The Education Department mourns the unexpected passing of our colleague, Jean Thoresen on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at her home in Willimantic, CT.  A campus memorial service is being planned.

Dr. Thoresen came to Eastern as an assistant professor in September 1970 and was promoted to full professor in 1990.  At the time of her death she was chair of the Department of Sociology and Applied Social Relations.  She was past president of Eastern’s chapter of AAUP (American Association of University Professors), as well as a member of the Connecticut State University AAUP Executive Council.  She was an active participant in various faculty/professional affairs.

A memorial service will be held for Professor Jean Thoresen on Saturday, December 2, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Abbey Chapel on the campus of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

A memorial service for Professor Jean Thoresen will be held on:

  Thursday, December 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the Betty Tipton Room of the Student Center.

All members of the University community are invited to attend.

Dr. Thoresen had recently established the Carl E. and Helen D. Thoresen Fund for Adoption Research and Scholarly Activities within the University’s Early Childhood Center in memory of her parents.
Individuals who may wish to donate to the Carl E. and Helen D. Thoresen fund in Jean's memory should make checks payable to the ECSU Foundation with a notation indicating the "Thoresen fund."

Online Educational Department meeting minutes and Departmental Goals for 2000-2001 are available at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/deptminutes0001.html

The notes from the NCATE Writers' meetings have been posted at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/ncatenotes.html .

Items for the Next Education Department Faculty meeting - December 7, 2000, 12:30 - 1:45, WH 115

Photos for the brochure will be taken from 12:25 - 12:35

Approval of minutes, unit and committee reports, planning for holiday gathering, preparing for the Educational Department brochure

Action item - The Education Department wishes to contribute $50.00 to the Carl E and Helen D. Thoresen Fund  for Adoption Research in memory of Dr. Jean Thoresen.

1) Changing the name of the "outstanding student teacher" award to "outstanding student in education" award.  This topic came up at a recent meeting of the univ. coordinators.

2)  Involving more full time faculty in student teacher supervision.

3) 2003 Certification Regulations and other departments' faculty's advisement

4) Evolving model for educational experience supervision

5) World Languages Certification program

6) By-law changes

7) Online course development

8) Progress in searches - time certain - 1:45

Please send additional items to David Stoloff.

Request for suggestions to fill the following Spring 2001  courses:

6729  EDU 200 05  Chld/Adol Developm  Staff  WH 315  M    07:00p-09:45p
7618  EDU 210 04  Fndatn Edu Elem&PE  Staff  GO 201  T    07:00p-09:45p
1040  EDU 508 01  Intro to Research   Staff   SP 221  T    04:00p-06:45p
8526  EDU 509 01  Field Experience    Staff  TBA
1174  EDU 565 01  Studnt Teach Semnr  Staff   TBA

 7517  GST 100 01  Collread/Studyskil  MC 103  TR   12:30p-01:45p
1493  GST 100 02  Collread/Studyskil   GO 224  TR   05:30p-06:45p
7971  GST 100 03  Collread/Studyskil   MC 103  TR   12:30p-01:45p
8373  GST 100 04  Collread/Studyskil  SH 209  MWF  01:00p-01:50
9184  GST 111 01  Mathematics    SH 213  TR   05:00p-06:15p

Full-time Education Department Faculty (2000-2001):

Julie R. Alexandrin, MA, University of Connecticut
Primary Teaching Area:  Special Education
Research Focus:  Learning Disabilities, Special Education

Jacqueline Bowman, PhD, Indiana University
Primary Teaching Area:  Science Education
Research Focus:  Science Education, Outdoor Education

Diane B. Cerreto, Educator in Residence 2000-2001, MS, Eastern Connecticut State University
Primary Teaching Area:  Early Childhood Education
Research Focus:  Early Childhood Education

Ken Dobush, PhD, University at Albany, NY
Primary Teaching Area:  Learning and Teaching
Research Focus: Learning and Teaching, Educational Technology

Shirley Ernst, PhD, Washington State University
Primary Teaching Area:  Reading and Language Arts
Research Focus:   Reading and Language Arts, Children's Literature

Ann Gruenberg, PhD, University of Connecticut
Primary Teaching Area: Early Childhood Education, Special Education
Research Focus: Early Childhood Special Education

Hari Koirala, PhD, University of British Columbia
Primary Teaching Area:  Mathematics Education
Research Focus: Teacher Education,  Student Conceptions and Understanding

Richard Reynolds, PhD, Ohio State University
Primary Teaching Area: School and Society, Foundations of US Education
Research Focus: Philosophy of Education

Leslie Ricklin, PhD, University of Connecticut
Primary Teaching Area: Social Studies Education, Middle Level Education
Research Focus:   Social Studies Education, Middle Level Education

Dan Rothermel, PhD, University of New Hampshire
Primary Teaching Area: Reading and Language Arts, Middle Level Education
Research Focus:  Writing, Middle Level Education

Mitchell Sakofs, PhD, University of Colorado-Boulder
Primary Teaching Area: Educational and Community Experiences
Research Focus:  Educational and Community Experiences

Hannah Sellers, MA, Fayetteville State College
Primary Teaching Area:  Educational Technology, Child Develoment
Research Focus:  Special Education, Assistive Technology

David Stoloff, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Primary Teaching Area:  Educational Technology
Research Focus:  Educational Technology, Online Learning and Teaching

Sudha Swaminathan, PhD, State University of New York, Buffalo
Primary Teaching Area: Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, and Educational Technology
Research Focus: Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology

Jeff Trawick-Smith, EdD, Indiana University
Primary Teaching Area: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Play
Research Focus: Early Childhood Education, Childhood Play, Multicultural Education

To all who indicated interest in Education on their ECSU applications:

Seeking Advice about Teacher Certification and Education Programs at ECSU

Here are several opportunities to learn more about Education at ECSU:

I.  Participate in an advisement meeting on certification programs at ECSU on

Wednesday, December 6, 2000, 3-3:55 pm
in the Johnson Community Room (LIB 204)
in the Smith Library, ECSU

Following this session, from 4 - 6 pm, there will be a presentation on changes in certification requirements by a Connecticut State Department of Education official which you might also find informative.  Refreshments will be served, sponsored by Dean Kleine, School of Education and Professional Studies.

II. Visit the Education Department Office, WH 124, and request general information about the certification program(s) in which you are interested.

III. Make an appointment to speak with the Ed. Dept's Admission Advisor, Ms. Joan Culpin, in WH 124, by calling 465-5236.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact the
Education Department, ECSU, WH 124, (860) 465-4530, or
visit our website at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/edu.html

"Meeting on Tuesday December 5th at 3:30 in WH 115.  Please bring next semester's schedules.

Please note that my home email address has been changed to afresa@attglobal.net.  Thank you!"

Alyssa Fresa

A Message from Daniel Sterner at 860-465-5577, email: sternerd@easternct.edu

"This message is about an America Reads Training session to be held next Tuesday, December 5 at 5:00 PM in Room 205.  The session will last about 2 hours.  Students will be introduced to the program and to the tutoring methods they will be using.

The America Reads program places Eastern students in local schools and day care centers to tutor children, grades K-6.  Tutoring is usually one-on-one, at least two hours a week.  Federal Work Study students can earn $7 an hour.  Student volunteers are also welcome.

If you could pass the word on to any students you know who might be interestred, it would be greatly appreciated.  Students who are not sure they can commit to the pogram, but still want to learn more about it are also welcome.  If you or any interested students have questions, feel free to call Daniel Sterner at X55577.

Thank You."

For information about the the Gates Millenium Scholars Program, which grants scholarships to minority students usually enrolled in mathematics, science (including life sciences, physical sciences and computer science), engineering, education or library science programs, please visit http://www.gmsp.org/index.html .

All students interested in Teacher Education at ECSU should attend an Open House by the Education Department on Wednesday, December 6, 3-3:55 in the Johnson Community Room, LIB 204.  Refreshments will be served sponsored by Dean Kleine, School of Education and Professional Studies.

Following this advisement session, two representatives from the Connecticut State Department of Education will be available to discuss certification regulations and the BEST (Beginning Educator Support and Training) Program from 4-6 pm.   For more information, please contact Ms. Joan Culpin, Admissions Advisor, Education Department, 465-5236, email: culpinj@easternct.edu .
 
 

Reports on literacies and literacy strategies in Australia and New Zealand
On Wednesday, December 6, ECE 420 students will be sharing reports on literacies and literacy strategies from New Zealand and Australia. From 9:45 to 10:45 the "Australia" groups will be sharing/presenting.  There will be a break from 10:45 until 11:00.   From 11:00 to 12:00 the "New Zealand" groups will put on their presentation.   These sessions will take place in LIB 204 - the Johnson Community Room.

Open House for all Students Considering Teacher Education - Wednesday, December 6, 3 - 3:55, LI 204 - Johnson Community Room.  Followed by a presentation on certification issues by a State Department of Education representative.  Please see Dr. Sakofs for more details on this event.

The Education Department has been authorized to begin the process of searching for 3 tenure track faculty members in Early Childhood Education, Science Education, and Special Education, for Fall 2001.  The announcements for these positions are posted at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/search01.html.

CT Mastery Test Forum, Connecticut Public Television video.

Milne, A.A. (1926) Winnie-the-Pooh.  New York:  Puffin Books. (used to illustrate models of learning and teaching - particularly the Guiding Partner Model)

Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2000).  Engage discoverers:  Kids constructing knowledge with technology.  Austin, TX.  A VIDEO.

Gibson, G. W. (1992) Good start:  A guidebook for new faculty in liberal arts colleges.  Bolton, MA:  Anker Publishing Co. (gift from the Center for Educational Excellence - thank you, Dr. Rhona Free)
 

Other available documents are listed on the Education Department Documents page at
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/documents.html

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Please contact David Stoloff at (860) 465-5501, email: stoloffd@easternct.edu if you have any questions or comments on this newsletter.