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School Of Education To Publish Academic Journal, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s School of Education is in the process of compiling and editing its first academic journal, scheduled for publication in late spring 2021.

Kidblog Connects Education Majors With Young Writers, Mark D. Weinstein

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COVID-19 regulations have made it difficult for Cedarville education students to gain teaching experience this year. That’s where Kidblog comes in.

Back To The Future: Assistant Dean Returns To Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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When Dr. Lori Ferguson, assistant professor of education and assistant dean of the school of education, graduated from Cedarville University in 1998 with her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education, she never expected that years later, she’d be back on campus working in a leadership position in the school of education.Ferguson also graduated from Xenia High School.

Education Professors Explore Effects Of Pandemic Learning: Showing Up Still Matters, Mark D. Weinstein

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In an educational era defined by rapid transition and virtual methods, Cedarville University professors are affirming the benefits of academic attendance during COVID-19 through qualitative research.

A “Heart For Students” Guides School Leader, Mark D. Weinstein

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Growing up as a military child, Cedarville University alumna Rachel Reno experienced firsthand the struggles of a student who feels out of place and finds it easy to hide.

Virtual Family Math Night At Cedar Cliff Elementary, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University students will meet with Cedar Cliff Elementary School children and their parents for the third annual Family Math Night on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5-9 p.m.

Turning The Page: A Design Thinking Approach To Increasing Literacy Advocacy In West Alabama, Justin C. Walters

Masters Theses

Through the problem/solution lens of design thinking, this research critically analyzes the promotional activities and materials used by the Literacy Council of West Alabama (LCWA) to determine their effectiveness in reaching both functionally illiterate populations as well as the fully-literate population aiming to work the advocacy front with this nonprofit organization. Qualitative data was gathered through the utilization of a web heuristic evaluation, as well as the evaluation of current marketing materials for LCWA; these insights were used to guide the design and creation of new print and digital marketing materials for the organization. Results of this research aimed to …

Building Assets For Humanitarian Settings, Women's Refugee Commission, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

This document is the Women’s Refugee Commission and the Population Council’s adaptation of the Building Assets Toolkit and its core activity, the Asset Exercise, for use in humanitarian contexts. An asset-building exercise is a thoughtful way to build intentional program content for girls to determine what assets they need in order to survive and thrive. This is particularly important for programs intended to reach the poorest girls in the poorest communities based on sound evidence on the reality of their lives. The Council’s Building Assets Toolkit is rooted in this exercise, helping practitioners, policymakers, and advocates build tailored, meaningful, …

New Dean: Teachers To Every City And Every Country, Mark D. Weinstein

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Kevin Jones, the new dean for Cedarville University’s school of education, has a vision to see Cedarville graduates teaching in “every city, every church, and every country.”

Adapting The Asset Exercise For Humanitarian Contexts, Women's Refugee Commission, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

As a guiding program theory, asset-building centers on the idea that skills, knowledge, relationships, and concrete resources can all constitute assets, or “stores of value,” that girls can, in turn, mobilize to make healthy choices, seek support, navigate institutions, and access entitlements. This approach is inherently multisectoral, rooted in a commitment to prioritize understanding of and respond to the diversity of girls’ needs, capacities, and experiences. The Asset Exercise operationalizes the concept of “asset-building” into concrete terms. The exercise consists of a deck of 100 “asset cards,” and eight “age cards.” Asset cards reflect both intrinsic qualities, concrete knowledge, and …

Educate Me: The Use Of Solutions Journalism In The Seattle Times’ Education Lab, Audra Anderson

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

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Legacy journalism norms value a concept of objectivity, yet coverage often contains implicit biases. Such biases can influence the message the audience draws from a story. The narratives in a story can determine whether it will make a difference, or whether it will be lost in a myriad of stories with the same skeleton. The term solutions journalism began floating the field in 1998. Solutions Journalism Network partnered with The Seattle Times to create the Education Lab, a solutions-oriented reporting beat. Solutions journalism and reporting done …

Education Majors Gain Invaluable Experience Through Virtual Tutoring, Mark D. Weinstein

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In a normal year, junior primary education majors serve in local school districts, working with a mentor teacher to tutor first through third-grade students. Now, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher candidates and teachers are forced to think outside the classroom to connect with students remotely.

Mentoring Program Prepares Future Educators For Online Classroom, Mark D. Weinstein

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For most Cedarville University education majors, teaching in a traditional classroom has always been their dream. But in a time when online education is booming, an innovative mentoring program is preparing them for the nontraditional classroom.

Retired Teacher Finds Cedarville Education Program Exceptional, Mark D. Weinstein

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As a retired teacher, Janet Gendron was impressed hearing about her twin daughters’ experience with Cedarville University’s education program. Hannah and Rebecca Gendron, 2016 graduates, shared stories of their education and hands-on experience that emphasized Cedarville’s excellent program.