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  • NSCI 350 is a service-learning course with a fieldwork component where pairs of PLU students teach science or mathematics lessons in local K-8 schools.

    NSCI 350: STEM Education PartnershipNSCI 350 is a service-learning course with a fieldwork component where pairs of PLU students teach science or mathematics lessons in local K-8 schools. Students in NSCI 350 will learn about lesson planning and curriculum design with a focus on equity and will apply those skills by developing and teaching lessons in local schools. This upper division science course is intended for undergraduate students interested in revisiting and applying their science and

  • The field of teaching offers you an arena to make an impact on the lives of others while thriving in a professional field over the long-term.

    How to Become A Teacher - A Guide to Teaching in Washington State /*

  • JOIN OVER 500,000 PEOPLE TODAY AND START LEARNING WITH EDX FOR FREE!  edX is a largely free online learning resource where anyone can audit online courses from top universities for free.

    Each month, Instructional Technologies is shining a spotlight on effective, engaging, or promising learning technologies. Each Spring and Fall semester, an iTech Spotlight video will highlight an application of innovative technology at PLU.2022-20232021-222020-212019-202018-192022-20232022-2023 SpotlightsFall MAKE ANYTHING WITH INSTRUCTABLES! Instructables is an online teaching and learning community where users post DIY projects ranging from guacamole recipes to complex computer and

  • PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will…

    the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will jointly administer the new major. Beyond physical proximity, these two departments share a profound connection that exemplifies interdisciplinary collaboration that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow by offering them a comprehensive understanding of how mathematical theories and computational methods intersect

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April 24, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University awarded six student scholarships and other awards on April 22 for outstanding contributions to service at PLU and the surrounding community . Individual scholarships ranged from $250 to $1,000. “The scholarships here don’t come close monetarily to justify…

    community.Individual scholarships ranged from $250 to $1,000. “The scholarships here don’t come close monetarily to justify the amazing work that you are doing,” Joel Zylstra, director of PLU’s Center for Community Engagement and Service, told the recipients. “It is a small gesture of appreciation and a reminder to keep doing what you are doing and to stay engaged in learning with our community.” Here are the awards and recipients:The Faye M. Anderson/Van Beek Scholarships for Community/Volunteer Service, endowed

  • Pacific Lutheran University has been selected for a second time to receive funding from Pierce County Connected, a collaborative philanthropic fund led by the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and United Way of Pierce County in response to COVID-19. PLU will receive $8,470 to support mental…

    PLU receives funding from Pierce County Connected to support mental health services Posted by: bennetrr / September 29, 2020 Image: Health Center location, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, at PLU. (Photo/John Froschauer) September 29, 2020 Pacific Lutheran University has been selected for a second time to receive funding from Pierce County Connected, a collaborative philanthropic fund led by the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation and United Way of Pierce County in response to COVID-19. PLU will receive

  • Teacher, Climber and Guide | Understanding the World Through Sports and Recreation | Jason is a school teacher, Emergency Medical Technician, and highly regarded mountain climber and Alpine guide, who has lead successful ascents of mountains across the globe.

    Jason Edwards ’84, ’89 Teacher, Climber and Guide Biography Biography Jason is a school teacher, Emergency Medical Technician, and highly regarded mountain climber and Alpine guide, who has lead successful ascents of mountains across the globe. These include volcanoes, peaks and mountains from Antarctica, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru to Australia, Nepal, Russia, and Tanzania. He has made four successful ascents of Mt. Everest, with his 2001 Everest expedition being one of the most

  • Hello! My name is Kelly (they/them). I am a queer, nonbinary person who loves the outdoors, cooking, and art. I believe therapy is a collaborative process.

    Kelly Larson, Therapist in TrainingHello! My name is Kelly (they/them). I am a queer, nonbinary person who loves the outdoors, cooking, and art. I believe therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we can work to identify your strengths, challenges, and goals so that you can find more fulfillment internally and within relationships. I strive to create a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment that allows you to show up exactly as you are. As a therapist-in-training, I am especially

  • How did studying at PLU help prepare you to be an effective teacher? The Education professors at PLU hold you to a very high standard.

    will have to juggle as a teacher —classroom management, planning, professional development, interventions, inquiry learning…and the list goes on! I have always loved teaching and loved kids, but PLU gave me the skills and the knowledge to become a great teacher and part of a professional community. What do you enjoy most about your work? The kids! The kids are the best part of my day—their excitement for learning, their amazement at newly acquired skills, their constant need to be challenged, the

  • Melanie Helle ’97 walked into a new job in 2020, during the first year of the Covid pandemic. “That was my first year — the pandemic, virtual learning. I was learning on the job,” says the director of special services at Chief Leschi Schools, operated…

    — the pandemic, virtual learning. I was learning on the job,” says the director of special services at Chief Leschi Schools, operated by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. “Kids across the board were struggling.”But a surprising thing happened. Some special needs students actually thrived in virtual classrooms, free from the many distractions that can occur in a classroom full of kids. Others, however, had a harder time staying connected to school. “We had our case managers reach out to those families