Fourteen middle and high school students from local schools have been selected to participate in an innovate summer enrichment program at UMBC to build on skills learned and tap into creative interests across disciplines. Continue Reading Education department announces its second cohort of Summer Enrichment Experience Scholars
“We need to make sure we are supporting military families,” says Stites. “We can’t provide all of the answers, but we can help provide resources and be more responsive to families’ needs.” Continue Reading Michele Stites shares research at White House Operation Educate the Educators event
“[Corey] gives students the tools and confidence they need to be in charge of their own learning and places an emphasis on critical thinking,” shares BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance, of the celebrated science teacher. Continue Reading Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
UMBC’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs had many major roles at the event, demonstrating UMBC’s impact around the globe in TESOL. Continue Reading UMBC has strong presence at the 2016 TESOL International Convention and 50th anniversary celebration
The Post writes that she’s a “one-woman powerhouse,” described by colleagues as “constantly striving to improve our students’ experiences at school” while encouraging their development as “compassionate global citizens.” Continue Reading Alumna Shalonda Holt named 2016 Washington Post Teacher of the Year
Two of TESOL’s (teaching English to students of other languages) leading scholars recognized for their contributions to the field. Continue Reading Joan Shin and Jodi Crandall honored as international leaders in teaching English to students of other languages
The conference, developed for P-12 teachers, teacher candidates, and youth leaders, focused on how integrating visual arts, dance, music, and theatre into curricula can help build cultural awareness, enhance community engagement, and provide opportunities for students to become advocates for social justice. Continue Reading UMBC’s Department of Education hosts 10th Annual Arts Integration Conference with focus on social justice
What will it take to move the dial on the representation of diverse faculty at U.S. colleges and universities? Marketplace, a leading radio program on business and the economy, tackles this question in two new stories highlighting UMBC’s work to train, recruit, hire and retain diverse faculty. Continue Reading Marketplace radio series highlights UMBC faculty diversity initiatives
UMBC engineering and education researchers have partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to help high school students explore engineering earlier in their educational careers. Continue Reading UMBC researchers introduce innovative curriculum that INSPIRES high school students to explore engineering
Now in its third cohort, UMBC’s Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity program recognizes and supports talented scholars who are emerging as cutting-edge researchers and educators in their fields. UMBC’s newest group of fellows was formally introduced to the university community at a welcome reception held December 10, 2015. Continue Reading UMBC’s newest Postdoctoral Fellows for Faculty Diversity pursue game-changing research
As part of an ongoing partnership with professional development schools, UMBC’s education department and Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) hosted Arbutus Middle School students and teachers on campus October 26 and Nov 2 to learn about environmental art and artists. During the program, students participated in an instructional session about artists Andy Goldsworthy and Scott Wade, learned about the elements of art, and defined terms such as ephemeral art and reverse graffiti, among other topic areas in environmental art. Students then learned about the process of creating nature journals, walked over to the Joseph Beuys Sculpture Park,… Continue Reading UMBC education department, CADVC partner with Arbutus Middle School on environmental art outreach
The TESOL International Association has announced the recipients of its 2015 research mini-grants, and UMBC’s Heidi Faust is the winner of a grant to research English teacher professional development through professional learning communities (PLCs). The project, titled “Sustaining Professional Development through Professional Learning Communities: A Case Study of the Impact on Teacher Identity and Practice at a Peruvian Binational Center,” will investigate the impact of professional learning communities on English language teachers as the global demand for access to English increases and more teachers are transitioning from teaching English to adults to younger learners. “Without knowledge to manage the developmental,… Continue Reading UMBC TESOL associate director wins 2015 TESOL International Association research grant
