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WMU receives grant to implement summer mentoring program for teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… , director of the Office of Clinical Experiences, were awarded the $25,638 grant from the Michigan Department of … utilizing strengths, coaching, self-care, and co-teaching models in math and English. They will attend a follow-up … document the effectiveness of this professional development model for improving teachers' skills and knowledge in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46956

Student leaders urged to register for RSO Leadership Conference

News

… Conference Aug. 17-18 KALAMAZOO--WMU students who want to become premiere leaders in their registered student … Hotel in Kalamazoo. The theme of this year's conference is "Model the Way." To attend the conference, students must register …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/855

Long-time educators, administrators become deans for engineering, graduate colleges

News

… after injury, utilizing the zebrafish olfactory system as a model. She has published 27 peer-reviewed research articles, … the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Achievement Award in research. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60166

Meet Sam: Presidential Scholar '23

College of Education and Human Development

… Why did you choose the early childhood education major? Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel stated that "Our goal should be … (including within the range of Early Childhood) and I was very good at it. But where I found my connection … is that one gets to be placed in many different school settings, and as a result of that, I have gotten to not only …

https://wmich.edu/education/presidential-sam

Three students win scholarships through Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Photo Contest

College of Arts and Sciences

… White Majors: Global and International Studies Minors: Modern European Studies, International Business Study Abroad …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/advising/studyabroad/photo-contest/2019-photo-contest

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Residency Program. Alumna Koretta King-Jackson looks forward to seeing the smiling faces in her kindergarten class … her local public elementary and charter schools. “My heart was in it; I wanted to do it very badly, but I didn’t have … in its second year. The program uses a teacher residency model that includes a clinical experience paired with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

News

… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts … spent the next four months developing a concept and model. Among other contributions, KNHS supports the efforts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … a former student. Another former student noted she has a set of materials specifically written for her classes to … that former student said. She is a mentor and role model for teaching assistants and has been instrumental in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Internationalize your education in the palm of the mitten

International Student and Scholar Services

… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Sunday through Saturday, Nov. 15-21. Many … 2452  Knauss Hall. This 2010 Chinese biographical drama was written and directed by Hu Mei and stars Chow Yun-fat as … including a fashion show featuring traditional and modern clothing styles, traditional foods, and performances. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28100

Debasri Mukherjee

Economics

… at Western Michigan University. Mukherjee teaches a broad set of courses in econometrics, and applied economics at the …

https://wmich.edu/economics/directory/mukherjee