/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 14:45:51 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2022/from-castle-schools-to-developmental-tools-trajectory-of-ghanas-educational-system.aspxDr. Kofi Acheaw Owusu, a senior lecturer in the Department of Science Education in the College of Educational Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, recently spoke about Ghana’s journey in education, bringing to the forefront the gains and struggles of the education system from pre-colonial to the current dispensation.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 From Castle Schools to Developmental Tools: Trajectory of Ghana's Educational SystemDr. Kofi Acheaw Owusu, a senior lecturer in the Department of Science Education in the College of Educational Studies, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, recently spoke about Ghana’s journey in education, bringing to the forefront the gains and struggles of the education system from pre-colonial to the current dispensation.Dr. Owusu lecturing /education/blog/2022/from-castle-schools-to-developmental-tools-trajectory-of-ghanas-educational-system.aspxInternational/education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Sandra RoaTue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 USF associate professor marks symbolic milestone in her efforts to help teen mothers in The BahamasEquity is at the heart of Ruthmae Sears’s research and passion for continuing education. Her desire to help young women succeed brings a new level of pride to the USF associate professor of mathematics education and associate director of the USF Coalition for Science Literacy. She just returned from The Bahamas, where she grew up, to celebrate a significant milestone for a program she’s been supporting for 16 years.Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears poses with her colleagues at the PACE Programme in The Bahamas /education/blog/2022/associate-professor-marks-symbolic-milestone-efforts-to-help-teen-mothers-bahamas.aspxCommunity Engagement,Faculty and StaffInternational,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2021/teaching-abroad-peace-corps.aspxIf you’re an education major at USF who’s passionate about creating change at a grassroots level, joining the Peace Corps can be a gratifying opportunity to give back and use the talents and skills developed while studying education at USF.Jessenia RiveraFri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Thinking about teaching abroad? Why serving in the Peace Corps can be a great fit for education majorsIf you’re an education major at USF who’s passionate about creating change at a grassroots level, joining the Peace Corps can be a gratifying opportunity to give back and use the talents and skills developed while studying education at USF.Peace Corps Recruiter Kristen Vogel with students in Ghana./education/blog/2021/teaching-abroad-peace-corps.aspxAdmissions,Student LifeInternational,Study Abroad/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Jessenia RiveraFri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 USF associate professor launches interdisciplinary research center in partnership with Caribbean universityIn collaboration with the University of West Indies Cave Hill, College of Education associate professor Patriann Smith recently launched an interdisciplinary research center in Bridgetown, Barbados.Mutual Life Assurance Society building in Bridgetown, Barbados/education/blog/2021/associate-professor-launches-interdisciplinary-research-center-caribbean-university.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchInternational,Literacy Studies/education/blog/2021/assistant-professor-fulbright-kenya-education-leadership.aspxßÙßÇÂþ»­ Assistant Professor Jenifer Hartman received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Kenya for the 2021-22 school year.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 Assistant professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Kenya to study education leadership practices in diverse communitiesßÙßÇÂþ»­ Assistant Professor Jenifer Hartman received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Kenya for the 2021-22 school year.Jenifer Hartman/education/blog/2021/assistant-professor-fulbright-kenya-education-leadership.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Educational Leadership,International/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Jessenia RiveraWed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Suzette KellyEver since she began teaching Sunday school students, USF Alumna Suzette Kelly, PhD, knew she would eventually pursue a career in education. While an administrator at a preschool in Jamaica, Dr. Kelly learned about USF’s master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and quickly enrolled.Suzette Kelly/education/blog/2021/alumni-spotlight-suzette-kelly.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeAlumni Spotlight,Early Childhood Education,Graduate Studies,International/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studies/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/2020/assistant-professor-aera-best-paper-award-2020.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Dr. Veselina Lambrev was awarded the 2020 Paper Award by the American Educational Research Association’s International Studies Special Interest Group.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Assistant Professor receives AERA 2020 Best Paper AwardCollege of Education Assistant Professor Dr. Veselina Lambrev was awarded the 2020 Paper Award by the American Educational Research Association’s International Studies Special Interest Group.Vaselina Lambrev/education/about-us/news/2020/assistant-professor-aera-best-paper-award-2020.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Educational Program Development,International/education/about-us/news/2019/costa-rica-education-abroad-2019.aspxFor two weeks, 11 USF College of Education students became global educators as they stepped into K-12 classrooms in Costa Rica as part of a USF Education Abroad program that focuses on teaching and studying in the country.External ArticleWed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 College of Education students develop into culturally responsive teachers in Study Abroad trip to Costa RicaFor two weeks, 11 USF College of Education students became global educators as they stepped into K-12 classrooms in Costa Rica as part of a USF Education Abroad program that focuses on teaching and studying in the country.ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students on a beach in Costa Rica with "USF" written in the sand below them. /education/about-us/news/2019/costa-rica-education-abroad-2019.aspxAcademics,Student LifeInternational,Study Abroad/education/about-us/news/2019/faculty-colombia-spanish-language-immersion-experience.aspxThree USF College of Education faculty members traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia this summer to represent the college during the USF World Spanish Language Immersion and Collaboration experience in Barranquilla, Colombia.External ArticleFri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Faculty visit Colombia through USF World Spanish Language Immersion and Collaboration ExperienceThree USF College of Education faculty members traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia this summer to represent the college during the USF World Spanish Language Immersion and Collaboration experience in Barranquilla, Colombia.Group photo USF World Spanish Experience/education/about-us/news/2019/faculty-colombia-spanish-language-immersion-experience.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffInternational/education/about-us/news/2018/inclusive-education-research-conference.aspxTo explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both USF and the University of Exeter.External ArticleWed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 USF research conference explores challenges and opportunities for inclusive educationTo explore innovative solutions and research taking place on inclusive education, the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ hosted a conference that brought together researchers from both USF and the University of Exeter.USF faculty member presents at Inclusive Education Conference/education/about-us/news/2018/inclusive-education-research-conference.aspxCollege of Education News,ResearchConferences,Exceptional Student Education,International,Social Foundations in Education/education/about-us/news/2017/cambridge-schools-experience-2017.aspxFour weeks may feel like a short period of time, but when it’s spent in the Cambridge Schools Experience study abroad program, USF College of Education students say it’s enough to change their lives.External ArticleWed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Students gain international teaching experience, perspectives through Cambridge study abroad programFour weeks may feel like a short period of time, but when it’s spent in the Cambridge Schools Experience study abroad program, USF College of Education students say it’s enough to change their lives.Cambridge Schools Experience student participants take a group photo in the UK/education/about-us/news/2017/cambridge-schools-experience-2017.aspxStudent LifeEarly Childhood Education,Elementary Education,International,Study Abroadhttps://usfweb.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7438ßÙßÇÂþ»­ assistant professor Dr. Nathan Fisk will be among the first cohort of Fulbright Cybersecurity scholars to study in the U.K. as part of an initiative to increase cybersecurity cooperation between the U.S. and the U.K.External ArticleMon, 25 Jul 2016 00:00:00 USF College of Education faculty member among first group of Fulbright Cybersecurity ScholarsßÙßÇÂþ»­ assistant professor Dr. Nathan Fisk will be among the first cohort of Fulbright Cybersecurity scholars to study in the U.K. as part of an initiative to increase cybersecurity cooperation between the U.S. and the U.K.Nathan Fiskhttps://usfweb.usf.edu/usf-news-archive/News/article/7438Faculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Cybersecurity Education,International