Why pursue an education degree and Ohio licensure at Kent State? We prepare pre-service teachers to nurture students for the 21st century, focusing not only on teaching the needed skills, but also on developing a keen awareness of how to do so in a global community.
In addition, graduate programs in literacy, educational technology and curriculum studies support in-service educators as they pursue leadership positions within the wider educational community through master’s and doctoral degrees. TLC faculty are passionate about fostering “next generation” educators who are kind, knowledgeable, and committed to their students and their well-being.
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TLC Faculty & Student Highlights
Kent State professors help marginalized students succeed through poetry, art and virtual reality
The Akron Art Museum hosted the proud work of multi-talented, middle and high school students from Akron participating in a program designed to illicit self-expression through poetry, art and virtual reality.
Giulia Diaz Boriello and Jackie Ridley Nominated as Featured Researchers
Congratulations to Giulia Diaz Boriello, Ph.D., (pictured left), and Jackie Ridley, Ph.D., for being nominated as the fall 2024 Featured Researchers.
CDC Mixes New Math Curriculum with Technology Standards to Influence Early Childhood Education
The Child Development Center is using new technology to teach skills like counting, directions, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and logical thinking, concepts traditionally reserved for concrete manipulatives.
Lessons from New Zealand
New Zealand is a breathtaking blend of rugged mountains, lush landscapes and vibrant culture. Anna Thompson, a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus in Early Childhood Education alumna, found all that and more during her transformative student teaching experience.
‘You May Never Know the Impact That You have’
“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Building Relationships While Teaching Future Teachers
Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.
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