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Fun and Learning Foremost at UMW Play Lab

May 13, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

When senior Laura Johnson registered for classes for her last undergraduate semester at the University of Mary Washington, she added one that wasn’t required—the Play Lab, an education course that gives students hands-on experience working with disabled students. Johnson, a historic preservation and elementary education major with a focus in museum studies, thought the class would be beneficial to her as a teacher. “You can’t control who comes into your classroom,” she said. “As a teacher, you’re responsible for giving every student the best education that you can, so I thought it was part of my responsibility as a teacher.” The Play Lab, in its third semester at UMW, is a parent resource and clinic for children with developmental delays, such as autism and intellectual disabilities. Bolstered through community donations and grant awards, the course has been cited as a model program by Virginia Commonwealth’s Center for Autism Excellence. UMW students … [Read more...]

Tea for TESL

May 10, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

Please plan to attend our annual “Tea for TESOL” event on Saturday, May 26, 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students, alumni and ESOL educators to network and learn something new. Food and beverages will be served. See attached invitation, and forward this message to other educators you know who may be interested. This event is free of charge, and hosted by the Department of Foundations, Leadership and Special Populations of the College of Education. The presenter will be our own Dr. Pat Reynolds, discussing her Ph.D. dissertation topic “Learning the Ropes” about how immigrant children adapt to a new culture. Pat has really made a significant contribution to our understanding of acculturation and will have some dramatic insights to share from her research. The event will be held in University Hall, in the North Building of the UMW Stafford campus. A map and driving directions are available at … [Read more...]

2nd Annual Educator in Residence Event

May 7, 2012 By Alyssa Hyman

Princess Moss was the featured educator at the second annual College of Education Educator-in-Residence event May 1 at the UMW Stafford campus. The day-long event also featured graduate presentations, workshops, and an award ceremony. Moss, who earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from UMW in 1983 and began teaching in Louisa, Va. that same year, discussed how she and the National Education Association (NEA) are fighting for today’s teachers. “I believe that those who teach students and work in our schools are in the best position to talk authentically about what happens in our classrooms and to lead our profession,” said Moss, who was elected to the NEA executive committee in July 2011 for a second three-year term. “Over the course of the past five years, I have witnessed my professional organization taking a stand and insisting that those who do the work and know the students best should be in charge.” The former member of the UMW Board of Visitors … [Read more...]

2nd Annual EdTech Conference

May 7, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

The 2nd Annual EdTech Conference will be held at the College of Education at the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA on June 2 (Sat.), 2012. The theme of this year’s conference is “Leading through Change: Teaching, Learning, and Technology“. EdTech Conference 2012 is the place for educators and those who are interested in education to learn how technology is impacting teaching and learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, and share and discuss ways to effectively integrate technology into the standards-based curriculum. Attendees will: Learn about the best practices and case studies highlighting successful (and unsuccessful) strategies and techniques for technology integration. Meet and hear the opinions and experiences of innovative leaders in the field. Become updated on the latest trends, major issues, and developments in technology integration. Who should attend: All K-12 teachers, preservice teachers, … [Read more...]

Internship Deadline Reminder

May 6, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

If you plan to complete your teaching internship (formerly known as student teaching) NEXT SPRING 2013, your application must be complete/ submitted no later than THIS JUNE 1, 2012! NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. You can find the link for the application on the College of Education website under Clinical Experiences > Internships or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGNBc1VkelVDY1B4WnNJRzZZZ0pKYkE6MA#gid=0 If you have questions, please contact Adria Hoffman, Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships, directly via email: ahoffma2@umw.edu … [Read more...]

Teachers of Promise Institute

May 2, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

Dr. Beverly Epps and Dr. Courtney Clayton served as faculty liaisons for the Annual Teachers of Promise Institute held at Virginia Commonwealth University. The TOP Institute seeks to recognize and support the best prospective public school teachers in the United States. This year the following students were chosen by the faculty to represent the COE: Stephanie Kinard, Jessica Mills,Mariana Hermosilla, Christina Lloyd, Lydia Putney and Deztinie Carter. We congratulate them on this honor. … [Read more...]

New Licensure Pathways Available for Fall 2012

April 12, 2012 By Alyssa Hyman

M.Ed. Initial Licensure Five Year Pathway: PreK-12 M.Ed. Initial Licensure Five Year Pathway: Secondary M.Ed. Initial Licensure Five Year Pathway: Special Education Adapted Curriculum (PDF) M.Ed. Initial Licensure Five Year Pathway: Special Education General Curriculum (PDF) … [Read more...]

Park Ridge Elementary School Student Art

March 21, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

The call for art was answered by fourth grade students at the Park Ridge Elementary School. Each piece was hung with care throughout our office suites at the Stafford Campus. … [Read more...]

John Broome to Present Research to Commonwealth’s History Education Consortium

March 2, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

John P. Broome, assistant professor in curriculum & instruction and director of undergraduate secondary and preK-12 education programs in the College of Education, will present his study on the state of Virginia history and social sciences instruction to the Virginia Consortium of Social Studies Specialists and College Educators (VCSSSCE) in Richmond, Va., on March 16, 2012. This organization comprises stakeholders in Virginia history and social sciences education, including social studies specialists, college educators, museum professionals, social studies education non-profit professionals and representatives from the Virginia Department of Education. Dr. Broome serves on a national research team studying the state of social studies education in the United States. The first study of its kind, this 50-state survey-based research sampled K-12 social studies educators in America. The team’s study focuses on the impact of high-stakes standards, use of instructional time, … [Read more...]

Important Updates and Registration Information for M.Ed. Programs

February 25, 2012 By Teresa Coffman

Important Note about UMW Email Your UMW email address is the official means of communication of important information. It is your responsibility to check email regularly. Failure to look at email in a timely manner is not an acceptable excuse for missing deadlines. The Canvas “conversation” method for communication with faculty is specific to courses you are enrolled in and is separate from the UMW email. Communicating with faculty via Canvas does not mean you can ignore the official UMW email system. If you want to forward UMW email to a personal email address follow the directions outlined in the link below. http://technology.umw.edu/hss/live-edu/forwarding-email-from-liveedu/ Program Changes for Students in the M.Ed. for Initial Licensure Beginning fall 2012, the stand alone one-credit Practicum courses will no longer be offered. All required field experiences will be embedded in courses. Field experiences will not be waived. Field placements will … [Read more...]

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