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Leading the way: secrets of exceptional educational leaders

bp859 | July 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of education, leadership is not just a position but a journey of inspiration. Whether guiding a classroom or an entire institution, the influence of skilled leaders reaches far beyond academic achievements, shaping the broader community and fostering continuous learning and growth… Read more

Becoming who I thought I’d be? – revisiting a beginning elementary teacher five years after student teaching

ag4486 | November 8, 2023

Elementary teacher educators endeavor to prepare prospective elementary teachers to teach science in ways which best support student learning… Read more

N A U student teacher standing in front of classroom with a book in hand.

Comparing Scandinavian and US Early Childhood Pedagogy

ls2724 | October 27, 2023

Last summer Sarah Kondratuk and Tori Damjanovic traveled with 12 students to Finland and Sweden for a total of 10 days. The students in attendance included 10 undergraduate students, one master’s student, and one PhD student. The goal of this trip was to provide students an opportunity to view pedagogy and practice in these countries and compare them to their US field experiences… Read more

First Year Seminar

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First Year Seminar (FYS) has a long, winding history at NAU. Now in its second decade, the program continues to not only demonstrate our institution’s intentional commitment to first-year student success, but also stands as an example of adaptive programming for an ever-changing landscape of higher education (not to mention an ever-changing society)… Read more

Student and professor walking together on campus.

Teaching in China

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From the moment the phone call came, “Ali, would you be interested in teaching in China?,” the journey was in full swing! From gathering the information to obtaining a Visa; ensuring my passport was valid; discussing travel arrangements; and creating a syllabus for the students I was going to teach; it all felt like a whirlwind. Then the day arrived to begin this adventure. Wow! I’m going to China to teach! It was certainly an opportunity that was not on my radar…yet, here I was… Read more