CEHD News http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/ The blog of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. en Copyright 2011 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:50:01 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.31-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Professor McConnell appointed to governor's Early Learning Council Scott McConnellScott McConnell, professor of Educational Psychology and director of community engagement in the Center for Early Education and Development, is one of 22 appointees who will serve on Governor Dayton's Early Learning Council. The council "will be responsible for advising the Governor, the Children's Cabinet, and the legislature on how to increase access to high quality state and federal early childhood care and education programs for all Minnesota learners -- including those who are part of underrepresented and special programs," according to an August 10 press release from the governor's office,

"Minnesota's future success depends upon building an education system that gives every child a chance to succeed," said Governor Dayton. "By starting early we can lay a strong foundation to ensure every learner has the tools to excel in the classroom, in our communities, and in life."

Read the full press release.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/scott_mcconnell_appointed_to_g.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/scott_mcconnell_appointed_to_g.html Center for Early Education and Development Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:35:27 -0600 David W. Johnson receives National Register Award for Excellence David JohnsonEducational Psychology emeritus professor David W. Johnson has been awarded the 2011 Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

The Wellner Award is the National Register's highest honor bestowed on a psychologist to commemorate numerous and significant contributions to psychology during a distinguished career. Dr. Johnson's nomination emphasized his contribution to the development and design of a series of psychology-based programs aimed at preventive mental health implemented in the schools (preschool through graduate school).

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/david_w_johnson_receives_natio.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/david_w_johnson_receives_natio.html Educational Psychology Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:25:27 -0600 Literacy researchers create innovative program for Mpls. Public Schools Jennifer McComasSix Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) have been selected as locations for Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites (PRESS), a comprehensive approach to early literacy developed by Minnesota Center for Reading Research co-directors Lori Helman and Matthew Burns and educational psychology professor Jennifer McComas. The Target Foundation is donating $6 million to fund PRESS and other district literacy programs over the next three years. The selected schools are Marcy Open School, Anishinabe Academy, Anne Sullivan Communication Center, Pillsbury Elementary, Harvest Preparatory School and Best Academy.

Aimed at preparing all Minneapolis students to read by the third grade, PRESS expands upon research-based strategies developed via the Minnesota Reading First model, which improved student vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition, and fluency. Helman, Burns, and McComas, in partnership with The Minnesota Reading Corps, helped develop instructional strategies for students of all skill levels in kindergarten through third grade, including expanded support for English Language Learners.

Lori Helman"PRESS integrates the research on what is essential for student success in reading, the instructional practices that help learners advance, and the school-wide structures that ensure a continuous focus on data," said Helman, associate professor in curriculum and instruction. "There is evidence that each of these areas is critical to improved outcomes in student performance."

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/literacy_researchers_create_in.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/literacy_researchers_create_in.html Minnesota Center for Reading Research Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:48:58 -0600 Harwell receives distinguished service award Michael HarwellEducational Psychology professor, Michael Harwell, received the Distinguished Service Award given by the AERA Educational Statisticians Special Interest Group at their April business meeting in New Orleans. The award is given annually in recognition of an individual's service and contribution to the field of educational statistics and to the Educational Statisticians' Special Interest Group.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/harwell_receives_distinquished.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/harwell_receives_distinquished.html Educational Psychology Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:52:46 -0600 Everson contributes to TEL blog Michelle EversonMichele Everson, lecturer in Education Psychology, recently contributed to the Technology Enhanced Learning blog on her experience as a reviewer for Quality Matters (Quality Matters is a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to improve and certify the quality of online course design. Faculty at colleges and universities across the country use the QM rubric in developing, maintaining and reviewing their online courses.)

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/everson_contributes_to_tel_blo.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/everson_contributes_to_tel_blo.html Educational Psychology Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:09:45 -0600 S. Varma paper explains why some struggle to learn math A paper co-authored by educational psychology assistant professor Sashank Varma and British colleagues in the journal Science documents a neurocognitive disorder that inhibits the acquisition of basic numerical and arithmetic concepts. Called developmental dyscalculia, the disorder affects roughly the same number of people as dyslexia but has received much less attention (and research funding).

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/s_varma_paper_explains_why_som.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/s_varma_paper_explains_why_som.html Educational Psychology Thu, 26 May 2011 14:46:27 -0600 Profs Burns, Christ most productive school psychology faculty in U.S. Theodore ChristMatthew BurnsIn a recent study by B.L.Taylor and Cynthia Riccio at Texas A&M University, professors Matthew Burns and Ted Christ, faculty in the Educational Psychology's School Psychology Program, were found to be among the top five of the most frequently published researchers in school psychology journals over the past five years. Burns ranked number one, publishing more articles in school psychology journals than anyone else in the country; Christ was the fifth most published researcher. They were the only duo from one university in the top five.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/professors_burns_and_christ_mo.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/professors_burns_and_christ_mo.html Educational Psychology Thu, 19 May 2011 09:52:36 -0600 Professor, president tell how research can inform legislative reforms Scott McConnellPresident Robert Bruininks and Scott McConnell, professor of educational psychology and Fesler-Lampert Chair of Urban and Regional Affairs, describe how "Research provides good answers to legislators' early-education questions" in a recent MinnPost article. Arguing that some of the best research on early education is produced in Minnesota, Bruininks and McConnell, director of community engagement in the Center for Early Education and Development, state that "early experiences can and do matter for children with special needs and developmental disabilities, as well as children who are 'just a little behind' in learning important language, motor, and cognitive skills." Noting a wealth of Minnesota research to support their opinions, they point out that children who receive high-quality early care and education enter kindergarten with better skills and preparation.

Bruininks and McConnell appeal to legislators and people across the state to recognize the important research findings available and to work with educators to use this information in support of investments in early care and education programs that work.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/professor_president_tell_how_r.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/professor_president_tell_how_r.html Center for Early Education and Development Tue, 10 May 2011 09:36:50 -0600 Davison edits highly cited psychological journal Mark DavisonThomson Reuters' Essential Science Indicators lists Applied Psychological Measurement, edited by Mark Davison, professor in the Department of Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methods), among highly cited journals in psychology and psychiatry

In addition, Davison and David Weiss, professor in the Department of Psychology, were recently interviewed by Science Watch about the growing influence of the journal Applied Psychological Measurement on the fields of psychology and psychiatry as reflected in the journal's 10 year citation index.

Weiss is the founding editor of the journal and Davison is the current editor. The full interview can be seen at http://sciencewatch.com/inter/jou/2011/11mayApldPsyMeas/ .

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/davison_edits_highly_cited_psy.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/davison_edits_highly_cited_psy.html Educational Psychology Tue, 03 May 2011 10:21:23 -0600 Faculty research undergirds new Minneapolis/Target literacy program Matthew BurnsUniversity of Minnesota Center for Reading Research (MCRR) Co-Directors Lori Helman and Matthew Burns and Educational Psychology Professor Jennifer McComas have developed the comprehensive Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites (PRESS) that will be implemented in Minneapolis Public Schools. Aimed at preparing all Minneapolis students to read by the third grade, PRESS is based on a research-based approach to literacy. The district announced its partnership with Target Foundation, which is donating $6 million to district literacy programs over the next three years, in a press conference May 2.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/faculty_research_undergirds_ne.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/faculty_research_undergirds_ne.html Minnesota Center for Reading Research Mon, 02 May 2011 09:42:09 -0600 Educational Psychology student receives dissertation award grant David Parker, doctoral student in Educational Psychology (School Psychology), received the Society for the Study of School Psychology's Dissertation Award Grant. He was one of four recipients across the country to have their dissertation work honored based on the rigor of the design, significance of the question, and potential for innovation.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/educational_psychology_student_2.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/educational_psychology_student_2.html Educational Psychology Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:16:08 -0600 Goh presents invited lecture at Harvard Michael GohMichael Goh, Educational Psychology associate professor, presented an invited lecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on April 12. His lecture was titled: Developing Culturally Competent Counselors and Educators: Research on Cultural Intelligence and Practice-Based Evidence.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/goh_presented_invited_lecture.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/goh_presented_invited_lecture.html Educational Psychology Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:29:26 -0600 School psychology program ranked number 1 in the U.S. A study conducted at the University of Florida has rated CEHD's school psychology program, in the Department of Educational Psychology, first in the country, both in productivity (i.e., number of articles published over the past five years) and influence (i.e., number of times cited over the past five years). The study examined the research productivity and influence of school psychology programs approved by the American Psychological Association.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/school_psychology_program_rank.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/school_psychology_program_rank.html Educational Psychology Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:03:35 -0600 Skovholt receives MPA award Thomas Skovholt Thomas Skovholt, Educational Psychology professor, received the Minnesota Psychological Association's Susan T. Rydell Outstanding Contribution to Psychology Award at their recent convention. Skovholt was chosen for the award because of his expertise in bridging the large epistemology gap between academic psychology and the practice of counseling and education. This work has been expressed in his teaching and mentoring, professional writing and knowledge of professional practice.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/skovholt_receives_mpa_award.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/skovholt_receives_mpa_award.html Educational Psychology Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:12:01 -0600 Everson wins national statistical association education award Michelle EversonMichelle Everson, lecturer in the Department of Educational Psychology, has received the 2011 American Statistical Association Waller Education Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to and innovation in the teaching of elementary statistics. Nominees for the Waller must be early in their career, with 10 or fewer years of full-time teaching and responsibility for teaching the first course in statistics in a two- or four-year college, or research university. The award will be presented to Everson at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Miami Beach this summer.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/everson_wins_asa_waller_educat.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/04/everson_wins_asa_waller_educat.html Educational Psychology Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:31:27 -0600 Educational Psychology alum interviewed Educational Psychology (CSPP) alum, Daniel Hess, was interviewed by award-winning journalist Robin Young on Boston National Public Radio WBUR for a report on the rise in student mental health cases on college campuses. Dr. Hess is the director of counseling services at Concordia University in St. Paul, MN.

The interview was addressing the news of accused gunman Jared Lee Loughner who killed six people and injured 13, including congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona. You can hear the interview . (Click on "listen to the story.")

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/educational_psychology_alum_in.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/educational_psychology_alum_in.html Educational Psychology Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:22:14 -0600 Harwell wins COGS Award Michael HarwellEducational Psychology professor Michael Harwell received the Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award. This award recognizes faculty members for their exceptional contributions to graduate education. This is the only faculty award that expresses the appreciation of the graduate student body. It was created by graduate students, nominations are made by graduate students, and the winners are selected by graduate students. Michael will be recognized at an April awards ceremony.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/harwell_wins_cogs_award.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/harwell_wins_cogs_award.html Educational Psychology Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:28:13 -0600 Burns' RTI work referenced in Education Week Matthew BurnsThe work of Professor Matthew Burns, Educational Psychology, was referenced in a February 28 Education Week article on response-to-intervention programs in schools.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/burnss_rti_work_referenced_in.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/burnss_rti_work_referenced_in.html Educational Psychology Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:04:09 -0600 Davison and Davenport's article listed as one of top 10 articles on regression Ernest DavenportMark DavisonAn article published by Mark Davison and Ernest Davenport, faculty in the Quantitative Methods of Education track in the Department of Educational Psychology, has been listed by BioMedLib as one of the top 10 articles in its domain since its publication. The article, "Identifying criterion-related patterns of predictor scores using multiple regression," appeared in the American Psychological Association journal Psychological Methods in 2002. It describes a regression method for identifying a pattern of scores in a battery of tests such that the pattern is associated with high scores on a criterion variable. It also proposes a measure of the pattern's validity, the proportion of variation in the criterion variable that can be accounted for by the identified pattern.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/davison_and_davenports_article.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/davison_and_davenports_article.html Educational Psychology Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:33:36 -0600 Everson publishes in ELearn Magazine Michelle EversonMichelle Everson, Ph.D., lecturer in Educational Psychology, recently published an article, "Academic Honesty in the Online Environment," in ELearn Magazine.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/everson_publishes_in_elearn_ma_1.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/03/everson_publishes_in_elearn_ma_1.html Educational Psychology Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:57:44 -0600