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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

College of Education teacher candidates adapt to changes in schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic

Though teaching their students face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs are adapting to a “new normal” by virtually teaching and connecting with their students in creative ways.

April 9, 2020Academics, Student Life

Student at laptop studying from home

10 Tips for Success in Online Classes

USF Instructional Technology faculty members James Hatten and Sanghoon Park share tips and strategies to help you successfully navigate online learning.

April 3, 2020Academics

International student panel at USF's College of Education

Diversity Committee panel provides international students with forum to share experiences at USF

To help international students learn from their peers’ experiences, the College of Education Diversity Committee hosted a panel discussion that allowed seven international students to candidly express the opportunities and challenges they’ve had while studying at USF.

March 3, 2020Academics, College of Education News

Student on laptop at desk in USF dorm

College of Education’s online graduate programs climb 14 points in U.S. News rankings

The USF College of Education was recognized nationally for its online graduate programs as part of the 2020 rankings released in January by U.S. News and World Report.

February 26, 2020Academics, College of Education News

Students and faculty at the NAPDS conference

College of Education students and faculty present research, win awards at NAPDS National Conference

Faculty members and students from the College of Education shared their research and innovations at the National Association for Professional Development Schools’ National Conference.

February 21, 2020Academics, Research, Student Life

USF ESE major with students at local elementary school

ESE majors use service-learning projects to gain experience in local schools

As part of a practicum course in the Exceptional Student Education undergraduate program, students completed service-learning projects in partner schools to ease into the school environment before completing more in-depth clinical experiences.

January 3, 2020Academics, Student Life

USF students on a beach in Costa Rica with

College of Education students develop into culturally responsive teachers in Study Abroad trip to Costa Rica

For two weeks, 11 USF College of Education students became global educators as they stepped into K-12 classrooms in Costa Rica as part of a USF Education Abroad program that focuses on teaching and studying in the country.

August 14, 2019Academics, Student Life

School psychology professor leads workshop in local school

USF Research Team Trains Middle School Educators in Identifying, Improving Student Mental Health Problems

To address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, USF researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.

July 30, 2019Academics, College of Education News, Community Engagement, Research

Art at USF Pepin Summer Institute

Exceptional Student Education majors lead their own classrooms during Pepin Summer Institute

USF students led their own classrooms as part of the Pepin Summer Institute, an annual summer program that gives USF students hands-on teaching experience while providing students at Pepin Academies an opportunity to continue learning outside of the regular school year.

July 16, 2019Academics, College of Education News, Community Engagement

Panel of experts at College of Education speaker series event

USF researchers host panel discussion to discuss mental health well-being in schools

A panel of researchers from the USF College of Education discussed strategies and recommendations for how educators and families can promote social, emotional, and behavioral well-being in schools.

April 30, 2019Academics, College of Education News, Resources for Educators

USF student working with an elementary school student at Potter Elementary

Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary school

A part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.

December 7, 2018Academics, Community Engagement

USF student and faculty member Rob Knoeppel pose for a picture at the USF Campus Recreation Center

Exercise Science students gain experience as personal trainers through USF FIT Program

Created in 2005, the FIT Program pairs seniors in USF’s Exercise Science program with faculty and staff members of the university as a part of the program’s course, “Individualized Fitness and Wellness Program.” Through the FIT Program, the students help their clients complete fitness evaluations, develop individualized training plans, and oversee a post-assessment to measure the results of their client’s efforts.

December 6, 2018Academics

About the USF College of Education:

As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South Florida College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.