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Fall 2019 Fcs News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
Fall 2019 Fcs News Round-Up, College Of Education And Human Development
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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
French Stereotypical Accent And Pronunciation Learning: Recalling Implicit Knowledge, Viviane Ruellot
French Stereotypical Accent And Pronunciation Learning: Recalling Implicit Knowledge, Viviane Ruellot
Instructional Development Grants
Research Questions
1. Will practice speaking L1 English with a French stereotypical accent help significantly improve pronunciation of French /ʁ/ and reduce aspiration (VOTs) of /p/, /t/, and /k/ ?
2. Which /ʁ/ (i.e., degree of friction) will be improved?
African Literature Association, Vivan I. P. Steemers
African Literature Association, Vivan I. P. Steemers
Instructional Development Grants
The primary mission of the African Literature Association is to facilitate the attempts of a world-wide audience to appreciate the efforts of African writers and artists. Its annual conference brings together scholars, teachers and writers that focus on themes related to African literature. This year’s main theme revolved around issues connected to “Institutions of African Literature: Future, Present, Past,” including sessions on the following topics: publishers, institutions of literary criticism, journals of African literature, discourse founders in African literary criticism and the university campus as an institution of African literature. However, a multitude of other themes were discussed during the …
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.
Conversations On Color Workshop: Lisa Pressman & Richard Frumes, Cat Crotchett
Conversations On Color Workshop: Lisa Pressman & Richard Frumes, Cat Crotchett
Instructional Development Grants
I applied for an Instructional Development Travel grant to assist me in attending the workshop Conversations on Color, September 27-29, 2018, at R&F Handmade paints taught by R&F founder Richard Frumes and nationally recognized painter Lisa Pressman.
This workshop provided me with a unique opportunity to participate in advanced intensive instructional paint and properties that will enhance my teaching within the Painting Area of the Frostic School of Art. The people co-teaching this workshop, Richard Frumes and Lisa Pressman, are experts in the painting arena of color. Richard, as a painter and paint manufacturer, understands the science and history of …
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.