Innovative Training for Increasing Knowledge and Empathy
in Working with Immigrant Students in K-12 Schools
Location
University Center : Room 310
Date & Time
March 6, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
***Reposted from the Department of Education***
Innovative Training for Increasing Knowledge and Empathy in Working with Immigrant Students in K-12 Schools
The UMBC Department of Education Research Seminar series continues with a talk by Dr. Kerri Evans of the UMBC School of Social Work.
One in four students in the US are part of an immigrant family. In this presentation, Dr. Evans will discuss the need for specialized training and the research process used to create a game-based training module for college students, teachers, and professionals. She will share the goals of the board game, preliminary data findings, and next steps.
Save the Dates for Future Seminars in Spring 2024
April 3 | 12:00-1:00pm
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Jiyoon Lee (UMBC, Department of Education) & Bridget Jordan (Baltimore Highlands Elementary School)
May 1 | 12:00-1:00pm
"Learning and Literacy in a Changing Social Landscape"
Vivian L. Gadsden (William T. Carter Professor of Child Development, University of Pennsylvania)