An effort funded by the Digital Public Libraries of America (DPLA) has given College of Education and Human Development students the opportunity to bring first-hand historical documents, known as primary sources, straight to the classroom. "Primary sources are the raw data of history," said Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning Timothy Patterson. "They are the documents and first-hand accounts from the past that historians use to write their accounts of the past." The goal of the project was to research and group together thematically related primary source documents,...

In April, Assistant Professor of Instruction Di Liu received a box of face masks from his family in China. The box had approximately 500 surgical masks and 25 KN95 masks. Though masks were not yet mandatory in Philadelphia, Liu and his wife, Chenxing Zheng, decided to donate a couple hundred masks to a local hospital. The remaining masks were divided up between friends and colleagues.Their generosity did not stop there. Liu reached out to Dean Anderson asking if he or anyone he knew was in need of facemasks. Dean Anderson suggested Liu send a message to the College of Education...

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Affairs Janet Distel at the College of Education and Human Development won both the Mid-Atlantic Region Excellence in Advising - Administrator award and the National Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Advising Administration award from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in Spring 2020. Distel is recognized for demonstrating qualities associated with outstanding academic advising of students."I was a little shocked upon hearing about these awards because I know there are so many dedicated and talented professionals...

Dean Gregory Anderson took the helm of Temple's College of Education in the summer of 2013, after serving at both Columbia University and the University of Denver. As the protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd have cast a spotlight on issues of racial inequality and social justice, we sat down with Anderson to learn more about how race and economic standing impact access to educational opportunities in the U.S and how colleges and universities can help.Temple Now: First, what brought you to the field of education?Gregory Anderson: I was drawn to the field of education...

Fly in, fly out! What's this new orientation about? Get to know the college's Owl Team LeadersNew Student Orientation is back this summer with a new format. Due to COVID-19-related health precautions, incoming students will now log in on their computers to learn more about Temple University, register for classes, meet their peers and seek guidance from Owl Team Leaders (OTL)."Our virtual New Student Orientation allows students the opportunity to get connected throughout the summer. Whether that's meeting your Owl Team Leader at an Ask an Owl session, participating in a virtual...

To the College of Education Community:As many of you have witnessed in person, or via social media and television, the nation is grappling with the consequences of centuries of racial discrimination and inequality.  Recent tragic events resulting in the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have catalyzed citizens to peacefully protest racial oppression and demand equal rights and justice for all.  A crisis such as this calls for leadership that seeks to unite, not divide. Our community cannot stand by silently during these distressing times if we are an...

College of Education students Stephanie Cuomo, EDU '20, and Jackie Kausch, EDU '20, have both been named English Teaching Assistants (ETA) in the Fulbright Student Program. The selective program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English teachers. Both Cuomo and Kausch will help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States. Barbara Gorka, director of scholar development and fellowships advising at Temple, said the application process starts with writing a Statement of Grant Purpose, which defines...

For forty-five years, Philadelphia and Temple University have been a home away from home for S. Kenneth Thurman.  At almost 76 years young, Thurman is looking forward to the next phase of life.Thurman announced his retirement from the College of Education in October and his retirement is effective June 30, 2020. Thurman enjoyed his classroom experience and especially working one on one with his doctoral students. While at home, he is looking to explore volunteer opportunities, including working at a hospice, advocacy work in nursing homes, and working with Parkinson's disease,...

On April 14, 2020 the College of Education hosted a Zoom presentation on how to find jobs during a time of uncertainty. Career Employer Partnerships Outreach Specialist Calie Condo and Assistant Director of Career Development at the College of Education Erica Johnston led the hour-long Zoom discussion sharing professional resources and advice on how to navigate the current job market. The following is a synopsis of Condo and Johnston's advice.Acknowledgements and ExpectationsWhile COVID-19 altered some College of Education students' post-grad plans, this outcome is not...