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USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19
The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
October 27, 2021Centers and Institutes, Research, Resources for Educators
Registration now open for David C. Anchin Center 鈥楻eimagining Education鈥� Virtual Conference
Created in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in Florida schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.
October 29, 2020Centers and Institutes
USF selects 23 research projects for funding in anti-racism effort
A USF research task force working to address racial issues and attitudes on a local, national and global scale has selected 23 projects exploring a wide range of issues in systemic inequality, economic and health disparities, Black history and contemporary challenges for funding. Multiple research projects from faculty and staff in the College of Education were selected for funding.
September 9, 2020Research
David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instruction
USF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, 鈥淓ffective Online Teaching.鈥�
August 24, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators
USF students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring program
In response to USF's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave USF students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.
July 23, 2020Academics, Community Engagement
Activities to keep your preschooler learning from home鈥攖ips from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning
Teachers from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning share ideas that offer activities for play with young children while supporting learning connections in a variety of content areas. These experiences allow for children to work together with family members and engage in discussion as they play.
May 6, 2020Resources for Educators
Alumna adapts to rapid changes in education while teaching in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
Malina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn鈥檛 sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.
April 16, 2020Alumni and Friends
USF School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educators
Faculty and graduate students in USF鈥檚 School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
April 14, 2020Community Engagement
College of Education teacher candidates adapt to changes in schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Though teaching their students face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education鈥檚 teacher preparation programs are adapting to a 鈥渘ew normal鈥� by virtually teaching and connecting with their students in creative ways.
April 9, 2020Academics, Student Life
How to meet the social, emotional needs of your child during COVID-19
USF School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators
How parents can support their K-12 student in online learning
USF Instructional Technology Instructor James Hatten shares tips for parents who are currently learning how to best support their child鈥檚 success in a newly created online classroom.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators
Tips for Parents: How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
USF Counselor Education Instructor Cynthia Topdemir shares strategies and resources for parents and educators to use while talking about the coronavirus with their children.
April 3, 2020Resources for Educators