Dr. Patty Phelps, professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Technology and faculty coordinator for the Instructional Development Center, was invited to conduct three professional development workshops for faculty at Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. The sessions were presented January 14-15, 2010 to a total of more than 100 faculty and chairs.
UCA’s Kappa Delta Pi chapter, an international education honor society, was awarded the ACE Chapter Award at the annual KDP convention. Only 29 chapters received this award from among the 598 chapters in Kappa Delta Pi. Three members traveled to Orlando, Florida to take part in professional development sessions, awards presentations, and inspirational speaker presentations. Attending KDP CONVO 2009 in Orlando, Florida were Ella Appleby, president; Mara Cawein, counselor; and Nita Wimberly, past president.
Secondary level teacher candidates enrolled in Integrated Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment (MSIT 4321) during the fall 2009 semester had the opportunity to learn from several Conway Public School guests. At various times throughout the semester, Dr. Patty Phelps, instructor for the course, invited the following individuals to share their knowledge and expertise: Mr. Ron Seymour, Ms. Molly Walchuk, Mr. William Richardson, Dr. Peggy Woosley, and Ms. Leigh Masterton. These guests shared insights and advice with the teacher candidates on such topics as using the curriculum frameworks, designing alternative assessments, making connections with other subject areas, interviewing for a job, and enlisting the aid of the library media specialist.
Dr. Gary Bunn , visiting assistant professor with the Master of Arts in Teaching program, represented the College of Education at the Southeast Arkansas College Fair at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Nearly 2,000 high school students from the region took part in the two- day event. More than 90 students visited the College of Education table to learn about UCA’s teacher education program.