[Coehd] COEHDnews -- Week of Fri, December 11, 2015

COEHDnews Week of Fri, December 11, 2015 ________________________________ [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/facebooknews.png]<https://www... [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/twitternews.png] <https://twitter.com/UTSACOEHD> [http://education.utsa.edu/images/uploads/rss.png] <http://education.utsa.edu/news/rss_2.0> COEHD Recent News UTSA, American Counseling Association’s Impact Project shares individuals’ positive impact<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_american_counseling... ________________________________ by Jesus Chavez, University Communications | December 09, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/utsa_american_counseling_... [Impact2] The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Counseling is teaming up with the American Counseling Association (ACA) for a national social media campaign aimed at combating bullying, interpersonal violence and suicide. The partners are encouraging people to share stories about others who have had a positive impact on their lives. Commencement Spotlight: Paola Martinez<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight... ________________________________ by Christi Fish, University Communications | December 09, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_pa... [Uc-paolamartinez280] Meet Paola Martinez. She’s building a career where health and culture collide. COEHD student organization is making an impact in the community<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/making_an_impact_in_t... ________________________________ by Jo Ann Jones, COEHD | December 08, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/making_an_impact_in_the_c... [Walk event-1] Every year, the members of the UTSA School Psychology Graduate Student Organization (SPGSO) log in hundreds of hours of community service. From volunteering at community awareness walks to working with the San Antonio Children’s Shelter, the SPGSO gives back to the community in more ways than one. Commencement Spotlight: Valerie Rocha fulfills lifelong dream of becoming a teacher<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_... ________________________________ by Jo Ann Jones, COEHD | December 08, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/article/commencement_spotlight_va... [Vrocha2] Meet Valerie Rocha. After studying for 12 years at two different schools, she is finally set to graduate with her degree in education and become the teacher she has always wanted to be. VIEW ALL NEWS<http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Awards, Announcements, & Recognition COU students receive award for neurofeedback research ________________________________ Stephanie Dreis, Michael Fitzsimmons, Michael Russo | Counseling International Society of Neurofeedback and Research Students in the Department of Counseling's Neurofeedback Program published an anxiety treatment pilot study findings in the peer-reviewed NeuroRegulation journal, for which they won the student research presentation award at the 2015 conference of the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research. The award was presented to Stephanie Dreis, lead author, and two other student team members, Michael Fitzsimmons and Michael Russo. Assessment Tool to be included in Harvard University database ________________________________ Christine Moseley, Blanche Desjean-Perrotta | Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Harvard University Dr. Christine Moseley, professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and Dr. Blanche Desjean-Perrotta's, retired faulty, assessment tool, The Draw‐An‐Environment Test Rubric (DAET‐R): exploring pre‐service teachers’ mental models of the environment, was selected for inclusion in Harvard University's Assessment Tools in Informal Science database: http://pearweb.org/atis If you know of someone in the college that deserves recognition, please EMAIL US<mailto:coehdcomm@utsa.edu> the following information: Name | Department | Honor or Award | Organization Presenting Research Awards & Submittals COEHD Faculty Research Awards 2015-1016 ________________________________ $5,000 ________________________________ The Intersection of Language Awareness and Ideology among in-service Teachers of Emerging Bilinguals Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Awarded PI: Kristen Lindahl Bicultural-Bilingual Studies CI: Kathryn Henderson Bicultural-Bilingual Studies COEHD Faculty Research Awards 2015-1016 ________________________________ $5,000 ________________________________ The Influence of Action-Effect Priming on Bilateral Transfer Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition Awarded PI: William Land Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: COEHD Faculty Research Awards 2015-1016 ________________________________ $4,931 ________________________________ Helping Students to Maintain Appropriate Behaviors in the Absence of Restrictive Behavior Interventi Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Awarded PI: Candace Gann Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: COEHD Faculty Research Awards 2015-1016 ________________________________ $5,000 ________________________________ The role of work in the experiences of Latinos at an Hispanic Serving Institution Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Awarded PI: Anne Marie Nuñez Educational Leadership and Policy Studies CI: COEHD Faculty Research Awards 2015-1016 ________________________________ $4,500 ________________________________ Growth Through Pain: Predictors of Post-Traumatic Growth in Military Personnel Counselling Awarded PI: Chastity Hope Bell Counselling CI: National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 ________________________________ $3,570,024 ________________________________ Y-Fitkids: An Integrated Approach to Obesity Prevention and Fitness in Y Afterschool Program Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition Submitted PI: Zenong Yin Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition CI: Meizi He, David Akopian Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) ________________________________ $5,017 ________________________________ Project Proposal for Doing Math at the DoSeum: Leveraging an Interactive Children’s Museum to Teach Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Submitted PI: Cyrstal Kalinec-Craig Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching CI: Spencer Foundation ________________________________ $49,999 ________________________________ The meaning of work in college opportunity: Experience of first-generation Latino STEM majors Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Submitted PI: Anne-Marie Nuñez Educational Leadership and Policy Studies CI: Research, Awards, and Submittals are provided by your COEHD Research Service Center. Juliet Ray, RSC Director | Jesse Hernandez CRA, Sr. Research Award Coordinator External News 9 things I wish I knew in college<http://college.usatoday.com/2015/12/05/voices-9-things-i-wish-... ________________________________ by Vanessa Miller, Penn State University | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://college.usatoday.com/2015/12/05/voices-9-things-i-wish-i-... Your semester’s winding down, and I don’t want to freak you out, but another’s on its way. Which makes it the perfect time to go through the checklist of 9 things I wish I’d known when I was an undergraduate: Role of nutrition in mental health<http://www.thedailystar.net/health/role-nutrition-mental-health... ________________________________ by Fahmida Hashem | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.thedailystar.net/health/role-nutrition-mental-health-... Mental health disorders are a growing global concern now a days. The relationship between diet, brain function and the risk of mental Educational Psychology: 20 Things Educators Need To Know About How Students Learn Cited From: https<http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/educational-psychology-20-things-educators-need-to-know-about-how-students-learn/?__scoop_post=eba4e880-9ddb-11e5-aad4-90b11c3ead14&__scoop_topic=4364025#__scoop_post=eba4e880-9ddb-11e5-aad4-90b11c3ead14&__scoop_topic=4364025> ________________________________ by Andrianes Pinantoan | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/educational-psychology-20-things-educators-need-to-know-about-how-students-learn/?__scoop_post=eba4e880-9ddb-11e5-aad4-90b11c3ead14&__scoop_topic=4364025#__scoop_post=eba4e880-9ddb-11e5-aad4-90b11c3ead14&__scoop_topic=4364025> What makes a teacher successful? Having an expertise in reading, writing, math or science is necessary, but the ability to transfer that knowledge into THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION<http://www.theedadvocate.org/the-eight-principles-of-ethical... ________________________________ by Matthew Lynch | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.theedadvocate.org/the-eight-principles-of-ethical-lea... While there has always been a requirement for ethics in leadership, the last hundred years have seen a shift in the paradigm of leadership ethics. Leadership for the 21st century is grounded in moral ... Percentage of adults with degrees increases<http://www.marketplace.org/2015/12/03/education/percentage-a... ________________________________ by Amy Scott | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.marketplace.org/2015/12/03/education/percentage-adult... For the first time, women are more likely than men to have bachelor's degrees. Ten states are eyeing debt-free college<http://www.marketplace.org/2015/12/07/education/ten-states-are... ________________________________ by Tony Wagner | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.marketplace.org/2015/12/07/education/ten-states-are-e... The push mirrors national proposals by democratic presidential contenders. Colleges aim for diversity without considering race<http://education.utsa.edu/news/coehdnews/> ________________________________ by Amy Scott | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://education.utsa.edu/news/coehdnews/> As the Supreme Court weighs affirmative action, a look at some of the workarounds. Mark Zuckerberg Is Betting Tech Can Address Educational Equity. Is It That Simple?<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/05/437536957/mark-zucke... ________________________________ by ANYA KAMENETZ | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/05/437536957/mark-zuckerb... The Facebook CEO and his wife will deploy billions to improve schools using technology. Critics warn of the dangers of freestanding solutions. If You Build Affordable Housing For Teachers, Will They Come?<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/08/457994876/if-you-build... ________________________________ by JESS CLARK | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/08/457994876/if-you-build... In North Carolina and around the country, districts are facing a problem: low teacher pay that means new hires can't afford to live in the community. New Education Law Passes, With A Power Shift Back To The States<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/09/459067407/the-new-edu... ________________________________ by CLAUDIO SANCHEZ | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/09/459067407/the-new-educ... States are thankful for the opportunity, but critics say there's no guarantee that states will succeed in two crucial areas the old law — known as No Child Left Behind — failed. The CDC Gives U.S. Schools Low Marks In Sex Ed<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/10/457281553/the-cdc-gives-u... ________________________________ by MEG ANDERSON | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/12/10/457281553/the-cdc-give... The topics least likely to be taught were how to get and use condoms. See the breakdown of which subjects make it into the classroom, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fake Mass Shooting Moved Off Campus<http://www.texastribune.org/2015/12/09/gun-rights-group-plans-f... ________________________________ by Luqman Adeniyi and Madlin Mekelburg | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.texastribune.org/2015/12/09/gun-rights-group-plans-fa... A gun rights group plans to hold a fake mass shooting Saturday near UT-Austin to protest gun-free zones. The group decided to move it just off campus after the university said demonstrators could face criminal trespassing charges. UIL Gears Up to Hold New Statewide Robotics Competition<http://www.texastribune.org/2015/12/10/uil-creates-new-sta... ________________________________ by Luqman Adeniyi | December 10, 2015 Full Story<http://www.texastribune.org/2015/12/10/uil-creates-new-statewide... High school students creating robotic arms and small electronic vehicles will compete for a new championship title as the University Interscholastic League is launching a pilot robotics program for Texas schools. Boomtown Kids: Harnessing energy and aligning resources for dual language leaners in San Antonio, T<https://static.newamerica.org/attachments/10361-boomtown-kids/Boomto... ________________________________ by Conor P. Williams | December 09, 2015 Full Story<https://static.newamerica.org/attachments/10361-boomtown-kids/Bo... The demographics of American schools have been changing rapidly for some years now. One of the most telling changes in the last decade has been the increase in ethnic and linguistic diversity in communities that have not historically had large numbers of recent immigrants. None of the five counties with the fastest growth in Hispanic residents (from 2000 to 2011) are in areas with traditionally high numbers of immigrants: Luzerne County (PA), Sevier County (TN), San Antonio praised as national model for bilingual education<http://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/San-Antoni... ________________________________ by Alia Malik | December 09, 2015 Full Story<http://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/San-Antonio-pr... Cristina Morales is only 6, but she already speaks English, some Spanish and some German. English is her main language — but she likes that her first-grade class at Adams Elementary School is taught mostly in Spanish. VIEW ALL NEWS<http://education.utsa.edu/news/> Faculty Publications The Draw‐An‐Environment Test Rubric (DAET‐R): exploring pre‐service teachers ________________________________ Christine Moseley Blanche Desjean-Perrotta | Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Environmental Education Research Moseley, C., Desjean‐Perrotta, B., & Utley, J. (2010). The Draw‐An‐Environment Test Rubric (DAET‐R): exploring pre‐service teachers’ mental models of the environment. Environmental Education Research, 16(2), 189-208. To list your publication release, please EMAIL US<mailto:coehdcomm@utsa.edu> the following: Name of Faculty | Department | Journal/Publication Name | Cite (APA Format) Upcoming Events Dec 12 <http://education.utsa.edu/events/detail/interdisciplinary_learning_and_te... 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