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Responses From The Field, Roberta Weaver, Shauna Adams, Mary Landers
Responses From The Field, Roberta Weaver, Shauna Adams, Mary Landers
Shauna M. Adams
DeFiore (2006) provides a comprehensive review of elements that have shaped the state of special education in Catholic schools. The article speaks of the bishops’ vision without teeth and the theoretical support provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEIA). DeFiore discusses the demand for services that are not met because of a lack of resources, expertise, and funding. The article concludes by allowing that much has occurred over the past decade, but more is needed. To meet this need, DeFiore states that diocesan and local leaders must face the challenge of inspiring the laity to …
Catholic Schools And Multicultural Education: A Good Match, Charles J. Russo, Shauna M. Adams, Mary Ellen Seery
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
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, …
Family Participation Or Engagement: A Powerful Distinction That Supports Positive Outcomes For Kids, Shauna Adams
Family Participation Or Engagement: A Powerful Distinction That Supports Positive Outcomes For Kids, Shauna Adams
Shauna M. Adams
Pope Francis has declared 2015 the year of the family and the opportunities to be inspired by this message are great. Many families choose Catholic schools, in part, because they seek to be members of a faith community. In this session, participants will explore how to build community through research-based family engagement strategies. They will complete a self-evaluation tool designed to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth in their school’s family engagement practices.
Blocks, Dress-Ups, And Make Believe: The Power Of Play In The Faith Formation Of Young Children, Shauna M. Adams
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
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.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice For Children, Shauna Adams, Emily Gray
Developmentally Appropriate Practice For Children, Shauna Adams, Emily Gray
Shauna M. Adams
Developmentally appropriate practice is the basis for quality early learning and the focus of the 2009 revision of the NAEYC Position Statement but what does it mean for Catholic Schools? In the Marianist tradition to "Learn, Lead and Serve", participants will LEARN how changes in the document reflect the demands of the 21st century, support development, and help young children start school ready to learn. Participants will be encouraged to LEAD as they explore how the revised position statement is being practiced in their Catholic school or parish setting and make a plan for improvement. Finally, participants will SERVE by …
Curriculum Panel Discussion, Lorraine Ozar, Shauna Adams, Francesca Franchina, Mollie Mallin
Curriculum Panel Discussion, Lorraine Ozar, Shauna Adams, Francesca Franchina, Mollie Mallin
Shauna M. Adams
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