Category: Education
-
Terri Erbacher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Preventing Student Suicides
How do we prevent more teen suicides? Terri Erbacher, clinical associate professor in the department of psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, looks into this question. Dr. Erbacher is a clinical associate professor in the School Psychology Program at PCOM. A New England native, Terri moved to New York to pursue her B.A.…
-
Jihyun Lee, University of New South Wales Sydney – Student Attitudes Toward Schooling
Good students have a favorable view of school – right? Jihyun Lee, associate professor in the school of education at The University of New South Wales Sydney, determines why this might not always be the case. Jihyun is a survey methodologist, applied statistician, and educational psychologist. She is interested in national and international, large-scale assessments.…
-
Anne McLaughlin, North Carolina State University – Students and Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is an important skill for students. Anne McLaughlin, associate professor of psychology at North Carolina State University, explores the best way to impart this skill to a class. Anne McLaughlin is an Associate Professor of Psychology at North Carolina State University. She directs the Learning, Aging, and Cognitive Ergonomics lab, studying how individual…
-
Ali Haghani, University of Maryland – School Bus Route Efficiency
We all hate waiting behind a school bus on the way to work. Ali Haghani, professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland, determines if school bus routes could be made more efficient. Dr. Haghani is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the…
-
Keith Herman, University of Missouri – Parental Involvement and Teacher Perception
How important is parental involvement in a child’s education? Keith Herman, professor in the College of Education at the University of Missouri, looks at the relationship between teachers and parents and the impact it has on a student. Dr. Herman is a Professor in the Department of Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology at the University…
-
Dale Fink, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Recess
Recess is a favorite among elementary school students. Dale Fink, associate professor of education at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, explains what happens when recess is taken away for bad behavior. Dr. Fink came to MCLA in 2006 after a career spanning 35 years in childcare, early childhood education, out-of-school time care, and research…
-
Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – We Professors
Education is always an important topic. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, examines the work of academic professors. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and photographic documentation of Los Angeles, including storefront houses of worship…
-
F. Chris Curran, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Science Achievement Gap
The achievement gap in science can start early. F. Chris Curran, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores why there’s a need to focus on early science learning. Chris Curran, PhD, is an educational researcher who focuses on improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged groups of students. In particular, his…
-
Martin Krieger, University of Southern California – Academic Roadkill
No one wants to become roadkill. Martin Krieger, professor of planning at the University of Southern California, discusses how to stay out of the path of danger in the academic world. Martin Krieger’s current work is on defense and military policy, and on uncertainty and ambiguity. He has done social-science informed aural and photographic documentation…
-
Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, Widener University – Smartphones in the Classroom
Students don’t like putting away their cellphones – even in class. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, associate professor of communication studies at Widener University, details one way to get students thinking about how much they use their devices and how this could help the classroom overall. Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Widener University. …