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2018 Celebration Of Scholarship, Creativity And Engagement, Eastern Illinois University

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Scholarship, creativity, innovation, and the many forms of collaborative engagement that shape faculty life and student learning are central to the mission of Eastern Illinois University. For that reason, our faculty, department chairs, college deans, the provost, and the entire campus community celebrate the achievements and outstanding contributions of our colleagues and students to their disciplines and professions every year.

And, as the following pages illustrate, faculty engaged in continuing scholarly and creative activities provide outstanding mentoring experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to recognizing faculty performances, shows, publications, grants and other professional efforts, the University will …

Forevereiu (Summer 2018), Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association

ForeverEIU 2018

Academic realignment provides opportunities for growth, outreach; Student Spotlight: Rebecca Cash, student body president; Alumni Spotlight: Carrie Lane embraces the trials of sport (cover story); etc.

Representation Of The Titanic In Children’S Literature, Charity Huwe

2018 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity – Documents

Abstract

The sailing of the Titanic and its shocking demise intrigue readers to research more information. Written in young adult literature through various viewpoints, the Titanic’s story has a natural inquiry base due to its uncertainty. Trade books in the elementary classroom are increasing in use due to the state and national initiatives encouragement in using diverse texts. By using these texts, teachers allow students to analyze the various representations given to the Titanic’s history. In the subsequent sections, I review history-based curricula and historical significance of the Titanic. The methods of implementation are projected to inform teachers about the …

Volume 46 Number 1, Eiu College Of Education

Eastern Education Journal

No abstract provided.

Social Studies/History Curricula In Ghana, Razak Dwomoh

2018 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity – Documents

Abstract

This research will examine how social studies developed within the curricula within Ghana. I will report this in USA and juxtapose with Ghana and other post-colonial African countries. The study assesses the quantity of the content of history as it is merged with social studies curricula, its implications on students, economy, and educational sectors in Ghana. It is noted that majority of students at tertiary levels in Ghana would find it difficult to give detail information about Ghana’s history and Ghana’s historical place in the world when probed. Six post-colonial African countries’ social studies/history curricula are examined on the …

Forevereiu (Winter 2018), Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association

ForeverEIU 2018

Pre-health Programs a Path to Success; Gatrell Enthusiastic About EIU's Academic Future; etc.

Graduate Scholar 2018: Journal Of Scholarship And Recognition, Graduate School Of Eastern Illinois University

Graduate Scholar

No abstract provided.