Effective Online Learning Practices
Due to recent circumstances, you may be asking yourself, “All my classes are online. What do I do now?” Sitting behind a screen for hours on end may be exhausting, so it is important to remember these steps in order to be successful academically and prioritize your mental health. Manage Your Time As an online
6 Steps to Becoming a High School Teacher
Whether you’ve known you wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten or you’re simply looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, as a high school teacher you can make a difference every day. But where to start? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps to becoming a high school teacher in California. Step
Ethnic Studies Summit
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Chapman University will be holding its 5th Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on the theme “Ethnic Studies Narratives: Situating the Personal as Political.” Featuring a day full of interactive workshops, live performances, art exhibitions, and keynote speakers, including Dr. Miguel Zavala (former Attallah
Shirley Lapier ’55, 1933–2020
A devoted teacher and counselor, Shirley Lapier was beloved by those whom she taught and worked with throughout her life. A member of the Chapman family for 68 years, Lapier supported the academic community by being a legacy donor for the Attallah College of Educational Studies. In 1955, Shirley graduated from Chapman University with a
Attallah Dean Nationally Recognized as Scholar and Influencer in Educational Practice and Policy
Margaret Grogan, Ph.D., dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies, has been recognized as one of the top 200 influencers in education on the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings for the ninth consecutive year. The rankings identify university-based education scholars who are helping to shape educational practice and policy. To generate the rankings, the
Resource Guide for Teaching & Education Abroad
Traveling and learning about new cultures are goals that many college students hope to experience during their undergraduate career. For anyone, particularly Integrated Educational Studies (IES) majors and minors, teaching abroad is an exciting opportunity to explore the world and give back to the community through your current/future profession. There are many programs that offer
Attallah Awarded International Accreditation for School Psychology Program
The Attallah College of the Educational Studies’ School Psychology graduate program at Chapman University was recently awarded full accreditation for another five years by the International Association of School Psychologists (ISPA). Chapman University is one of only five school psychology programs in the United States accredited by ISPA. Although 16 school psychology training programs are
All You Need to Know about California Teaching Credentials
For the most up-to-date information and details about available grants for prospective teachers, read our more recent blog. With the shortage of teachers in California, especially in special education, mathematics, and science, a career in education and teaching could make a huge difference for the younger and future generations of America. Whether you are exploring
Lessons at Chapman Lead to Action in Africa
When Action in Africa opened a new community center in Nakuwadde, Uganda, in January 2015, it was an important milestone for the nonprofit and its young executive director, Sarah Nininger ’13. Still, the center’s success was not at all certain. The floors were still caked with mud from construction, and there were no doors or
Future Educators Partnership Signed with Local Community Colleges
New local community college partnerships will bring future educators to Chapman and help fill the growing need for qualified teachers in Orange County. Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has signed new partnerships with both Santa Ana College (SAC) and Santiago Canyon College (SCC) that are designed to meet the growing need for teachers