Bringing Research To Life
The University of Delaware is a dynamic Research I university. The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) leverages these resources to discover solutions to the problems that face our schools and the challenges encountered by children, adults and families in the 21st century. We focus on applied research, to advance knowledge in the fields of education and human development.
CEHD is committed to diversity and social justice and much of our research focuses on improving the education, social and health outcomes of vulnerable and underserved populations.
Our students, in both undergraduate and graduate programs, work closely with faculty to develop research skills. Together, we are making a difference in people’s lives–designing curriculum, policies and programs that improve school instruction, developing effective professional development for teachers, setting policy for education systems and creating models of service benefiting children with special needs, seniors in nursing homes, individuals with mental health issues and families coping with poverty.
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When asked to imagine classroom learning, some people envision a teacher at the front of the room, guiding their students’ learning through a series of questions without much connection to the students’ interests or experiences. Many teachers envision …
Read the latest on CEHD faculty, staff and programs featured in news publications. September 2024 Meet the division volunteer: Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, American Psychological Association, September 25 At U. of …
The University of Delaware Anti-Racism Initiative — a grassroots effort that emerged during the 2020 nationwide conversation about race and social justice — is taking on several projects this year as it continues to become a more established presence o …