Are my students cheating? That question looms over every teacher. With the shift to virtual learning due to the pandemic, some questioned if there was a way to prevent cheating at all. Professors at Missouri State, Marshall and Kansas State universities are examining the issue of cheating, specifically, whether the conditions of the pandemic caused an uptick in academic … [Read more...] about Cheating in the time of COVID-19: An ongoing study
To understand the human experience, one of the most important things is for children to learn to identify emotions – what they feel, why they feel that way and how to validate and regulate the emotions. It’s a big job, and every person a child comes into contact with plays a role. Dr. Elizabeth King teaches in the College of Education at Missouri State University and researches … [Read more...] about Teach emotional competency to toddlers
The U.S. Department of Education awarded a $4 million grant to Missouri State University to expand and improve computer science education programs in rural area schools. The funding comes from the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program. Missouri State received one of 20 awards from over 1,000 applicants. This is the largest collaborative grant the university has … [Read more...] about Missouri State receives $4 million grant for computer science education
Dr. Barri Tinkler will begin as interim dean of the College of Education (COE) on Jan. 3, 2021. She replaces Dr. David Hough, who plans to retire Feb. 1, 2021. Tinkler is currently associate dean of the College of Education, and at the same time has served as interim department head for counseling, leadership and special education since May 2020. “Dr. Tinkler will bring a … [Read more...] about College of Education names interim dean
It was a lofty goal. But Dr. David Hough doesn’t shy away from big ideas. Hough has served as dean in the College of Education for 16 years. In that time, he’s implemented several successful programs. The latest: Bear in Every Building. It’s a movement to have a Missouri State education graduate in every school in the Show-Me State. Join the next generation of … [Read more...] about Bear in Every Building