CEHD News Month: May 2014

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CEHD News Month: May 2014

PE 1262 Marathon Training course culminates in Eau Claire Marathon

May 8, 2014

University of Minnesota’s School of Kinesiology  Marathon Training course (PE 1262) completed its 6th year on May 4 with 100 students completing the Eau Claire Marathon. Not only did all of the 100 of the University runners finished the race, but the first and second place finishers of the race were U of MN students.


Eric Glaubke, a sophomore business information systems major, finished first with a time of 2:45.06 (6:17 min per mile) and Zachery Haus, a senior political science major, finished 2nd in a time of 2:51.08. Also in the top ten finishers was James Arneson (5th) in 3:03.32 and Brock Purtell (6th) in 3:03.37. For the women, the top finishers were Jordan Ecker, 1st overall in the women’s 16-19 age division in a time of 3:47.59, Emily Ralph, 4th overall in the women’s 20-29 age division in a time of 3:33.53, Ellie Walch (12th) in 3:52.50 and Margaret Mysz (13th) in 3:53.24. Glaubke, Haus, Arenson, Purtell and Ralph all qualified for the Boston Marathon for 2015. A majority of the class finished between 4-5 hours.

The class was also featured in Eau Claire’s Leader Telegram.
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Educational Psychology’s emeritus professor is recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award

May 7, 2014

The Department of Educational Psychology’s Emeritus Professor, David W. Johnson, was the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award presented by the Teachers College at Columbia University. Dr. Johnson was recognized at the Academic Festival on April 12, 2014 for his outstanding achievements and his extensive work in education.

He has challenged the myth of individual genius and achievement so deeply ingrained in American culture and demonstrated the impact of cooperation on achievement and productivity, higher reasoning, motivation, social development, self-esteem and psychological health. Dr. Johnson emphasized the importance of cooperation in education and advocated for the improvement of practices within educational systems. His work does not go unrecognized for his many groundbreaking contributions to psychology, education and global well-being.

The Department of Educational Psychology applauds his work and thanks Dr. Johnson for his tremendous contributions to education.

UMN faculty recognized by IACC

May 7, 2014

The Department of Educational Psychology would like to recognize Joe Reichle, Amy Hewitt and Amy Esler (among others) for their work on Minneapolis Somali Autism Spectrum Disorder Prevalence Project: Community Report 2013, which was highlighted by the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) as a representative for significant progress in the field.

The IACC is a Federal Advisory Committee that coordinates all efforts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The 20 studies selected by IACC have given new insight into the complex causes of autism and potential risk factors, studied clues that could lead to earlier diagnosis, and evaluated promising early intervention strategies.

The Department of Educational Psychology would like to thank those recognized for their outstanding achievements and their contribution to progress in the field.

Torgerson selected for Torske Klubben Fellowship 2014-2015

May 7, 2014

The Department of Educational Psychology would like to recognize Erik Torgerson for being selected as recipient of the Torske Klubben Fellowship 2014-2015 for his outstanding academic achievements.

The Torske Klubben was founded in 1933 and is a Minneapolis luncheon club of men of Norwegian heritage who are deeply interested in Norway and Norwegian-American history and relationships. The organization has supported University of Minnesota graduate fellowships for Norwegian citizens since the ending of WWII. The overarching goal of the fellowship program is to support future leaders and maintain cultural ties between Norway and America.

We wish to recognize Erik for his work and to congratulate him for his outstanding achievements.

CSPP faculty member receives Outstanding Faculty in Psychology Award

May 7, 2014

The Department of Educational Psychology would like to recognize CSPP faculty member John Romano for receiving the Outstanding Graduate Faculty in Psychology Award from the Minnesota Psychological Association at its 2014 conference.

John Romano’s research and writing focuses on the science and practice of preventive interventions to reduce the psychological distress and problems of living. He is interested in preventative interventions that help people to appreciate strengths that help to teach life skills and facilitate personal understanding.

John is an outstanding faculty member and we wish to recognize him for his work and his contribution to the Department of Educational Psychology.

 

Lewis elected to special interest co-chair position within the Society of Behavioral Medicine

May 7, 2014

Beth LewisBeth Lewis, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology, was elected to a 2-year term serving as co-chair of the physical activity special interest group within the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

The physical activity special interest group provides the latest developments and initiatives of relevance to physical activity in relation to behavioral health.

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Lewis speaks at annual Society of Behavioral Medicine meeting in Philadelphia

May 7, 2014

Beth LewisBeth Lewis, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology, presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.  The presentation was titled, “The Influence of Antidepressant Use on the Decision to Breastfeed Among Women Enrolled in a Randomized Intervention Trial.”

This year’s convention theme was, “Behavior Matters: The Impact and Reach of Behavioral Medicine.” Fellow speakers presented on the wide range of behavioral medicine topics such as obesity, behavioral economics, mentoring & career development, cardiovascular health, cancer and health policy.

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Faculty and students participate in lively Pro-Seminar event on philosophical status of Data

May 7, 2014

Pro-Seminar event: What is/are data? Last Wednesday, C&I held its final Pro-Seminar of the year, “What is/are Data?” The purpose of this event was to provide graduate students with the opportunity to learn about how senior scholars think about and take up basic assumptions and orientations in their research.

C&I Professor, Tim Lensmire moderated the event. Professors Nicola Alexander (OLPD), Michael Harwell (Ed Psych), and Cynthia Lewis (C&I) prepared and shared short answers to the question “what is/are data?” followed by responses from Professors Bic Ngo (C&I) and Michael Rodriguez (Ed Psych).

After the initial presentation and responses, the audience (which numbered well over 50 attendees) and the panel engaged in a lively question and answer period. The panel did a wonderful job of sharing evocative and thoughtful answers to the session’s guiding question and to the important questions asked by the audience.

C&I Pro-seminars are short, content-rich seminars that our faculty have developed to help graduate students navigate the sometimes murky ocean of academia (e.g. conference-going, dissertations, job searches, etc.). To see videos of our recent Pro-Seminar events, please visit our Current Ph.D. Students Resource page. To stay abreast of upcoming C&I events, please see the C&I events page.

PsTL Graduate Student Showcase

May 7, 2014

PsTL recently hosted a Graduate Student Showcase for incoming and first year MA students to hear presentations on Plan A Thesis and Plan B Capstone projects from alumni and soon-to-be graduates. The event was held to allow new students to see what the difference is between a Plan A and a Plan B and the diversity of what these projects can look like. The presentations allowed faculty, staff, and students in attendance to learn more about both the individual presenters and their topic of interest as well as the program as a whole. Presenters included Evetta Inman (University YMCA Guiding Document), Simone Gbolo (African American Student Experiences: A Networking Group in High School), Sara Schoen (Online Learning with Equity Pedagogy and Chickering and Gamson), Shade’ Osifuye (Sustainability, Access, and Retention for Students with Disabilities at the University of Nairobi), and Anise McDowell (Building Leadership: A Practical Application of the Social Change Model of Leadership in a Multicultural Context). The department is proud of these students and is confident that some of the “mystery” was taken out of completing a master’s program. Additionally new professional relationships and networks were formed. Thank you to all who participated and assisted in the success of this event.

Dutove honored as Volunteer of the Year at Southdale YMCA

May 6, 2014

Julia DutoveJulia Dutove, research assistant and PhD candidate in the Tucker Center, has been honored by the Southdale YMCA as their Volunteer of the Year in an April 29 award ceremony for all City of Edina volunteers. Dutove donated more than 1000 hours of coaching time in 2013-14 to the Sharks swim team who placed 3rd overall at state championships this year.

Article on equal coverage in sports quotes LaVoi

May 6, 2014

nmlavoi-2013Oklahoma State University’s The Daily O’Collegian has published an article, “Gender neutral or consumer friendly? Equal coverage in sports is no slam dunk,” quoting Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, faculty in the School of Kinesiology and associate director of the Tucker Center. LaVoi states that the problem with media coverage is the way it “panders to women’s sexuality rather than their professionalism or skill in the sport.”

Ross honored with COGS Outstanding Faculty Award; Also receives special recognition from the College

May 6, 2014

Stephen Ross, Ph.D.Stephen Ross, associate professor in the School of Kinesiology and director of undergraduate programs, was awarded the 2014 Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Outstanding Faculty Award. This award recognizes faculty members for their exceptional contributions to graduate education. This is the only faculty award that directly reflects the appreciation of the graduate student body – nominations and winners are all chosen by the students. All winners will be recognized on Monday, May 12 at the awards ceremony held in the Best Buy Theater at Northrop Auditorium. The ceremony will be held from 2-4 p.m. and  is open to the public.

Ross also received special recogniton from the College of Education and Human Development for his outstanding service as the School of Kinesiology’s Director of Undergradute Studies.

 

 

 

Lundstrom featured on Competitor

May 6, 2014

946175178_LF3DK-XL-463x421Chris Lundstrom, doctoral candidate in the School of Kinesiology and instructor for the PE marathon course , was featured in Competitor, a website devoted to running and related health and wellness topics.

The article, “Meet Chris Lundstrom, Running’s Jack Of All Trades,” highlighted Lundstrom’s running achievements, personal life, and his persepctive on competition. In the article Lundstrom explained  why he competes in such intense running competitions, “I’ve read Born To Run, and what I got out of it is that we are capable of amazing feats of endurance. It’s who we are as a species. In that spirit, I wanted to test my limits, to see what I could get away with.”

Photo courtesy of voyageurtrailrun.blogspot.com

Tedick gives plenary address at Brazilian Immersion Conference

May 6, 2014
BIC 2014 Speakers and Organizers
BIC 2014 Speakers and Organizers

Curriculum and Instruction, Associate Professor Diane Tedick gave a plenary presentation and participated in a plenary round table with other speakers at the Brazilian Immersion Conference, which was held May 1-2 in São Paulo, Brazil.

In the plenary, Tedick shared that research has illustrated that immersion programs that are well-designed and well-implemented are those that lead to the most positive student outcomes regarding language proficiency and academic achievement. Drawing on research-based recommendations developed in the U.S. and other countries, she focused on three key points, namely that immersion programs must:

  1. establish clear end goals and grade-level benchmarks for second language proficiency attainment,
  2. institute a program-wide assessment plan to measure students’ achievement of established proficiency goals, and
  3. plan for ongoing, immersion-specific professional development for teachers to learn and implement “high-yield” pedagogical practices that will ensure student success on program-level assessments.

The plenary round table engaged all conference speakers, including Drs. Roy Lyster (Canada), Myriam Met (U.S.), Else Hamayan (Argentina), and Tedick, in addressing current questions about the design and implementation of outstanding English immersion programs in Brazil.

To learn more about Tedick’s research, please see her faculty profile. To learn more about our Second Languages and Cultures Education programs, please visit the SLC program page.

“Grow your own” partnership for special education teachers

May 5, 2014

By working in close partnership with schools to co-create teacher education programs that meet Minnesota’s needs, CEHD faculty and staff develop new pathways to teaching. The Teacher Education Redesign Initiative (TERI) supports not only the redesign of our comprehensive programs, but also the development of new pathways to licensure such as this partnership with Independent School District 916 and CEHD’s Special Education faculty, Jennifer McComas. Read the full story.

CEHD alum Rademacher wins Minnesota Teacher of the Year

May 5, 2014

 

Thomas Rademacher
Thomas Rademacher, photo courtesy of Education Minnesota

Curriculum and Instruction graduate Thomas Rademacher (M.Ed. ’07) has been named 2014 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Rademacher teaches English at the Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resources (FAIR) School in Minneapolis and Crystal. Education Minnesota, the 70,000 member teachers’ union, underwrites the award, which is open to all prekindergarten through 12th-grade teachers in Minnesota’s public, private, and parochial schools.

According to coverage by the Star Tribune, “[Rademacher] said his message as a teacher ambassador in the coming year will be cooperating with anyone interested in education to make it better. He said he learned from a staff shake-up in his West Metro program a few years ago. It created a division within fellow teachers that he tried to heal by inviting 10 teachers with differing opinions to his home for enchiladas.”

“Rademacher is known at FAIR for his unwavering commitment to students,” according to Education Minnesota. This year, 128 candidates were nominated by peers and students, among others. Winners receive a $6,000 prize, and go on to the national competition. Minnesota has produced four National Teachers of the Year, more than any other state, except California. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year program is the longest running recognition program in Minnesota to honor excellence in education.

“Mr. Rademacher will do anything in his power to help his students succeed,” said student Asyana Eddy in the Star Tribune story. “He gives us the freedom to approach his subjects in the most creative ways possible, he teaches us that our thoughts matter, and that we are capable of anything we want to do with our lives.”

Rademacher is the second teacher from one of CEHD’s teacher education programs to win Teacher of the Year in the last 5 years. In 2009, alumna Amber Damm won the honor for her work at the Clara Barton Open School in Minneapolis.

Visit the CEHD People section to read Amber Damm’s profile. Visit the Star Tribune’s website to read the full article on Rademacher’s award, “Minneapolis English teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year.” And, please visit Teach.umn.edu to learn more about earning your teaching license at the University of Minnesota.

LaVoi quoted in WCCO “Watching Sports” piece

May 2, 2014

nmlavoi-2013A WCCO/CBSMinnesota piece—”Good Question: What Can Watching Sports Do To Our Bodies?“—quotes Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, faculty in the School of Kinesiology and associate director of the Tucker Center.

Co-teaching fidelity study underway in TERI

May 2, 2014

We are in the third year of providing co-teaching training and support to cooperating teacher and teacher candidate pairs. The training and practices have been well received and all our partner districts have adopted co-teaching as their preferred model for student teaching experiences.

Most partner schools and districts are now providing the co-teaching training with their own staff as well as using the online co-teaching training. As the partnership grows and more people own co-teaching professional development in the network, CEHD staff are able to focus on collecting data to improve this research-based, high impact model.

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To assess what we’ve accomplished – and to determine what is still needed – we conducted a co-teaching fidelity study. University supervisors met with their candidates and cooperating teachers to learn if the pair is co-teaching and what instructional strategies are most common in the team’s practice. We asked what training the pair has completed and what training they still need. We probed general satisfaction with the process and asked for specific benefits of co-teaching for the K-12 students in their classrooms.

This spring we will compile the data collected to create a complete picture of co-teaching in our partner schools and other student teaching sites. These data will help us understand where co-teaching is successful and where it is not yet being used. As a result we will offer new, targeted training to our school partners and support to extend co-teaching in the next academic year.

Stay tuned for more details later this summer!

Submitted by:
Bob Utke, Clinical Learning Coordinator
Amy Jo Lundell, Clinical Partnerships Coordinator
Stacy Ernst, School Partner Network Coordinator & Interim TERI Director