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University of Northern Iowa

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

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Piecemeal Change In Higher Education: An Example Of Curriculum Re-Conceptualization, Dessy Stoycheva Apr 2018

Piecemeal Change In Higher Education: An Example Of Curriculum Re-Conceptualization, Dessy Stoycheva

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

This paper argues that, even though holistic systemic changes are considered more effective than incremental adjustments, education changes often happen at the piecemeal level. These “inside out” changes can positively impact the education process and culture, resulting in improved academic experiences. As such example, an applied curriculum analysis and re-conceptualization is performed. It offers alternative adjustments that can be made to the standard curriculum so a piecemeal change can take place at the instructional level in the efforts towards improved quality of education.


Exploring Technology Through The Integration Of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy And Issues Of Social Justice, Courtney Clausen Apr 2017

Exploring Technology Through The Integration Of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy And Issues Of Social Justice, Courtney Clausen

Annual Graduate Student Symposium

As classrooms become more racially/ethnically, economically, and linguistically diverse in the United States it is important for teachers to integrate pedagogy and methodology in the classroom that challenges existing inequities in education and assist all students in being successful in the classroom. Integrating culturally relevant pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching into one’s teaching and learning with diverse students can assist with creating an equitable learning environment. The purpose of this poster presentation is to share the findings of an action research project exploring the integration of culturally relevant pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching in a summer enrichment program for a …