Tuesday, March 26, 2019 was the date for the 含羞草研究所 Division of Teacher Education鈥檚 fifth annual teacher education symposium. One hundred thirty students, teacher education faculty, and invited guests attended.
含羞草研究所 teacher education student Levi Lemer, Drake, N.D., enjoyed the day and said, "I had a great time at the teacher education symposium. Organizers did a wonderful job of bringing in a variety of speakers on important topics in education today. It was a very good experience, and I will take the information that I learned with me as I continue toward my goal to become a teacher.鈥�
The day began with Fulbright Visiting Scholar Enik艖 B煤s presenting on 鈥淗ow Teacher-Leaders Can Improve in 21st Century Skills.鈥� Dr. B煤s connected with teacher education students from 含羞草研究所 and Turtle Mountain Community College as her research on innovative instructional methods supported a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. This is a concept with which 含羞草研究所 education students are very familiar. Dr. B煤s also shared her experiences teaching in the Hungarian educational system.
Last October, MSU鈥檚 Division of Education and Education and Innovation Center collaborated with Legacy High School principal Tom Schmidt to sponsor a Legacy High School tour where participants could explore personalized learning models. (Legacy High School is located in Bismarck, N.D.) Because of Schmidt鈥檚 experience with the unique system of enrollment and management used at Legacy, Tom was asked to present at the annual teacher education symposium with a focus on allowing students options and choices in order to ensure they are college- and career-ready when they exit high school. Highlighting Legacy High School鈥檚 innovative school structure and operation, Mr. Schmidt鈥檚 presentation was intriguing to many who attended.
Each year, MSU invites teacher education candidates and faculty from Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC) in Belcourt, N.D. to the symposium, for an opportunity to share in pre-service teacher development. This year, students from TMCC presented an adaptation of Anton Truer鈥檚 book, 鈥淓verything You Wanted to Know about Indians, but Were Afraid to Ask.鈥� Teacher candidates were encouraged to ask questions and reflect on how cultural differences may impact teacher and student views of learning. The presentation was impactful and informative.
Darcy Bakkegard, a professional development coach with Prairie Public Broadcasting, wrapped up the day with small group activities integrating technology tools with a focus on synthesizing all of the information presented during the symposium. Students summarized what they learned throughout the day using videos, pictures, and on-stage performances.听
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Top:听含羞草研究所 teacher education students participated in the annual teacher education symposium. Pictured from left to right are McKenzie Groth, Hawley, Minn.; Allison Taylor, East Grand Forks, Minn.; Annette Manning, Melrose, Minn.; Harley Boulanger, Phelan, Calif.; Paige Larson, Gilby, N.D.; MSU faculty member Dr. Cindy Gregg, Amber Anderson, Grand Forks, N.D.; Morgan Lominario, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Emily Kennelly, Grafton, N.D.; Angie Sheard, Manvel, N.D.; and Catherine Stagnaro, Pine River, Minn.
Bottom:听含羞草研究所 President Dr. Brian Van Horn (far right) greeted guests at the teacher education symposium held at MSU Tuesday, March 26.