The College of Education is excited to announce that the 2020 issue of Mind's Eye features the work of Dr. Stefanie Livers. Read an excerpt from her story: “Mathematics is the gate keeper for all careers and futures,” Livers said. “Many schools use math as a decision maker of what track or trajectory you’re on.” If math serves as a gatekeeper, what about students that … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Stefanie Livers
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
Parents trust teachers to take care of their children. It's a relationship built on trust and mutual desire to provide the best for the younger generation. But how are teachers expected to care for others’ children when they lack the resources to support their own family life? Dr. Sarah Baker studied this dynamic for her dissertation. Specifically, she studied women … [Read more...] about Increasing awareness: The dissonance of motherhood as a teacher
Parents play a key role in helping their child achieve success in school. Dr. Sascha Mowrey, assistant professor in the childhood education and family studies department at Missouri State University, shares with GateHouse Media a few things parents can do to engage their young school-aged children. … [Read more...] about How parents can prepare a child for elementary school success
By Jennice McCafferty-Wright, PhD What I Learned from Listening My work in civic education regularly brings me to Morocco. Previously, I studied how Moroccan teachers and their students experience and interact with civic education programs provided through public diplomacy initiatives. This summer, I brushed up on my Darija (Moroccan Arabic) and studied the development … [Read more...] about Speaking of Change in Morocco