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Helping students SHINE

March 2, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Parent work schedules and school schedules do not always match up perfectly. This can leave some families in a sticky situation.   To resolve this struggle, Springfield Public Schools (SPS) joined local organizations to provide quality before and after school care through the SHINE program.   Students pursuing a degree in elementary education at Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Helping students SHINE

Filed Under: Elementary education Tagged With: CEFS, Childhood education and family studies department, Elementary education

Missouri State offers one of the most affordable master’s in education

November 17, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Best Value Schools recognized Missouri State University's master's in elementary education program as one of the most affordable online master’s in education.   Having a master’s degree can open many opportunities in the field of education.   “Earning an advanced degree in elementary education provides teachers with a pay increase and the knowledge and skills to delve … [Read more...] about Missouri State offers one of the most affordable master’s in education

Filed Under: Elementary education Tagged With: CEFS, Childhood education and family studies department, Denise Cunningham, Elementary education, graduate program

Dr. Elizabeth King featured in Mind’s Eye magazine

September 7, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Dr. Elizabeth King studies social-emotional development in young children. Her recent research into how preschool teachers affirm or minimize children's emotions – and how it varies between genders – is featured in the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye.   The full story is available on the site now.  Here is an excerpt:    King believes gender plays a major role in our … [Read more...] about Dr. Elizabeth King featured in Mind’s Eye magazine

Filed Under: Early Childhood - Family Development, Elementary education, Faculty Tagged With: CEFS, Childhood education and family studies department, early childhood education, Elizabeth King, Mind's Eye, research

Problem solving and a passion for helping others

March 2, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Cayley plays mathematician's game Go at Southwest Missouri Go Club.

Mathematics may not seem like it goes hand-in-hand with becoming a therapist, but Jamie Cayley knows he can put his problem-solving skills to good use by helping others.   In addition to his master's in mathematics, Cayley is working toward a Student Mental Health, Family and Community Support Graduate Certificate to help him prepare for MSU’s clinical psychology graduate … [Read more...] about Problem solving and a passion for helping others

Filed Under: CEFS Student News, Early Childhood - Family Development, Elementary education, Uncategorized Tagged With: CEFS, Childhood education and family studies department, Elementary education, graduate program

Teachers adjust lessons based on students’ reactions

March 10, 2020 by Strategic Communication

A teacher’s job is complex. Teachers need to communicate subject matter clearly and keep attention. They must minimize distractions, answer questions, provoke students’ critical thinking skills and perhaps most importantly, notice. Dr. Mandy Benedict-Chambers, associate professor of childhood education and family studies at Missouri State, explains the importance of … [Read more...] about Teachers adjust lessons based on students’ reactions

Filed Under: Elementary education, Faculty, Uncategorized

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