Bridges: Research into Practice - Spring 2011
Spring 2011 Issue
Research
Study Identifies Shared, Different Traits Among GED Candidates
The study, conducted for the Pennsylvania legislature, points to reasons GED candidates left high school in the first place and provides recommendations for improving the candidates' success rate.
Helping Adolescents Successfully Transition to Middle School
The Institute of Education Sciences has granted Thomas Farmer an award for his project, “Supporting Early Adolescent Learning and Social Success: Project SEALS.”
EETT Program Builds on Previous Technology Initiatives
The Enhancing Education Through Technology program, or Pennsylvania Title IID, provides professional development to teachers and increased access to technology.
Carr-Chellman Authors New Book on Instructional Design Teaching Model
An innovative teaching model known as Instructional Design for Teachers (ID4T) is the subject of the newly released book.
Schafft Co-Authors New Book on Rural Societies and Communities
Rural People and Communities in the 21st Century: Resilience and Transformation examines the contemporary social, political, and economic context of changing rural communities in the U.S.
Alumni News
Academician Ovid J.L. Tzeng to Receive Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the University's highest award for an individual.
Returning Adult Student Set to Graduate with Teaching Degree in August
Vickie Allen plans to complete her bachelor’s degree in elementary education this August.
Student Teachers in New Program Praise the Project, Their Experiences
Participants in the first cohort of the Short-Term Overseas Student-Teaching Abroad program are giving the experience high marks.
Communications Professional Pursues Teaching Dream
Michele Moyer says it was her position as Penn State Dubois’ public information officer that sparked her interest to return to school to pursue a teaching career.
SPSEA Students Raise the Bar in THON 2011
The Student Pennsylvania State Education Association is dedicated to advancing leadership skills and professional development among future educators.
Student Interns Make Blankets to Warm Latin American Orphans
PDS interns took part in a project titled “Teachers Warming Our Future,” working with ProNino USA, a nonprofit volunteer organization.
Alumni Notes
Alumni, learn about what your Penn State classmates are up to, and let them know what you are doing now.
Professional Development
Penn State offers a number of seminars and courses, many approved for Act 48 credit.
College News
New Graduate School Rankings Released
Penn State's College of Education continues to rank highly in the latest national rankings of graduate programs released March 15 by US News & World Report.
Land Grant Conference to be Held June 22–24 at Penn State
Registration is open for the three-day event that sets out to examine the past and the future of the land-grant mission.
The Law and Education Institute at Penn State Being Planned
School administrators, teachers, and attorneys are encouraged to register and gain a better understanding of legal issues that impact the education system.
EPS Students Attend Washington Policy Seminar
Undergraduates as well as graduate students met with educatin policy administrators in the nation's capital.
Brandon Hunt Named Fellow of the American Counseling Association
The honor recognizes ACA members for significant and unique contributions to the counseling profession.
Sara Stapleton Named Student Marshal for College of Education Spring 2011 Commencement
Stapleton, a a secondary education, social studies option major with a perfect 4.0 GPA, will lead the procession of graduates at the May 16 ceremony.
2011 Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Students Honored by the College
Eight members of the College were recognized for their achievements at a May 4 reception.
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