teaching

Professor earns fellowship to expand STEM teaching research

By Trevor Havard, College of Education intern VANCOUVER, Wash. – Research into STEM education in grades K-8 will be taken statewide with funding from the College of Education Berry Family Fellowship recently won by Tamara Nelson, professor of teaching and learning at Washington State University Vancouver.

Professor retiring as teaching textbook enters 10th edition

By Trevor Havard, College of Education intern PULLMAN, Wash. – The first thing that strikes you is the simplicity of the title: “Becoming a Teacher.” The straightforward approach Forrest Parkay uses may explain why his textbook, appearing in its 10th edition, is widely used in colleges and universities across the world, including in languages like […]

WSU advises Oregon teachers on documenting student growth

By Trevor Havard, College of Education intern PULLMAN, Wash. – To help ease the frustration of Oregon teachers with classroom assessment requirements, Washington State University’s Chad Gotch teamed up with the Oregon Department of Education to speak with teachers and administrators about using assessments to document student growth.

Brief, whimsical videos cover ‘Teaching With Technology’

By Richard H. Miller, Global Campus PULLMAN, Wash. – Ruth Gregory, an award-winning filmmaker and video producer, has launched a video blog to help faculty increase student success by incorporating emerging technologies into their courses. In “Teaching With Technology,” she examines new tools and interviews Washington State University faculty members who are integrating technology into […]

Nursing dean plans return to science, teaching

By Alli Benjamin, College of Nursing SPOKANE, Wash. – Patricia Butterfield, dean of Washington State University’s College of Nursing, announced today that she will return to a faculty role in April 2015. She directs nursing education at WSU’s campuses in Spokane, Vancouver, Tri-Cities and Yakima. 

Dynamic faculty share teaching techniques at workshop

By Richard H. Miller, Global Campus PULLMAN, Wash. – Show your passion; move around the room; break up class time and use daily assignments to ensure attendance – these are some of the dynamic instructional techniques imparted to Washington State University faculty recently by four of their peers.