Future teachers from the UW-Stevens Point School of Education gained valuable professional development on “Practical Tips for Teaching Diverse Students” at the fall forum on Tuesday, Nov. 12. [Photo Gallery] Breakout sessions included: Professor Maysee Herr, education strategies for immersion experiences in culture, based on Camp Phoojywg-Friend Professor Kimiko Ott, Diversity and classroom/school issues Mary […]
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Providing a greater understanding of how a child’s mind works, Matthew Peterson, Ph.D. spoke with local educators, parents, community members and UW-Stevens Point education students about brain science and learning on Monday, Oct. 21 at the Ben Franklin Junior High School Auditorium. The event was the first of a three-part community series called Point in […]
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It has now been just over a week since returning home from Africa. Once again I am left with conflicting thoughts of the trip and what I left behind. There is not a day that passes where I don’t find myself thinking about the learners in Africa. My main purpose of going on the trip […]
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Today was the last day of school at the National Institute for Special Education – School for the Vision Impaired. The participants of this incredible trip choked back tears for two days as we said our farewells to the staff on Wednesday and then learners on Thursday. The emotions flowed freely throughout the lodge as […]
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Every day I work with the children at the National Institute for Special Education (NISE), namely the learners at the School for the Visual Impaired, I learn more about myself and how these children are shaping my future. I realize the luxuries that the United States education system has, as well as the radical laws […]
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After all the mixed emotions I had prior to the trip to Namibia with the UWSP School of Education Professor Patty Caro, today proved to me that it was worth every cent and every agonizing hour on the airplane to be here. On Friday, June 8, 2013, 15 participants boarded a plane at the Chicago […]
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Have you ever walked through the halls of the College of Professional Studies, or any other building on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, and seen all the posters for travel and study abroad opportunities? I mean, WOW, the opportunities are endless; London, New Zealand, Africa, Mexico and the list goes on! But how many […]
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Future physical education teachers and athletic trainers were honored at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Physical Education & Athletic Training 2013 Recognition Awards Banquet was held on Friday, May 3 at SentryWorld. [Photo Gallery] Outstanding Students ATHLETIC TRAINING Sophomore: Frederick “Max” Vermeern Junior: Kevin Lennon Senior: Daynna Duffy and Jeanie Limberg PHYSICAL EDUCATION […]
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Ten students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 2012-13 recipients of the Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who have […]
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A group of 18 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point education students enriched and inspired the lives of children with disabilities in Namibia, an experience that earned the students the College of Professional Studies Heroes Award. On this trip to Windhoek, Namibia, the UW-Stevens Point students had the opportunity to work within an unfamiliar culture as they […]
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