Joanne Galli-Banducci knows a great story has the power to inspire and move children in ways that are transformative and empowering. A teacher educator, Joanne created the School of Education’s lecture series—Words Take Wing: Honoring Diversity in Children’s Literature—to expose children to a variety of voices and cultures through literature written especially for them.
Cynthia Carter Ching, an expert on technology and education, represented the K-12 perspective at “Computers & Writing 2009: Ubiquitous and Sustainable Computing,” a conference hosted at UC Davis during the summer 2009.
Tobin White, assistant professor of mathematics education and the learning sciences, is investigating how collaborative problem-solving among students using portable devices (Texas Instruments calculators) can increase learning in algebra.
The faculty at the School of Education are committed to bridging research and practice for the benefit of schools and learners. They do their work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment that favors innovation and cooperation with all segments of education.
George Yonge, education professor emeritus, is translating Afrikaans texts from the faculty of education at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Yonge says that the depth and substance of the work done in the faculty has led to his decision to spend part of his retirement years by making these texts accessible to a wider audience.
Angela Booker joined the School of Education faculty as assistant professor of Learning and Adolescent Development in Community and Non-School Contexts.
The National Academy of Education has awarded Michal Kurlaender a Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship in recognition of her significant contributions to education research. Spencer's program supports early career scholars working in critical ares of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving the National Academy of Education members.
In January 2010, Rick Pomeroy, credential supervisor in science education, is chairing the Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference in Sacramento. He will also chair the California Science Education Conference in October 2010. Pomeroy has been elected President Elect of the California Science Teachers Association for the next two years, becoming
president in June 2011.
Jamal Abedi was invited to the United Kingdom this fall to present his findings on linguistic factors in the assessment of English learners. He met with faculty and students at the University of Bristol, and presented at an International Conference on Education and Development at Oxford University.