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The state of adult education in the age of COVID-19
-Like most fields, adult education has been put to the test with the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to keep students physically active online or in-person
-September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Dr. Hildi Nicksic, health education expert, said childhood obesity is an ongoing problem that has not been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but exacerbated by circumstances surrounding it.
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Dr. Cynthia Riccio retires after 23 years
-After 23 years in the Department of Educational Psychology, Dr. Cynthia Riccio is retiring.
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Martha Muckleroy retires after 26 years with Texas A&M
-Martha Muckleroy, director of Camp Adventure and instructional professor in the Physical Education Activity Program, retired after 26 years at Texas A&M on Aug. 31. She hopes to leave behind a legacy of cultivated relationships and instilling a love for lifetime fitness among her students and campers.
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Why are some students forgotten in gifted education?
-Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez, like many educators, is concerned with the disproportionate low representation of students from underrepresented groups.
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We Teach Texas P12 Mentoring and Coaching Academy begins at Texas A&M
-The first cohort included 79 educators from school districts across Texas in June and July.
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Should you send your child back to the classroom?
-We spoke with Dr. Quinita Ogletree, a lecturer in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, about how these changes could impact children and families. As an education expert and mother, Ogletree understands both sides of the debate.
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Helping children understand COVID-19 with new book
-The book, titled There’s No Monster Outside: It’s a Virus, tells the story of a young boy who hears about the Coronavirus on the news. Through asking his parents questions, he learns more about the virus and how he can stay safe.
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A passion for mentoring underrepresented minority students
-As a young, African American woman pursuing her education at a predominantly white institution, Dr. Rhonda Fowler did not see many people that looked like her. She credits her several mentors with pushing and encouraging her to succeed in this environment.
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Liew named Associate Dean for Research
-Liew’s time at Texas A&M began in 2005 as assistant professor in EPSY. He was promoted to professor in 2015.
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Tong named interim EPSY department head
-Tong is serving as interim in a department that is working to expand to help meet the needs of the community and the state of Texas.
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Dr. Susan Bloomfield retires after 27 years
-Dr. Susan Bloomfield, professor and associate dean for research, is retiring this summer after 27 years at Texas A&M.
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Researching the impact of parent-child conversations in families of color
-Ethnic-racial socialization has been researched for more than 30 years, but Smith said only one other research group has systematically explored its associations with lifespan outcomes. Those findings were released almost 15 years ago.
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Remembering Dr. Michael Duffy
-Dr. Michael Duffy, professor emeritus in the Department of Educational Psychology, passed away on May 10, surrounded by his family at home.
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International research continues online during COVID-19
-When the COVID-19 pandemic started in China, Dr. Fuhui Tong, professor and associate director of CRDLLA, did not want that research to stop.
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3 faculty named AFS Award recipients
-Three faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are honored as 2020 Distinguished Achievement Award recipients from the Association of Former Students, one of the university’s highest professional honors.
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CEHD faculty develop online video resources for parents
-Dr. Kay Wijekumar, professor and director of the Center for Urban School Partnerships in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, established a series of online videos for students.
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Best practices for online teaching amid COVID-19
-With minimal notice, face-to-face classes were forced to move to online formats in schools and universities across the country due to COVID-19. Online education experts Dr. Christine Mark and Dr. Jere Liu offer best practices and tips for instructors to make their online courses more successful.
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Education Abroad plans halted by COVID-19
-Dr. Monica Vasquez Neshyba, clinical assistant professor in TLAC, spent the first part of this semester working with her students on an Education Abroad trip to Italy.
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Q&A: Integrating physical activity into distance education
-In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, online lessons and homeschooling are the new normal in education. How does physical activity fit into this new mode of learning?
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The field of Special Education’s struggles amid a pandemic
-School districts are trying to identify ways to support children with disabilities outside of the classroom.
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How is COVID-19 impacting Career and Technical Education?
-CTE programs specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies and career preparation. They provide students with a hands-on curriculum that prepares them for a wide range of careers.
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The new frontier: K-12 education policy amid COVID-19
-In this unprecedented time of school closures and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus, schools are grappling with how to transition to distance learning. Educational policy expert Dr. Daniel Bowen explains how this is affecting the education landscape.
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The role of parents in a child’s obesity risk
-Dr. Jeffrey Liew, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, and Dr. Ledric Sherman, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, have both looked into the role of parents in their children’s dietary practices.
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Growth hormone alters brain structure and combats traumatic brain injury symptoms
-Traumatic brain injuries result in death and disability in thousands of Americans each year. The effects of these injuries can linger on long after the initial trauma.
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