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Full-Text Articles in Education
Analysis And Critique In The Secondary Art Classroom, Sarah Nott
Analysis And Critique In The Secondary Art Classroom, Sarah Nott
Masters Theses
This paper is a study of analysis and critique in the secondary visual art classroom setting. I begin by examining the purposes these two practices can serve, and then document some of the positive outcomes of analysis and critique as well as their inherent flaws. The flaws are subcategorized into examinations of the risks of formal analysis or Formalism, the unintended emotional impacts critique and analysis can have, effects of teacher behavior, a survey of critique-caused trauma and notes on implicit bias. For the purposes of my literature review, I analyze analysis and critique through phases and writing exercises specifically, …
Creating A Transformative Visual Art Curriculum, Alison M. Marchbanks
Creating A Transformative Visual Art Curriculum, Alison M. Marchbanks
Masters Theses
This thesis explores the process of creating transformative learning experiences within a visual art curriculum that emphasizes individual reflection, creative expression, and community involvement. The strategies and philosophies discussed will facilitate student engagement with big ideas and complex messages that will inform their social consciousness beyond their formal school career. Examples of how these practices are being used in K-12 visual art settings are presented to provide an in-depth roadmap for implementing a community-based, social justice learning opportunity.
Undergraduate Educational Research Experiences In The Study Of Interior Design, Julia Virginia Pimentel Jiménez
Undergraduate Educational Research Experiences In The Study Of Interior Design, Julia Virginia Pimentel Jiménez
Dissertations
Designers create social constructions (experiences and interactions) for human beings among themselves and with and within interior environments to enhance meaning in people´s lives (Poldma, 2011). Those social constructions are created through the design process developed by the interior designer; that process relies heavily on design research. Therefore, it is at the undergraduate level that the passion for research should start for interior design (ID) students. Faculty in ID programs need to encourage that passion by engage students in meaningful learning experiences such as how to ask questions about users, functions, activities, and aesthetics.
This study explored what types of …
Fall 2019 Fcs News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Fall 2019 Fcs News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
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Advancing Art Education: Development Of An Innovative Series Of K-12 Encaustic Curriculum Modules, Christina Chin
Advancing Art Education: Development Of An Innovative Series Of K-12 Encaustic Curriculum Modules, Christina Chin
Instructional Development Grants
Research and development of a series of K-12 encaustic (painting in hot wax) curriculum modules, inclusive of art historical and practical techniqueoriented lesson
Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage Workshop Peninsula School Of Art, Christina Chin
Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage Workshop Peninsula School Of Art, Christina Chin
Instructional Development Grants
Instructional Development Opportunity
Encaustic Mixed Media & Collage Workshop taught at the Peninsula School of Art
Short Term Objectives
To complete a component of a larger sabbatical research project, by extending my compendium of encaustic process and technique understandings, specifically: –To learn how to build out in relief (extending out into three-dimensional space) with encaustics.
Working With Youth Has Its Own Rewards, Challenges, College Of Education And Human Development
Working With Youth Has Its Own Rewards, Challenges, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Support and education for professionals who work with young people in programs outside of the classroom are growing, and Western Michigan University has responded by expanding its training and internships in this area.
The College of Education and Human Development added two degrees in 2019 to build its academic offerings, as well as community-based professional opportunities, helping its students become leaders in youth and community development.
Fashion Startup Focused On Sustainability Wins Wmu's Business Pitch Competition, College Of Education And Human Development
Fashion Startup Focused On Sustainability Wins Wmu's Business Pitch Competition, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
A clothing company focused on sustainable fashion won first place at Western Michigan University’s seventh annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition and Showcase held on campus Feb. 15.
Addition Of Workforce Education And Development Major And Minor Rounds Out Program Offerings At Wmu, College Of Education And Human Development
Addition Of Workforce Education And Development Major And Minor Rounds Out Program Offerings At Wmu, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
In fall 2018, Western Michigan University's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences’ Workforce and Education Development (WFED) program began offering a major and minor in workforce education and development.
Staff Member Recognized For Leadership, College Of Education And Human Development
Staff Member Recognized For Leadership, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's multicultural affairs director, Diana Hernández, received El Concilio's 2018 Quetzalcoatl Award in recognition of her stature as a professional Latinx leader who has been working, contributing, supporting and advocating for the well-being of the Latinx community in Kalamazoo
Fall 2018 Family Science News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Fall 2018 Family Science News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
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Fall 2018 Fashion Merchandising And Design News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Fall 2018 Fashion Merchandising And Design News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
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Fall 2018 Dietetics News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Fall 2018 Dietetics News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
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Wmu To Expand Offerings In Youth And Community Development, College Of Education And Human Development
Wmu To Expand Offerings In Youth And Community Development, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Youth and community development (YCD) is a quickly-professionalizing field, and WMU’s new master of arts degree and graduate certificate program in the College of Education and Human Development complete a continuum of community-based professional development opportunities available at the university.
Wmu Student Aims To Clean Up The Fashion Industry, College Of Education And Human Development
Wmu Student Aims To Clean Up The Fashion Industry, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Western Michigan University - undergraduate student Avery Green. His fashion startup, House of Pariah, goes against the grain, selling nonconformity and placing an emphasis on sustainability and inclusion.
Students Honored For Entrepreneurial Innovation, College Of Education And Human Development
Students Honored For Entrepreneurial Innovation, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Two Western Michigan University student entrepreneurs are being recognized for their original business ideas.
Three Members Of Cehd Community Shine In 2018 Excellence In Diversity Awards, College Of Education And Human Development
Three Members Of Cehd Community Shine In 2018 Excellence In Diversity Awards, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Western Michigan University’s Excellence in Diversity Awards Selection Committee is honoring three individuals and an organization associated with the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Dr. Donna Talbot, Marcy L. Peake, and Dawnielle Simmons and the Student Assembly for Racial Equity and Cultural Inclusion (SAREC).
Dietetics Student Receives Research And Creative Activities Scholarship, College Of Education And Human Development
Dietetics Student Receives Research And Creative Activities Scholarship, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Keren Reyes, an undergraduate dietetics student in the College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University, recently received a $1,725 Research and Creative Activities Scholarship from WMU’s Lee Honors College.
Wmu Interior Design Students Place At Msu Design Charrette, College Of Education And Human Development
Wmu Interior Design Students Place At Msu Design Charrette, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Allyson Dykstra, Shannon Stockelman, and Ashley Walters recently participated in the Michigan State University (MSU) Interior Design Student Organization’s Interior Design Charrette.
Alumna Angela Harness Designs Colorado Springs Office Space, College Of Education And Human Development
Alumna Angela Harness Designs Colorado Springs Office Space, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Angela Harness (BS ’13, Interior Design) has designed many spaces, such as healthcare facilities, educational institutions and retail stores since graduation.
Christine Robinson And Dr. Richard Zinser Beginning New Positions, College Of Education And Human Development
Christine Robinson And Dr. Richard Zinser Beginning New Positions, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Christine (Chris) Robinson has been named the new Director of Admissions and Advising in the College of Education and Human Development beginning Monday, January 23.
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Art And Occupational Therapy Practice, Jennifer Fortuna
The Reciprocal Relationship Between Art And Occupational Therapy Practice, Jennifer Fortuna
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Susan Burwash, Ph.D., OTR/L, an occupational therapy professor and artist based in Washington State, provided the cover art for the Winter 2017 issue of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT). The featured piece contains Professor Burwash’s signature fauxpals, lampwork glass beads made from molten glass and pure silver foil. Art creates balance between traditional medicine and personal medicine, those meaningful activities that give life purpose. Professor Burwash’s personal medicine is making beautiful things that can be given away.
Bischof And Byrd-Jacobs To Present In Quest For Honors College Deanship, College Of Education And Human Development
Bischof And Byrd-Jacobs To Present In Quest For Honors College Deanship, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs, associate dean of the Graduate College, will present at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the honors college lounge.
Dr. Gary Bischof, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, will present at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, also in the honors college lounge.
Fcs Faculty Member Dr. Duncan Lane Has Article In Journal Of Marriage And Family Review, College Of Education And Human Development
Fcs Faculty Member Dr. Duncan Lane Has Article In Journal Of Marriage And Family Review, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Dr. Crystal Duncan Lane recently had an article accepted in Marriage and Family Review, one of the top-tier journals in the family science field.
Dietetic Students Place First And Second In Poster Competition, College Of Education And Human Development
Dietetic Students Place First And Second In Poster Competition, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Two groups of senior dietetic students presented posters at the Annual Conference of Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics held in Lansing at the end of April.
Little Dresses For Africa, College Of Education And Human Development
Little Dresses For Africa, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
On Saturday, April 2, Fashion Merchandising and Design students applied their clothing design skills to a good cause.
Dean Li Attends Meijer Alumni Breakfast, College Of Education And Human Development
Dean Li Attends Meijer Alumni Breakfast, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Dean Ming Li attended a WMU Alumni Breakfast at Meijer in Grand Rapids on February 17.
Dietetic Interns Receive Student Sustainability Grant, College Of Education And Human Development
Dietetic Interns Receive Student Sustainability Grant, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Western Michigan University Dietetic Interns are proud to announce they have received a Student Sustainability Grant for $235 from the WMU Office for Sustainability.
Fashion Merchandising And Design Professor Has Article Published In National Journal, College Of Education And Human Development
Fashion Merchandising And Design Professor Has Article Published In National Journal, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Fashion merchandising and design professor Barbara Frazier recently published an article in Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Family Studies Graduates With National Honors, College Of Education And Human Development
Family Studies Graduates With National Honors, College Of Education And Human Development
Family and Consumer Sciences News
Jerry Phelps, a family studies student who graduated in fall 2015, is one of 29 students from across the country graduating with National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) honors.