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Dr. Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby Selected to Lead USC Race and Equity Center

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DeCuir-Gunby, a prominent educational psychologist and racial equity expert who is on the faculty at the USC Rossier School of Education, has been named the next executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. She is also president of the educational psychology division of the American Psychological Association [APA].

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The Lasso Way to Formative Assessment 

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But we also fell in love because we are educators who are passionate about assessment. Not only does the formula make for some emotional character arcs, but it also serves as an important reminder for all educators, namely, that assessment can be transformational. Studies in Higher Education , 47 (7), 1343-1356. Peterson, E.

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The Lasso Way to Formative Assessment 

Faculty Focus

But we also fell in love because we are educators who are passionate about assessment. Not only does the formula make for some emotional character arcs, but it also serves as an important reminder for all educators, namely, that assessment can be transformational. Studies in Higher Education , 47 (7), 1343-1356. Peterson, E.

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Phillip Williams obituary

The Guardian - Higher Education

My father, Phillip Williams, who has died aged 97, was one of the first educational psychologists, guided by a strong belief in equal opportunity. Phill joined the education department at the University of Wales (Swansea) in the 1960s, and moved in the early 70s to the Open University, where he became dean of education.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012). 2017; Liu et al.,

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012). 2017; Liu et al.,

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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

Helix Education

Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.