Understanding the intricate relationship between a child’s social and emotional growth and the influences of their parents and caregivers is crucial. Dr. Hailey Hyunjin Choi, assistant professor in Missouri State University’s School of Teaching, Learning and Developmental Sciences, focuses on unraveling these intricate dynamics. She sheds light on how children’s … [Read more...] about Understanding the growing mind: How mentalization shapes a child’s development
“The first few years are a crucial time in the development of novice teachers,” said Davis, associate professor of childhood education and family studies at Missouri State University. “They need mentorship and support to help guide them so they’re not navigating it all alone.” Evidence shows formal mentorship provides teachers with the support they need for their … [Read more...] about Mentorship: Will it solve the teacher shortage?
Dr. Elizabeth King, a Missouri State University College of Education professor, researches the learning environments of early childhood students. One area she investigates is how teachers talk about emotions with young children. King believes gender plays a major role in our social-emotional development. “The ways we talk about emotions with young children is affected by … [Read more...] about Our genders, our emotions
Livers, an assistant professor of elementary and mathematics education, studies how math classrooms fall into cycles of ineffective teaching. “Math classrooms still look like silent rows of students with worksheets,” Livers said. “We know that’s not effective.” Livers studies the barriers that prevent math classrooms from advancing. For instance, in a recent National … [Read more...] about Summing it up: Adding context to education
Dr. Joanna Cemore Brigden, associate professor of childhood education at Missouri State University, is committed to emphasizing the importance of play for children. As a woman of many appellations, Brigden is most proud of her title as play researcher. She teaches outdoor play classes at MSU along with the graduate course, Life as Play, which teaches students the importance … [Read more...] about What’s so serious about child’s play?
Illiteracy is a concern for Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, who advocates for learning those skills early and reinforcing often. But she is equally concerned about the plague of aliteracy – a term used to describe having the ability to read but lacking the desire and motivation. Brinson is a Diversity Fellow and a professor of childhood education and family studies at Missouri … [Read more...] about Picking the right literature to counter aliteracy
It is taught early and tested often, and it is a lifetime skill that should be expanded to improve comprehension in daily life. Although children often enter school with a basic grasp of reading and language, educators must be prepared to engage students to improve these skills. Dr. Deanne Camp, professor of reading, foundations and technology and the graduate literacy … [Read more...] about Improving literacy in children