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Catholic Schools And Multicultural Education: A Good Match, Charles J. Russo, Shauna M. Adams, Mary Ellen Seery Sep 2015

Catholic Schools And Multicultural Education: A Good Match, Charles J. Russo, Shauna M. Adams, Mary Ellen Seery

Shauna M. Adams

This article reflects on the place of multicultural education in Catholic schools. The authors review the history and development of Catholic schools in order to set a context for examination of the appropriateness of multicultural education.


Women Scholars, Integration, And The Marianist Tradition: Learning From Our Culture And Ourselves, Mary Ellen Seery, Shauna M. Adams, Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch, Connie L. Bowman, Patricia R. Grogan, Laurice J. Joseph Sep 2015

Women Scholars, Integration, And The Marianist Tradition: Learning From Our Culture And Ourselves, Mary Ellen Seery, Shauna M. Adams, Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch, Connie L. Bowman, Patricia R. Grogan, Laurice J. Joseph

Shauna M. Adams

In the fall of 1997, a group of junior tenure-track women faculty in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Dayton decided to meet regularly in order to support each other’s scholarly endeavors in the process of achieving promotion and tenure. The group of subsequently became known as the Writing-Writers’ Support Group (WWSG). In 2000, the group conducted a self-study of its group process to determine how the formation of women’s WWSG fit with the mission and characteristics of a Marianist university. The results suggest that, although each of the characteristics could be identified in the group processes, …


Blocks, Dress-Ups, And Make Believe: The Power Of Play In The Faith Formation Of Young Children, Shauna M. Adams Jan 2015

Blocks, Dress-Ups, And Make Believe: The Power Of Play In The Faith Formation Of Young Children, Shauna M. Adams

Shauna M. Adams

Play is powerful at all stages of development and learning, but is especially important in the faith formation of young children. Play provides opportunities to learn and practice new concepts and skills. Play inspires children to act out stories, and in turn, provides opportunities for children to make meaning of their world. In this session, participants will learn how to create a play-based faith formation program that helps young children come to understand the wonders of God’s love.


Creating Curriculum: The Key To Integrating Faith, Culture And Life Throughout The Catholic School Experience, Shauna M. Adams Jan 2015

Creating Curriculum: The Key To Integrating Faith, Culture And Life Throughout The Catholic School Experience, Shauna M. Adams

Shauna M. Adams

At a time when the American educational system is immersed in an environment of reform, the opportunities for Catholic Schools are great if we are willing to be bold and innovative creators of curriculum. Curriculum creation calls on teachers and leaders to view curriculum as a collaborative process that connects content areas, engages students and families, makes learning meaningful, and weaves the Catholic identity throughout all aspects of the learning experience. This process can seem daunting; however, there are steps that can be taken to move a school to a harmonious integration of faith, culture and life.