/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 16:30:47 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxThe Library of Congress has awarded USF College of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF College of Education Professors awarded Library of Congress Grant ContinuationThe Library of Congress has awarded USF College of Education professors continuation funding to expand the training and research activities that strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers to support preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Michael and Ilene Berson/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-professors-awarded-library-of-congress-grant-continuation.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxUSF College of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Two USF professors selected to participate in national initiative with Association of Teacher EducatorsUSF College of Education professors Ilene R. Berson, PhD, and Michael J. Berson, PhD, were selected to participate in the Association of Teacher Educators inaugural Inquiry Initiative. The initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research focused on opportunity gaps in education.Michael and Ilene Berson Headshots/education/blog/2022/usf-professors-selected-for-national-initiative-with-association-of-teacher-educators.aspxFaculty and StaffEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,Social Science Education,Teacher Education/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Elizabeth EngasserThu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Social Science Education major Kyle Schmidt selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Kyle Schmidt headshot/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeCommencement,Graduation with Distinction,Social Science Education,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:00 USF research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young childrenA USF research team received a Library of Congress grant for a project that will strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Children using a laptop to access the KidCitizen website./education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCommunity Partnerships,Early Childhood Education,Social Science Education/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Jessenia RiveraThu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Hillary Van DykeDuring her master's program at USF, Hillary Van Dyke's fascination with studying equity in schools grew and inspired her to pursue an unanticipated career direction—academic research and the creation of a not-for-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Tampa Bay community.Hillary Van Dyke headshot/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-hillary-van-dyke.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeEducational Leadership,Graduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight/education/about-us/news/2020/research-project-computer-science-middle-school-history.aspxA new NSF-funded research project aims to broaden middle school students’ participation in meaningful and culturally relevant computer science instruction during their history classes.External ArticleWed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 USF researchers partner with nonprofits CodeVA, TERC on NSF-funded project to bring computer science into Virginia’s middle school history classroomsA new NSF-funded research project aims to broaden middle school students’ participation in meaningful and culturally relevant computer science instruction during their history classes.Teacher with students in a classroom on a tablet/education/about-us/news/2020/research-project-computer-science-middle-school-history.aspxResearchComputer Science,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2020/profession-award-social-science-education.aspxProfessor Michael J. Berson received the Irving Morrissett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Science Education this month at the Social Science Education Consortium’s 2020 Annual Meeting.External ArticleTue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Professor receives national award for contributions to social science education fieldProfessor Michael J. Berson received the Irving Morrissett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Science Education this month at the Social Science Education Consortium’s 2020 Annual Meeting.Michael J. Berson headshot/education/about-us/news/2020/profession-award-social-science-education.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Social Science Education/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Jessenia RiveraWed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Cristina VieraEstablishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.Cristina Viera/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-cristina-viera.aspxAcademics,Student LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2020/social-science-professor-fulbright-award-spain.aspxCollege of Education Professor Bárbara C. Cruz was selected as a Fulbright Scholar for the Spring 2020 semester and traveled to Alicante, Spain in January to teach and conduct research at the Universidad de Alicante.External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Social Science Education professor receives Fulbright Award to SpainCollege of Education Professor Bárbara C. Cruz was selected as a Fulbright Scholar for the Spring 2020 semester and traveled to Alicante, Spain in January to teach and conduct research at the Universidad de Alicante.Bárbara Cruz/education/about-us/news/2020/social-science-professor-fulbright-award-spain.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchAwards and Honors,International,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2019.aspxCollege of Education student Cassidy Michonski was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2019 semester.External ArticleThu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Social Science Education major Cassidy Michonski selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardCollege of Education student Cassidy Michonski was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2019 semester.Cassidy Michonski/education/about-us/news/2019/graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2019.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeGraduation with Distinction,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-florida-council-for-the-social-studies.aspxCollege of Education alumna Jilianne King Vega, Social Science Education `16, was named the Florida Council for the Social Studies’ Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher of the Year.External ArticleTue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Alumna recognized as Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social StudiesCollege of Education alumna Jilianne King Vega, Social Science Education `16, was named the Florida Council for the Social Studies’ Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher of the Year.Jilianne King Vega/education/about-us/news/2019/alumna-florida-council-for-the-social-studies.aspxAlumni and FriendsSocial Science Education/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-university-scholar.aspxCollege of Education Alumnus Gregory Samuels was named the 2019-20 University Scholar at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Ala.External ArticleTue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 Alumnus recognized as University Scholar at University of MontevallCollege of Education Alumnus Gregory Samuels was named the 2019-20 University Scholar at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Ala.Gregory Samuels/education/about-us/news/2019/alumnus-university-scholar.aspxAlumni and FriendsSocial Science Education/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Chelsea GrosbeckWed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bretton VargaDoctoral student Bretton Varga was nationally recognized for using digitally interactive technology to introduce historic LBGTQ+ concepts into social studies curriculum.Bretton Varga headshot/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-bretton-varga.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2018/teaching-the-holocaust-course-2018.aspxTo explore what the general public knew about the Holocaust through news reports and stories of the time, students in the graduate course, "Teaching the Holocaust," shared their research on archived Floridian newspaper articles covering overlooked events of the time.External ArticleThu, 25 Oct 2018 00:00:00 ‘Teaching the Holocaust’ course helps graduate students uncover forgotten events in historyTo explore what the general public knew about the Holocaust through news reports and stories of the time, students in the graduate course, "Teaching the Holocaust," shared their research on archived Floridian newspaper articles covering overlooked events of the time.Student showing a USF staff member materials they found from their research on the Holocaust/education/about-us/news/2018/teaching-the-holocaust-course-2018.aspxAcademicsGraduate Studies,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2018/thornton-ncss-award.aspxTo celebrate his extensive contributions to the field of social science education, Professor Stephen Thornton received the National Council for the Social Studies’ 2018 Jean Dresden Grambs Distinguished Career Research in Social Studies Award.External ArticleFri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Professor to receive Distinguished Career Award from National Council for the Social StudiesTo celebrate his extensive contributions to the field of social science education, Professor Stephen Thornton received the National Council for the Social Studies’ 2018 Jean Dresden Grambs Distinguished Career Research in Social Studies Award.Photo of Stephen Thornton/education/about-us/news/2018/thornton-ncss-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2018/nick-bardo-feature.aspxCollege of Education doctoral student Nicholas Bardo's time in the Peace Corps has led to a passion for global perspectives in education.External ArticleMon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Fitting the World Inside of a ClassroomCollege of Education doctoral student Nicholas Bardo's time in the Peace Corps has led to a passion for global perspectives in education.Nick Bardo headshot/education/about-us/news/2018/nick-bardo-feature.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2017/kidcitizen-app-launch.aspxThanks to the work of two College of Education professors, a newly launched resource will help young students engage with history through primary sources in the Library of Congress.External ArticleThu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Education professors launch app that helps students explore Congress, civic participation through primary sourcesThanks to the work of two College of Education professors, a newly launched resource will help young students engage with history through primary sources in the Library of Congress.Screenshot of KidCitizen website/education/about-us/news/2017/kidcitizen-app-launch.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and Staff,Research,Resources for EducatorsSocial Science Education/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-feature-on-mat-program.aspxStudents enrolled in the USF College of Education's Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching program discovered the importance of teaching students outside of the classroom during two of their courses.External ArticleWed, 05 Oct 2016 00:00:00 Preparing Elementary School Teachers through Community Based LearningStudents enrolled in the USF College of Education's Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching program discovered the importance of teaching students outside of the classroom during two of their courses.USF graduate students pose for a group photo at Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-feature-on-mat-program.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Graduate Studies,Master of Arts in Teaching,Social Science Education/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-library-of-congress-grant.aspxCollege of Education professors Michael and Ilene Berson have received a grant from the Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Regional Program.External ArticleWed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 College of Education Faculty Members Receive Grant Highlighting Puerto Rican History and CultureCollege of Education professors Michael and Ilene Berson have received a grant from the Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources Eastern Regional Program.Michael and Ilene Person/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-library-of-congress-grant.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEarly Childhood Education,Social Science Education