Missouri State University’s Dr. Chloe Bolyard shifted to ungrading in spring 2021, and the change has been positive overall. Ungrading is a classroom philosophy that places emphasis on learning and feedback instead of scores and letter grades. “Students worry less about their grade and pay more attention to learning the material,” the associate professor of elementary … [Read more...] about Stepping away from traditional grading
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people and culture. Many hearing people are not aware of the depth of deaf culture and how they can make language more accessible. Dr. Karen Engler, clinical professor and graduate program director of special education-education of the deaf and hard of hearing, … [Read more...] about Accessible language for all
To boost science, technology, engineering and math or STEM education in southwest Missouri. That’s the goal of Missouri State University’s Computer Science Research Opportunity for Smart Environments program, also known as ROSE. Earlier this year, Missouri State received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to facilitate this program for 30 area … [Read more...] about Program helps area teachers enhance STEM education
About 70% of Missouri’s schools identify as rural, but there is no state-supported office or university-based center focused on rural school needs – until now. Missouri State University will open its new Center for Rural Education June 9. Housed in the College of Education, the center will serve as a hub to organize and promote rural school outreach and partnerships. Dr. Diana … [Read more...] about Serving and supporting Missouri’s rural schools
Native American heritage is often misunderstood and mistaught, according to Dr. Kayla Lewis, associate professor of literacy at Missouri State University. The lack of proper education about native heritage contributes to racism and reinforces stereotypes. Children’s books can be a powerful tool to combat these issues. “Children’s books provide an outlet for teachers to honor, … [Read more...] about Beyond stories and pictures