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Dr. Michael A. de Miranda announced as Interim Dean of College of Education and Human Development
-Texas A&M University’s Office of the Provost on Thursday announced Dr. Michael A. de Miranda as Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Development.
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Why literacy training is necessary in preparing teachers
-Knowing how to read does not mean a person can teach reading well. A systematic review found that teacher preparation and training programs that provide extensive literacy training can improve teachers’ foundational literacy skills and improve student reading outcomes.
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Sealing the gap on teacher attrition
-Teacher attrition in Texas remains alarmingly high. Dr. Andrew Kwok in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture is researching ways to help seal the gap.
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Joshi elected to Reading Hall of Fame
-Dr. R. Malatesha Joshi, University Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, has been elected to the Reading Hall of Fame.
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Project-based learning activities in high school increase women’s interest in STEM
-In the United States, many students, especially women, do not pursue STEM because their interest in it is not fostered and the content is not tailored to their interests. In 2017, the number of STEM job openings outnumbered the amount of available graduates.
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A study of English language learners’ spelling will help develop intelligent tutoring systems
-Dr. Kay Wijekumar, alongside a team of researchers, recently published a study analyzing ELLs and their writing. She said the study is part of a broader scope to find challenges facing native Spanish-speaking English learners and ways to address them.
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DiversityEducationEducational PsychologyFacultyFeatureResearchStudentTeachingTeaching, Learning and CultureCultural experiences through virtual study abroad
-Thanks to a Presidential Transformational Teaching Grant program through Texas A&M, Woodward and Kwok took their students on a virtual study abroad experience to Russia.
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New clinic provides tools and resources for students and educators
-Professional development and tutoring resources will be offered beginning this summer, both in-person and online.
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Student holds book drive for Boys and Girls Club
-Her focus was not just gathering all available books – she wanted to find books that celebrate different cultures and identities.
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Assessing English language learners for special education
-Identifying ELL students with disabilities can be difficult. There is a lack of adequate assessments and most education professionals do not have the experience to effectively assess ELLs for special education.
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Changing literacy education through culture
-Her passion for multicultural and urban education led her to apply to Texas A&M with a goal to understand how best to develop curriculum to not just impact students in New Orleans, but across the country.
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Dr. Craig makes AERA history, wins two awards
-Craig, professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, was selected as a recipient of AERA Division K Teaching and Teacher Education’s 2021 Legacy Award and the 2021 Exemplary Research in Teaching and Teacher Education Award.
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EducationEducational Administration and Human Resource DevelopmentEducational PsychologyFeatureTeachingTeaching, Learning and CultureCEHD grad programs rank among the best in the country
-Six are considered in the top tier of graduate education according to the 2022 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
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Former Student Highlight: A connection spanning 30 years
-Dr. Robin Rackley was in her second year of teaching at North Zulch ISD when Stephanie Deskin was in her first-grade class.
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Two TLAC faculty named provost award honorees
-Drs. Radhika Viruru and Sharon Matthews are among 10 selected this year.
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Four named AFS Award Recipients
-The awards are among the most prestigious awards presented to faculty at Texas A&M. Recipients are chosen by a campus-wide committee composed of faculty, students, former students and staff.
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Developing culturally-responsive educators
-Researchers in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture are committed to supporting preservice teachers to nurture their confidence as culturally responsive educators.
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Student teaching goes virtual with Tomball ISD
-In the Fall of 2020, a new collaboration came to life. Working with Dr. Jeff McCanna ‘20, Chief of Human Talent at Tomball ISD, faculty found a way to offer future teachers a virtual senior methods semester.
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Dr. Joshi receives university honor
-Joshi will receive an annual $5,000 stipend for three years and will retain the right to use the title so long as he remains a faculty member in good standing.
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Remembering Dr. Jon Denton
-Denton retired in 2007 after spending 35 years with Texas A&M. He had a passion for integrating technology into classroom instruction and teacher preparation programs and loved education.
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Brazos Valley Teach: New partnership with high schools and community colleges
-Thanks to a $729,000 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation, the College of Education and Human Development, with support from the Office of Public Partnership and Outreach, will provide funding for the initiative.
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Texas A&M faculty aid in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
-Faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are administering and aiding in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines this spring.
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CEHD ranks among top 10 online programs in latest rankings
-The 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, released today, list the college’s online graduate programs as 10th in the country.
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Do classroom seating options make a difference?
-Through a small institutional grant, Kwok worked with an urban elementary school by purchasing stability ball chairs for each student in one classroom. His goal was to find out if the alternative seating would have an effect on student behavior.
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