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What is Learning (or Instructional) Design and Why Does it Matter?
Learning design shapes how organizations train, teach and improve performance. Discover what the field involves, why demand keeps growing and how KU School of Education & Human Sciences is preparing the next generation through its new Learning Design M.S.E.
Olivia Copeland receives national dissertation award from ACPA
Olivia M. Copeland, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) in the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences, has received a national honor recognizing excellence in student affairs scholarship ...
Yong Zhao Recognized Nationally for Public Influence in Education
The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences is pleased to recognize Yong Zhao, Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instructi...
Hayley Mullinax Receives University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Award
The School Education and Human Sciences is thrilled to celebrate Hayley Mullinax, a second-year PhD student in School Psychology, as a recipient of the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral ...
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KU one of two universities selected to present to Kansas State Board of Education on preparing school leaders
KU’s Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies presented to the Kansas State Board of Education on July 14 in Topeka, one of two Regents universities selected to speak on how the state trains school and district leaders.
Researchers develop velocity-based training guidelines for football, tailored for specific positions
Researchers at KU’s Jayhawk Athletic Performance Lab have published guidelines for using velocity-based training in college football. The approach measures the speed of a barbell during weightlifting and can be used to develop different types of strength and power. The guidelines help develop training regimens for specific athletes and by position group, based on the unique needs of each.
Study finds effective method to help teachers address gap between finding a good practice and getting started
Researchers at the University of Kansas have documented an approach that helps educators address the “know-do gap.” The gap is when teachers and schools know a practice will benefit the students but it is difficult to get started for any number of reasons. The practice helps anticipate obstacles, plan for them and deliver new practices for students.
KU School of Education & Human Sciences dean delivers address at UN World Cup Diplomacy Summit
Joshua Newman, dean of the KU School of Education & Human Sciences, delivered an address and led a panel on sport, policy and artificial intelligence at the United Nations World Cup Diplomacy Summit in New York. Newman also met with UNITAR leaders to explore future partnerships with the school.
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