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College of Education to attend 2011 AACTE’s Day on the Hill

The University of Mary Washington’s College of Education (COE), along with other colleges from around the nation, will be joining the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Committee on Government Relations and Advocacy for the 7th Annual “Day on the Hill,” June 21-22, 2011 in Washington, DC.

The College of Education faculty and students will be meeting with Congressman Robert Wittman, and staffers from Congressman Eric Cantor, Congressman James Moran, and Congressman Gerry Connolly’s offices to showcase the COE’s many accomplishments.

“We are honored to be able to share the COE’s accomplishments with our congressional delegation and to have the opportunity to talk about the successes of our programs in the classroom” said Dean Gendernalik-Cooper of the upcoming trip.

Teaching and Learning with Technology EDtech Conference

The College of Education at the University of Mary Washington will host an EdTech conference “Teaching and Learning with Technology” on Saturday, June 18th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stafford Campus.

This EdTech Conference will be a place for educators, and those who are interested in education, to learn more about how technology is impacting teaching and learning throughout our schools.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, attend sessions, and share and discuss ways to effectively integrate technology into the standards-based curriculum.

Learn more about this up and coming opportunity!

Tea for TESOL

You are cordially invited to a gathering of TESOL classmates and colleagues for professional development and networking.

Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9:30am to 11:30 am in Room 252 at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus

Featured Guest Dr. Tamie Pratt-Fartro, Assistant Professor of Education Presenting a Workshop Entitled "Artifactual Literacies: Crossing Borders and Creating Spaces for Student Growth"

Stories exist in every facet of our lives, including those embodied within artifacts of our individual and collective lived experiences. Using artifacts (tangible, meaning-filled objects that we personally value) as entry points to engage students in active reading and writing, serves to build learning bridges that span across cultures, communities, schools and societies. Please bring one or two small yet treasured artifacts to the workshop. Together we will explore how ELLs’ identities as literacy learners can be enhanced by integrating artifacts into all curricular areas.

Menu: A variety of teas, coffee, water, sweets, and finger sandwiches

R.S.V.P. to jtyler@umw.edu

The College of Education is awarding Student Research Funding

The College of Education is currently accepting applications for Student Research Funding. Funds will be allocated based on the clarity and strength of the purposes and rationale for requested funds (Section III). For the 2010-2011 academic year, there is a total of $4000 available to support student research, to be divided equally for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Funds not used in a given semester will be made available in subsequent semesters of the academic year.

The following list is intended to give suggestions for how students might use requested funds to support their research. It is not an exhaustive list; if students can benefit from research funding support, they should submit an application even if the purpose for which they seek funding is not listed below. Students must supply original invoices in order to receive reimbursement.

• Reimbursement for costs associated with library resources (e.g., Inter-library loan).
• Reimbursement for costs associated with data collection and analysis (e.g., fees for conducting online surveys; cost of formal assessments; special equipment, materials or supplies). Upon reimbursement, ownership of equipment, materials or supplies reverts to the College of Education.
• Reimbursement for travel associated with research (e.g., to conduct interviews, make observations).
• Reimbursement for costs associated with conference presentations (e.g., registration fee, copying handouts, travel reimbursement).

For consideration, please complete the application form and forward to your research course instructor or project advisor for review and preliminary approval. APPLICATION

TEACHERS OF PROMISE

From left to right: Megan Montgomery, Mari Galindo-Sanchez, Shanna Kocher, Lisa Zargarpur, Erika Clevenger, Sheri Farinholt, and Michelle Bond.

In the spring of 2011, a number of UMW students participated in the annual Teachers of Promise which emphasizes the value of teaching. Teachers from acroos the country who have been chosen as Teachers of the Year, Milken Educators, etc. were matched with participants for an extraordinary and uplifting event. The students that participated this year were Omri Nassau, Lisa Zargarpur, Sheri Farinholt, Mari Galindo-Sanchez, Shanna Kocher, Erika Cleveng
er, Megan Montgomery, Michelle Bond, Heather McGrath, and Jessica Hale. The group was led by faculty members Courtney Clayton and Beverly Epps.

STUDY ABROAD

Summer 2011 Study Abroad Program in Ghana
This study abroad program offers opportunities for students to learn about and immerse themselves in a developing nation’s education system. For week one, participants will instruct local teachers and students in reading strategies. The second week, participants will work in the schools.

June 23, 2011 – July 8, 2011
Approximate Cost: $4200
This cost includes airfare, meals, and lodging. It does not include tuition cost.

For more information contact:
Dr. Dale Wright: 540-654-1351 (dwright@umw.edu) or
Dr. Suzanne Houff: 540-286-8071 (shouff@umw.edu)

Study Abroad Program in Ghana Powerpoint

Student Perceptions

View the video created as a student project for a Foundations of American Education course taught here at UMW. This video provides something for each of us to think about.

Faculty Grants

Norah Hooper, Department of Foundations, Leadership, and Special Populations, was awarded $75,000 from the Virginia Department of Education for the Traineeship for Special Education Personnel for Region III.

H. Nicole Myers received $20,000 from the KOVAR Foundation to support the development of the autism play lab.

Patricia Reynolds received a grant of $65,124 from the Virginia Department of Education for a project on differentiated instruction across the curriculum for English language learners. 

Venitta McCall, just learned that she and her colleagues, Courtney Clayton and Jennifer Jakubecy, will be receiving  $32,045 from the Virginia Department of Education Division of Teacher Education and Licensure to implement a clinical faculty training program.