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book’s library record. Here are a few books you may want to consider:     Collaborative Learning Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty (2014) by Elizabeth Barkley, Claire Major, and Patricia Cross is a great resource for designing small group activities for higher education classrooms.     Teaching Unprepared Students: Strategies for Promoting Success and Retention in Higher Education (2008) by Kathleen Gabriel provides practical strategies for supporting students from a variety of educational

. Dr. Artime, whose research interest is in the area of Traumatic Stress, completed a 2-year collaboration with the University of Washington, funded by PCORI. Her project developed a stakeholder learning community, composed of college clinicians, administrators, student life professionals, community members, and students who investigated evidence-based trauma focused treatments for use in university counseling centers. Dr. Artime engages her students in research which is timely, and bridges the gap

for renovation, and in 2021, an anonymous lead gift moved renovations to the lab and other spaces in the Rieke Science Center to the front of the line for capital project improvements at PLU.“Teaching and learning practices have changed since the A&P lab was originally designed,” says Auman. “The upgrades we’re making within Rieke will not only provide better technology and collaborative distance-learning opportunities, they will also support more inclusive teaching practices and enhance learning

. It’s important to start thinking of yourself as a teacher right away.” Gerhardstein joins Linda Miller, as the second full-time music education faculty member. Jeffrey Bell-Hanson, Brian Galante, Ed Powell, and Richard Nance also serve students in the Music Education curriculum. “The community of faculty is one of the greatest highlights of teaching at PLU. The collaborative nature and being part of a mission that impacts the future of music education; that’s really something,” Gerhardstein says

collaborative program aims to help district grads address Tacoma’s teacher shortage COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new

-Certification for International Students. All three programs prepare you with a strong theoretical foundation and real classroom experience. Our intense coursework and schedule provides you with rigorous preparation to gain the skills to become an effective teacher and educator. If you are interested in learning more about joining a community of education experts at PLU, we encourage you to schedule a one-on-one appointment with us! You can also request more information or start your application today.Tip

a topical career. Non-Certification for International Students – Master of Arts in Education This path to a Master of Arts in Education is available for international students only, and does not lead to Washington state teacher certification. It is designed to prepare international students with a strong theoretical foundation and with classroom experience in US schools. Note: Interested in learning about financial aid options for teachers? Check out our blog — Understanding Loan Forgiveness

Lifelong Parkland/Spanaway resident Kirsten Kreis leads Pierce County Navigator Program at PLU Posted by: Ava Edmonds / December 6, 2023 Image: Business Outreach Director Kristen Kreis poses for a portrait along Garfield Street next-door to PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) December 6, 2023 By Ava EdmondsPLU and the Parkland community are familiar to Kirsten Kreis. Her roots run deep in Parkland, from learning to swim in the PLU pool, to completing her high school assignments in the Mortvedt Library

said, here are some benefits to pursuing a career in education.Great opportunity for employment and professional growthThere is a national shortage of qualified teachers across disciplines, and the shortage is especially acute in STEM fields. In Washington state specifically, teacher shortages are greatest in STEM, special education, and English language learning classrooms.Security and stability over the course of your careerTeaching is a career you can grow into for the long-term. A skill for

, it’s lucky she did. In 2006, for example, Jones received a Most Innovative Foreign Language Teacher Award for starting a French immersion program at Tacoma’s Jason Lee Middle School. She currently works at Washington’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction as the assistant director of student achievement and director of as director of the Center for the Improvement of Student Learning (CISL), a program that provides resources for parents and schools. “I work with kids of color and kids