Education Articles

Posted on 4/3/2024 - 5 minute read

Over the past decade, Tanya Tarbutton and Lori Doyle have collaborated on over 14 projects to improve online education, sharing their findings through book chapters, journal articles, and presentations. They emphasize the importance of purposeful design, faculty training, and support in creating successful online learning environments, aligning their research with Concordia's commitment to excellence in graduate programs and adult learner education.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 3/14/2022 - 3 minute read

Heather Vezner, a lifelong teacher and leader in education, is the newly-appointed dean of Concordia University Irvine’s school of education.

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Posted on 3/14/2022 - 4 minute read

Teresa Flynn-Everett is principal at Perris Elementary School in Riverside County, a professional speaker and author, and Concordia University Irvine’s Alumna of the Year: Professional Development.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 11/22/2021 - 2 minute read

The Kern Family Foundation has made another significant investment at Concordia University Irvine, with a $1.5 million grant for the founding of a Servant Leadership Institute (SLI) on campus.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 6/21/2021 - 7 minute read

Sarah Dubbeldam ’05, a former catalog model for brands like Target and Crocs, wanted to promote positive body images and lifestyle habits for women. She founded Darling Media, and flagship publication Darling magazine, which in the last ten years has led a sea change in the way women are depicted in advertising and fashion photography.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 3/22/2021 - 1 minute read

Belinda Dunnick Karge, PhD, on the doctoral faculty in CUI’s School of Education, has collaborated on a number of recently-published papers, mostly in partnership with Concordia University Irvine doctoral alumni or students.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 11/1/2020 - 6 minute read

Dr. Reyes Gauna, Ed.D. ’18, grew up working in the orchards near Lodi, picking cherries and other fruit alongside his parents who were emigrants from Mexico. Recently, Gauna earned his doctorate in education from Concordia University Irvine and now serves as a public school district superintendent near Stockton. His inspiring story has been featured on CBS News and many local news outlets.
 

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By Isma Seetal, Ed.D.
Posted on 4/14/2020 - 4 minute read

Some of these reminiscences focused, in particular, on the shifting skills and roles of teachers during the pandemic, as well as, some instructional considerations that need to be implemented in the sudden shift to online learning.

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By Curt Visca
Posted on 4/13/2020 - 5 minute read

The three major differences between online learning and distance learning are location, interaction and intention. Online learning, which took place before the closure of schools, included a combination of interacting with a teacher and completing assignments/coursework at a brick-and-mortar school, while distance learning takes place 100% off-site and in a student’s home.

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By Teressa Moore, Valerie Pentolino, & Alison Zúñiga
Posted on 10/2/2017 - 0 minute read

The purpose of this action research study was to analyze and investigate whether the strategic support and feedback approach of peer coaching would be an effective intervention to improve overall teacher efficacy and confidence needed to encourage the continuous implementation of a new, innovative instructional method such as Project-Based Learning (PBL) upon completion of professional development training.

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