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Assessment for Learning Research Scholars: Capacity Building in Mathematics and Science Education

The Evaluation Center

… Research addressing classroom assessment practices can inform policy and practice and in so doing narrow the … for learning. Some questions of interest included: How are teachers effected by an increased emphasis on … to implement assessment for learning? What benefits can formative assessments have for at-risk learners? …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/assessment

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

News

… instructors and peers having a window into their home life can be daunting. A privacy screen decorated for use as a … Public Schools board member, started thinking about how she could help solve the challenge in the district. She … where they're actually teaching as well. They saw the struggle immediately, because half of the students they work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Bullock Series: Varo String Quartet

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… excitement about the possibilities for what the ensemble can become in the hands of today’s composers. Lauded for the …

https://wmich.edu/music/events/varo-string-quartet

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide prevention is everybody's business," … reduce stigma and have community conversations about how to address suicide prevention," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , … Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255) #BeThe1To : Learn how to help someone in crisis Native Wellness : Promotes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… ethical, social and public responsibility among members, how they broaden outreach and use technology to engage … Fiebelkorn and Veronicaa Mehta . The students presented on how the WMU Beta Alpha Psi chapter has benefited members, as … the chapter's Meet the Firms event; WMU students can use the app to locate desired employers and job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Nomination Form

College of Health and Human Services

… Creative/Innovative Interdisciplinary/Collaborative How long have you known the nominee? Why should your nominee … details related to the award criteria. If you prefer, you can attach a separate file below. Additional documentation …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/faculty-nomination

Empowering Futures

Empowering Futures

… to graduation. Scholarships Incoming and current students can receive direct financial support through scholarships, … crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures

Rachel Konecny

Study Abroad

… to Singapore and Malaysia, and a faculty-led program to Canada.  After graduating from WMU in 2015, Rachel spent a … before beginning in the role of Study Abroad Specialist in Fall 2022. In her personal life, Rachel remains passionate … traveling internationally and domestically as often as she can. She is excited about engaging with and learning from …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/directory/konecny

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice Submitted by … its second cohort of Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows in fall 2022. Through a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, the transformative yearlong program aims to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… program is youth sharing their personal experiences so they can learn from one another. She also believes some of youth … says Kyle Sheffield , supervisor at BCJC. "She's learning how to work with the youth directly and teaching them how to make good decisions. Also having them think about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160