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Kayla Zimmer, Ed.M.
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Academic School: |
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School of Education
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Academic Department: |
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Elementary Education
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Titles/Responsibilities: |
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Lecturer
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Contact Information: |
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Office Location/Hours: |
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Plassmann Hall, B37
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Courses Taught: |
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Academic Degrees: |
- Ed.M., Elementary Education, State University of New York at Buffalo
- B.A., English, State University of New York at Albany
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Accomplishments: |
- Co-presented with Dr. Nancy Casey at the 2006 Professional Development Schools National Conference (March 23-26, Orlando Florida) Guiding Inquiry: Shepherding and Scaffolding Action Research in the PDS
- 2006-2007 Keenan Grant: Response Systems in the Education Classroom: Using Technology to Actively Assess Learning in Process, $2,690.
- 2007-2008 Keenan Grant: Using Literature to Engage Students in Conversations about Teaching, $610
- Artwork has been on display in the St. Bonaventure Quick Center Gallery and the Yale University library
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Teaching Philosophy: |
It is my belief that my role in the classroom is to guide my students toward success. The field of education is ever-changing so it is as important that students learn “how to learn” as it is for them to learn the skills necessary to become effect teachers.
I believe in an active, engaged classroom where learning happens through lecture, projects, discussion, group and individual work. I also believe in assessing students through a variety of methods including papers, projects, participation, exams and quizzes, group and individual work, because no one assessment can tell me everything there is to know about student success in the classroom.
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Current Research Interests/Projects: |
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Pursuing a Ph.D. in reading at SUNY Buffalo; current research involves theory and language
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Other Interests/Community Involvement: |
- Faculty organizer of the School of Education Book Club
- Enchanted Mountain Aquatic Club, Swim-a-Thon director and Meet Manager
- Odyssey of the Mind
- Girl Scouts
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