Tag: education
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Christopher Brown, University of Texas at Austin – Playtime in Kindergarten
Kindergarten is now more structured with less time for play. Today on The Academic Minute: Christopher P. Brown, professor in the department of curriculum at the University of Texas at Austin, examines whether this is a good thing for kids. Christopher P. Brown is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education and…
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Amanda Hiner, Winthrop University – Teaching Critical Thinking
Teaching critical thinking could be key to our students’ futures. Amanda Hiner, Assistant Professor of English at Winthrop University, examines a few ways to get students thinking differently. Dr. Amanda Hiner, Assistant Professor of English at Winthrop University, has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in critical thinking, academic writing, and literature for over twenty years. …
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Yellowlees Douglas, University of Florida – What You Read Influences How You Write
You write what you read. Yellowlees Douglas, associate professor at the center for management communication at the University of Florida, examines if reading more polished writing can make you a better writer. Dr. Yellowlees Douglas is an associate professor of management communication in the Hough Graduate School of Business at the University of Florida. In…