizes many classroom teachers are experiencing in DPS. At the time of Flanagan’s announcement, there were over 100 vacancies… Read More »
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Higinio Dominguez, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, was recently honored with two awards for his collaborative projects to improve mathematics education, particularly for bilingual and immigrant students. In November 2014, Dominguez received the 2013-14 MSU Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Award for his work with the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. The project,… Read More »
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By Dave Reid On December 3rd the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report detailing teacher career salary ladders with a focus on the amount of time it takes teachers to reach certain compensation thresholds. The study looked at salaries of teachers in 113 school districts and found that the amount of time… Read More »
By Rachel White As promised, this week’s governance and finance section of Green & Write will highlight a few more Michigan education issues that may see action during the lame duck session. Charter School Reform Following the Detroit Free Press’s series of powerful articles focusing on the discouraging record of Michigan’s charter school effectiveness, efficiency… Read More »
By Jason Burns Last week’s Green & Write post in Assessment and Accountability outlined the main components of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s proposed plan to hold teacher preparation programs (TPPs) accountable for the quality of their graduates. According to the rules released on November 25, TPPs will be evaluated based on how successful their… Read More »
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By Corey Savage Philanthropic organizations and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation have increasingly become more involved in educational policy in recent years. In her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Diane Ravitch quite famously examines… Read More »
By Jason Burns On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a plan to improve the quality of teacher preparation programs (TPPs) across the country. The proposed rules, which would take effect in the spring of 2019, require states to collect information on how the graduates of all TPPs, including non-traditional programs… Read More »
By Rachel White While shoppers braved the Black Friday deals this past weekend in preparation for the holiday season, many legislators were busy preparing for a special season that ramps up this week: lame duck. The next three weeks of legislative session represent the final opportunity for a group of legislators’ deemed “lame ducks” to… Read More »
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By Adrienne Hu Teacher quality and teacher evaluation are of more interest than ever to those who care about the accountability frameworks in K-12 education. Accordingly, university-based teacher preparation programs (TPPs), from which most public school teachers graduated, also have received a lot of pushback from outside the community to reform in order to improve… Read More »
By Rachel White Across the nation, researchers, policymakers, education advocacy organizations, and school administrators have spent a considerable amount of time and energy developing school finance formulas that ostensibly ensure equitable resource allocation that maximizes student achievement and fiscal efficiency. Michigan is no exception. In 1994, a voter-approved school finance reform known as Proposal A… Read More »
By Dave Reid and Corey Savage Education is a hot issue on the gubernatorial campaign trail here in Michigan. While much of the discussion has been around school governance and finance, additional issues have been discussed and intertwined. As part of this week’s Green & Write series on the election, we take a look at… Read More »
By Rachel White What do the novel Of Mice and Men and this week’s Michigan gubernatorial town hall debate have in common? They begin and end with the same scene. The first question asked in Monday night’s gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Rick Snyder (R) and challenger former Congressman Mark Schauer (D) was on the… Read More »
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One of the more hot button debates in education over the past few years has been the issue of using student test scores to evaluate teachers. Today’s guest post comes from Daniel J. Quinn – a teacher, doctoral student, and executive director of the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice. Using recent public… Read More »
By Sandra Crespo As a mathematics teacher educator, my job is to be skeptical of blanket statements about teachers such as: “teachers teach the way they were taught.” This claim is often used to explain why it is so hard for teacher preparation programs to make a difference in the eventual teaching of their graduates… Read More »
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Scholars from the College of Education at Michigan State University have launched a new blog to share research-based insights on today’s policy issues in K-12 and higher education. The Green & Write blog provides a forum for faculty members to share perspectives, grounded in some of the best education research available, with a broader audience.… Read More »
By Mary Kennedy Back in the 1970s, there were only a handful of organizations that concerned themselves with educational issues. These outfits were pretty much comprised of people who worked in education – the teachers’ association, the administrators’ association, the researchers’ association, and so forth. Now there are over 100 organizations that consider themselves to… Read More »
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By Jason Burns Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its “Leaders & Laggards” report that rates each state’s education system along many dimensions. In most cases, the report’s ratings do not put Michigan’s education system in a positive light. Especially troubling is that the data published by the State of Michigan masks its… Read More »
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Contrary to popular opinion, unruly students are not driving out teachers in droves from America’s urban school districts. Instead, teachers are quitting due to frustration with standardized testing, declining pay and benefits and lack of voice in what they teach. So finds a Michigan State University education scholar – and former high school teacher –… Read More »
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Teach for America, known for recruiting teachers, is also setting its sights on capturing school board seats across the nation. Surprisingly, however, political candidates from the program aren’t just pushing its national education agenda, they’re advancing local issues as well, according to a new study. The findings, said Michigan State University’s Rebecca Jacobsen, refute the… Read More »
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Michigan State University College of Education alumna Melody Arabo has been named 2014-2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year! Arabo, BA ’01 (Education), MA, ’04 (Curriculum and Teaching), is currently teaching third grade at Keith Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. She has 12 years of teaching experience, and was selected from among 238… Read More »
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Ten faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University recently returned from a study tour of Cuba. With one the highest literacy rates in the world and a historically restricted relationship with the United States, Cuba offers a particularly unique opportunity to explore another nation’s education system. The MSU group interacted with… Read More »
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Department of Teacher Education Professor Lynn Fendler has received the 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. It is the school’s top alumni honor, and was presented to Fendler at a ceremony held on April 12. Fendler received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the UW-Madison’s School… Read More »
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New research by Michigan State University shows a teacher professional development program developed and run by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago significantly improves student performance in science. At a press conference today in Chicago, University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt – who led the research with funding from the Boeing Corporation – joined Chicago Mayor Rahm… Read More »
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Two faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University have been honored for excellence in education research this year by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Both will be recognized during an awards ceremony April 5 at the AERA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. University Distinguished Professor Mark Reckase is receiving the E.… Read More »
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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the Michigan State University Awards Convocation. Among the 2014 recipients is Kristen Bieda, assistant professor of teacher education. Bieda will receive the honor at the All-University Awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 11. Bieda is an award-winning faculty member whose work… Read More »
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Michigan State University will now help meet the need for science teachers in high-needs schools across the nation with a new teacher preparation program. Supporting Early-Career Teachers of Science Through Urban Partnerships—or MSU SETS-UP for short—is a five-year fellowship that will provide fellows with secondary science teaching certification, as well as a master’s degree. Funded… Read More »
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Michigan State University will help improve the preparation of thousands of future professors as part of a national network focused on improving teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning has received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its… Read More »
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The College of Education at Michigan State University has received the 2013 Niagara Award in Education. Each year, the Niagara Foundation-Michigan publicly recognizes individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed time, energy and leadership in the areas of education, community service, peace, leadership or media. The nominations for the Niagara… Read More »
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Helping Michigan educators understand the Next Generation Science Standards Lately, the Common Core State Standards have been the subject of great attention as a potential guide for U.S. schools to ensure all students learn the mathematics and language arts skills needed to be successful. Away from the spotlight, however, there is a growing movement arguing… Read More »
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Thoughts on teacher evaluation from an assessment expert and member of Michigan’s governor-appointed task force A number of years ago, I was working on a project that focused on using portfolios high school students produced in their classes as a way of evaluating their level of achievement. This was exciting work because our team was… Read More »
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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew, Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty from… Read More »
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MSU Department of Kinesiology and Teacher Education explore issues of “Health, Well-being, and Education” in Tanzania – Article by Mary-Anne Reid, Coordinator of Physical Activity Instruction, Internships, and Practica for the Department of Kinesiology and Dr. Margo Glew, Coordinator of Global Initiatives and Coordinator of the Global Educators Cohort Program for Teacher Education. Students and faculty… Read More »
Michigan State University is part of a new national research center on school choice policy. The National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice, or REACH, funded by a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, will produce cutting-edge research on charter schools, school vouchers and other choice… Read More »
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The Empowering Teachers to Enhance Adolescents’ Motivation for Science (E-TEAMS) project shares findings and implications regarding males’ and females’ motivation to learn science with high school science teachers, pre-service science teachers, and science teacher educators. The E-TEAMS project shares that information through a book. Resources extending and supporting the material in the book can… Read More »
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About the MAED Learning Outcomes The MAED will enrich and extend students’ capabilities to:
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Try New Things, See New Places, Experience Ghana! No previous arts or education training is required for this program. No previous arts or education training is required for this program.All are welcome! Travel dates: May 16, 2015 – June 18, 2015Standing/Status: Sophomore minimumCourses offered: TE491, IAH241E, Independent Studies Questions? Contact Joni Starr, starrj@msu.eduOffice of Study… Read More »
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Students who complete the elementary certification program are highly qualified to teach all subjects in grades K-5 and all subjects in grades K-8 in self-contained classrooms. Students pursuing elementary certification earn degrees in Education, Special Education or Child Development (with the teacher certification emphasis). Endorsements on a Michigan elementary certificate indicate that the certificate holder… Read More »
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The resources in this Welcome Guide will help mentors and interns get to know each other, learn about the internship year program, and do some early planning together before the internship begins in August. In August, interns and mentors will meet their field instructors, who will provide additional customized support in designing an experience for… Read More »
Physical and Earth Science Course Number Title Credits CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 CEM 142 General and Inorganic Chemistry 3 CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 CEM 143CEM 251CEM 252CEM 255 Survey of Organic Chemistry OROrganic Chemistry I andOrganic Chemistry II andOrganic Chemistry Lab 4332 PHY 231 Introductory Physics I 3 PHY 232 Introductory Physics II 3… Read More »
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During their time at MSU, teacher candidates work with and learn from different kinds of teacher educators in many different contexts. Some are school- and community-based mentor teachers; some are course instructors of MSU courses the candidate takes on campus or in school sites; and some are university-based clinical educators or “field instructors” that support the intern’s and… Read More »
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Welcome to the Teacher Preparation Program! We are pleased that you have decided to work with a teacher candidate as a mentor teacher. We know that with your busy schedule and the heavy demands of teaching, it is a challenge to find time to work with another adult in the classroom. You are an essential… Read More »
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General Forms
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All forms are appropriate for interns, mentor teachers and field instructors unless stated otherwise. Intern Narrative Form Generic Lesson Plan Form Substitute Teaching Form Video Consent Form Photo Consent Form Self Reflection Video Form Pre-Internship Forms Course Record Sheet (current students) Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Student Reaction Form Special Education Pre-Admission Experience Supervisor Reaction Form Evaluation… Read More »
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Special Education Internship Opening Day Orientation Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Erickson Hall, Room 133 D & E Helpful Links 2023-2024 Special Education Internship Information Helpful Tips and Resources Mentor Teachers: Interns: Roles and Responsibilities Policies
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Interns are students of teaching, ready to begin an intensive and sustained period of learning to teach in the content of practice. In contrast to conventional “student teaching programs, ” Interns are not expected to begin the year ready to teach on their own. Instead, they are expected to engage in observations, co-planning and co-teaching… Read More »
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University Liaison to teacher education Attend University TE Coordinator Meetings Role of Special Education Internship Coordinator Follow through with reimbursement issues, placement and procedure issues Department Communicate and coordinate with SE advisor Recruit Mentor Teachers for internship Notify Principals Notify Human resources Notify Special Ed directors Recruit and assign Interns Field Instructors Orient new Field… Read More »
Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs – ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under… Read More »
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Students who earn a degree in special education also complete the elementary education program and become certified as elementary and special education teachers. Upon completion of the program, they are highly qualified to teach all subjects in general education classrooms, grades K-5; all subjects in self-contained general education classrooms, grades K-8; children with learning disabilities… Read More »
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The College of Education at Michigan State University works to create better educational opportunities for all people, especially those living in the most under-resourced areas of our state and nation. That is why the faculty recognizes a special imperative to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings. The college has a record… Read More »
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Previous Recipients Greta McHaney-Trice 2010 Kraig Conyer 2009 Thomas Kelly 2008 Dale M. Berry 2007 Dan Schab 2006 James Linsell 2005 Eric Stemle 2004 Robert Grimm 2004 Susan Gutierrez 2004 Katie Johnson 2002 Penny Letts 2002 Sandra Gertz 2001
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Please read all instructions carefully and complete all questions on the online application form. The Application Period Application deadline: We are currently accepting applications to each pathway of the Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP). Rolling admissions will start on January 15th. We encourage all applicants to complete their application by that date to ensure their… Read More »
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(Post Baccalaureate-Expedited) The Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program (CLTCP) is a Post Baccalaureate Expedited certification program that prepares speakers of Chinese (Mandarin) with a bachelor’s degree to teach Chinese language and culture in U.S. schools. Successful completion of the program leads to initial (standard) Michigan certification with a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) Chinese endorsement. This… Read More »
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The Michigan Provisional Certificate and the Michigan Professional Certificate In Michigan the initial teaching credential is the Provisional Certificate, which is valid for a period of six years. At the end of that time, the certificate holder applies for the Professional Certificate if he or she has met the requirements. If the requirements have not… Read More »
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Initial Teacher Certification Candidates are recommended for the initial Michigan teaching certificate after they have completed all requirements for MSU’s teacher preparation program, including the post-graduate internship. The Standard Certificate is valid for five years; during that time, the certificate holder is expected to gain experience as a practicing teacher and continue their professional development.… Read More »
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Applying to the Post-Bachelor’s Teacher Certification Program Applicants must apply separately to (1) Michigan State University and (2) the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. (1) Admission to Michigan State University Post-bachelor’s applicants typically apply to MSU as undergraduate students pursuing a second degree (although degree completion is not necessary for… Read More »
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Teachers Teachers may take courses to advance to the Professional Certificate, renew the Standard Certificate or add new endorsements to an existing certificate. As of September 1, 2013, teachers use the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) to apply for the Professional Certificate or a renewal of the Standard Certificate. No application to the MSU Certification Office is required. Additional… Read More »
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MSU Teacher-Scholar Awards are made to six members of the faculty from the ranks of instructor, assistant professor and associate professor who early in their careers have earned the respect of students and colleagues for their devotion to and skill in teaching.
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system assistant professor faculty member in elementary (K-8) social studies education. Potential areas of interest within elementary social studies education include: curriculum and pedagogy; student… Read More »
Autism Spectrum Disorders The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis. The position will be in the Special Education Program within the Department of Counseling, Educational… Read More »
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Learning Disabilities The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a tenure system position at the Assistant Professor level for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the area of Learning Disabilities. The appointment will be in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education. The College of Education at Michigan State is… Read More »
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The College of Education offers an increasing number of scholarships for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students which have been funded by gifts from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college. Important Dates The application is currently open. THE 2022-23 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE OPEN MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2022 AND CLOSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 AT 11:59pm. Criteria In… Read More »
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Each year the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association offers scholarship to talented freshman students who are planning a career in education. All students who meet the stated criteria may apply. Two scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 each, are forincoming freshmen who have been formally admitted to MSU and who intend to… Read More »
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The College of Education Alumni Association is committed to improving the quality of education, especially in preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities. This scholarship is designed for a college of Education rising Sophomore in either UECP or GECP, must have a GPA of 3.0… Read More »
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Semesters Offered: Spring Duties: This course is a required for Special Education Interns. Special education teachers and administrators perform their duties across many collaborative spaces, including consultation with general education teachers, as members of pre-referral teams, multidisciplinary evaluation teams, co-teaching teams, building wide positive behavioral support teams, and working with parents. The instructor is responsible for… Read More »
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This endowed scholarship is given by Timothy, Colleen, Matthew, Leah, and Melissa Dykstra to the Michigan State University College of Education. The Dykstra family draws upon MSU from the past, present, and future. In 1968, Dr. James W. Perry, Colleen’s father, began the lineage of MSU graduates when he received his doctorate degree in education.… Read More »
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Dr. Goldhammer obtained a BA in literature and languages at Reed College in 1938. In the years that followed, he worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Idaho and Oregon. He was an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the 1950s and later became a professor, assistant dean, and director of the Bureau of… Read More »
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The Fellowship will be awarded to qualified applicants based on the following criteria: Recipients shall be College of Education Ph.D. students whose research is focused on one or more of the following: Motivation to learn Social development that relates to academic learning and student engagement Classroom management that fosters student learning Curriculum and content that… Read More »
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This scholarship honors the life and career of Dr. Michael Pressley whose legacy in the academic world is replete with evidence from his research, writing, mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students, contributions to state and national education policy, and service to the profession, specifically in the areas of literacy and educational psychology. Dr. Pressley was… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar (at the assistant or associate level) in English Education. We invite a broad range of scholars in English education to apply for… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a tenure-system faculty scholar at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Grades Reading Instruction. The Department seeks an individual with a strong research… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) as part of ongoing priority initiatives in mathematics education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »
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Tenure System, 9-month basis, 100% time. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Duties The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a position for an open rank tenure stream faculty member with expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods. We seek individuals with general training in educational measurement and quantitative methods with… Read More »
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Applications are invited for three post-doctoral (fixed term) research associates in the CREATE for STEM Institute at Michigan State University. The successful candidate(s) will provide leadership for all aspects of three research projects housed in CREATE (Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments). Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE and… Read More »
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The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels as part of ongoing priority initiatives in science education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our… Read More »
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“I didn’t fully realize the benefits of the elementary teacher preparation program (such as the fifth year internship) until I had my own classroom. Not only did I learn how to be more equipped in teaching content such as reading, writing and math, but I also gained more expertise in the area of classroom management.”… Read More »
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Online, Hybrid & Overseas: Choose Your Own Adventure The M.A. in Educational Technology can be completed through your choice of flexible program pathways: fully online, summer hybrid and summer overseas in Galway, Ireland. You can chart your own course to earn your degree through a customized combination of learning experiences. Think of it as “choose… Read More »
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Special Education Faculty
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2022-2023 Edition Handbook revised and approved September 2022; all students beginning doctoral studies on or after May 1, 2022 fall under the purview of the doctoral program as outlined in this Handbook version. All doctoral students starting the program prior to May 1, 2022, have the option to follow the handbook of the year they… Read More »
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The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) emphasis area offers an M.A. with an ASD endorsement or an ASD endorsement only.* The program is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated instructional methods and… Read More »
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CEP 801A: Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education- offered spring semester This course develops the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions related to effective collaborative problem solving. Special educators and general educators interact together in many collaborative activities both inside and outside of school to support students, families, and the community. This course explores evidenced-based practices… Read More »
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Program Highlights
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The Master of Arts in Special Education degree program with an endorsement in learning disabilities (LD) is designed for highly committed and competent teachers in K-12 settings who have the skills, knowledge and dispositions to become professional leaders, expert practitioners and effective collaborators. You will learn research-validated methods and evidence-based practices, but equally important, you… Read More »
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Do you already have your bachelor’s degree? View the instructions for Post-Bachelor’s admissions here. Who is a transfer student? A transfer student is a student who has attended another college or university before attending MSU, with the exception of the summer immediately following high school graduation. Direct Transfer Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program Direct… Read More »
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Direct Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education The MSU Office of Admissions has determined that you meet eligibility requirements for Direct Transfer Admission (DTA) to the teacher preparation program in the College of Education at MSU. This means you may apply for admission to Michigan State University and the teacher… Read More »
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Major Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37 Agriculture Education Art Education (LQ) 95 Visual Arts Education Biological Science (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC) 18 Chemistry Communicative Sciences and Disorders (SB) 57 Speech & Language Impaired Earth Science (DH) 20 Geology/Earth Science East Asian Language and Culture (Chinese) (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) East Asian Language and Culture… Read More »
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Minor Area Subject Test Agriscience (HX) 37 Agriculture Education Anthropology (CH) 13 Anthropology Biology (DA) 17 Biology Chemistry (DC) 18 Chemistry Chinese (FR) 101 Chinese (Mandarin) Computer Science (NR) 50 Computer Science Earth Science (DH) 20 Earth/Space Science Economics (CA) 07 Economics English (BA) 02 English Environmental Science (NJ) 49 Environmental Science French (FA) 23 … Read More »
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University Integrative Studies and Writing Requirements Planned Program for Elementary Education Elementary Education Teaching Majors Required Professional Education Courses Summary of Program Requirements Summary of Elementary Education Program Requirements Summary of Special Education Program Requirements Students who earn degrees in Special Education also complete the elementary certification program. Upon completion of the program, they are… Read More »
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The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requires that all teacher candidates pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) for each subject area in which they wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates wishing to become certified in world languages are required to meet oral… Read More »
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Please familiarize yourself with this important information about starting and completing the internship year successfully. If you are no longer planning to pursue the teacher certification program at Michigan State University or you are delaying your teaching internship for one year, please communicate this intention to your teacher preparation team and the Student Affairs Office… Read More »
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Policy students may design an individual program of study that suits their specific scholarly and professional interests. These are the possible concentrations within the policy major.
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→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2018/05/09/publication-on-teacher-value-belief-and-tpack/
Cheng, S.L. & Xie, K. (2018). The relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and TPACK in intervention and non-intervention settings. Teaching and Teacher Education, 74, 98-113. 10.1016/j.tate.2018.04.014 (SSCI Journal, Impact Factor: 2.18) Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relations among teacher value beliefs, personal characteristics, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/maet/2018/04/18/graduate-certificate-in-k12-computer-science-education/
MAET is pleased to announce our new online Graduate Certificate in K12 Computer Science Education, which prepares K12 teachers to teach computational thinking and computer science ideas at the elementary and secondary level. Domains include computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, abstraction, programming tools, and creative thinking. Teachers learn to teach these concepts and skills through culturally… Read More »
MSU St. Andrews hosted 23 future teachers on Friday, Feb. 9, in hopes of encouraging the juniors and seniors to consider Midland as an area to work and live after completing their teaching degrees. The students and two advisors boarded a charter bus from the East Lansing campus and braved the snowy weather to learn… Read More »
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If a recent competition is any indication, MSU’s future science teachers are well on their way to becoming agents of change to ensure minimal human impact on our environment. The goal of a competition sponsored by the Center for Integrative Studies in General Science was to promote future teachers’ view of themselves as agents of change in… Read More »
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During the 2018 All-University Awards, Associate Professor Christine Greenhow will be recognized with a Teacher-Scholar Award by Michigan State University. Greenhow is one of six faculty selected through a university-wide competition. The annual honor celebrates faculty early in their careers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, with effective teaching approaches closely linked to… Read More »
Vongkulluksn, V.W., Xie, K., & Bowman, M.A. (2018). The role of value on teachers’ internalization of external barriers and externalization of personal beliefs for classroom technology integration. Computers & Education, 118, 70-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.11.009 Abstract Recent research has shown that access alone does not automatically equate to greater or higher quality of technology integration. Teacher beliefs… Read More »
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Important Dates THE 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN FROM JANUARY 8, 2018 UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 2018. The application is OPEN Apply Now Criteria In all cases, the criteria for each scholarship will be the basis for selecting the recipients. However, unless specified by the scholarship criteria, preference in awarding the scholarships goes to: (1) students… Read More »
Two-time Michigan State University alumnus Frank J. Gruber IV received the Richard Kaywood Memorial Award from the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and AAA earlier this year. The award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to driver and traffic safety education. Gruber is the 32nd recipient of the national and prestigious… Read More »
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Michigan State University has launched a new effort to improve K-12 education for students in the state and nation by delivering objective, timely research findings directly to decision makers. The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, or EPIC, is focused on building partnerships between researchers and state and school district leaders. EPIC researchers use pioneering data analysis… Read More »
As a school administrator in Genesee County, Melody Strang had started to feel the effects of the Flint water crisis—concern for students close to her district, anger, the urge to help. She was standing in the hallway of Erickson Hall sometime in winter 2016 when she suggested to one of her classmates in the Doctor… Read More »
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Michigan State University’s education programs have been ranked among the best in the world. Times Higher Education today ranked MSU #10 in its first-ever ranking of global institutions that offer education as a subject. “The MSU College of Education is a world leader in research to improve the education and well-being of teachers and learners… Read More »
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Peer Advising Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor in the College of Education! Peer advisors are students helping students. All Peer Advisors can advise for Kinesiology/Athletic Training and all Teacher Preparation Programs (Elementary/Special Education & Secondary). They can assist you with major/minor selection, admission requirements, resource referrals, and general advising questions. To schedule an… Read More »
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Michigan State University has been named one of three recipients of the 2017 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Student Affiliate Excellence Award. Founded in 2012, the award honors NCTE student affiliates that meet high standards of performance. This is the first time the MSU student affiliate has won this award. “The award is… Read More »
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Burnout among young teachers appears to be contagious, indicates a new study led by Michigan State University education scholars. The study found a significant link between burnout among early-career teachers and exposure to both a school-wide culture of burnout and burnout among the young teachers’ closest circle of colleagues. Surprisingly, the link was stronger to… Read More »
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This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Connecting Teacher Professional Devlopment and Student Mathematics Achievement,” from authors Traci Shizu Kutaka, Wendy M. Smith, Anthony D. Albano, Carolyn Pope Edwards, Lixin Ren, Heidi Lynn Beattie, W. James Lewis, Ruth M. Heaton, and Walter W. Stroup. The article is featured in the March/April issue of JTE; you can read the… Read More »
When education researcher Carrie Symons joined the faculty at Michigan State University, she knew she wanted to increase activism in her work. So it didn’t take long before she reached out to the Refugee Development Center (RDC) in Lansing. Leaders of the center—which provides services to nearly 2,400 refugees a year—share her mission: to improve… Read More »
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Michigan State University faculty member David Stroupe was recently honored for his innovative research in science teaching by the field’s leading organizations. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) presented Stroupe with the 2017 Early Career Research Award at the annual conference in April. This honor is granted to a researcher each year… Read More »
Kim, M.K., Xie, K., & Cheng. S.L. (2017). Building teacher competency for digital content evaluation. Teaching and Teacher Education, 66, 309-324. doi:10.1016/j.tate.2017.05.006 Abstract The purpose of the current study is to investigate teachers’ digital content evaluation (DCE) competency as a combined set of teachers’ intellectual ability and affect-motivation in evaluating digital content. To this end,… Read More »
By Amy Auletto While the Green & Write blog will soon be taking a break until the fall, teachers will be hard at work this summer. A common myth about the teaching profession is that teachers spend the summer months relaxing, but this is rarely the case. About half of teachers report working during the… Read More »
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A new book co-edited by Michigan State University’s Chezare Warren examines the unique challenges threatening the teaching effectiveness of white women teaching in the U.S., and what could (and should) change in teaching practices. “White Women’s: Work: Examining the Intersectionality of Teaching, Identity and Race,” illuminates some of the unique difficulties that are specific to… Read More »
Xie, K., Kim, M.K., Cheng. S.L., & Luthy, N.C. (2017). Digital Content Evaluation as Technology Professional Development. Educational Technology Research and Development. doi:10.1007/s11423-017-9519-0 Abstract In this study, researchers designed and implemented a 1-year professional development (PD) program that focused on supporting teachers in evaluating and selecting digital learning contents. Participants in this investigation included 109… Read More »
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We are thrilled to announce that our latest project, Algebra Ready: Teaching Mathematics with Digital Content, has received funding support from Ohio Department of Higher Education. The project builds upon the success of our previous EDCITE: Evaluating Digital Content for Instructional and Teaching Excellence project and has design features tailored to address the specific needs in… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Black students are disproportionately disciplined in schools at alarming rates. While only 16% of students in the U.S. are Black, they are assigned 32% of in-school suspensions, 33% of out-of-school suspensions, and 34% of expulsions. Broken down by gender, Black male students are about three times more likely than White male students… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Most teachers are trained through traditional teacher preparation programs in colleges and universities, which typically include a heavy emphasis on coursework and a semester (or less) of student teaching. In 2015, 87% of students training to become teachers were enrolled in traditional programs, while the remaining 13% were enrolled in other alternative… Read More »
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“Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a common question among youth, but new research out of Michigan State University suggests students perform much better academically when the answer is provided by their peers rather than their teachers. University students who were given a rationale for why learning is important from people similar to… Read More »
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In 1998, Ann E. Austin spent a year in South Africa as a Fulbright Fellow studying and collaborating with colleagues toward the goals of improving higher education at what is now Nelson Mandela University. Almost 20 years later, she says that experience formed the basis for not only her own international work, but for developing… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Who we work with matters. In many professions, we often work closely with our colleagues on a regular basis, building professional and personal relationships, collaborating on projects, and serving as one another’s support systems in the workplace and beyond. This is especially true for teachers. Teachers work together formally, in grade-level teams… Read More »
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Education. Democracy. Change. Inspiring the next generation of active citizens By Nicole Geary The 2016 presidential election was intense. It seemed like the whole world was focused on the two candidates from the two major political parties and what victory would mean for either side. But what about the third parties, the write-ins? And what… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto The first few years of a teacher’s career are extremely challenging. While new teachers have typically completed a substantial amount of coursework in education and had the chance to practice their craft as student teachers, nothing compares to the on-the-job training teachers receive once they have classrooms of their own. Teachers improve… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2017/schwille-pens-book-on-international-education-at-msu/
John “Jack” Schwille, professor emeritus and former assistant dean for international studies in education, has written an in-depth book about internationalization in the Michigan State University College of Education over several decades. “Internationalizing a School of Education: Integration and Infusion in Practice” details the “integration and infusion” approach that Schwille and other colleagues took to step… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto Middle school is a challenging time for young people. Adolescents straddle the line between childhood and adulthood, struggling to assert their independence and form their identities while also still relying on parents and other adults. The brains of middle school students develop rapidly, but it is not until age 25 that the… Read More »
By Amy Auletto It’s not just students who are impacted by grade inflation these days. Teacher evaluation ratings for the 2015-16 school year were recently released, and the results are either very impressive or very disconcerting depending on how you look at them. According to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), only 400 teachers were… Read More »
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Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:00pm – 2:30pm EHE College Commons (Ramseyer Hall 260) What are we learning from Big Data/Data Analytics in Education? Many education stakeholders are hopeful that Big Data/Data Analytics will make it possible to make historic improvements in student learning and retention, reduce or eliminate intransigent disparities, and provide mass-customization of the learning… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Undergraduate elementary teacher programs have made progress recently, but still have room for improvement according to a recent report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). NCTQ examined 875 university-based teacher education programs and found that there have been improvements in a number of areas. More programs now include research-supported… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto The teaching profession is once again under attack as legislation that would prevent new teachers in Michigan from receiving a retirement pension has advanced to a full Senate vote. If approved by the Senate, teachers entering the public school system on or after July 1, 2017 will be forced into a 401… Read More »
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By Nancy Duchesneau President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate an unconventional choice for Secretary of Education – Betsy DeVos. A billionaire philanthropist from Michigan, DeVos has been a long-time activist for school choice, believing such systems improve the education system. This advocacy work for school choice aligns with Trump’s education agenda, which includes a $20… Read More »
By Amy Auletto A recent study published in the academic journal Educational Researcher has found that all students, regardless of their own background, tend to prefer Latino and black teachers to white teachers. New York University researchers Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng and Peter F. Halpin analyzed survey responses from over 50,000 students in grades 6-9 to… Read More »
By Dirk Zuschlag Citizens last week voted yes or no on scores of statewide proposals, including seventeen in California. The nine measures in seven states that concerned education policy fall into two distinct categories: proposals affecting education funding and proposals affecting education governance. Proposals Affecting Education Funding Six proposals sought new or enhanced sources of… Read More »
This week’s post is written by Dr. Corey Drake. Corey Drake is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Preparation at Michigan State University. Her work focuses on the preparation of elementary teachers to teach mathematics in diverse contexts. Her current research includes studies of pre-service elementary teachers’ learning from and about the use of mathematics… Read More »
This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Andrew Saultz. Andrew Saultz is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University. Dr. Saultz’s research focuses on accountability policy, educational federalism, and teacher policy. His work has been published in Educational Researcher, Teachers College Record, Educational Policy, and the American Journal of Education among others. It is rare… Read More »
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By Amy Auletto Every year, a considerable number of teachers transfer schools or leave the profession entirely. In 2012-13, nearly 16% of all public school teachers moved to a different school or quit teaching. While teacher turnover rates were under 13% in our nation’s wealthiest schools, this rate was much higher (22%) in schools with… Read More »
This week’s Green & Write post is from Dr. Mark Hlavacik. Mark Hlavacik is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas and the author of Assigning Blame: The Rhetoric of Education Reform (Harvard Education Press). He is a former college debater who has coached policy, parliamentary, public, and public forum… Read More »
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Three Michigan State University College of Education alumni were recently recognized for their outstanding teaching in mathematics and science. All three alumni are based in Michigan. They were honored by President Barack Obama in September, along with 210 other educators, with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Since its… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced new regulations that will require teacher preparation programs to be more transparent about their effectiveness across a number of measures. According to the ED, these regulations seek to improve outcomes for teacher preparation programs while still affording states the flexibility to determine specifically… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last month, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA) released survey results from a joint project assessing Michigan educators’ perceptions of the profession. In a presentation titled Dissed, Devalued, Demeaned, the two organizations painted a grim picture of teacher morale in Michigan. Nearly 11,000 educators participated in… Read More »
This interview features insights from the JTE article, “Engaging and Working in Solidarity with Local Communities in Preparing the Teachers of their Children,” written by Ken Zeichner, Michael Bowman, Lorena Guillén, and Kate Napolitan. This blog highlights the experience of authors Michael Bowman (MB), Lorena Guillén (LG), and Kate Napolitan (KN). The article is featured in… Read More »
Special Education majors complete one semester of general education and one semester in special education. It will depend on the availability of the teachers in a given building as to which is completed first: general education or special education.
Honors College students must complete the regular undergraduate admission application available online on the College of Education website each Fall Semester. Students in good standing with the Honors College are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program provided minimum admission requirements are met.
All applicants are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from their own experiences when they complete the online application. Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs.
Students who transfer to MSU (before or after 42 credits) may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for more information see the FAQs under MSU Undergraduate Admissions). The online application is open each Fall Semester. MSU undergraduate students must meet the following criteria for admission: Sophomore standing or… Read More »
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Generally, students apply during the Fall Semester of their sophomore year. However, applicants can apply as juniors (56 credits or more), and it may be possible for them to accelerate their teacher preparation programs. If an applicant has 56 or more credits, they should meet with their major advisor and consider completing an Acceleration Grid.… Read More »
Applicants who have earned 56 or more credits (junior standing) before the beginning of the Fall Semester of application are eligible for the accelerated plan. Students must be available to take on-campus coursework during the summer following the application. Applicants must meet with their degree advisor to discuss the acceleration plan and both must sign… Read More »
To add/change your teaching major, teaching minor, or teaching endorsement, choose: Teaching Major/Minor/Additional Endorsement Change Request. To change your internship year, choose: Request to Change Internship Year. Other teacher preparation forms can be found on the Teacher Preparation Forms menu page.
Students who have been admitted to UECP and GECP are guaranteed admission to the teacher preparation program if they meet all admission requirements (for example, a minimum GPA of 2.50, modern SAT scores). Moreover, the online application is shorter for students in one of our cohorts. UECP and GECP students applying for the special education… Read More »
Students who transfer to MSU but do not meet criteria for Direct Transfer Admission may apply to the teacher preparation program through the regular MSU undergraduate application process (for information see Applications and Admissions). The online application is open each Fall Semester for currently enrolled MSU students. MSU undergraduate students must meet the following minimum… Read More »
Students applying to the teacher preparation program with a major in Special Education will need 42 documented hours of experience with children or youth who have special needs (see Special Education Pre-admission Experience). However, all applicants to the teacher preparation program are asked to describe their experiences with children or youth and incorporate relevant examples from… Read More »
You must earn at least a 1.0 in each teaching major/minor course in order to receive credit for the course. However, to progress to the internship, the overall GPA in your teaching major and minor must be at least 2.5. You must also have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA of… Read More »
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There are two cohort opportunities available to incoming freshmen who are interested in teaching as a career. The Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) is especially committed to preparing teachers who can address the needs of children and youth living in underserved and under-resourced communities. The Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) is a specialized teacher preparation… Read More »
At MSU, the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Special Education does not lead to initial teacher certification. However, certified teachers can earn an additional endorsement in Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders through the master’s degree program. Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue initial certification as an elementary and… Read More »
Yes. At MSU, special education is a teaching major that can be added to the elementary certification program. In addition to completing our elementary certification program, requirements for certification as a special education teacher include completing requirements for the teaching major and degree in Special Education-Learning Disabilities and passing the appropriate MTTC subject tests. An… Read More »
You should apply as a Lifelong Education (non-degree) student and answer “yes” to the question on the application that asks if credits will be applied toward certification as a teacher or K-12 administrator. This will result in your admission to MSU under a special non-degree status called “Graduate Certification” or “GC.” Lifelong Education/GC students are… Read More »
Teachers certified in other states and persons who completed teacher preparation programs in other states must contact the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services directly for information about becoming certified as a teacher in Michigan.
Requirements 42 hours of documented experience with children or youth who have special needs—ideally those who are identified with learning disabilities One-on-one experiences with children with special needs (tutoring or babysitting) can be used for up to 21 of the required hours Remaining hours should come from experiences in a group setting under the supervision… Read More »
Persons recommended for certification by MSU who wish to apply for certification in another state must contact the Department of Education in the state of interest. Typically, the application process includes forms that must be completed by the Certification Officer at MSU. Such forms should be sent to 134 Erickson Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824. … Read More »
Teachers who wish to add a secondary level endorsement to their elementary certificate through MSU must complete a certification program that meets Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for secondary certification. Requirements include the following: An certification plan that includes a minimum of 20 semester credits taken after initial certification A teaching major approved for… Read More »
Teachers with valid provisional, permanent, continuing, or professional teaching certificates can add endorsements that will enable them to teach additional populations, grade levels or subjects. Here are some options: Subject Area Endorsements. You can add an endorsement in a subject area that is approved for the grade levels you are certified to teach by completing… Read More »
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For many years, the State of Michigan has required that elementary teachers have a minimum of 6 semester credits of reading coursework and secondary teachers have a minimum of 3 semester credits of reading coursework. Elementary teachers are required to have a course that addresses reading in the elementary content areas as well as a… Read More »
The undergraduate application is intended for MSU undergraduates who (1) are currently enrolled, (2) have reached at least sophomore status (28 credits), (3) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 at the end of the semester in which they apply, (4) have official SAT scores (alternate options may apply). Please see Applications and Admissions… Read More »
Michigan State University is taking steps to support President Obama’s goal of expanding computer science education across the nation. Today, the MSU College of Education is among more than 200 organizations being recognized by the White House during a summit on Computer Science for All (#CSforAll). The event marks progress on the initiative since the… Read More »
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Local school board elections increasingly are becoming a national political battleground, as millions of dollars in campaign cash pours in from out-of-state donors in the name of education reform, indicates new research led by a Michigan State University scholar. Take, for example, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow and a California resident who has funneled… Read More »
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Almost 20 years ago, Courtney* was an elementary teacher challenged to improve as part of a Professional Development School partnering with Michigan State University. She started enthusiastic, thoughtful and open to what she could learn from university and school colleagues. Nevertheless, for various reasons, her efforts kept faltering, leaving her frustrated and discouraged. Sharon Schwille, a… Read More »
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The Education Policy Center at MSU lined up 15 of the nation’s top researchers and program leaders this spring for a compelling conversation about teacher preparation in the United States. Speakers confronted questions about the history and goals of teacher preparation, how to measure success, changes that are likely in the future and how those… Read More »
By Joshua Cowen Associate Professor of Education Policy Department of Educational Administration jcowen@msu.edu @joshcowenMSU Is there a war on teachers? It can feel that way. Over the last half-decade, policymakers across the country have attempted fundamental changes to many aspects of the teaching profession. Teacher-related policy reforms have included new efforts to monitor and improve… Read More »
Teachers believe the Common Core standards in their states can improve how they teach writing, according to research from Michigan State University. However, they also find plenty of shortcomings with the standards—and with the associated state writing tests in particular. The new national survey, led by Gary Troia, is the first study of teacher perceptions… Read More »
By Kacy Martin It is long been noted in Green & Write and elsewhere that students of color benefit from having teachers with similar backgrounds. It is also widely documented that while 80% of American teachers are white, only 62% of students share that characteristic. This disparity is even more pronounced in urban areas, where… Read More »
By Kacy Martin It’s beginning to feel like Groundhog Day. Teachers in Detroit walked out again en masse on May 2 and 3 to protest the abysmal conditions of most of their school buildings and the apparent lack of political urgency around what to do about district’s long-term funding crisis. This is the second large-scale… Read More »
By Dave Reid In late April two Texas teachers’ unions filed a lawsuit, arguing the state’s new proposed teacher evaluation system violates state law. Specifically, the suit cites that the use of a student growth component in a teacher’s evaluation violates the law that says a teacher’s evaluation must be based on “observable, job related… Read More »
This interview features Helenrose Fives, Tammy Mills, and Charity Dacey, authors of the article, “Cooperating Teacher Compensation Benefits: Comparing 1957-1958 and 2012-2013.” We asked them to tell us about the stories behind their research. Their article is published in the March/April Issue of the Journal of Teacher Education, and is available to view here. Q.… Read More »
By David Casalaspi Big changes could be coming for schools, districts, and states hoping to systematically measure features of school climate. Recently, the Department of Education (ED) released a school climate survey web tool which schools, districts, and states can administer on their own to collect data about school climate indicators. The web tool… Read More »
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By Jason Burns Though the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the successor to No Child Left Behind (NCLB), has a reduced emphasis on accountability, the debate over how to evaluate teachers rages on. While there is little disagreement over the importance of providing all students with an effective teacher, there are markedly different views of… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week a California appeals court reversed the initial ruling in the prominent Vergara v. California case, finding teacher job protection laws do not violate California’s equal protection clause. The three appeals judges unanimously agreed that while certain statutes such as teacher tenure and district dismissal policies may protect ineffective teachers, the plaintiffs… Read More »
By Amy Auletto In 2011-12, the U.S. spent $621 billion on education, or about $12,401 per student. Relative to other countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the U.S. spends 35% more on K-12 education and nearly twice as much on post-secondary education. Also, since 1970, education spending in the U.S. has… Read More »
By Jason Burns It is well understood that students with higher expectations experience more positive outcomes and in recognition of this, scholars have sought to understand how students form expectations for themselves. One of the most important sources of information for students in forming expectations is their teachers, as research has linked teachers’ expectations to… Read More »
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Using Crowdpower—an online giving forum—student leaders from the Global Educators Cohort Program (GECP) are hoping to raise $3,000 to create study abroad scholarships. Margo Glew, coordinator of the GECP, has given their efforts a boost with a $1,000 challenge gift to match contributions to the fund up to $1,000. At press time, the effort was… Read More »
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University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark D. Reckase is the recipient of a national career award this week. The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) will present Reckase with the 2016 Career Award at the council’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The award honors outstanding scholars whose publications, presentations and professional activities over the span of… Read More »
By Kacy Martin The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) has, in recent years, been a formidable political presence in the conversation around urban education. The 2012 strike brought with it nostalgia for the widespread support of its organizing efforts in the 1970s, as well as a newfound adherence to its message among its members. The first… Read More »
By Dave Reid Researchers Matthew A. Kraft and Allison F. Gilmour recently released a working paper which examined if new teacher evaluation systems have made any progress differentiating amongst teacher quality. In short, they find many states now do a better job distinguishing great teachers from good teachers, but states continue to struggle between differentiating… Read More »
By Kacy Martin Teacher Shortages in High-Need Areas Inequitable teacher distribution has been a problem in the U.S. since the advent of universal education. Because teachers are free to choose where they work, schools in geographical areas that appear less appealing tend to attract fewer potential educators. Areas with higher poverty rates, in particular, are likely to struggle… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Last week, the Green & Write blog examined the difficult work conditions and low salaries of teachers in charter schools. This week, we take a step back and look at how teacher salaries and work conditions in the U.S. as a whole compare to the rest of the world. U.S. Teacher Salaries… Read More »
By Amy Auletto Research on charter school performance continues to conclude that, generally speaking, charter schools are no better or worse than traditional public schools (TPS) when it comes to academic achievement. While student outcomes are relatively similar across the two types of schools, the experiences of teachers are quite different. Using data from the… Read More »
Michigan State University has received a $2 million grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to help the Flint Community Schools improve the quality of education for children in Flint. Up to 25 MSU specialists and professors have been working with educators in the district since before the school year began to implement systemic changes.… Read More »
By Dave Reid In a recent post on Education Week Michigan State University (MSU) professors Dr. Corey Drake and Dr. Terry Flennaugh voiced their concerns over equity problems with new teacher preparation program (TPP) accountability measures. Other scholars have also weighed in, voicing their opinions on how recent legislation may impact TPPs, with a particular… Read More »
By Amy Auletto The 2016 presidential primary elections are well underway and Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a close race. Yesterday was Election Day in Michigan and the state was a big focus for both candidates. Two days prior to Michigan’s primary election day, Clinton and Sanders participated in their seventh… Read More »
This interview features Dr. Motoko Akiba and Bryan Wilkinson, the authors of “Adopting an International Innovation for Teacher Professional Development: State and District Approaches to Lesson Study in Florida.” We asked the authors to share their experiences behind the research. Their article is published in the January 2016 JTE issue and is currently available online… Read More »
By Dave Reid Teacher quality matters. Attracting, hiring, developing and retaining high-quality teachers is considered one of the most impactful ways schools can improve student outcomes. Because of this, much has been written about what type(s) of data should be used in teacher hiring and how and why this data has the potential to improve… Read More »
The application is on-line and opens each Fall Semester. Please read the instructions at Applications and Admissions for more information and then open the link to the application that follows.
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By Amy Auletto and Kacy Martin This week, the Green & Write Blog is examining the claim that there is a war on teachers. Many have argued that teachers are under attack due to the increasing focus on evaluation based on student test scores, yet others claim that teachers are overcompensated and those who are… Read More »
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Two individuals and one program from the Michigan State University College of Education will receive Excellence in Diversity Awards from the university this month. Established in 1990, the awards program recognizes and rewards efforts that support an environment where diversity and inclusion are valued. Up to nine individuals, teams and programs receive the awards from the… Read More »
This interview features the authors of “Getting Inside Rehearsals: Insights From Teacher Educators to Support Work on Complex Practice”. Dr. Elham Kazemi, Dr. Hala Ghousseini, Dr. Adrian Cunard, and Dr. Angela Chan Turrou share their insights from their research. Their article is published in the JTE January 2016 issue and is currently available online here. … Read More »
In recent years, charitable foundations have taken an interest in national education initiatives and issues in unprecedented ways, transforming the educational policy landscape. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Eli and Edith Broad Foundation have exerted influence on national education policy decisions by offering substantial funding and research-based evidence to organizations… Read More »
Note: It has long been speculated that Detroit Public Schools may transition to a portfolio management school district model. What is a portfolio management district and what does the research say about the effectiveness of this type of model? Check out Green & Write all week for new posts on what we know and what… Read More »
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by Julie Bell School-based mentors of student teachers are in a unique position to teach and learn from another adult on a daily basis in the context of their own classrooms. However, as Thompson, Hagenah, Lohwasser, and Laxton (2015) noted, “Simply being in the company of accomplished mentors is not enough to support the improvement of teachers and… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association (CTA). The case is examining whether public employee unions are authorized to collect fees from non-members for collective bargaining purposes. The case is contesting a 1977 Supreme Court ruling that legislated public employees can be required… Read More »
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DPS Teachers Sick of Conditions By Kacy Martin Many teachers in Detroit Public Schools (DPS) have had enough. Amidst the budget crisis, enrollment woes, and low achievement scores, educators endure revolting working conditions that have provoked a drastic measure. On January 7, teachers at Renaissance and King High Schools closed due to a, “high… Read More »
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By Dave Reid A recent report on National Public Radio (NPR) asked the question: does it pay to pay teachers $100,000? This is a not a new question, as in the past researchers, organizations, policymakers, and states have wrestled with questions about how to best compensate their teaching workforce. Now, as more teachers across the… Read More »
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Two MSU College of Education scholars are part of a research team examining what happens in university-based teacher preparation programs that helps enhance teaching quality before individuals enter the profession. Spyros Konstantopoulos, professor of measurement and quantitative methods, and Corey Drake, associate professor of teacher education and director of the Teacher Preparation Program at MSU, are part… Read More »
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Update: On Oct. 4, 2016, MSU Provost June Pierce Youatt accepted the recommendation from the College of Education Faculty Advisory Committee to regularize the appointment of Dean Robert E. Floden. In her letter to the college, she wrote: “I have great confidence in his ability to work with the staff, faculty and students of the… Read More »
By Amy Auletto A recent article in the Detroit Free Press highlighted serious teacher shortages in Detroit Public Schools (DPS). There are currently at least 135 teaching vacancies in the district and more are anticipated after the holidays, when other teachers are not expected to return. This problem is not new – in September 2014,… Read More »
By Dave Reid Expanding the educational opportunities for Pre-K students has been a focus of states and policymakers for the past several decades. President Obama and his administration doubled down on this investment by supporting programs and states to provide high-quality Pre-K programs to all young learners. As was written earlier on Green & Write… Read More »
Partnership between Practitioners, Researchers, and Policymakers Faculty and students at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) held a conference to discuss current issues in urban education on Saturday, November 14th. Often characterized as under resourced and failing, large, urban districts in Michigan have had successes that are frequently overlooked by the general public. The summit highlighted… Read More »
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Michigan State University alumna Kerry Shadbolt was recently named the 2016 Michigan Art Teacher of the Year and the Secondary Level Art Educator of the Year. She received the honors from the Michigan Art Education Association on Oct. 17 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Shadbolt, B.F.A. ’99 (Art Education) and M.A. ’07 (Educational Technology),… Read More »
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More than 500 scholars and educators will be at Michigan State University this week for the 37th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American chapter (PME-NA). MSU College of Education faculty members Tonya Bartell and Kristen Bieda were selected to serve as co-chairs of the conference, which runs… Read More »
By Dave Reid The Michigan Senate recently approved legislation that puts in motion changes to Michigan’s teacher evaluation laws. The bill, which is the culmination of years of work dating back to the creation of the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness (MCEE) in 2011, includes changes to observation frameworks and the amount and type of… Read More »
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Michigan State University has been selected from among other U.S. institutions to host more than 40 Indonesian educators who will explore education and teacher preparation in our nation. The MSU College of Education was chosen for the USAID-funded program, implemented by the Institute for International Education, in September, and welcomed the first cohort of international… Read More »
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As many areas of the United States struggle with teacher shortages, a new book is bringing attention to careers not only in teaching, but in many other aspects of education. John Carlson, a professor in the College of Education at Michigan State University, is the co-author of “101 Careers in Education.” He wrote the book… Read More »
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After the successful creation and testing of the powerful learning intervention, Read It Again Pre-K, faculty at Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology are developing a digital upgrade to help enhance the early reading skills of preschoolers further.The Read It Again Pre-K program was created by Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning Laura… Read More »
Earlier this summer, 14 students were the first graduates of the new Doctor of Educational Leadership (DEL) program. The now-Ed.D.’s started their courses in 2012, and spent three years in the hybrid program to obtain their degrees. The DEL program is a cohort model, with all students taking the same courses throughout the programs. Unlike… Read More »
Crespo, S. (2015). A Collection of Problem Posing Experiences for Prospective Mathematics Teachers that Make a Difference. In F. M. Singer, N. F. Ellerton, & J. Cai, (Eds) Problem Posing: From Research to Effective Practice. Research in Mathematics Education Series: Springer.
MSU science education professor Joseph Krajcik has been named a Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University (MSU). Krajcik is the director of the CREATE for STEM Institute, a collaboration between the College of Natural Science and the College of Education that seeks to improve teaching and learning of science and mathematics through… Read More »
Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Education, recognized 25 Chicago Public School (CPS) educators for their completion of the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship on July 7, 2015. Established in 2014, the MSU-WIPRO Urban STEM & Leadership Fellowship was… Read More »
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On June 10, 2015, the Michigan Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) celebrated 40 years of history. But it is not the only milestone the program is celebrating ...
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The College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program earned accreditation status from the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), and its successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), effective April 2015. Michigan requires that all teacher preparation programs from higher education institutions be accredited, indicating that the programs have adhered to the principles, standards and policies outlined… Read More »
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By Jason Burns In late 2013, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced changes to the examination prospective teachers are required to pass in order to obtain a Michigan teaching certificate. Specifically, the difficulty of the Professional Readiness Examination (PRE), which is considered a test of the basic skills a teacher needs to be effective,… Read More »
Michigan State University researchers and their partners plan to create a model for teaching elementary students science while also improving their skills in math, reading and writing. The project is funded by a five-year grant from Lucas Education Research, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Executive Director Kristin De Vivo said the goal… Read More »
By Rachel White Over the past month, numerous charter schools in Detroit have experienced ample turmoil associated with charter management organizations (CMOs). CMO New Urban Learning (NUL) ended its relationship with Detroit’s University YES Academy as a result of recent charter schools teacher unionization efforts. Closely behind University YES Academy are two U Prep Schools… Read More »
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While U.S. educational policy emphasizes high-stakes testing and scripted lessons, the best teachers in the business are taking creative risks – often drawing from their own interests and hobbies – to help students learn, new research finds. Examining the classroom practices of National Teacher of the Year winners and finalists, the study, by Michigan State… Read More »
By Dave Reid The U.S. Department of Education recently released a report detailing beginning teacher attrition and mobility in U.S. public schools. The reports uses data from almost 2,000 first-year public school teachers beginning in 2007-08. The overall findings from the study suggest that on average beginning teachers are not leaving teaching as quickly as… Read More »
By Rachel White As states adopt new standardized assessments that align with newly adopted college- and career-ready standards (e.g., Common Core and state-supplemented iterations thereof), parents are refusing to let their children partake in the test. At one high school in Seattle, Washington, not a single 11th grade student showed up to take the SBAC… Read More »
By Dave Reid As reported previously on Green & Write, Michigan’s new standardized assessment system, M-STEP, will continue through at least 2018. Currently in its first year of use, the new assessment has generated some concerns, particularly from teachers and teachers unions, regarding how reliable these assessments are and if they should be used as the… Read More »
Study abroad can be a powerful, even life changing experience. Research by Michigan State University Assistant Professor Alyssa Hadley Dunn and colleagues examines the experiences of pre-service teachers who participated in two study abroad programs. Comparing Pre-Service Teacher Experiences The researchers wanted to explore the ways that study abroad programs can support and enhance understandings of… Read More »
By Dave Reid Governor Snyder has recommended 30% of the FY 2016 state budget be used to fund education throughout the state. The budget makes many recommendations, including increases in areas such as higher education and community college. Also included in this 30% are several factors that relate to teacher quality. The budget addresses areas… Read More »
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By Dave Reid A reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – now proposed to be called The Every Child Achieves Act – is becoming closer to a reality. On April 7th Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray released a new, bipartisan bill to make significant changes to the existing law. The bill… Read More »
By Dave Reid In Michigan, teacher and administrator evaluation polices (HB5223 and HB5224), which were initially scheduled to take effect in the 2013-14 school year, are officially dead. There was hope that during the 2014 lame duck session these bills would make it through the Senate, but this effort fell short. The need for a… Read More »
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By Joyce Waddell* Although technology is finally being integrated into education, its use for teaching and learning still remains a challenge. Despite the fact that many schools today are privileged to have ready access to technology, trained teachers, and a favourable policy environment, the use of technology in the classroom is still low. Some attribute… Read More »
By Maria Teresa Tatto Empirical support for the contribution of early childhood education to future education and wellbeing is definitive in at least two important areas: children’s cognitive and social development, and school retention and completion. Comparative research on the contribution of early childhood education to cognitive and social development argues that good quality early… Read More »
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This week’s Green & Write post is written by Rick Stiggins. Dr. Stiggins is the retired founder of the Assessment Training Institute and author of Defensible Teacher Evaluation: Student Growth through Classroom Assessment (Corwin 2014) In exchange for absolution from meeting the No Child Left Behind achievement gain requirements, many states’ educational leaders have agreed to… Read More »
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Four College of Education alumni are among the educators being honored for improving education through technology from the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). The awardees from MSU include: Outstanding Technology-Using Pre-K to 12 Teacher of the Year: Joanna Van Raden, (Educational Technology Certificate, ’09), a fourth-grade teacher at Luther C. Klager Elementary School in… Read More »
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By Stefanie Marshall According to the American Federation of Teachers, on average teachers spend just under $500 per year for classroom materials, above what they are reimbursed for by their school. If you are active on social media, you have likely seen teachers crowdfunding for their classrooms. From pencils, to notebooks, or even copy paper… Read More »
By Dave Reid A study from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education found teachers who have increased opportunities to practice teaching skills and focus on the “how” of teaching while in teacher education programs are more likely to remain in the classroom. Other notable results from the study include: (1) science and math teachers… Read More »
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Michigan State University researcher William Schmidt has created a free web-based tool to help American educators teach the Common Core State Standards in mathematics. Although the majority of U.S. states have voluntarily adopted the standards, many teachers still must use outdated textbooks or find other materials to ensure students meet the common set of learning… Read More »
Teachers with different levels of education and experience are assigned by district and school leaders to work at different schools. This is known in educational research as teacher distribution. The equitable distribution of high-quality teachers to low-income schools and students is a challenge in the U.S. International research by Claremont Graduate University Associate Professor Thomas… Read More »
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Teacher turnover can be costly to districts. Research by Wayne State University Assistant Professor Ben Pogodzinski, University of Virginia Associate Professor Peter Youngs, and Michigan State University Professors Kenneth Frank and Dale Belman provides insight on one way to increase the likelihood that beginning teachers continue teaching at their school: pay attention to administrative climate.… Read More »
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By Dave Reid The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently released its annual letter which, among other topics, outlines the foundation’s thoughts and ideas about the future of technology and online learning in education. One part of the letter is sure to stand out to educators. The Gates Foundations states; “There is one thing software… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week, 18 college of education leaders announced the formation of Deans for Impact with the goal of transforming how teachers are prepared and how teacher preparation programs are evaluated. Deans for Impact is led by a variety of institutional leaders, including Deans from The Johns Hopkins University, USC Rossier School of… Read More »
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By Corey Drake A recent article in Bridge Magazine highlights the low passing rate of prospective teachers on the Professional Readiness Exam (PRE) – an issue with which teacher educators have been concerned since the exam was introduced (in place of the previous Basic Skills Test) in Fall 2013. While Michigan law requires passage of… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Last week U.S. Senate Education Committee Chair Lamar Alexander released a draft of his 2015 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) proposal. ESEA, currently known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the federal government’s most significant public education law. While much of the coverage and conversation has revolved around annual testing… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Pre-K education is a hot topic amongst policy makers, educational researchers, parents and educators because of the profound impact early childhood programming can have on the long-term outcomes of children. Because of this, numerous articles and documents are being circulated stressing the important of early childhood education. The U.S. Department of Education… Read More »
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By Adrienne Hu The Obama administration education policy agenda has focused on three big areas: 1) Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the aligned assessments, 2) turnaround for struggling schools, and 3) teacher evaluation systems. Despite the delay of the CCSS aligned assessment, the state of Michigan successfully extended its No Child Left Behind (NCLB)… Read More »
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Six Michigan State University faculty members were named today on a national list of scholars recognized for having the greatest influence on public debates about education. The Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings are published each year by Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute in his Education Week blog, Rick Hess Straight Up (RHSU). This year’s… Read More »
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By Dave Reid Earlier this fall State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said there are ways to address teacher shortages in Michigan. Flanagan’s statement, which focused heavily on Detroit Public Schools (DPS), stems from concerns about large class sizes many classroom teachers are experiencing in DPS. At the time of Flanagan’s announcement, there were over 100 vacancies… Read More »
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Higinio Dominguez, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education, was recently honored with two awards for his collaborative projects to improve mathematics education, particularly for bilingual and immigrant students. In November 2014, Dominguez received the 2013-14 MSU Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Award for his work with the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. The project,… Read More »
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By Dave Reid On December 3rd the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released a report detailing teacher career salary ladders with a focus on the amount of time it takes teachers to reach certain compensation thresholds. The study looked at salaries of teachers in 113 school districts and found that the amount of time… Read More »
By Rachel White As promised, this week’s governance and finance section of Green & Write will highlight a few more Michigan education issues that may see action during the lame duck session. Charter School Reform Following the Detroit Free Press’s series of powerful articles focusing on the discouraging record of Michigan’s charter school effectiveness, efficiency… Read More »
By Jason Burns Last week’s Green & Write post in Assessment and Accountability outlined the main components of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s proposed plan to hold teacher preparation programs (TPPs) accountable for the quality of their graduates. According to the rules released on November 25, TPPs will be evaluated based on how successful their… Read More »
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By Corey Savage Philanthropic organizations and foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and The Walton Family Foundation have increasingly become more involved in educational policy in recent years. In her book The Death and Life of the Great American School System, Diane Ravitch quite famously examines… Read More »
By Jason Burns On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released a plan to improve the quality of teacher preparation programs (TPPs) across the country. The proposed rules, which would take effect in the spring of 2019, require states to collect information on how the graduates of all TPPs, including non-traditional programs… Read More »
By Rachel White While shoppers braved the Black Friday deals this past weekend in preparation for the holiday season, many legislators were busy preparing for a special season that ramps up this week: lame duck. The next three weeks of legislative session represent the final opportunity for a group of legislators’ deemed “lame ducks” to… Read More »
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By Adrienne Hu Teacher quality and teacher evaluation are of more interest than ever to those who care about the accountability frameworks in K-12 education. Accordingly, university-based teacher preparation programs (TPPs), from which most public school teachers graduated, also have received a lot of pushback from outside the community to reform in order to improve… Read More »
By Rachel White Across the nation, researchers, policymakers, education advocacy organizations, and school administrators have spent a considerable amount of time and energy developing school finance formulas that ostensibly ensure equitable resource allocation that maximizes student achievement and fiscal efficiency. Michigan is no exception. In 1994, a voter-approved school finance reform known as Proposal A… Read More »
By Dave Reid and Corey Savage Education is a hot issue on the gubernatorial campaign trail here in Michigan. While much of the discussion has been around school governance and finance, additional issues have been discussed and intertwined. As part of this week’s Green & Write series on the election, we take a look at… Read More »
By Rachel White What do the novel Of Mice and Men and this week’s Michigan gubernatorial town hall debate have in common? They begin and end with the same scene. The first question asked in Monday night’s gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Rick Snyder (R) and challenger former Congressman Mark Schauer (D) was on the… Read More »
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One of the more hot button debates in education over the past few years has been the issue of using student test scores to evaluate teachers. Today’s guest post comes from Daniel J. Quinn – a teacher, doctoral student, and executive director of the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice. Using recent public… Read More »
By Sandra Crespo As a mathematics teacher educator, my job is to be skeptical of blanket statements about teachers such as: “teachers teach the way they were taught.” This claim is often used to explain why it is so hard for teacher preparation programs to make a difference in the eventual teaching of their graduates… Read More »
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Scholars from the College of Education at Michigan State University have launched a new blog to share research-based insights on today’s policy issues in K-12 and higher education. The Green & Write blog provides a forum for faculty members to share perspectives, grounded in some of the best education research available, with a broader audience.… Read More »
By Mary Kennedy Back in the 1970s, there were only a handful of organizations that concerned themselves with educational issues. These outfits were pretty much comprised of people who worked in education – the teachers’ association, the administrators’ association, the researchers’ association, and so forth. Now there are over 100 organizations that consider themselves to… Read More »
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By Jason Burns Recently, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its “Leaders & Laggards” report that rates each state’s education system along many dimensions. In most cases, the report’s ratings do not put Michigan’s education system in a positive light. Especially troubling is that the data published by the State of Michigan masks its… Read More »
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Contrary to popular opinion, unruly students are not driving out teachers in droves from America’s urban school districts. Instead, teachers are quitting due to frustration with standardized testing, declining pay and benefits and lack of voice in what they teach. So finds a Michigan State University education scholar – and former high school teacher –… Read More »
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Teach for America, known for recruiting teachers, is also setting its sights on capturing school board seats across the nation. Surprisingly, however, political candidates from the program aren’t just pushing its national education agenda, they’re advancing local issues as well, according to a new study. The findings, said Michigan State University’s Rebecca Jacobsen, refute the… Read More »
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Michigan State University College of Education alumna Melody Arabo has been named 2014-2015 Michigan Teacher of the Year! Arabo, BA ’01 (Education), MA, ’04 (Curriculum and Teaching), is currently teaching third grade at Keith Elementary School in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. She has 12 years of teaching experience, and was selected from among 238… Read More »
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Ten faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University recently returned from a study tour of Cuba. With one the highest literacy rates in the world and a historically restricted relationship with the United States, Cuba offers a particularly unique opportunity to explore another nation’s education system. The MSU group interacted with… Read More »
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Department of Teacher Education Professor Lynn Fendler has received the 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. It is the school’s top alumni honor, and was presented to Fendler at a ceremony held on April 12. Fendler received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the UW-Madison’s School… Read More »
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New research by Michigan State University shows a teacher professional development program developed and run by the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago significantly improves student performance in science. At a press conference today in Chicago, University Distinguished Professor William Schmidt – who led the research with funding from the Boeing Corporation – joined Chicago Mayor Rahm… Read More »
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Two faculty members in the College of Education at Michigan State University have been honored for excellence in education research this year by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Both will be recognized during an awards ceremony April 5 at the AERA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. University Distinguished Professor Mark Reckase is receiving the E.… Read More »
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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the Michigan State University Awards Convocation. Among the 2014 recipients is Kristen Bieda, assistant professor of teacher education. Bieda will receive the honor at the All-University Awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 11. Bieda is an award-winning faculty member whose work… Read More »
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Michigan State University will now help meet the need for science teachers in high-needs schools across the nation with a new teacher preparation program. Supporting Early-Career Teachers of Science Through Urban Partnerships—or MSU SETS-UP for short—is a five-year fellowship that will provide fellows with secondary science teaching certification, as well as a master’s degree. Funded… Read More »
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Michigan State University will help improve the preparation of thousands of future professors as part of a national network focused on improving teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning has received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand its… Read More »
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The College of Education at Michigan State University has received the 2013 Niagara Award in Education. Each year, the Niagara Foundation-Michigan publicly recognizes individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed time, energy and leadership in the areas of education, community service, peace, leadership or media. The nominations for the Niagara… Read More »
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Helping Michigan educators understand the Next Generation Science Standards Lately, the Common Core State Standards have been the subject of great attention as a potential guide for U.S. schools to ensure all students learn the mathematics and language arts skills needed to be successful. Away from the spotlight, however, there is a growing movement arguing… Read More »
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Thoughts on teacher evaluation from an assessment expert and member of Michigan’s governor-appointed task force A number of years ago, I was working on a project that focused on using portfolios high school students produced in their classes as a way of evaluating their level of achievement. This was exciting work because our team was… Read More »
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Rigorous standards for math teacher preparation are needed to improve the quality of future math teachers in the United States – and the overall math instruction in K-12 schools, argues a Michigan State University scholar. New research led by William Schmidt shows some teacher education programs in the United States rank among the best in… Read More »
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Michigan State University is one of eight sites across the country selected by the Association of American Universities to host a project designed to improve science and math education. MSU was among 31 institutions vying to be project sites for the initiative. The project will work to improve the quality of undergraduate education in science,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2013/statement-on-nctq-teacher-prep-review/
We appreciate the interest of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) and U.S. News & World Report in assessing teacher preparation programs, and we agree that not all teacher education programs around the country are high quality. Scrutiny of the teacher education field is well-deserved, and we are not adverse to feedback that leads… Read More »
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Students perform better when their instructors use hand gestures – a simple teaching tool that could yield benefits in higher-level math such as algebra. A study published in Child Development, the top-ranked educational psychology journal, provides some of the strongest evidence yet that gesturing may have a unique effect on learning. Teachers in the United… Read More »
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Melanie M. Cooper was installed as the first Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education in the Michigan State University Department of Chemistry at an investiture ceremony March 21 at the Wharton Center. Cooper comes to MSU from Clemson University, where she was an Alumni Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. She is now jointly appointed in the MSU… Read More »
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Driven by test-based accountability, schools are awash in data. These new accountability systems have forced educators to respond to policy in ways they have not before. To understand the extent of these changes, we must look across the K-12 educational system and into the expanding field of for- and non-profit educational reformers. A new book… Read More »
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For an amazing 19th year in a row, Michigan State University has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for both elementary and secondary education! The College of Education at MSU also now ranks No. 15 overall — up from No. 16, according to the latest graduate school rankings compiled by U.S. News & World… Read More »
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has selected the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology’s (EPET) program at Michigan State University to receive the Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology. The award honors the full collection of EPET academic programs, including a certificate, master’s degree and doctorate, all of which are… Read More »
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Each year, 10 faculty members are chosen to receive Teacher-Scholar Awards at the MSU Awards Convocation. Among this year’s recipients are Rebecca Jacobsen, assistant professor of teacher education, and Cary J. Roseth, assistant professor of educational psychology. Both will receive the award at the all-university awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 12 at… Read More »
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Department of Teacher Education graduate assistant Faith Muirhead will receive the Excellence-In-Teaching Citation at the all-university awards ceremony at MSU’s Wharton Center on Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Muirhead, a leader within the college’s teacher education program, provides her students with the tools they need for success. She challenges, encourages and supports. Muirhead came to… Read More »
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NCTQ’s Kate Walsh challenges the field As teacher educators await the results of a controversial, nationwide review of teacher preparation programs, the leader behind the project made a stop at Michigan State University. It was the first time Kate Walsh, president of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), spoke in a college of education… Read More »
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A group of future teachers from Michigan State University — and their mentor teachers — will travel to Tanzania during summer 2014 for a unique experience in learning to teach global perspectives. The university has received funding under the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program to offer the five-week trip, along with related activities before and… Read More »
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Education Week blogger Rick Hess has named four Michigan State University faculty members to the Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings, an annual listing of scholars known for making significant contributions to national debates in education. College of Education Dean Donald Heller was ranked No. 76 on the list (up from No. 83 last year). Rebecca Jacobsen,… Read More »
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Mentor teacher and College of Education alumna Heather Peterson has received the 2012 National Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. Peterson was presented the award on Nov. 3 by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT). The award was given to her by NABT President Donald French and President-Elect Mark Little at the association’s recent professional development… Read More »
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Why do so many beginning teachers quit the profession or change schools? Surprising new research finds it’s not a heavy workload or lack of resources that has the most significant effect, but instead the relationship between teachers and their principal. Peter Youngs, associate professor of educational policy at Michigan State University and lead investigator on… Read More »
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It’s been a big year for the College of Education’s signature urban teaching program. The first graduates of the Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) went to work full-time in Detroit, Chicago and other cities where they can use their expertise and passion to shape the future for urban youth. And the future looks especially promising… Read More »
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Paul Slocum, associate professor emeritus and East Lansing resident, passed away on Sept.10 at 86 years old. Slocum’s early career as a teacher and principal led him to a fellowship to obtain his doctorate in education at Southern Illinois University. He joined the College of Education in 1964 in the Department of Teacher Education, and… Read More »
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Today’s school systems are operating in a time of fast-changing resources, responsibilities and expectations. The educators who aspire to leadership positions – faculty at Michigan State University argue – need a different set of skills. As they lead efforts to improve teaching and learning, superintendents and other district leaders should embrace the power of schools… Read More »
Alumnus John W. Porter (M.A. ’57, Ph.D. ’62) passed away June 27, 2012. He was 80. A two-time graduate of the College of Education, he received a master’s in counseling and guidance and a doctorate in higher education. Dr. Porter worked as a teacher before becoming the first black professional employed in the Michigan Department… Read More »
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Denice Blair Leach, who received her Ph.D. from the Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) Program at Michigan State University, has been named informal education specialist at the MSU Museum and MSU College of Education. Leach, who was a visiting assistant professor at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Ky., will develop educational programs for… Read More »
American students experience vast differences in content coverage across states, school districts and even from classroom to classroom, according to a new book by University Distinguished Professor of education and statistics William H. Schmidt. Based on decades of research, Schmidt and co-author Curtis C. McKnight illustrate how unequal opportunities to learn mathematics and science are… Read More »
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All Michigan teachers should be aware of changes that will affect state requirements for renewing their teaching certification, as well as advancing from the Provisional Certificate to the Professional Certificate. All changes become effective Sept. 1, 2013. Under the new administrative rules, teachers no longer have to earn 18 credits in a planned program to… Read More »
The second class of W.K. Kellogg Foundation Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows at Michigan State University includes a former cancer researcher, a computer programmer and a veterinary assistant. With a vast variety of experiences, the group of 11 aspiring teachers joins others across the state who are rising to meet the challenge of improving education in… Read More »
Best-selling author James Patterson is creating a scholarship program at Michigan State University to help prepare teachers ready to serve in urban areas. His gift to the College of Education will provide $60,000 a year for students enrolled in the Urban Educators Cohort Program, a specialized teacher preparation track that begins during freshmen year. “When… Read More »
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Two University Distinguished Professors in the College of Education, William Schmidt and Suzanne Wilson, were recently appointed to a National Research Council committee William Schmidt, University Distinguished Professor and co-director of the Education Policy Center, and Suzanne Wilson, chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education, have been appointed to the National Research Council’s Committee on the… Read More »
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As soon as he set foot on the campus of Michigan State University, Chris Waston knew that he had the potential to become a role model and leader for elementary and middle school students. Combining his energetic personality with a fresh approach to teaching, the 2011 education graduate was able to create a big impact… Read More »
As Michigan schools prepare to implement new required teacher evaluation programs, hundreds of educators came to East Lansing on April 20 to discuss what good teaching looks like. Noted educator evaluation expert Charlotte Danielson presented strategies for developing an effective evaluation model. Danielson, who has written extensively about teacher leadership and school improvement, also offered… Read More »
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On Thursday, April 19, the Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) hosted the annual PACE Awards, which recognizes outstanding work from professionals in the field of communications. The MSU College of Education was awarded a Pinnacle Award for its backpack-themed 2010-2011 Annual Report, which was designed by Tony Cepak and written by Nicole Geary. The annual report, which was… Read More »
Countries that best prepare math teachers meet several key conditions generally lacking in the United States, according to the first international study of what teacher preparation programs are able to accomplish. The IEA study, led by Michigan State University, suggests that in countries such as Taiwan and Singapore, future math teachers are better prepared because… Read More »
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This is the first of a series of posts addressing commonly asked MAET “Career Counseling” questions. One of the most frequently asked questions lately has been “what can I do with my Master of Arts in Educational Technology degree?” Here are 5 + infinity things you can do with a degree in Educational Technology: Classroom… Read More »
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Rebecca Jacobsen, assistant professor of teacher education in the College of Education, has been selected to receive an Outstanding Reviewer Award on behalf of Urban Education, a journal that provides analyses of critical concerns facing inner-city schools. The award recognizes reviewers for their exceptional contributions to the review process, especially regarding the quality, depth and timeliness of… Read More »
Alex Bowers, a 2007 graduate of the Ph.D. program in Educational Administration, has been selected to receive the Division A Emerging Scholar Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA). The award is among the international organization’s highest honors, presented to a pre-tenure scholar who has made outstanding contributions to the field of leadership, administration or organizational… Read More »
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American students need a dramatically new approach to improve how they learn science, says a national group of scientists and educators led by Michigan State University professor William Schmidt. After six years of work, the group has proposed a solution. The 8+1 Science concept calls for a radical overhaul in K-12 schools that moves away… Read More »
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Anna Yanke, a special education student in College of Education, was one of 24 to receive an Outstanding Senior Award for the graduating Class of 2012. The award is given each year on behalf of the Senior Class Council division of ASMSU, the undergraduate student government at Michigan State University. Among other criteria, the awards are… Read More »
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A new research project launched by the National Academy of Education and George Washington University aims to assess a hot-button issue: the methods used to evaluate teacher education programs. The project’s steering committee, chaired by Michael J. Feuer, includes Robert Floden, a University Distinguished Professor of education at Michigan State University, and MSU College of Education alumna… Read More »
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Angela Calabrese Barton, professor of teacher education in the College of Education, has received the Outreach Scholarship Community Partnership Award from Michigan State University for her collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing on the GET City initiative. This award, given annually, is in recognition of a mutually beneficial and sustained campus-community research partnership. Since… Read More »
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The recent consensus dominating discussions on school reform tends to take a conservative, market-driven approach to fixing schools. But many educators believe that kind of thinking alienates teachers, teacher unions and, ultimately, the students who have been fighting against racism and inequality in education throughout history. A new book co-edited by Michigan State University assistant… Read More »
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Today’s school systems are operating in a time of fast-changing resources, responsibilities and expectations. The educators who aspire to leadership positions – faculty at Michigan State University argue – need a different set of skills. As they lead efforts to improve teaching and learning, superintendents and other district leaders should embrace the power of schools… Read More »
New director Joseph Krajcik lines up projects, priorities By Nicole Geary Science is about exploring and explaining phenomena – how food fuels the body and how new materials can be made from old. Too often, however, today’s students aren’t able to use what’s presented in school to explain the world around them. Or understand why… Read More »
All along, Michigan State University child development graduate Katie Kosko has learned that good teaching requires stopping to reflect on strategies in the classroom. So when the reality of her first full-time experience – the yearlong internship – set in, she took that message seriously. Kosko entered the annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the… Read More »
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Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, associate professor of teacher education at the Michigan State University College of Education, has co-authored a book along with Penn State Professor Gwendolyn Lloyd, and Harvard’s Jon Star. The book, titled Developing Essential Understanding of Expressions, Equations, and Functions: Grades 6-8, is part of a series aimed at helping teachers deepen their understanding of critical… Read More »
Dubbed by many as “the Oscars of advertising,” the ADDY Awards is the industry’s biggest and most well-known competition, recognizing professionals and students across the nation who have produced innovative graphic design. During the Mid-Michigan ADDY Awards ceremony, held Feb. 23 at the MSU Union, the Michigan State University College of Education won a Silver ADDY Award for its 2010-2011… Read More »
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Policymakers hoping to improve teacher preparation in the U.S. have been stymied by a dearth of nationally representative data, as was pointed out in a 2010 report from the National Academy of Science, Preparing Teachers: Building Evidence for Sound Policy. The Educational Policy Center at Michigan State University took an important step toward more informed… Read More »
Everything seemed perfectly ordinary to Juleen Jenkins-Whall as she sat with her 10th grade chemistry class during a Traverse City West High School assembly —that is, until State Superintendent Mike Flanagan popped in for a video chat, and announced that Jenkins-Whall had just won the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Dubbed by Teacher Magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching,” the award recognizes outstanding work in the… Read More »
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Edwards, Patricia A., Thompson-McMillon, Gwendolyn, & Turner, Jennifer D. (May 2010) Teachers College Press. While many books decry the crisis in the schooling of African American children, they are often disconnected from the lived experiences and work of classroom teachers and principals. In Change Is Gonna Come, the authors look back to go forward, providing… Read More »
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For the past seven years, special education teacher Kristy Walters has served as an inspiration and role model to her students at Corunna Middle School. To honor her passion and commitment for education, the district named Walters the 2011 Teacher of the Year. Walters, who earned her bachelor’s (’04) and master’s (’06) degrees in teacher education from the Michigan State University College of Education, was selected for the… Read More »
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Many policymakers have been promoting reforms that attempt to hold teachers accountable for producing gains in student achievement. But test-based accountability alone cannot solve our most challenging educational problems. The authors of a new volume on the topic, Assessing Teacher Quality: Understanding Teacher Effects on Instruction and Achievement, include several researchers affiliated with the Michigan… Read More »
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A recent opinion piece from the Orlando Sentinel addressed one of Florida education’s most troubling statistics: that only 28 percent of Floridian eighth-graders are considered “proficient” in mathematics. The solution? Attract top math teachers to middle schools, said guest columnist Paul Cottle. Cottle referenced the research of MSU professor William Schmidt, which said that U.S. math instruction is weak because the teachers themselves often have… Read More »
How can educators meet the growing challenge of preparing all students to meet world-class standards in times of declining revenues? Discover the possibilities — and hear from an international leader in education technology — at the 5th annual Internationalizing Michigan Education Conference on November 21, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference… Read More »
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Leaders of the new Azim Premji University (APU) looked around the world for partners that could help them create a high-quality graduate school of education in India. They chose one institution in the United States based on its expertise and commitment to social purpose: the College of Education at Michigan State University. Since then, MSU… Read More »
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On Oct. 12, 2011, MSU Teacher Education department chair Suzanne Wilson addressed Congress about ways to improve STEM education across the nation. In her testimony, Wilson outlined a range of challenges that teachers face, and how these barriers discourage the advancement of STEM implementation. She states: We have high aspirations for mathematics and science learning, and some new ideas… Read More »
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On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, MSU College of Education professor Suzanne Wilson spoke at a congressional subcommittee hearing about successful criteria for K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Wilson addressed the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, a part of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ralph M. Hall. Accompanying her were scholars: Adam… Read More »
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For the past 26 years, English teacher Christopher Sloan has been a role model and mentor to his students at Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City. On Sept. 21, 2011, the Utah Council of Teachers of English recognized Sloan’s devotion and commitment to the field of education by naming him 2011 Veteran Teacher of the Year. Sloan, who is a candidate for the Educational Psychology and… Read More »
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Ashley Taglauer, a junior in the elementary education (mathematics) program at the Michigan State University College of Education, has been awarded a $1000 Miriam Schaefer scholarship from the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). She is one of only three college students from the state to receive the award. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must submit an application, essay, college transcripts and two… Read More »
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All along, Michigan State University child development graduate Katie Kosko has learned that good teaching requires stopping to reflect on strategies in the classroom. So when the reality of her first full-time experience – the yearlong internship – set in, she took that message seriously. Kosko entered the annual Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year… Read More »
Nearly ten years have passed since the horrific events that occurred on September 11, 2001. This upcoming Sunday will be a day of remembrance and unity for millions of Americans who witnessed the events first-hand or on live television. But what of today’s children, who were either too young to comprehend the day’s importance or not yet born? Ira David… Read More »
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The effects teachers have on student achievement have been of great interest to education researchers and policy makes the last four decades. A recent study by Spyros Konstantopoulos, an associate professor of education at MSU, examined the persistence of teacher effects in early grades using several years of statewide data from Tennessee’s Project STAR. In… Read More »
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The effects teachers have on student achievement have been of great interest to education researchers and policy makes the last four decades. A recent study by Spyros Konstantopoulos, an associate professor of education at MSU, examined the persistence of teacher effects in early grades using several years of statewide data from Tennessee’s Project STAR. In… Read More »
Joseph Krajcik, a well-known science education expert, has been named director of the Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education (IRMSE) at Michigan State University. The interdisciplinary center, launched during a Washington, D.C. conference last fall, is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges related to teaching science and mathematics by bringing… Read More »
Joseph Krajcik, a well-known science education expert, has been named director of the Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education (IRMSE) at Michigan State University. The interdisciplinary center, launched during a Washington, D.C. conference last fall, is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges related to teaching science and mathematics by bringing… Read More »
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Incoming Michigan State University College of Education assistant professor Christine Greenhow shared her thoughts with the Huffington Post about a new Missouri law that bans some student-teacher contact on social networking sites. “‘We know the best learning happens when teachers are able to integrate students’ career interests, passions and the skills that they develop outside of school… Read More »
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Incoming Michigan State University College of Education assistant professor Christine Greenhow shared her thoughts with the Huffington Post about a new Missouri law that bans some student-teacher contact on social networking sites. “‘We know the best learning happens when teachers are able to integrate students’ career interests, passions and the skills that they develop outside of school… Read More »
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Having consistently good teachers in elementary school appears to be as important for student achievement as small class sizes, according to new research by a Michigan State University education scholar. The study by Spyros Konstantopoulos found that, starting in kindergarten, teachers can significantly affect students’ reading and math scores in later grades. The study, which… Read More »
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Having consistently good teachers in elementary school appears to be as important for student achievement as small class sizes, according to new research by a Michigan State University education scholar. The study by Spyros Konstantopoulos found that, starting in kindergarten, teachers can significantly affect students’ reading and math scores in later grades. The study, which… Read More »
On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at noon, the Detroit Free Press will host its online chat session, Tuesday Talk, where the general public will have the opportunity to discuss the recent changes in teacher work rules, including teacher tenure and eliminating seniority as a factor for hiring or layoffs, with Michigan’s educational leaders. Among the panel of experts is Robert Floden, co-director of Michigan State University’s… Read More »
On Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at noon, the Detroit Free Press will host its online chat session, Tuesday Talk, where the general public will have the opportunity to discuss the recent changes in teacher work rules, including teacher tenure and eliminating seniority as a factor for hiring or layoffs, with Michigan’s educational leaders. Among the panel of experts is Robert Floden, co-director of Michigan State University’s… Read More »
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As pressure for more teacher accountability builds, states (and school districts) have been searching for the best evaluation methods. Many say classroom observation won’t suffice for measuring teacher quality. Many educational leaders fear using student test scores doesn’t work either. As noted in a recent Detroit News article, Robert Floden says research on using value-added… Read More »
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As pressure for more teacher accountability builds, states (and school districts) have been searching for the best evaluation methods. Many say classroom observation won’t suffice for measuring teacher quality. Many educational leaders fear using student test scores doesn’t work either. As noted in a recent Detroit News article, Robert Floden says research on using value-added… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education academic advisor Jean Brown recently received the 2011 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Brown was recognized for her extraordinary efforts to promote equal opportunity and educational achievement for MSU students. The award is typically granted to a faculty or staff member who has been nominated by an MSU student with a disability. In… Read More »
Michigan State University College of Education academic advisor Jean Brown recently received the 2011 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award from the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. Brown was recognized for her extraordinary efforts to promote equal opportunity and educational achievement for MSU students. The award is typically granted to a faculty or staff member who has been nominated by an MSU student with a disability. In… Read More »
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Donald E. Heller, a noted scholar and expert on higher education, has been approved as dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University. He will assume the position effective Jan. 1, 2012. Heller is professor of education and senior scientist at Penn State University, where he has served as director of the Center… Read More »
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Donald E. Heller, a noted scholar and expert on higher education, has been approved as dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University. He will assume the position effective Jan. 1, 2012. Heller is professor of education and senior scientist at Penn State University, where he has served as director of the Center… Read More »
Fifteen doctoral students from Teacher Education, Educational Policy and Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) are traveling together to universities and schools throughout Vietnam this month as part of a new international study trip opportunity sponsored by the College of Education. The group, which departed on June 4, expects to visit approximately 15 institutions in… Read More »
Fifteen doctoral students from Teacher Education, Educational Policy and Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education (HALE) are traveling together to universities and schools throughout Vietnam this month as part of a new international study trip opportunity sponsored by the College of Education. The group, which departed on June 4, expects to visit approximately 15 institutions in… Read More »
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The idea that teaching practices could be improved through better data systems has captured the imagination of policy makers, researchers and foundations. However, MSU Professor of Education Mary Kennedy argues that the concept itself is so ill-defined as to suggest that data use is more of a panacea than a coherent reform proposal. In Data… Read More »
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The idea that teaching practices could be improved through better data systems has captured the imagination of policy makers, researchers and foundations. However, MSU Professor of Education Mary Kennedy argues that the concept itself is so ill-defined as to suggest that data use is more of a panacea than a coherent reform proposal. In Data… Read More »
THE MASTER OF ARTS in Special Education at MSU has been attracting larger numbers of students—especially teachers working full time—since it became a completely online program for the ?rst time in fall 2010. Students can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which is new at MSU this year.… Read More »
University Distinguished Professor of education Robert Floden will be part of a panel discussing Gov. Rick Snyder’s education reform proposals on www.freepopinion.com at noon Tuesday, May 3. The live web chat, called Tuesday Talk, will focus on what hurdles the governor must face to make his education plan a reality. Besides Floden, co-director of the… Read More »
University Distinguished Professor of education Robert Floden will be part of a panel discussing Gov. Rick Snyder’s education reform proposals on www.freepopinion.com at noon Tuesday, May 3. The live web chat, called Tuesday Talk, will focus on what hurdles the governor must face to make his education plan a reality. Besides Floden, co-director of the… Read More »
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Child development graduate Kathryn Kosko, who is completing her fifth-year internship in Detroit through the College of Education, has been selected as the 2010-11 Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. She will receive the award during a dinner and ceremony on April 8, 2011. The competition is coordinated by the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators.… Read More »
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Child development graduate Kathryn Kosko, who is completing her fifth-year internship in Detroit through the College of Education, has been selected as the 2010-11 Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. She will receive the award during a dinner and ceremony on April 8, 2011. The competition is coordinated by the Michigan Association of Teacher Educators.… Read More »
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Measures of teacher quality based on value-added models of student achievement are coming – but should they? Value-added models – known as VAMs – are gaining increasing acceptance among policymakers as a possible improvement over conventional indicators based on classroom observations, educational attainment, or experience. MSU researchers Cassie Guarino, Mark Reckase and Jeff Wooldridge have… Read More »
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Measures of teacher quality based on value-added models of student achievement are coming – but should they? Value-added models – known as VAMs – are gaining increasing acceptance among policymakers as a possible improvement over conventional indicators based on classroom observations, educational attainment, or experience. MSU researchers Cassie Guarino, Mark Reckase and Jeff Wooldridge have… Read More »
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Associate professor of teacher education Beth Herbel-Eisenmann will be honored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for a recent article published in Mathematics Teacher. She will receive the council’s inaugural Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award with her co-authors at the NCTM meeting in Indianapolis this April. The article, “Curriculum Vision and Coherence: Adapting Curriculum… Read More »
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Associate professor of teacher education Beth Herbel-Eisenmann will be honored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) for a recent article published in Mathematics Teacher. She will receive the council’s inaugural Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award with her co-authors at the NCTM meeting in Indianapolis this April. The article, “Curriculum Vision and Coherence: Adapting Curriculum… Read More »
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Educators from around the world will gather at Michigan State University next week as the university hosts the iNet International Conference, an annual event focused on transforming education. A showcase of the best strategies and technology in schools, the “Navigators of Learning” conference will give Michigan teachers and school administrators an unusual opportunity to interact… Read More »
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Educators from around the world will gather at Michigan State University next week as the university hosts the iNet International Conference, an annual event focused on transforming education. A showcase of the best strategies and technology in schools, the “Navigators of Learning” conference will give Michigan teachers and school administrators an unusual opportunity to interact… Read More »
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Matthew Koehler and Punya Mishra, both faculty members in educational psychology and educational technology at Michigan State University, were selected to serve as co-chairs of the 2011 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) national conference in Nashville, Tenn. The conference, scheduled for March 7-11, is attended by hundreds of people interested in today’s issues… Read More »
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Matthew Koehler and Punya Mishra, both faculty members in educational psychology and educational technology at Michigan State University, were selected to serve as co-chairs of the 2011 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) national conference in Nashville, Tenn. The conference, scheduled for March 7-11, is attended by hundreds of people interested in today’s issues… Read More »
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Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »
By Robert Floden, co-director, Education Policy Center Teacher quality is the key to improving k–12 education. Some policies aim to improve teacher quality through more aggressive recruitment, doing more to retain the best teachers or developing teacher evaluation systems that reward top performance and remove those who perform poorly. Those approaches may have some payoff,… Read More »
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David Legg left the kind of legacy that has potential to in?uence people every day. Successful former students who, no matter their profession, know how to clearly express themselves. And—especially if you live in Novi, Michigan—an FM radio station and cable TV channel that continues to kick out student-created content from leaders in the making.… Read More »
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Michigan State University will help increase the number of teachers certified to teach Arabic language in K-12 public schools by offering new academic programs for both current and prospective teachers. Demand for teaching Arabic is particularly great in Michigan, home to one of the largest populations of Arab Americans in the country. However, few teachers… Read More »
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Michigan State University will help increase the number of teachers certified to teach Arabic language in K-12 public schools by offering new academic programs for both current and prospective teachers. Demand for teaching Arabic is particularly great in Michigan, home to one of the largest populations of Arab Americans in the country. However, few teachers… Read More »
The Master of Arts in Special Education at Michigan State University, which became a completely online program for the first time this fall, is now admitting students to begin courses in summer or fall 2011. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Students in the program can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in… Read More »
The Master of Arts in Special Education at Michigan State University, which became a completely online program for the first time this fall, is now admitting students to begin courses in summer or fall 2011. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Students in the program can earn an endorsement in Learning Disabilities (LD) or in… Read More »
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Justin Drwencke, a mathematics major at Michigan State University pursuing secondary teacher certification, recently presented a poster at the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA) conference in Columbus, Ohio. Drwencke has been working in collaboration with College of Education assistant professor Kristen Bieda as a professorial assistant since fall of 2009. One of few if any other… Read More »
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Justin Drwencke, a mathematics major at Michigan State University pursuing secondary teacher certification, recently presented a poster at the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA) conference in Columbus, Ohio. Drwencke has been working in collaboration with College of Education assistant professor Kristen Bieda as a professorial assistant since fall of 2009. One of few if any other… Read More »
Carol J. Rottman, MA ’72 (special education), has been featured in the news recently for her experiences, and related book, related to restoring a prairie around her Greenville, Mich. home. Read more.
Carol J. Rottman, MA ’72 (special education), has been featured in the news recently for her experiences, and related book, related to restoring a prairie around her Greenville, Mich. home. Read more.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan State University will expand its capacity to improve mathematics and science education across the nation through the creation of a new, interdisciplinary research center. The Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education is expected to bring together top scholars from the science and education fields and facilitate projects that can… Read More »
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Michigan State University will expand its capacity to improve mathematics and science education across the nation through the creation of a new, interdisciplinary research center. The Institute for Research on Mathematics and Science Education is expected to bring together top scholars from the science and education fields and facilitate projects that can… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2010/education-policy-center-poised-for-the-future/
Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/education-policy-center-poised-for-the-future/
Michigan State University makes sharing knowledge with the public a top priority. When it comes to research on education, the Education Policy Center serves as the university’s main information portal for decision-makers who shape the quality of schools from kindergarten through college. Established in 2000, the center recently refined its goals and priorities under the… Read More »
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Michigan State University’s participation in the MSNBC Education Nation broadcast about the teaching profession continued with additional news coverage featuring College of Education students on WDIV in Detroit.
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Michigan State University’s participation in the MSNBC Education Nation broadcast about the teaching profession continued with additional news coverage featuring College of Education students on WDIV in Detroit.
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More than 50 teacher education students in the College of Education gathered to join a live discussion on teaching careers with Arne Duncan. Read more from The State News.
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More than 50 teacher education students in the College of Education gathered to join a live discussion on teaching careers with Arne Duncan. Read more from The State News.
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Professor and Department of Teacher Education chairperson Suzanne Wilson quoted in New York Times article.
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Professor and Department of Teacher Education chairperson Suzanne Wilson quoted in New York Times article.
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Amita Chudgar, an assistant professor of educational administration, has been selected as a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2010-11 academic year. The program is intended to support scholars who are working on critical areas of education research early in their careers. Chudgar will use the two-year, $55,000 grant to study how… Read More »
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Amita Chudgar, an assistant professor of educational administration, has been selected as a National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2010-11 academic year. The program is intended to support scholars who are working on critical areas of education research early in their careers. Chudgar will use the two-year, $55,000 grant to study how… Read More »
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University will prepare more educators needed to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Michigan’s urban schools as part of a new statewide fellowship program highlighted Jan. 6 by President Barack Obama. MSU is one of six universities selected to participate in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan… Read More »
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University will prepare more educators needed to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Michigan’s urban schools as part of a new statewide fellowship program highlighted Jan. 6 by President Barack Obama. MSU is one of six universities selected to participate in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan… Read More »
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By Nicole Geary Renowned educational assessment expert Rick Stiggins says he built his career on the basis of doctoral study in the Michigan State University College of Education. Now he hopes to help his alma mater became the nation’s leader on improving teacher training in assessment. Stiggins, who received his Ph.D. in educational psychology in… Read More »
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By Nicole Geary Renowned educational assessment expert Rick Stiggins says he built his career on the basis of doctoral study in the Michigan State University College of Education. Now he hopes to help his alma mater became the nation’s leader on improving teacher training in assessment. Stiggins, who received his Ph.D. in educational psychology in… Read More »
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By Nicole Geary Last year, Lindsay (Martin) Knippenberg tunneled into the base of a 50-foot-deep glacier to challenge the limits for life on Earth. Meanwhile, she encouraged more than a few young people to broaden their perspectives about science – and consider new possibilities for their future. Hundreds of U.S. students and fellow teachers, back… Read More »
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By Nicole Geary Last year, Lindsay (Martin) Knippenberg tunneled into the base of a 50-foot-deep glacier to challenge the limits for life on Earth. Meanwhile, she encouraged more than a few young people to broaden their perspectives about science – and consider new possibilities for their future. Hundreds of U.S. students and fellow teachers, back… Read More »
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By Nicole Geary Students may have a better chance to save the planet in the future if they are taught less in science class today. That’s because many science educators believe the curriculum in the United States attempts to cover too many topics without tying them together. Kids jump from a unit on weather to… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/students-might-save-the-planet/
By Nicole Geary Students may have a better chance to save the planet in the future if they are taught less in science class today. That’s because many science educators believe the curriculum in the United States attempts to cover too many topics without tying them together. Kids jump from a unit on weather to… Read More »
The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University has been honored by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation – Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship as an institution designated to receive aspiring teachers of color. The College of Education was among 159 university applicants of which 29 were chosen around the… Read More »
The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University has been honored by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation – Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship as an institution designated to receive aspiring teachers of color. The College of Education was among 159 university applicants of which 29 were chosen around the… Read More »
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Greta McHaney-Trice Greta McHaney-Trice, a teacher at Forest View Elementary School in the Lansing School District, has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. She will be honored for exemplary efforts to help all students achieve their potential during an Awards Reception on April… Read More »
Greta McHaney-Trice Greta McHaney-Trice, a teacher at Forest View Elementary School in the Lansing School District, has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. She will be honored for exemplary efforts to help all students achieve their potential during an Awards Reception on April… Read More »
Dwi Yuliantoro, a Ph.D. candidate in Teacher Education, has won the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award Fund was established to honor the memory of Homer Higbee, who dedicated his professional life to international education exchange during the 25 years he worked in the Office of International Studies and Programs… Read More »
Dwi Yuliantoro, a Ph.D. candidate in Teacher Education, has won the Homer Higbee International Education Award. The Homer Higbee International Education Award Fund was established to honor the memory of Homer Higbee, who dedicated his professional life to international education exchange during the 25 years he worked in the Office of International Studies and Programs… Read More »
Nominate your favorite teacher for the Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award 2009-2010. The Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards in the College of Education at Mich. St. Univ. are given annually to up to four faculty ($2000) and up to four doctoral students ($1000) who have demonstrated that their… Read More »
Nominate your favorite teacher for the Sixth Annual College of Education Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Award 2009-2010. The Excellence and Innovation in Teaching Awards in the College of Education at Mich. St. Univ. are given annually to up to four faculty ($2000) and up to four doctoral students ($1000) who have demonstrated that their… Read More »
MSU offers preparation leading to certification for teachers, administrators, school psychologists, and school guidance counselors. In addition, MSU offers preparation leading to occupational certification in a single area: Vocational Agriscience and Natural Resources.
Check MSU News for the university-wide release, plus a VIDEO about what makes the College of Education a leader in teacher education. See more details about our ranking categories or visit the U.S. News site for the nationwide listings. For an impressive 15th consecutive year now, the College of Education has been ranked No. 1… Read More »
Check MSU News for the university-wide release, plus a VIDEO about what makes the College of Education a leader in teacher education. See more details about our ranking categories or visit the U.S. News site for the nationwide listings. For an impressive 15th consecutive year now, the College of Education has been ranked No. 1… Read More »
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Kraig R. Conyer, an adapted physical education teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Ill., has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. He was honored for creating exciting new opportunities for students to participate in inclusive physical education programs during an Awards… Read More »
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Kraig R. Conyer, an adapted physical education teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Ill., has received the prestigious Outstanding Alumni K-12 Teacher Award from the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. He was honored for creating exciting new opportunities for students to participate in inclusive physical education programs during an Awards… Read More »
Leigh Graves Wolf, an instructor and coordinator of the educational technology master’s degree program, and Korine Wawrzynski, an adjunct faculty member in educational administration, have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy for Instructional Excellence and Innovation at MSU. The academy is a new initiative that will provide a… Read More »
Leigh Graves Wolf, an instructor and coordinator of the educational technology master’s degree program, and Korine Wawrzynski, an adjunct faculty member in educational administration, have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Walter and Pauline Adams Academy for Instructional Excellence and Innovation at MSU. The academy is a new initiative that will provide a… Read More »
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Showcase of Teacher Project: MAET Showcase Each quarter we will be showcasing a teacher’s project completed during his/her participation in our program. Sometime soon we are planning to archive these lessons on our website for you to refer to throughout the year. For any students that have previously taken the Certificate we are asking that… Read More »
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College of Education Graduate School Programs Top National Rankings 8 Graduate Programs in the Top 10 MSU’s College of Education has done it again. For the 12th year in a row the college’s graduate programs in elementary and secondary education have been ranked number 1 in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report guide to… Read More »
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Showcase of Teacher Project: Multiplication Lesson using PowerPoint With this issue we are starting a new format for the For Your Classroom column. Each quarter we will be showcasing a teacher’s project completed during his/her participation in our program. By next fall we are planning to archive these lessons on our website for you to… Read More »
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Dear Friends, I wanted to start off the new year by sharing an interesting report entitled 21st Century Knowledge and Skills in Educator Preparation released by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21). The report calls on teacher education programs to update their curricula to better prepare future teachers to integrate 21st-century skills into their instruction.
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The College of Education welcomed 36 new faculty members and academic specialists in the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition, the college recognized two individuals with distinguished roles. New Leadership Kui Xie became the chair of the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education on July 1, 2023. Previously, Xie was the Ted and Lois… Read More »
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Patricia Edwards, professor of language and literacy in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University’s College of Education, is a nationally recognized expert on parent involvement as well as home, school and community partnerships. Edwards shares strategies for parents to help their children enjoy reading and improve their literacy skills. Edwards says helping a… Read More »
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Two-time alum Lori Bruner is the recipient of the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award – a prestigious honor that annually recognizes an outstanding doctoral student whose research focuses on reading. Her dissertation titled: “The Words, the Texts, and the Interactions: Opportunities for Word Learning from Preschool Storybook Apps” analyzed… Read More »
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Terrance Burgess has earned a nearly $630,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to incorporate youth experiences and community learning into elementary science classrooms. The work is funded through NSF’s CAREER program, the “most prestigious awards” the organization offers for “early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic… Read More »
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By: Mary Patillo-Dunn – Coordinator, Urban Educators Cohort ProgramAlyssa Morley – Coordinator, Global Educators Cohort ProgramYetunde Alabede – Doctoral Student, Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Two undergraduate cohort programs in the Teacher Preparation Program prepare future educators to teach in global or urban contexts. In November 2022, the Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP) and the… Read More »
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Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to CED graduate students.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/big-ideas-begin-here-msu-ranked-1-in-the-nation-by-u-s-news/
Michigan State University is #1 in the nation for elementary and secondary teacher education, according to U.S. News and World Report. The accolade comes from the 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Education Schools, which also heralded MSU as #1 for curriculum and instruction for the fifth straight year. “These top rankings highlight our dedication to and… Read More »
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Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to CED graduate students.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/grad-link/uncategorized/ced-student-recognitions-at-aera-2023/
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) held the in-person program of their annual meeting in Chicago, IL, last week.
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The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is holding their annual meeting in a hybrid format in Chicago, IL, where faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education (and other Spartans) are presenting their research. In addition, several Spartans are being acknowledged for their exceptional achievements. FACULTY & ACADEMIC STAFF RECOGNITION… Read More »
A new book by Associate Professor David Stroupe will help science teachers and administrators initiate and maintain classrooms in which students feel valued and heard. “Growing and Sustaining Student-Centered Science Classrooms” is the latest publication from Stroupe through Harvard Education Press. He previously co-edited “Preparing Science Teachers through Practice-Based Teacher Education” in 2020. … Read More »
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Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to College of Education graduate students, week of March 13, 2023.
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Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to College of Education graduate students, week of Feb. 27, 2023.
The unjust, inhumane killing of yet another Black man affects me personally. With every additional life that is stolen as a result of systemic oppression and racism, I feel the gravity of the sorrow, pain, and grief passed down to me through generations of struggle for Black life in the United States. It is a… Read More »
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Upcoming events and opportunities of interest to College of Education graduate students, week of Feb. 13, 2023.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Chinese Language Teacher Certification Program team about program content, applying to the program, scholarships and fellowships, or other questions you have. For general inquiries, please contact us at cltcp@msu.edu or 517-884-6061. You can also visit us at our office in Erickson Hall, Room 253. If you… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/ed-connect/2023/01/11/study-abroad-scholarships/
The application is open for the 2023 study abroad scholarships through the College of Education. There are two $1000 scholarships for the Dean’s undergraduate scholarship (College of Education students attending College of Education programs) and up to three $1000 scholarships for the Preparing Teachers for Global Classrooms through Study Abroad (teacher education students doing any… Read More »
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Each week, we ask a member of the College of Education grad student community to share three picks related to one of their passions.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2023/venzant-chambers-publishes-book-on-racial-opportunity-cost/
There is a scene in a book recently published by Michigan State University Professor Terah Venzant Chambers that shows how one moment can completely alter how a person interacts in a classroom environment, perhaps permanently. In this example, “Makayla,” a Black Advanced Placement (AP) student, drops a pencil. Makayla picks it up and says: “It… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2022/cardenas-curiel-receives-arthur-applebee-award/
Department of Teacher Education Assistant Professor Lucia Cárdenas Curiel and her colleague, University of Arizona Associate Professor Leah Durán, are recipients of the Literacy Research Association’s Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy. Their article, “A Historical Inquiry into Bilingual Reading Textbooks: Coloniality and Biliteracy at the Turn of the 20th Century” was… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/grad-link/uncategorized/ced-in-3-ayah-issa/
Each week, we ask a member of the College of Education grad student community to share three picks related to one of their passions.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2022/remembering-barbara-barbie-skinner/
Scholarship created to celebrate the life and legacy of an educator, gardener, friend To family and friends, Barbara (Bowman) Skinner was a “force of nature.” She was always smiling, had a memorable laugh, and was full of grace, compassion, vivacity and loyalty. She was also driven to excel, whether it be in the classroom or… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2022/alumni-notes-13/
Dale Berry, B.S. ’72 (Physical Education and Health), received the 2020 Vonnie Boetsma Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award through her work at Grand Valley State University within the Department of Movement Science. In more than 10 years of service to GVSU, Berry has taught a number of classes, served as a faculty advisor to… Read More »
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MSU alumnus, renowned business leader and committed Spartan Eli Broad died April 30, 2021. Broad was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his dedication to the sciences, arts and higher education. He graduated from MSU in 1954 with a degree in accounting from the School of Business, now known as the Eli Broad College of… Read More »
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Spring 2021 Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Marcos David Gonzalez-Flores Christina Maria Ponzio Xuexue Yang Education Leadership Kelly Alice Anderson Jessica Lee Bilodeau Chris Dale-Anthony Cadogan Sirrita Renna Darby Monica Jean DeGarmo Angela Lynn Hards Ken Horne Johnita Rae Porter Todd Andrew Stevens Brian Paul Sullivan Ken Thomas Wright James Chester Yake Alena E.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/alternative-credentials/
MSU’s College of Education has an unparalleled reputation for excellence and visionary thinking in its efforts to improve teaching, learning, physical activity and sport across our nation and around the world. We continually strive to offer innovative, dynamic programs. Alternative and non-degree credentials will provide flexible, focused opportunities for education and kinesiology professionals to enhance their skillsets and expand their… Read More »
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In 2022, the Dean’s Office and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced inaugural Equity Fellows awardees. Here are some of the funded projects. Learn about all here. TELL YOUR STORY “Storytelling is how we love and grow and exist. We live inside our stories,” said Associate Professor Sandro Barros. He helped nurture an… Read More »
Michigan State University Professor Dorinda Carter Andrews received the Educator of the Year Award from the Lansing branch of the NAACP on October 22, 2022. The annual award is among those given by the organization to recognize individuals and organizations who help promote NAACP’s mission. Their mission includes achieving equity, political rights and social inclusion… Read More »
Associate Professor Terry Flennaugh, a recognized scholar of and advocate for improving urban education, has been appointed interim associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Michigan State University College of Education. Flennaugh began in the role on Nov. 1, 2022. He succeeds Professor Terah Venzant Chambers, who held the role since April 2020;… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/grad-link/uncategorized/coe-in-3-yetunde-alabede/
Each week, we ask a member of the College of Education grad student community to share three picks related to one of their passions.
Scholars from the Michigan State University College of Education are joining a multi-state effort to develop, distribute and evaluate open-access elementary science and literacy curricula and professional development materials. The OpenSciEd consortium project, led by Northwestern University, shares $7.5 million across six partner institutions; MSU’s sub-contract is for $1.5 million. Leading the work at MSU… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/kin-nections/2022/undergraduate-research-opportunities/
Each year, College of Education faculty are invited to apply for funds provided to the college by MSU’s Office of Undergraduate Research. Faculty submit research proposals early in the fall semester, and those who receive awards use the funds to hire undergraduate students on an hourly basis. Below are the Fall 2022 projects. Apply now!… Read More »
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Each year, College of Education faculty apply for and receive funds to hire undergraduate students on an hourly basis. And they want to hire you! Review the different options to get involved in undergraduate research this year. Get involved as an undergraduate research assistant on fall 2022 projects including: Educational Research on Student Motivation and… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/grad-link/uncategorized/coe-in-3-jess-reed/
Each week, we ask a member of the College of Education grad student community to share three picks related to one of their passions.
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/outreach/equity/equity-fellows/
In January 2022, the College of Education’s Dean Office and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announce the inaugural Equity Fellows. The college distributed nearly $13,000, awarded to projects from across the College of Education (students, staff and faculty representing all four departments and several other units). Of the 12 submitted proposals, the committee… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2022/new-faculty-2022-2023/
The College of Education welcomed several new faculty members and academic specialists this academic year. In addition, several faculty were named to leadership positions within the college. This page is still in the process of being created; please check back for updates. New Leadership: Jerlando F. L. Jackson became dean of the MSU College of… Read More »
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Longtime college leader, researcher, guitar player retires By Nicole Geary In the field of education research, there are experts on statistical methods and there are philosophers. In universities, there are scholars and there are administrators. And in the Michigan State University College of Education, there was Robert E. Floden. Rarely does one person excel at… Read More »
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Alumni Spotlights EPET graduates secure exciting jobs in research, teaching, administration, and industry. See what our recent EPET graduates are doing now.
Tanya S. Wright, Michigan State University associate professor of language and literacy, was selected to receive the Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award from the International Literacy Association. The award recognizes a teacher in higher education who exemplifies outstanding teaching of reading and reading methods and who is an innovative leader, mentor and… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/epet/faculty/
Current Faculty Recent Emeritus Faculty Last updated September 2023
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Last updated September 2023
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Faculty in EPET are doing research across a wide range of topics in educational psychology and educational technology. In keeping with the focus and expertise in the College as a whole, many of our projects focus on teacher education and professional development. Doctoral students in our program have exceptional opportunities to work with faculty on… Read More »
Two Spartans from the College of Education will receive Excellence-in-Teaching Citations from Michigan State University on May 11, 2022. Eric Leszczynski, a doctoral student in the Kinesiology Ph.D. program, and Romina S. Peña-Pincheira, a graduate of the Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program, will receive their honors during the annual All-University Awards. ERIC Leszczynski Leszczynski comes… Read More »
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Won Jung Kim, a 2021 graduate of Michigan State University’s Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) doctoral program, won the Outstanding Doctoral Research Award from the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. The award is one of the top honors from the organization, and recognizes research that has great significance in the field of… Read More »
The Michigan State University Office of K-12 Outreach is announcing a new video series highlighting female educational leaders from across the state and how they are changing the future. The series—“Eloquent Educators: In the Spirit of…”—will feature a different leader each month and will rotate what the video is in the spirit of each time… Read More »
A new book by Assistant Professor Jungmin Kwon highlights how immigrant children and families today are transnational: flexibly crossing languages, cultures and countries and building and maintaining connections with their homes, homelands and more. “In the past, most discussions on immigrants were limited to their experiences within the U.S. People may assume that immigrants leave… Read More »
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Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education are sharing research throughout the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) annual meeting. Several are also being recognized for their exemplary work. Below, learn about some of the honorees during the 2022 conference, held this year in a dual-format, both online and in-person… Read More »
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For the 28th straight year, Michigan State University has been ranked #1 in the nation for elementary and secondary teacher education. The annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report have also named MSU #1 for curriculum and instruction for the fourth straight year. “We are excited and honored to learn that our college has been recognized… Read More »
What could happen to learning outcomes in elementary science classrooms if we let imaginations run wild? It’s an exciting thought for Michigan State University Assistant Professor Terrance Burgess, and one he’ll be able to engage with deeply as one of two scholars named a 2022 Tinker Fellow by the Concord Consortium. The yearlong fellowship provides… Read More »
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Upcoming events during the weeks of Feb. 21 and Feb. 28.
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Upcoming opportunities and events of interest to College of Education graduate students.
Wu CH., & Huang L. (2022) Instructors’ Social, Cognitive, and Teaching Presences in Emergency Remote Teaching of Chinese Language in the United States: A Qualitative Study. In: Liu S. (eds) Teaching the Chinese Language Remotely. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87055-3_13 Abstract Guided by Community of Inquiry (Garrison and Vaughan, Blended learning in higher education: Framework, principles,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/maet/2022/01/19/dr-liz-owens-boltz-named-maet-director/
It’s a new year and we have a new MAET Director. Welcome, Dr. Liz Owens Boltz! Dr. Boltz completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (EPET) in 2019 and has been an active member of the MAET community since 2013 as an instructor, advisor, and most recently as MAET’s Co-Director. In her tenure,… Read More »
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Alumni Board Members 2022-2023 Forever Forward Legacy Honor Roll FOREVER GREEN & WHITE – $100 – $499 FOREVER MSU – $500 – $999 FOREVER SPARTAN – $1,000 – $4,999 FOREVER FORWARD – $5,000 – $9,999 FOREVER LEGACY – $10,000+ Have questions?
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What is the Reeves Scholars Program? The Reeves Scholars Program (RSP) is a reciprocal exchange between future teachers at Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States and at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana. It offers a close-knit learning community and international travel experiences that prepare future teachers to be open-minded, community-engaged,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/new-faculty-2021-2022/
The College of Education welcomed seven new faculty members and three academic specialists this academic year. In addition, several faculty were named to leadership positions within the college. New Leadership: Starting July 1, 2021, University Distinguished Professor Ann E. Austin became interim dean of the College of Education. Austin, a nationally and globally renowned leader… Read More »
Michigan State University’s Carrie Symons wants to amplify the voices of refugees and immigrants in the United States. She hopes a new documentary and free complementary teaching materials will help the next generation of students better understand the realities refugees face—and use that information to better shape our global future. “This film and teaching materials… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2021/community-scrapbook-welcomes-spartans-back-to-campus/
As Spartans return to on-campus teaching, learning and living, the Michigan State University College of Education has debuted a community-led exhibit to reflect on the past several months and look toward the future. The College of Education Community Pandemic Scrapbook, based in Erickson Hall and in a digital format, features a myriad of ways for… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2021/08/25/2020-2021-graduates-sharing-job-searching-tips/
For recent and upcoming graduates looking to start their careers, the 2020-2021 job market was daunting. Looking for work during the COVID-19 pandemic meant parsing through an unusually small number of opportunities and carrying out much more of the interview process virtually. During these uncertain times, lab members Lin Lu, Nathan Hawk, and Mike Nelson… Read More »
Two Spartans with ties to Michigan State University’s Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education (CITE) program are among those being honored by the International Literacy Association. Lori Bruner Current student Lori Bruner is the winner of the 2021 Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship, given to just one doctoral student each year. The Fellowship, in the form… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/academic-student-affairs/recruitment-scholarships-fellowships/
This page overviews the multi-year and recruitment fellowship opportunities for Ph.D. students coordinated through College of Education Academic and Student Affairs department. It supplements information distributed by the Graduate School. Although international students are not eligible for the UDF or UEF, they are eligible for college awards. The university & college funding opportunities are: The… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/resources/academic-student-affairs/student-stories/
Each week, we ask a member of the College of Education grad student community to share three picks related to one of their passions. View some of our recent features below: Ayah Issa Ayah Issa, a Curriculum, Instruction & Teacher Education student, share 3 favorite recent reads: Since starting the CITE program, I’ve found myself… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/striving-for-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-justice/
Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are central components of the College of Education mission—it is not only what we say, but who we are and what we do. The events of 2020 and early 2021 reignited these commitments, and the college focused on new programs and initiatives that reflect these realities. A NEW LEADER Terah… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-cuenca/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Proposing Core Practices for Social Studies Teacher Education: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Inquiry-Based Lessons” by Dr. Alexander Cuenca. The article was published in the May/June 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract As states, school districts, and teachers continue to adopt the inquiry-based principles… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/michael-sedlak-building-academic-greatness/
Professor Michael Sedlak, a historian of education and steady leader of the College of Education, retired from Michigan State University after 38 years on the faculty in fall 2020. Sedlak has overseen all matters of academic affairs as associate dean since 1994, making countless contributions to the quality—and reputation—of the college’s degree programs. His… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/in-memoriam-11/
Former Assistant Professor of Teacher Education HAZEL M. ANTHONY died on Oct. 31, 2019. She spent her career in education, focusing on home economics, and the education of home economics teachers and administration. She served as faculty at MSU from 1957-61, later retiring in 1986 as dean of the College of Home Economics at the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/alumni-notes-12/
YVETTE MCELROY ANDERSON was named among the 2020 honorees for Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence award. The recognition celebrates African American women who inspire the community through leadership, achievement and participation in various acts of service. Anderson, M.A. ’03 (Educational Technology), is the district director of government affairs at Wayne County Community College District. She… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-theisen-homer/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Preparing Teachers for Relationships with Students: Two Visions, Two Approaches” by Dr. Victoria Theisen-Homer. The article was published in the May/June 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract Meaningful teacher–student relationships are linked to a range of positive student outcomes. However, there is limited research… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/doctoral-degree-recipients-spring-2020-fall-2020/
The following individuals received doctoral degrees from the College of Education in the program areas and during the semesters noted. Spring 2020 Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Justin Deane DetmersAshley Elizabeth MooreTracy Lynn Weippert Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Mary K. Behm Liesel Jan Carlson Charles Edward Cotton III Christina Marie Hinds Elizabeth Guerrero Lyons Rebecca Ann… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/teaching-for-racial-justice/
MSU leads national project to prepare teachers committed to equity By Priscilla El-Achkar The divisive state of the nation has brought many issues surrounding systemic racism to the surface within the past many months. As awareness continues to spread, it is important for Michigan State University, as a community, to discover processes that aid in… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/maet/2021/05/10/macul-2021-recap-and-presidents-award/
On March 18 and 19, 2021, Team MAET joined educators from around Michigan to attend the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference – held virtually for COVID-19 safety reasons. We were thrilled and honored to receive the 2021 President’s Award for the MAET Mini-MOOC in Remote Teaching. We look forward to… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/new-educator/2021/supporting-others-sonya-gunnings-moton/
Sonya Gunnings-Moton has been a Spartan since 1968, when her family moved to Michigan because her father, Thomas Gunnings, would become the first Black faculty member in the College of Human Medicine. In 2020, after earning two MSU degrees and long-serving as an associate professor and associate dean of student support and engagement in the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2021/aera-2021-at-a-glance/
Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the Michigan State University College of Education shared research throughout the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting. Several were also recognized for their exemplary work. Below, learn about some of the honorees during 2021’s virtual conference. Leadership roles Sheneka Williams, chair of the MSU Department of Educational Administration,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/international/global-education-engagement/programs/
Effective Design for Online Teaching and Learning (EDO) will give you conceptual and technical tools to help you link your online teaching to your learning goals for students, and make your online course more engaging. We will introduce you to research and practice around online teaching and course design through both synchronous sessions and asynchronous… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/crafting-engaging-science/team/
Principal Investigator – United States Barbara SchneiderBarbara Schneider is the John A. Hannah University Distinguished Professor in the College of Education and the Department of Sociology. She uses a sociological lens to understand societal conditions and interpersonal interactions that create norms and values for enhancing human and social capital. Her research focuses on how the… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/cepse/maet/outreach-and-research/
Over the years, we have received many inquiries about the work that we do. Because we believe in the public sharing of work, we want to share examples of the outreach and research we engage in with and for our MAET community and beyond. This is not an inclusive list, but we hope it demonstrates… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/author-interview-wolkenhauer-and-hooser/
This interview features insights from the article “Becoming Clinically Grounded Teacher Educators: Inquiry Communities in Clinical Teacher Preparation“ by Dr. Rachel Wolkenhauer and Angela Hooser. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Calls for the renewal of teacher preparation through clinical practice have left many novice… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-copur-gencturk/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “A Comparison of Perceived and Observed Learning from Professional Development: Relationships Among Self-Reports, Direct Assessments, and Teacher Characteristics“ by Dr. Yasemin Copur-Gencturk and Ian Thacker. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract The success of professional development programs… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/crafting-engaging-science/project-definition/
Introduction: PIRE: Crafting Engagement for Science Environments is a five-year, $3.6 million research grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The researchers and teachers involved are working to boost interest and engagement in science for all students. They are also providing students with the skills and opportunities to pursue science in the future. An… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/rldl/2021/03/26/when-life-schools-us/
Stories by Robin Chenoweth | Illustrations by Joseph Carrington Education experts share lessons on K–12 students’ learning that will outlast the pandemic. Seven-year-old Renee is all too aware of the challenges of learning during a pandemic. In October, with hybrid education in full swing because of COVID-19, the first-grader became so vexed with an uncooperative… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-colwell/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Examining Preservice Teachers’ Perceptions of Planning for Culturally Relevant Disciplinary Literacy“ by Dr. Jamie Colwell, Kristen Gregory, and Valerie Taylor. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract This qualitative multiple case study examined four preservice teachers’ planning and… Read More »
Congratulations to Dr. Mike Nelson who is now an associate staff member in the Cleveland Clinic Education Institute, where he will have an academic appointment as an assistant professor through the Lerner College of Medicine. Mike is an OSU alumnus, who completed his doctoral work in 2020. His research focuses on technology in teacher education,… Read More »
Five Spartans from the College of Education have received honors for their distinguished teaching, research and leadership at Michigan State University. Four of these recognitions are part of the annual All-University Awards, celebrating faculty and graduate students. In addition, Department of Kinesiology Chair Alan L. Smith received the Simmons Chivukula Award for Academic Leadership from… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-chavez-moreno/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “U.S. Empire and an Immigrant’s Counternarrative: Conceptualizing Imperial Privilege” by Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno. The article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract U.S. teacher education has largely overlooked a sociopolitical-historical context that affects both immigrants and nonimmigrants: American empire. To… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/author-interview-pugach-matewos-and-gomez-najarro/
This interview features insights on the article, “Disability and the Meaning of Social Justice in Teacher Education Research: A Precarious Guest at the Table?” by Marleen C. Pugach, Ananya M. Matewos, and Joyce Gomez-Najarro. Their article was published in the March/April 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Although disability is assumed to be… Read More »
Third grade literacy has improved in Michigan according to a new report on Michigan’s Read by Grade 3 law from Michigan State University’s Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the strategic research partner of the Michigan Department of Education. But progress is threatened because of insufficient targeted funding and concerns that students have fallen behind during the COVID-19… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2021/racial-equity-in-school-discipline-starting-in-the-classroom/
Black students are suspended or expelled from schools at disproportionately higher rates than other students, and data show the problem is progressively getting worse at the elementary level. The issue, researchers argue, starts in the classroom where teachers make disciplinary referrals to the school office. A team at Michigan State University hopes it can help… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/epfp/sponsors/
Since its inception in 1975, the Michigan EPFP has had more than 225 organizations sponsor fellows for the program. The sponsors include schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, private businesses, associations, foundations, museums and non-profit groups. Without the support of these organizations and their continued belief in the importance of the program, EPFP could not succeed.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2021/floden-becomes-aacte-board-chair/
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has announced that Robert E. Floden, dean of the College of Education at Michigan State University, is the new chair of its Board of Directors. AACTE is the nation’s leading organization on educator preparation, with more than 800 member institutions. Floden has served as an at-large member of the… Read More »
With growing concern about the “COVID slide” effects of distance learning, researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan have developed two project-based learning studies that seek to help teachers boost student engagement. One effort, Multiple Literacies in Project-Based Learning, or ML-PBL, is increasing science achievement and supporting the social and emotional development… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/news/2021/msu-faculty-alumni-awarded-naed-spencer-fellowships/
Assistant Professor Vaughn W. M. Watson and alumnus Jon M. Wargo have been awarded a 2020 National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship. Only 30 scholars were selected nationwide for the competitive, early career fellowship program, which includes $70,000 to focus on research and professional development. The fellows were chosen because of their commitment to, and… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/author-interview-cavanna-youngs/
This interview features insights on the article, “How Methods Instructors and Program Administrators Promote Teacher Education Program Coherence” by Jillian M. Cavanna, Lauren Molloy Elreda, Peter Youngs, and James Pippin. Their article was published in the January/February 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Although a growing body of scholarship points to the importance… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/author-interview-de-voto/
This interview features insights on the article, “Examining Diverse Perspectives of edTPA Policy Implementation Across States: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” by Craig De Voto, Jennifer D. Olson, and Jessica J. Gottlieb. Their article was published in the January/February 2021 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Since 2009, the Educative Teacher Performance… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-bastian/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “What Do Surveys of Program Completers Tell Us About Teacher Preparation Quality?,” by Kevin Bastion, Min Sun, and Heather Flynn. The article was published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract Surveys of teacher preparation program (TPP) completers have become one widely used measure… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2021/podcast-interview-patterson/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Historians, Archivists, and Museum Educators as Teacher Educators: Mentoring Preservice History Teachers at Cultural Institutes,” by Tim Patterson. The article was published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract A relatively new phenomenon in teacher education involves preservice history teachers conducting fieldwork in museums,… Read More »
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Research Laboratory for Digital Learning (RLDL) at The Ohio State University has continued its effort in conducting educational research and advancing the science of learning. The social distancing practice and the travel restrictions have hindered our practice of translational research where we would normally travel to schools… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-kimhi-and-geronik/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Creativity Promotion in an Excellence Program for Preservice Teacher Candidates” by Yael Kimhi and Leiky Geronik. The article was published in the November/December issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Teacher education is a leading issue in education research, and creativity has been targeted as an important… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/author-interview-reisman-and-enumah/
This interview features insights on the article entitled, “Using Video to Highlight Curriculum-Embedded Opportunities for Student Discourse” by Drs. Abby Reisman and Lisette Enumah. The article was published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: History classrooms remain stubbornly resistant to instructional change. We explored whether using classroom video to help… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-shah-and-coles/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Preparing Teachers to Notice Race in Classrooms: Contextualizing the Competencies of Preservice Teachers With Antiracist Inclinations” by Niral Shah and Justin A. Coles. The article is published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Race-focused teacher education has centered on changing preservice teachers’ racial… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/irt/research-series/
Title Authors Publication Date The effect of conceptually oriented instruction on students’ computational competencies Madsen, A. L. & Lanier, P. E. August 1992 Improving mathematics instruction through the role of the support teacher Madsen, A. L. & Lanier, P. E. April 1992 Improving learning and instruction in junior high school science classes through the role… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/irt/occasional-papers/
Title Authors Publication Date Teacher research and gender equity Hollingsworth, S. & Miller, J. December 1992 Teachers as researchers: A review of the literature Hollingsworth, S. August 1992 The practicality of contemplative attention: devoted thought that is not deluded Buchmann, M. June 1992 Breaking with everyday experience for guided adventures in learning Floden, R. E.… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/irt/elementary-subjects-center/
Title Authors Publication Date Elementary teachers’ reports of their goals and instructional practices in six school subjects Peterson, P. L., Putnam, R. T., Vredevoogd, J. & Reineke, J. March 1993 Getting started: A set of discussion and teaching materials for teachers and teacher educators Roth, K. J. March 1993 Commonalities and differences in views about… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/conference-series/
Title Authors Publication Date Competing visions of teacher knowledge: Proceedings from an NCRTE seminar for education policymakers-Academic Subjects. Volume 1 NCRTE. January 1989 Competing visions of teacher knowledge: Proceedings from an NCRTE seminar for education policymakers-Academic Subjects. Vollume2 NCRTE. January 1989 Teacher education and learning to teach: Proceedings of the first annual NCRTE retreat. Feiman-Nemser,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/research-reports/
Title Authors Publication Date Toto, I Don’t Think We’re in Kansas anymore”: Entering the Land of Pulbic Disagreement in Learning to Teach. Pfeiffer, L. & Featherstone, H. March 1997 Stalking the Schoolwork Module: Teaching Prospective Teachers to Write Historical Narratives McDiarmid, G. W. & Vinten-Johansen, P. February 1997 Making Peace With Ambiguity: The Symbiotic Interaction… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/technical-series/
Title Authors Publication Date Estimating the Reliability of the Teacher Questionnaire used in the Teacher Education and Learning to Teach (TELT) Study Deng, Zongyi January 1995 Compendium of items for follow-up surveys of teacher education programs. Freeman, D. J. January 1988 Teacher Educator Interview. National Center for Research on Teacher Education February 1988 Liberal Arts… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/craft-papers/
Title Authors Publication Date Assessing Mathematics Performance Assessment : A Continuing Process Lehman, Michael F. July 1997 The Scary Part Is That It Happens Without Us Knowing Featherstone, Helen and Patty Gregorich, Lauren Young , Tricia Niesz (1995 June 1995 The Big Old Conversation : Reflections.on Mathematical Tasks and Discourse Beasley, Kathrene and Helen Featherstone… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/issue-papers/
Title Authors Publication Date Perspectives on Learning to Teach Feiman-Nemser, S.& Remillard, J. March 1995 Traditional and alternative routes to teacher certification: Issues, assumptions, and misconceptions. Stoddart, T., & Floden, R. E. February 1995 Labor relations 101: An undeclared context specific course for prospective teachers in an alternative training program. Mead, J. V. January 1995… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/ncrtl/special-reports/
Title Authors Publication Date Realizing new learning for all students: A framework for the professional development of Kentucky teachers McDiarmid, G. W. April 1995 The teaching and learning of history-From the inside out. McDiarmid, G. W., & Vinten-Johansen November 1995 Educating teachers for cultural diversity. Zeichner, K. M. February 1993 Teacher education and the case… Read More »
Reading and writing is an important part of early childhood development. But when thinking of how children learn and use words, how much do we consider their actual comprehension of language? And how much consideration is given to vocabulary development in the classroom? Associate Professor Tanya Wright tackles these questions and more in her book,… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-grosser-clarkson-neel/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Contrast, Commonality, and a Call for Clarity: A Review of the Use of Core Practices in Teacher Education” by Dana Grosser-Clarkson and Michael A. Neel. The article was published in the September/October 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: In recent years, substantial resources have been… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-keck/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “The Question Teacher and the Case for a Therapeutic Turn within Teacher Education” by Charles S. Keck. The article was published in the September/October 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Reflexivity figures increasingly in teacher education, and different reflexive turns have produced a range of… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-sawyer-dredger-and-myers/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Developing Teachers as Critical Curators: Investigating Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Inspirations for Lesson Planning” by Amanda G. Sawyer, Katie Dredger, Joy Myers, Susan Barnes, Reece Wilson, Jesse Sullivan, and Daniel Sawyer. The article is published in the November/December 2020 issue of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Internet resources… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-baron-and-sklarwitz/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “What Teachers Retain from Historic Site-Based Professional Development” by Christine Baron, Sherri Sklarwitz, Hyeyoung Bang, and Hanadi Shatara. The article is published in the September/October 2020 of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: Using a broad-based assessment for understanding what teachers learn in historic site-based professional development (HSBPD), this… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/phd/current-students/handbook/
Previous Handbooks 2019-2020 Handbook
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/jte-insider/2020/podcast-interview-white/
This podcast interview features insights from the article “Education Policy and Black Teachers: Perspectives on Race, Policy, and Teacher Diversity” by Terrenda White, Brian Woodward, DaVonna Graham, H. Richard Milner, and Tyrone C. Howard. The article is published in the September/October 2020 of the Journal of Teacher Education. Article Abstract: This article examines interview responses from prominent education… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/epfp/alumni/
Since its establishment in 1975, 1,186 fellows have participated in the Michigan program. They come from all walks of life and from a wide range of organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, government agencies, private businesses, associations, and non-profit groups. There is no particular box that the fellows fit into; they range in age from 25 to… Read More »
→ https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/research/irt/
Title Authors Publication Date Elementary teachers’ reports of their goals and instructional practices in six school subjects Peterson, P. L., Putnam, R. T., Vredevoogd, J. & Reineke, J. March 1993 Getting started: A set of discussion and teaching materials for teachers and teacher educators Roth, K. J. March 1993 Commonalities and differences in views about… Read More »
