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Broadening The Concept Of 'Just What They Need' In Mathematics Education, Erin Wilding-Martin Mar 2012

Broadening The Concept Of 'Just What They Need' In Mathematics Education, Erin Wilding-Martin

Mathematics Faculty

In her portion of this session, Wilding-Martin will extend her 2011 PES analysis of Paul Ernest’s proposal for reconstructing high school mathematics. Ernest argues that democratic principles require a differentiated high school mathematics curriculum based on student choice and career goals, with a common core based on mathematics appreciation and critical social awareness to empower students. Wilding-Martin has argued that Ernest’s democratic aims for this curriculum are threatened by mathematical elitism and social power structures. In this session, Wilding-Martin will draw from Nel Noddings’ theory of care to further explore these issues. Noddings also calls for differentiated curricula, but with …


Walking The Walk: Using Evidence-Based Teaching And Learning To Improve Teaching Training, Sarah Grison, Stephanie Seiler, Crystal Carlson Jan 2012

Walking The Walk: Using Evidence-Based Teaching And Learning To Improve Teaching Training, Sarah Grison, Stephanie Seiler, Crystal Carlson

Psychology Faculty

Over two years, we explored whether a novel graduate teaching course could weave together three programs that would simultaneously: (1) Enhance graduate TAs’ teaching skills; (2) Investigate undergraduates’ learning and educational experiences; and (3) Develop research in teaching and learning sciences.


Promoting And Preserving Scholarly And Creative Work At Parkland College, Sherry Cmiel, Erika Hackman Jan 2012

Promoting And Preserving Scholarly And Creative Work At Parkland College, Sherry Cmiel, Erika Hackman

Library Scholarship

What is the role of scholarship at a community college? The process of identifying, sharing, showcasing, and using the scholarly and creative work of a community college can lay the groundwork for cross-curricular collaborations and encourage students to demonstrate learning at a higher level. At Parkland College, the institutional repository (SPARK) has played a key role in this process.


Alpha Phi Omega Section 50 Conference, Katherine Klindworth Jan 2012

Alpha Phi Omega Section 50 Conference, Katherine Klindworth

A with Honors Projects

The following is an assessment of my work as Conference Chair of the Alpha Phi Omega Section 50 Fall conference hosted by the Alpha Zeta Omega chapter right here at Parkland College. In addition to a reflection on the conference I have included photos from the event and the handout provided to conference attendees.


Improving School Lunches And Environment Through On-Site Gardens, Benjamin J. Spoden Jan 2012

Improving School Lunches And Environment Through On-Site Gardens, Benjamin J. Spoden

A with Honors Projects

This project is a proposal to illustrate the pros and cons of building a program for school lunches and horticulture education. Building community, knowledge, and health by an on-site gardening program.


My Internship At The Champaign State’S Attorney’S Office, Rebecca Davis Jan 2012

My Internship At The Champaign State’S Attorney’S Office, Rebecca Davis

Independent Honors Projects

A summary of my experiences during my service honors project as an intern in the Champaign County State's Attorney's Office.