SUNY Potsdam's 2020 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series Continues
School of Education & Professional Studies Dean Allen Grant to Open Spring 2020 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series at SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY (01/22/2020) — Dr. Allen Grant, dean of SUNY Potsdam's School of Education and Professional Studies, will open the Spring 2020 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series, with a presentation at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Grant will discuss the I-LEARN model, a six-stage model for teaching and learning first developed by Dr. Delia Neuman at Drexel University. His presentation will explain the I-LEARN steps (Identify, Locate, Evaluate, Apply, Reflect, kNow) and review research conducted from Pre-K through undergraduate education, concluding with a question and answer session about implementation.
The Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar is sponsored by SUNY Potsdam's School of Education and Professional Studies. Since its inception 13 years ago, the School has hosted more than 120 presentations as part of the annual series.
All seminar meetings will be offered on Wednesdays in the Rebecca V. Sheard Literacy Center balcony, from noon to 1 p.m. These events are free, and the public is welcome to attend.
The remaining sessions for the Spring 2020 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series are as follows:
- Feb. 26: Mei Shen, "Self-Regulation Strategy Development: An Evidence-Based Program for Teaching Struggling Students to Write"
- March 18: Sarah A. Solley and Sharlee Thomas, "Student-Led Discussions to Improve Teacher Preparation Programs: Why the edTPA Needs to be Thoughtfully Embedded into Instruction"
- April 22: Jill R. Pearon, "To Biz, or Not to Biz: Should Higher Education Employ Business Practices?" (rescheduled from Fall 2019 series)
For the full descriptions of upcoming Disciplined Inquiry in Education events for the semester, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/academics/SOEPS/education/seminar.
The School of Education and Professional Studies at SUNY Potsdam has been preparing educators for more than 200 years. Today, that legacy of educational excellence also stretches to undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, public health and human performance, to help students prepare for professions in the global economy. To learn more, visit https://www.potsdam.edu/academics/SOEPS.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 3,600 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit http://www.potsdam.edu.
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School of Education and Professional Studies Dean Dr. Allen Grant will speak at the first session of the Spring 2020 Disciplined Inquiry in Education Seminar Series at SUNY Potsdam on Feb. 5.
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