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Glenda Crawford and April Post present at International Service-Learning Conference in Teacher Education
July 2, 2009
Glenda Crawford, professor of education, and April Post, lecturer in foreign languages, co-presented their research at the Second International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education, June 25-27, 2009 in Galway, Ireland.
School of Education hosts meeting of North Carolina’s educational materials professionals
June 26, 2009
Directors of Curriculum Materials Centers from 15 public and private colleges and universities met June 19 for their biannual meeting at the School of Education. Laura Williams, director of Elon’s Curriculum Resource Center, hosted the meeting of the North Carolina CMC Association.
Tomasek guides N.C. students at summer science camp
June 24, 2009
When it comes to science, Terry Tomasek, assistant professor of education, believes students need to go beyond the classroom walls to truly experience and understand the subject.
Middle school students share lessons of leadership
June 24, 2009
Some want to encourage more recycling. Others hope to start after-school clubs. Better cafeteria food. Fundraising for school supplies. Perhaps “Friday relaxation.” Local seventh graders shared ideas Wednesday to strengthen their school communities as part of an annual youth leadership program at Elon University.
Education and psychology faculty, alumni present research on service-learning
June 15, 2009
Three Elon University faculty members and two recent graduates presented research papers June 11 to the 5th Annual Symposium on Service Learning and Civic Engagement at Western Carolina University. Their focus was the use of academic service-learning to challenge the stereotypical views often held by teacher candidates about students and families living in poverty.
School of Education to host North Carolina Teacher Academy
June 8, 2009
In the tradition of preparing world class teachers for the 21st century classroom, the Elon University School of Education this month will host the North Carolina Teacher Academy for the 14th consecutive year.
Terry Tomasek presents at two national conferences
May 28, 2009
Terry Tomasek, assistant professor of education, presented at two national meetings this spring.