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Adolescence is an exciting and confusing time as teenagers become more and more independent. As they experience several cognitive changes, their brains are ready to
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Adolescence is an exciting and confusing time as teenagers become more and more independent. As they experience several cognitive changes, their brains are ready to
There are many reasons to learn a second language. Studying a foreign language provides advantages in business, military, technology, government, medicine, marketing and several other
Most of today’s college students are members of Generation Z, the most racially and ethnically diverse generation. According to Pew Research Center, Gen Z is
Everyone knows that physical health is essential to overall wellness. However, not everyone has the access or know-how to improve their physical health. Health promotion
When educators employ a cognitive approach to teaching, the lessons focus on understanding concepts. If students can break down information, discern the connection between ideas
The word “student” commonly evokes images of children or young adults learning in a familiar classroom setting. However, adults are often students as well. According
Starting an art school for kids while living abroad in Malaysia led Sofia Escobar to discover her true calling. “I was adopted when I was
Teaching English to adult non-native speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds poses unique challenges, such as learning insecurities, stigma surrounding adult learning, differences between
As the City of Phoenix elections coordinator for citizen support, Whitney Juszczak hopes she is the ideal candidate for a promotion after graduating from the
A passion for teaching adults has taken Danelle Stuart to Munich, Germany, and back home to Oregon. It also led her to return to her
How big of a fan of Southern Oregon University (SOU) is two-time alumnus Randy McElmurry? The answer is: huge. “I was a non-traditional student, so
It’s like 1993 all over again for Southern Oregon University (SOU) alumnus Jeff Stein. “There’s been a lot of change since I did my bachelor’s
One of the challenges of seeking a change in career fields is how to do so while maintaining full-time employment. Southern Oregon University’s online MSEd
Professional administrators, managers and advocates in the field of early childhood education can enhance their human capital by earning a Master of Science in Education
Naya S-Dribinski is all about coming full circle. The former and returning northern California resident is enrolled in the online Master of Science in Education
Well-trained teachers know how to design STEM projects that encourage students to not only learn problem-solving in the classroom but also examine real-world situations that
Angelique Maguire has come a long way since her days as a graphic design student within the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) district. “I was
Businesses ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals rely on analyses of data from operations to make better decisions more quickly, gain efficiencies, reduce risk and
It is essential to recognize that a critical part of early childhood education (ECE) is ensuring that children develop healthy communication skills. The Education Hub
Understanding what makes people tick is as essential to effective management as are hard skills, which is why modern Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs
The next generation of STEM leaders, educators, researchers and policymakers must have equitable access to resources in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is imperative
Educators have the unique ability to improve lives outside the classroom by instituting best practices inside. Data from ProLiteracy shows that adults lacking basic literacy
Basic knowledge of Excel is common in the business world. The software program has long been used as a spreadsheet tool for storing and organizing
There are many unique challenges to working with adult learners in a corporate setting. All forms of learning can pose a different set of challenges
Adult education sometimes involves helping GED holders progress in their careers. Adult educators interested in working with this population can pursue an advanced degree in
Data in isolation can be difficult to present, challenging to understand and nearly impossible to effectuate. Business leaders must be able to represent data in
The demand for experiential pedagogy in early childhood education is growing. Arts education researcher Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf suggests that making music is “one of
Active learning is an organic process, and while it challenges the traditional classroom framework of teachers doing all the instruction and students doing all the
After a decade of working in administrative healthcare roles, Sarah Hillyer figured it was time to get down to business. “As I took on more
It is important for early childhood teachers to be prepared with high-quality educational experiences to provide play-based, open-ended and rich learning opportunities to nurture young
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