The Dean’s Blog
On June 18, 2013
Dr. Leif Gustavson, Interim Dean of the School of Education, has ventured into the digital world of zeros and ones. On his website, Dr. Gustavson explores what it means to be a teacher and student at this particular moment through his blog, his podcast, and his literary journal. His hope is that [...]
From the historic cobblestone of London and the white sands of Greece to the intriguing architecture of Berlin and the lush tropical setting of Costa Rica, Arcadia’s School of Education faculty expanded their horizons–and those of their students–by leading Preview travel experiences from March 9 to March 17, 2013. Read about their exciting adventures and [...]
A Meeting of the Minds: The London Preview Experience
On June 18, 2013
Interview with Dr. Clare Papay
As a native Londoner, Dr. Clare Papay, Director of Graduate Special Education Certification and Undergraduate Special Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning in Arcadia’s School of Education, had a special perspective on leading a Preview trip to her hometown. ”It was meaningful to introduce Arcadia freshman [...]
Interview with Dr. Bruce Campbell
Dr. Bruce Campbell, Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director of the Educational Leadership Master’s Program in the School of Education, is one proud Arcadia faculty member. His experience as a group leader for a Preview experience in Athens, Greece this past spring, provided thought-provoking revelations about how [...]
By Dr. Ellen Skilton-Sylvester
This preview – Nature, Bilingualism and Education: At Home and in the Cloud Forest – was designed for all new students in mind (both first-years and transfers), but especially for biology and education majors. Because the course also fulfilled the Global Connections Experience and Reflection (GCE&R), it included a [...]
“Cultural Openness”: The Metropole Berlin Preview Experience
On June 18, 2013
By Dr. Peter Appelbaum
Teaching at Arcadia has enabled several opportunities for me to bring my intellectual and professional interests in global and transnational curriculum theory into practical experiences “on the ground,” including several years of Scotland Preview, integrating Scottish cultural studies, literature, music and history through Storytelling, an honors program course on [...]
A Shock and a Shift in Perspective: Preview in Athens, Greece
On June 18, 2013
by Eric Gee ’16 [Engineering]
Spring Preview in Athens, Greece: Archaeology and the Classical Culture of Storytelling: The Golden Age of Greece–From Regional City-States to International Centers in a Period of Crisis was more than a course about another culture. It turned out to be a firsthand crash course in economic/social strife. Sure, [...]
In his 28 years at the University, in the School of Education and as Vice Provost for Special Projects, Dr. Jeff Shultz has guided scores of students and helped shape University policies ranging from chairing the Education Department, helping to create the very first Previews for new students and the first FYSAE (First-Year Study [...]
Office of School and Community Collaborations News
On June 18, 2013
Fieldwork Snapshots
Math Carnival at Elkins Park School
Several weeks ago, 5th & 6th graders at Elkins Park School participated in a lively math carnival. The students moved through a variety of stations that mirrored carnival games, allowing students to demonstrate their math prowess.
The children [...]
Alumni and Student News
On June 18, 2013
Miller Awarded Super Teacher of the Year in Roanoke, VA
On May 21st, Matthew Miller M.Ed. ’12, Autistic Regional Teacher for grades 3-5 at Garden City Elementary School, Roanoke City Public Schools, and athletic coach in Roanoke Virginia, was awarded the Super Teacher of the Year Award. Miller, who received his master’s in [...]
Recent Posts
- The Dean’s Blog
- Arcadia School of Education Faculty, First-Year Students Enjoy Spring 2013 Preview Travels
- A Meeting of the Minds: The London Preview Experience
- Embracing Cultures, Expanding Education: The Athens, Greece Preview Experience
- Connecting Across Cultures and School Contexts in North Philly and Costa Rica: The Costa Rica Preview Experience
School of Education News- Davila Presents at the Learning and Loving It Symposium
- Appelbaum Delivers Presidential Address at AAACS Conference
- Curriculum Studies Students Present at National Conferences
- Papay Facilitates at National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center Institute
- Education Faculty Participate in AERA Conference
