Understanding CT Learning in Formal Learning Environments to Preserve the Engagement and Agency of Informal Learning Environments Computer science education has a rich history in informal learning environments, building tools and curricula with a constructionist pedagogical approach that allows children agency in developing their computational thinking (CT) skills towards their own creative goals. The CS… Read More »
At their best, collaborative relationships between school districts and universities are important for advancing research on one hand, and educational practice on the other. This fireside chat highlights some approaches that the iScholar team is using to establish and maintain strong ties with teachers, students, and administrators in Durham, NC. iScholar is an ongoing research-practice… Read More »
Interactive Workshop focusing on who we are personally and professionally in the field of Urban Education (Part A approved) presented by Laurielle Martin.
PhD Open House Friday, October 4, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Erickson Hall, Room 252 HALE faculty welcome all interested HALE PhD students to attend this year's informational open house. In this 3-hour event, HALE faculty members will discuss the application process, admission criteria, and the program's curriculum and requirements. Faculty will also cover topics such as funding opportunities, international travel… Read More »
Are you working on an outreach or engagement journal article, grant proposal, book chapter, thesis, dissertation, curriculum, or portfolio? Join us on the first Friday of each month for three hours of dedicated writing time to advance your community-engaged scholarship. Participants should plan to write for the full time period and bring their own laptops.… Read More »
Are you working on an outreach or engagement journal article, grant proposal, book chapter, thesis, dissertation, curriculum, or portfolio? Join us on the first Friday of each month for three hours of dedicated writing time to advance your community engaged scholarship. Participants should plan to write for the full time period and bring their own… Read More »
The Leadership for All Learners Institute is a two-day professional learning event designed to provide school leaders with the tools to foster growth and better understand the needs of both teachers and students in order to improve teaching and learning. Participate in sessions with Peter DeWitt, Jenni Donohoo, Ricky Robertson, and Moses Velasco that will… Read More »
The MSU WorkLife Office hosts a regular conference to pull together speakers, resources and discussions to educate and empower faculty and staff across campus. This year's theme will be Strengthening Community Together with keynote Dr. Sharon Fries-Britt, faculty member at the University of Maryland, College Park. This conference is open to the MSU community and… Read More »
The College of Education Support Staff Advisory Committee will meet twice a month in Erickson Hall.
Title: Capturing student reasoning about molecular structure and behavior Abstract: Chemistry is often presented as a disconnected set of ideas. Our group investigates how students make associations and connections between these ideas to describe chemical phenomena and to solve complex chemical problems. Using a variety of methods including eye-tracking, semi-structured and think-aloud interviews, and textual… Read More »
This workshop is intended for faculty who are interested in getting their research into the public domain beyond conferences and academic journals. This workshop will cover how to work with news media and other outlets to reach wider outlets—helping scholars expand their impact and elevate their reputations as a leader in the field. College of… Read More »
RCR Requirements & Research Ethics Introduction to RCR Requirements (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.) All graduate students are expected to complete a mixture of online and face-to-face educational experiences that adhere to the guidelines of MSU's plan for the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). This workshop will provide information about the requirement of the education/training plan.… Read More »
The College of Education community is welcome to an open house for the Office of Research Administration (ORA), formerly known as the Institute for Research on Teaching & Learning (IRTL). Meet the ORA staff, and ask questions about resources, programs and consultation opportunities available to support research activities. In addition, learn about upcoming grant opportunities… Read More »
Higher education is a target of anti-elite resentment for right-wing populists and is identified by progressives as a steeply stratified social system that reproduces inequality. Can higher education establish a public purpose that effectively confronts these challenges? This talk will be presented by Dr. Brendan Cantwell of the Department of Educational Administration as part of… Read More »
In conjunction with the exhibition at the MSU Museum, "Finding Our Voice: Sister Survivors Speak," the MSU Museum is hosting a series of Teal Talks, which are facilitated conversations by scholars and advocates about the exhibit and the important issues it raises. Kyle Greenwalt from the College of Education will present on October 11, 2019.… Read More »
Expressive Electronics: Broadening Participation in Computing Through Identity Exploration Abstract The continual underrepresentation of women of color in computing necessitates innovative strategies for diversifying entry points to computing knowledge. Drawing on results from a pilot study implemented in public libraries across three states, this talk will highlight a collaborative project aimed at promoting computational thinking… Read More »
Join the MSU Union Art Gallery in celebrating the opening of Do You Have Anything to Declare? an exhibition featuring The Passport Photo Project by Vivek Vellanki. In this exhibition, Vellanki explores his interest in photography by troubling the relationship between passport photos and the identities of immigrants and refugees. Vellanki is a Ph.D. candidate in the… Read More »
Come learn about the application process and admissions to the Teacher Preparation Program at MSU, which has been ranked #1 in the nation for 25 years in a row. We have programs in elementary education, special education and secondary education. The info sessions will go through all of the steps of the application process and… Read More »
This presentation reveals inequity as a longitudinal construction involving the cumulation of micro/macro-aggressions for children who live in high poverty communities and attend poorly funded schools. Drawing on Critical Race Theory and empirical research that documents forms of micro/macro-aggresion encountered in elementary school, middle school, and high school. A set of mega-aggressions that were particularly… Read More »
Join for a panel discussion on diversity in local schools with: Jaleelah Ahmed (Hamtramck Public Schools) Raihan Akther (Bridge Academy West) Barbara L. Jones (Wayne State University) Adeeb Mozip (Wayne State University, doctoral student) Emad Shammakh (Yemen American Leadership Association, vice president) The keynote will be delivered by Mika'il Stewart Saadiq, assistant director of the… Read More »
This academic writing retreat provides a dedicated time and space away from campus for faculty, academic staff, and graduate students to write about their community-engaged scholarship, including service-learning or civic engagement, community engaged research, broader impacts, outreach teaching, and community partnerships. This two-day, residential retreat includes unstructured writing time to work your own writing and… Read More »
Domingo Morel is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, Newark. He is also an affiliate member of Global Urban Studies and the Center on Law, Inequality, and Metropolitan Equity at Rutgers Newark. His research program and teaching portfolio focus on racial and ethnic politics, urban politics, education politics and public policy. Specifically, his… Read More »
Session 2 of the Professional Learning Community Workshop Series PLC Workshop Series Foci: Addressing the marginalization of TAs of underrepresented identities Navigating structural issues of race, power, privilege, oppression, etc. Providing practical skills, teaching strategies, competencies, etc. to implement in the classroom Helping TAs feel more confident and supported in teaching Building a network of… Read More »
Event presented by both John (Jack) Smith As a professional of educational psychology here at Michigan State, his research concerns the nature of people's knowledge and learning of mathematics as evidenced in school and other settings. Shiv Karunakaran As an assistant professor of mathematics education here at Michigan State, his research involves the study of… Read More »
Join the Department of Educational Administration for a faculty panel discussion featuring: Marilyn Amey, chairperson of the department and professor of Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Ann Austin, associate dean for research and professor of Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education Rebecca Jacobsen, associate professor of education policy This event is a collaboration between Ed Policy… Read More »
The College of Education Support Staff Advisory Committee will meet twice a month in Erickson Hall.
Join MSU Peace Corps for this inspiring documentary film which tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world who face arranged marriages, child slavery and other heartbreaking injustices. Despite these obstacles, the brave girls offer hope and inspiration. By getting an education, they're able to break barriers and create change. Screening… Read More »
Graduate students in our college will share their insight and experiences about how they’ve made their own globally and internationally-oriented learning possible, through their research opportunities, courses and more. This panel event will be an opportunity for conversation that can help individuals think about charting a course of study that works for those with wide-ranging… Read More »
We will have a livestream viewing of the AERA Brown Lecture by Dr. Prudence Carter at 6 pm on Thursday, October 24 at 6 pm in Erickson 252, including light refreshments. The lecture will be followed immediately by a panel discussion in which Dr. Dorinda Carter Andrews, Dr. Terah Venzant Chambers, and Dr. Kristine… Read More »
Hear from John T. Yun, Ed.D., who is a search candidate for the open college position of associate dean for equity, inclusion and faculty affairs. John T. Yun (right) smiles with a Class of 2019 graduate at a college convocation ceremony. The critical role of transparent leadership in shaping organizational culture for equity, inclusion and… Read More »
Prepare for the Making KIN-nections networking and career exposure event. Learn how to communicate with professionals, talk about your skills and interests, and feel comfortable in a professional environment!
Middle and high school teachers want to address the literacy needs of their students but often have limited knowledge about what to do. Additionally, one-shot workshops do not provide the support teachers need to adequately learn new pedagogical approaches and apply them to their instruction. However, online learning has the potential to change how we… Read More »
This workshop is intended for faculty who are interested in getting their research into the public domain beyond conferences and academic journals. This workshop will cover how to work with news media and other outlets to reach wider outlets—helping scholars expand their impact and elevate their reputations as a leader in the field. College of… Read More »
Prepare for the Making KIN-nections networking and career exposure event. Learn how to communicate with professionals, talk about your skills and interests, and feel comfortable in a professional environment! (Actual event time: 7:15PM to 7:45PM)
Hear from Higinio Dominguez, Ph.D., who is a search candidate for the open college position of associate dean for equity, inclusion and faculty affairs. A Pedagogy of Acercamiento: Building a (More) Inclusive and Equitable Place Higinio Dominguez is an associate professor in the Teacher Preparation Program of the College of Education at Michigan State University.… Read More »
Join CEPSE at the annual College of Education Halloween Party! Costume contest with prizes and a trophy! $5 pizza lunch Please RSVP by Monday October 29th to Maria Serrato 513 Erickson Hall
PRISM, Spectrum, Transaction, and A-Spectrum are proud to present Halloween! There will be candy, games, costumes, prizes, and spooks!
Making KIN-nections is a career exposure and networking event for Kinesiology undergraduate students. This event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni/professionals and learn about kinesiology-related career options in health, wellness, fitness, sport, and more. Students can also use this event to connect with representatives from Kinesiology research labs, student organizations, graduate school programs,… Read More »
