Bookworms improves literacy outcomes in Cecil County
April 7, 2017
Bookworms curriculum introduced into Cecil County Public Schools UD professor Sharon Walpole and her colleague, Michael McKenna* developed Bookworms in response to the increased reading and writing expectations in the Common Core State Standards. Bookworms is a free, online, open-source database of reading lesson plans and resources for elementary school teachers …
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ECE in Greece
March 17, 2017
Senior ECE majors Fiona Tumulty and Lauren Montagna are student teaching at American Community Schools- Athens for twelve weeks. Follow along on their journey.
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Leading the field in Teacher Education
March 8, 2017
Jim Hiebert, professor, SOE, was presented the Lindsey Award for his distinguished research in teacher education. His team has created a collaborative process proven to improve the curriculum and instructional practices, preparing prospective teachers to teach mathematics.
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Assessing effectiveness of PEG Writing software
March 7, 2017
Imagine an elementary classroom where students could write an essay on their computer and receive instant feedback on its organization, word choice and accuracy. They would then be able to correct errors, make revisions and resubmit their essays, allowing their teacher to focus on developing their critical thinking and higher-level writing skills. …
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Alumni awards open for nomination
March 3, 2017
We want to recognize our alumni who make remarkable contributions to their community. Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of our 4 alumni awards, to be presented over Alumni Weekend. Deadline is March 22!
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Registration open for Steele Symposium
March 1, 2017
The Steele Symposium is a great opportunity for students to showcase their classwork or research projects. Registration is open from February 21 – March 22 to enter your submission. Students may elect to present papers or posters.
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Job Openings in CEHD
February 21, 2017
The College of Education and Human Development is searching for several high-quality candidates to fill a number of open faculty and professional positions.
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Fulbright Scholar addressing food insecurity
February 20, 2017
Fulbright scholar Allison Karpyn is currently in the Bahamas analyzing the issue of food insecurity at a national level. Food insecurity is a particularly critical issue for island nations like the Bahamas that do not produce the majority of their food. “Obesity and hunger are two sides of the same …
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New Student Reception
February 7, 2017
Congratulations! Join us for an evening reception Friday, February 17, 4:00-6:30 p.m. or Friday, April 7, 4:00-6:30 p.m. to learn how the College of Education and Human Development will prepare you for an enriching career in education or human services.
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Evaluating Ed.D.’s ELP Capstone
January 30, 2017
UD researchers look at value of doctor of education capstone process In education leadership programs across the country, doctor of education (Ed.D.) candidates are tasked with identifying a significant educational problem or challenge facing the organization in which they work. They then propose and test strategies to address the issue …
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Job Openings in CEHD
January 27, 2017
The College of Education and Human Development is searching for several high-quality candidates to fill a number of open faculty and professional positions.
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Elena Delle Donne makes Forbes 30/30 list
January 11, 2017
HDFS alumna Elena Delle Donne was 1 of 2 UD alumni selected for Forbes 2017 “30 Under 30” list. Delle Donne was a Dean’s List student and an NCAA Division I Academic All-American of the Year, before becoming a prominent player in the WNBA and a gold medalist at the …
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