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August 3, 2000
Back-To-School Experts
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COLLEGE PREPAREDNESSLinda M. Duttlinger Associate professor, developmental studiesChairwoman, Developmental Studies SectionPurdue North Central(219) 785-5217[email protected]
* Has expertise in helping students improve basic skills needed for college-level work, GED students in college and the non-traditional student adjusting to college work. Works with placement testing and students on academic probation. In 1995 received certification as a Developmental Education Specialist from the Kellogg Institute at the National Center for Developmental Education.
Kathleen D. Thayer Director, Learning Center, School of Liberal Arts(765) 494-8720[email protected]http://www.sla.purdue.edu/studentserv/learningcenter/content
* Is an expert on developmental education and learning skills and strategies for success in college. Gives workshops on academic success skills such as time management and lecture note-taking. Conducted a study of retention rates for minority students in a study-skills seminar. Is author of "Effective Study Methods - A Modular Approach" (Stipes Publishing, 1995). Created eight videotapes for self-directed learning of study and test-taking skills. Developed curriculum for several classes and presented papers on the use of instructional technology to increase access and cost effectiveness. The Learning Center serves thousands of students annually with diverse class offerings and campus support services.
FULL-DAY KINDERGARTENJames G. Elicker Associate professor, child development and family studies(765) 494-2938[email protected]
* Has worked in Head Start programs for 10 years. Specializes in early childhood education. Is conducting a long-term study on the effectiveness of full-day vs. half-day kindergarten. Studies social development from infancy through middle childhood.
SCHOOL READINESSKaren E. Diamond Professor, childhood development and family studiesDirector, Child Development Laboratory(765) 494-0942[email protected]
* Is researching children's understanding of disabilities and the inclusion of children with disabilities in regular education programs. Has expertise in early childhood education and early childhood special education. Is associate editor for Early Childhood Research Quarterly and for Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. Was awarded Mary L. Matthews Award for Undergraduate Teaching in 1994.
Douglas R. Powell Professor, child development and family studiesHead, Department of Child Development and FamilyStudies(765) 494-2941[email protected]
* Primary areas of interest are early childhood and parent education programs and family contributions to children's learning. Advises the U.S. Department of Education on national education goals and drafted a series of strategies to help parents prepare their young children for success in school. Developed "Links to Learning" parent education program.
STUDENT MOTIVATIONDale H. Schunk Professor, educational psychologyHead, Department of Educational Studies(765) 494-9170[email protected]http://www.soe.purdue.edu/faculty/schunk.html
* Nationally recognized expert on motivation. Researches the effects of social and instructional factors on students' cognitive processes, learning, self-regulation and motivation, with special emphasis on the application of social cognitive learning theory. Teaches human learning and motivation, psychology of learning, and psychological foundations for teaching. Has written two textbooks and edited three others.
YEAR-ROUND SCHOOLINGJulie A. Frazier-GustafsonAssistant professor, child development and family studies(765) 494-2947[email protected]
* Is an expert on extended-year schooling and year-round schooling. Primary research interests revolve around schooling as a context for cognitive and social development, especially at the elementary level. Has studied educational reform programs and relations between home and school environments.
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