Robert Primack, the mid-life career-changer who went on to become a respected member of COE’s faculty, died Aug. 12 in Gainesville. He was 84.
Students knew Primack as a no-nonsense critic of the educational system who urged future teachers to approach their work as “architects” rather than “carpenters.” Gainesville residents knew him as outspoken critic of c…
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Maybe Johnny is too worried about the class bully mugging him at recess for his lunch money.
The news reports of angry and aggressive behavior in our schools are becoming so common that they are now the norm. Schools are struggling to find ways to reduce aggressive conduct and promote more socially acceptable behavior. And student learning is suffering as a consequence.
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Teachers often say they can tell, as early as kindergarten, which students are likely bound for college and which are headed for a 12-year struggle to finish school. UF researcher Anne Bishop explains how parents can help children acquire the pre-literacy skills they need before they reach school age.
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Source: Thomas Oakland University of Florida College of Education 352-392-0723, ext. 231
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chinese children want to learn practical knowledge in an organized environment, while their American counterparts prefer a more imaginative school environment, a University of Florida study suggests.
The study offers a small glimpse of education in China &nda…
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Linda Behar-Horenstein, a professor of educational administration and policy at UF’s College of Education, has been appointed to the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars –– a brain trust of educators dedicated to improving teaching at UF.
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Robert Primack, Social Foundations professor, dies at 84
Robert Primack, the mid-life career-changer who went on to become a respected member of COE’s faculty, died Aug. 12 in Gainesville. He was 84.
Students knew Primack as a no-nonsense critic of the educational system who urged future teachers to approach their work as “architects” rather than “carpenters.” Gainesville residents knew him as outspoken critic of c…
Faculty promoted to new positions
The College of Education congratulates members of the faculty who were promoted or granted tenure in spring. Recently promoted faculty include:
Promoted to the rank of Professor
Elizabeth Yeager, School of Teaching and Learning
Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure:
Mobile books for migrant farm families
Maria Coady, a bilingual education specialist, has learned that you can’t always go by the book to get things done.
Ironic, since books are a vital tool of her trade.
Managing anger in the classroom
Why can’t Johnny learn to read?
Maybe Johnny is too worried about the class bully mugging him at recess for his lunch money.
The news reports of angry and aggressive behavior in our schools are becoming so common that they are now the norm. Schools are struggling to find ways to reduce aggressive conduct and promote more socially acceptable behavior. And student learning is suffering as a consequence.
Good readers formed before first day of kindergarten
Teachers often say they can tell, as early as kindergarten, which students are likely bound for college and which are headed for a 12-year struggle to finish school. UF researcher Anne Bishop explains how parents can help children acquire the pre-literacy skills they need before they reach school age.
Ready for school? Good readers formed before first day of kindergarten, UF study
Source:
Anne Bishop, Assistant Scholar
University of Florida College of Education
352-392-070 , ext. 280
Video podcast of press release
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — So you’ve bought your child a lunchbox, a backpack, new shoes and hand soap for the teacher’s closet – but did you remember to g…
UF study: Contrasting teaching styles in U.S.-China classrooms may influence students' learning preferences
Source:
Thomas Oakland
University of Florida College of Education
352-392-0723, ext. 231
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chinese children want to learn practical knowledge in an organized environment, while their American counterparts prefer a more imaginative school environment, a University of Florida study suggests.
The study offers a small glimpse of education in China &nda…
Students with mental retardation making gains in the general classroom, UF study finds
Aug. 8, 2006
Sources: James McLeskey, 352-392-0701, ext. 278; mcleskey@coe.ufl.edu
Pam Williamson, 352-213-3945; pam.williamson@ttlvdo.com
A study by COE researchers – i…Read more →
UF Teaching Students See Different Side of New South Africa
July 17, 2006
Sources:
Catherine Tucker, (352) 359-1258; mctucker917@hotmail.com
Tom Dana; (352) 392-9191, ext. 226; tdana@coe.ufl.edu
Jacqueline Gonzalez, UF ProTeach student, (305) 401-7906
Jeff Kearney, UF ProTeach student, (352) 871-0468
University of Florida student Jacquelin…
UF academy taps education professor
Linda Behar-Horenstein, a professor of educational administration and policy at UF’s College of Education, has been appointed to the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars –– a brain trust of educators dedicated to improving teaching at UF.
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