Laboratory Preschool studies Main Street
February 3, 2015
Laura Morris, LPS teacher, and Jennifer Gallo-Fox, HDFS assistant professor, worked with students in UD’s early childhood education class to created an engaging social studies curriculum at the Laboratory Preschool by developing an 18-foot model of Main Street. This project was designed to help PreK/K students understand the concept of …
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Bridging the Gap
January 15, 2015
Prof. Bahira Trask was invited to present on cultural diversity and families at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and decided to bring three UD students along with varied life experiences, hoping to generate a productive discussion.
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UD is Officially Engaged
January 13, 2015
UD grad Emily Sklar hoped to instill a love of science in the youngsters who participated in the Marvelous Microbes camp. This is just one of the programs that helped UD earn the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
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Catching Up With Friends 2014
December 13, 2014
Catching Up With Friends 2014 Alumni are an important part of our CEHD family. Here are a few graduates who have shared what is happening in their lives. Recent updates: Ann M. Palmer, ’76, is President and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation and was elected to the board of …
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Faculty in the news
December 2, 2014
Perlman researches alternatives for children experiencing homelessness. Mineo discusses housing options for people with disabilities. Golinkoff discusses the importance of hands-on play. Trask offers family holiday survival tips.
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Teachers can enhance leadership online
November 14, 2014
There is a growing trend to equip teachers to lead others. Recognizing this need, SOE has launched an online master’s degree in teacher leadership. Convenient, flexible and effective, this program helps PK-12 teachers around the country plan for and enact school-wide change.
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Can a Teacher Be Too Dedicated?
November 13, 2014
James Cavanagh is 22 years old, fresh out of the University of Delaware. With his degree in elementary education, he could have gotten a job anywhere—and he chose to teach at one of the most demanding public schools in America.
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Student volunteers from UD buildOn chapter construct schoolhouse in Nicaragua
November 13, 2014
For University of Delaware student Katlin Sullivan, a volunteer trip to Nicaragua was “by far the most amazing experience of her life.” For one week, she and 12 other UD students helped to build a primary school in a small community near Matagalpa. Sullivan, a senior in human services, was …
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Meet CEHD – November 2014
November 3, 2014
Although we are a small College, we are spread out across campus and around the State. To help us build stronger ties and get to know each other, we are offering short bios on our faculty and staff. Join us this month as we meet colleagues in CEHD: Jennifer Carrano Assistant …
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Artfest gives expression to people of all abilities
October 28, 2014
For people with disabilities who lack fine motor skills, the simple act of drawing or painting can be challenging. But on Saturday, a group of University of Delaware students were there to help them bridge the gap.
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Education professor uses SMART Slates, Google Docs to better prepare students
October 10, 2014
Sharon Walpole, a professor in the University of Delaware School of Education, has been turning heads and impressing students with the technology she’s using in her classroom. In August 2012, Walpole received a UD Transformation Grant, a grant program sponsored by UD Information Technologies (IT) and UD’s Center for Teaching …
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Early Learning Center celebrates 10th anniversary
September 22, 2014
On Sept. 12, the ELC held an anniversary celebration attended by more than 300 children, family, staff and friends. Guests were treated to a sing-along with the ELC children and a ceremony honoring the visionaries who helped to make the center a reality.
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