At Chapman University, one of the unique aspects of the IES (Integrated Educational Studies) program is its philosophy that education happens both inside and outside of the classroom. Chapman’s educational program emphasizes the fact that the term “educator” is broad and applies to many different professions—not just teachers and professors. In addition to teaching, many of
Why do American K-12 schools run from 8 am to 2 pm? Why do we so often teach 50 minutes of math and then 50 minutes of reading? In a special guest lecture, internationally recognized expert on educational policy, school reform, and equity and social justice Kevin Kumashiro, Ph.D., spoke to Chapman students in a
Noah Asher Golden, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Attallah College of Educational Studies, and three students in Attallah College’s undergraduate IES (Integrated Educational Studies) program, Kaitlyn Zeigler, Talia Cain, and Emmery Llewellyn, recently presented at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) 2018 Annual Convention in Houston, Texas. Each year thousands of literacy educators attend the NCTE convention
Current MACI program residency students, Marina Ballesteros and Danielle Pomeroy, along with MACI advisor and IES Associate Professor Dr. Noah Golden share their insights on the MACI program, an accelerated program in the Attallah College of Educational Studies that allows for the completion of a bachelor’s degree, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI),
What happens after you finish your bachelor’s degree? With so many paths available, it can be overwhelming. Two Attallah College IES (Integrated Educational Studies) alumni have agreed to share their stories: Emma Colapinto ’18, IES major (Schools Emphasis) with minors in Disability Studies and Language & Literacy, is currently enrolled in the Education and Human Development
Matthew Deemer is in his first season as the Director of Soccer Operations at San Diego State University (SDSU). Deemer also serves as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy San Diego Youth Soccer Club. He spent last year at Chapman University, where he was an IES major and LEAD minor as well as a
Over the summer, Emmery Llewellyn ’19, a fourth-year IES (Integrated Educational Studies) and English double major, had the exciting opportunity to serve as an intern abroad in Dublin for a nonprofit called Fighting Words. Emmery talks here about how she got involved with the organization, her insights on how the experience aligned with her passion
On Thursday April 26 students from Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School visited Chapman to celebrate their accomplishments in this year’s Yorba-Chapman Writing Partnership. The Publishing Party welcomed not just Yorba students but their families and friends, Yorba teachers and administrators, and Chapman Integrated Educational Studies (IES) students and faculty. All attendees were given
In its final Spring 2018 issue, the Attallah College Undergraduate Newsletter interviewed several graduating seniors, asking each these questions: What was most memorable about being an IES major, LEAD minor, or Disability Studies minor? What are your plans after graduation? What is your advice for next year’s seniors? Hannah Lee, IES major and English Literature major, MACI
For the last three months, students from Chapman’s Integrated Educational Studies (IES) program have been visiting Yorba Academy of the Arts Middle School to teach journalistic writing. Dr. Noah Golden’s IES 412 course “Teaching Writing K-12” has partnered with Yorba for the past three years, giving IES students hands-on experience practicing the different teaching methodologies