Articles by Jennifer Strange
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Elon teacher candidates make local impact through co-teaching
September 23, 2024
In many teacher preparation programs, co-teaching is becoming a cornerstone of instructional practice, allowing teacher candidates to develop their skills while benefiting from the shared expertise of their mentors.
Exploring new horizons: The educational journey of Leann Beckham ’26 in Bath, England
September 17, 2024
Leann Beckham '26, a secondary mathematics teacher candidate, embarked on a transformative study abroad experience in Bath, England.
Beyond the Classroom: Community asset mapping in teacher preparation
June 19, 2024
Faculty and two alumni in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education recently published their research in the Action in Teacher Education journal. The research focuses on the impact of a course-based community asset mapping project on undergraduate students' capacity for identifying and understanding assets within communities surrounding specific schools.
Vehabovic, Miller Dyce co-author article on inclusive practices for educators of refugee-background children, youth and families
June 14, 2024
Through practical strategies emphasizing recognition of humanity, collaborative learning and advocacy for unique needs, Nermin Vehabovic and Cherrel Miller Dyce offer guidance to educators on creating supportive spaces for individuals from refugee backgrounds in their recent paper published in Midwest Journal of Education.
Student-faculty collaboration that began in Elon course leads to publication
June 4, 2024
Ally Shibata, a recent graduate from the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, collaborated with associate professor Lisa Buchanan to publish a research article in The Social Studies journal, analyzing Asian American female representation in children's picture books.
Elon M.Ed. mini grant projects empower education in Alamance County
May 30, 2024
The Office of Graduate Admissions has introduced Master's of Education Mini Grant projects to transform educational experiences in four classrooms within Alamance County.
Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education hosts celebration of excellence
May 21, 2024
On May 13, the annual celebration brought together faculty, staff, and graduating seniors, marking a special occasion. Notably, this year’s festivities introduced a new tradition by incorporating awards for both students and faculty members in one event.
Centering Indigenous perspectives: A book club approach to teaching Indigenous history in grades 4-8
May 6, 2024
Two faculty in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education recently presented at the North Carolina Reading Associate Annual Conference in Winston Salem.
Cherrel Miller Dyce selected for inaugural ATE Inquiry Initiative exploring opportunity gaps in education
February 13, 2024
Cherrel Miller Dyce, associate professor and executive director executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, completes a second year in the inaugural "Inquiry Initiative" sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The Initiative was the "first of its kind" collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research, focused on "opportunity gaps" in education.
Rozana Carducci advocates for systemic change in new book ‘Higher Education Leadership’
February 5, 2024
Coauthored by Carducci, Jordan Harper and Adrianna Kezar, "Higher Education Leadership" challenges conventional paradigms in the field, advocating for liberatory systemic change within and beyond higher education organizations.