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G e o r g i a S t a t e U n i ve r s i t y
December 2003
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Special education for all Egyptian teachers
by Harry Dangel and David Houchins,
Department of Educational Psychology & Special Education
n case you do not recognize programs throughout between the two countries.
I it, the book on the right is
one that has been used by
the Egyptian national
universities.
With the assistance of
the Binational Fulbright
hundreds of Georgia State University In October of Commission and several
(GSU) students preparing to be 2003, Harry Dangel private donors, the textbook
teachers. It is Special Education for and David will be distributed through-
All Teachers, 2nd edition edited by Houchins spent out Egypt and other Arabic
Dean Ron Colarusso and Colleen two weeks in countries in the Middle East.
O’Rourke (EPSE). But a closer look Egypt working Plans are being made to
reveals that it is not the same book with national translate additional special
at all, but an Arabic translation of leaders in teacher education textbooks and
the textbook. education. While there, the GSU curricula into Arabic.
professors worked with faculty During the Spring 2003 semester,
members from the 14 national Egyptian faculty members from
Egyptian universities. A national Suez Canal University and Assiut
conference was held on how to University will visit Georgia. These
incorporate the translated textbook faculty members will have an
into teacher education programs. In opportunity to meet with GSU
addition to the conference, both special education professors and
Dangel and Houchins worked with visit local schools. Subsequently,
national education leaders on GSU will return to Egypt to assist in
establishing a university special developing teacher development
education program that will programs.
Although Arabic is the native prepare future teachers of students
language of more than 186 million with disabilities.
people, this translated book is the The ultimate purpose of the
first full textbook in special education project is to provide teachers and
to be published in Arabic. The other professionals with the
translation was arranged by the knowledge needed to meet the
Binational Fulbright Commission needs of students with disabilities.
The College of Education would like
in Egypt, a unit of the U.S. State The picture above is just one of the
to wish you a happy holiday season
Department, as part of a partnership many Egyptian classes for students
and best wishes for the New Year!
with GSU to develop special with and without disabilities that
education teacher education will be impacted by the partnership
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 I N T E R N AT I O N A L News
Exchange student shares experience at Georgia State
nnica Svensson of Sweden During her stay, Annica had
A wanted to visit America
since high school. So, once
she began attending Malmö
the opportunity to visit some of
Atlanta’s main attractions, including
the World of Coke, Stone Mountain
University School of Teacher Park, CNN Center and a host of
Education, she decided to partici- sporting events. She even traveled
pate in her school’s international to New York during the Thanksgiving
exchange program. Hundreds of holidays. She had the opportunity
participants applied for a limited to live in the Georgia State Village
number of openings. “It was very and notes that her roommates
competitive,” says Annica. “It took were great.
Annica Svensson
over a year to get accepted.” When asked what the most
Annica gathered most of her difficult experience was during her
information about Georgia State’s stay in America, her response was with the exchange program during
College of Education from the the same as most American college her stay. She says the faculty and
Internet and decided this was students—choosing courses to staff were very helpful and courteous.
definitely her first choice. However, take for the semester. Her most Annica will return to Sweden at
when she was finally accepted in rewarding experiences—meeting the end of the semester but plans
an exchange program, she was new people and making friends. to study abroad again, as soon as
originally assigned to Indiana “Plus,” says Annica, “my classes she can. “It was so exciting to be in
University of Pennsylvania. So, have been good.” She also notes another country,” she says. “It was
Annica switched assignments that she experienced no difficulties definitely worth it.”
with another student to attend
Georgia State.
Annica comes from a family of
teachers but says this was not the
reason she wanted to teach. “I love Crossing Paths, Crossing Cultures
kids and I just love teaching,” she
says. She is in her third year of photo competition on display
school and when she graduates,
plans to teach fourth and fifth in COE
grades.
On Nov. 17, Georgia State held The photographs that were taken in
its fourth annual Crossing Paths, the competition will be displayed
Crossing Cultures student photo throughout the Georgia State
competition. The students who campus within the coming month.
E D U C AT I O N participated in the competition The COE is currently housing
Update
Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Turk
include international students
studying at Georgia State and
current Georgia State students who
the photo display. Please stop by
the COE lobby to enjoy the photos.
The display will remain the COE
Design . . . . . . . Cindy Allen, Prime Design have completed a study abroad. through the middle of January.
Education Update is a monthly feature
published by the COE Dean’s Office.
For publication in the next issue, please
submit your news items to Angela Turk
at aturk@gsu.edu.
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L News
ECE faculty and students attend international
technology conference
n October 27-31, Lynne seven European countries and the Additionally, representatives from
O Jordan and five ECE
students—Kallie Barksdale,
Cheryl Garrison, Alicia Hudgins,
U.S. were in attendance. Georgia
State was the only U.S. teacher
education program represented this
the eight countries in attendance
had the opportunity to share ideas
as well.
Stephanie Otten, and Deanna year. Workshops were conducted “The best part of the experience
Sluk—attended the Intensive on using multimedia with young was not actually the technology
Program at Hanzehogeschool at learners ages four through eight as conference and workshops, it was
the College of Education in The well as field trips to schools in the contact with teacher-education
Netherlands. Groningen to observe programs candidates from seven countries
The topic of the conference using multimedia such as scanners, and the opportunities to discuss
was “Good Childhood and ICT digital cameras, video cameras, trends and issues in early
(Information Communication Internet resources, educational childhood education from differing
Technology).” Representatives from software and television. perspectives,” says Jordan.
MSIT co-sponsors 32nd annual Georgia State
University Model United Nations
ore than 250 students from 13 metro each national delegation sending at least one
M Atlanta high schools gathered at the GSU
Student Center for the 32nd annual
Georgia State University Model United Nations. The
representative for each of the seven simulations.
Georgia State students served as chairs of the
individual committees and assemblies. The student
event was sponsored by the World Affairs Council, a group was lead by Justina Emmanuel who served as
chartered university student group, and the College the Secretary General for the General Assembly and
of Education’s Middle-Secondary Education and coordinated the event. John K. Lee, social studies
Instructional Technology Department. Georgia State assistant professor in the MSIT Department, is the
students in the World Affairs Council organized the faculty advisor for the World Affairs Council and
conference and served as moderators for the event. assisted in coordinating the event. “ This event
The Model included simulations of the United provides students with authentic and meaningful
Nation’s General Assembly, the Security Council, opportunities to engage in current international
and five of the six standing committees in the problems,” says Lee. High school participants were
General Assembly. The seven separate simulations recognized for their contributions during the event
ran concurrently over the two days and included in an awards ceremony conducted at the conclusion
between 30 and 60 students per simulation. School of the Model.
delegations represented 35 different countries with
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 FACULTY & STAFF Accolades
Julie Dangel (ECE) and Edi Guyton survival brown bag workshop, Walt Thompson (KH) was quoted in
(DO) received the Georgia “Thesis Writing 101,” for the the Dec. 2 MSNBC article on
Educational Research Association Georgia State University Minority hi-tech fitness devices, entitled
award for Distinguished Paper in Graduate Student Alliance on “Fitness gadgets that get results.”
November. Their paper is entitled Sept. 10, 2003.
JoAnna White and Kay Draper
“Structures of community and
Asa Hilliard (EPS) testified in (CPS) recently published the
democratic practices in graduate
November before the Texas House following book chapter: “Kinder
teacher education, teacher change,
of Representatives House Select training: A school counselor and
and linkages facilitating change.”
Committee on Public School teacher consultation model
Andrew Doyle (KH) appeared on Finance. He was commended by integrating Filial Therapy and
CNN Live Saturday in August. He the chair of the committee for his Adlerian Theory” in Casebook of
was interviewed about children and work in the area of education as Filial Therapy.
overloaded school backpacks, and well as sharing his insights and
how they can contribute to fatigue, expertise.
poor posture and injury. Several COE faculty members
Ewa McGrail (MSIT) presented the
presented at the Educating All of
Dana Edwards and Fran Mullis paper “It’s a double edged sword
One Nation Conference, held Oct.
(CPS) presented “Creating a sense this technology business: High
23-25 at the Hilton Atlanta. The
of belonging to build safe schools” school English teachers’ perspectives
presentation was a pre-conference
at the Georgia School Counselors on a School-Wide Laptop
workshop entitled “Institutionalizing
Association Annual Conference in Technology Initiative” at the
the Connections between K-12 and
Atlanta, Ga. regional meeting of the Georgia
Higher Education.” Those presenting
Edwards and Mullis also had an Educational Research Association
were: Gwen Benson (DO), Susan
article, “Classroom meetings: Conference in Savannah, Ga.
McClendon (CUEE), Suzanne
Encouraging a climate of Additionally, Ewa McGrail’s
Anastasi (ECE), Miles Irving (EPSE),
cooperation,” published in paper “Teachers, technology,
Peggy Shippen (EPSE), Patsy Terry
Professional School Counseling. and change: Literacy teachers’
(ECE), Christine Thomas (MSIT)
perspectives” has been accepted
Dana Fox (MSIT), Philo Hutcheson and Gwen Williams (CUEE).
for publication in The Journal of
(EPS), Mary Hocks, and Marti Singer
Technology and Teacher Education.
conducted a graduate student
TASP to hold annual conference at Georgia State
he Association for the Study of Play (TASP) broad focus includes many disciplines and scholarly
T will hold this year’s annual conference at
Georgia State, Feb. 18-21, 2004. The theme
interests, including animal behavior, anthropology, the
arts and humanities, biology, communication, cultural
of this year’s conference is “Diverse Perspectives studies, education, folklore, and many more.
on Play.” The conference meetings will be held at Georgia
TASP is a multidisciplinary organization whose State’s Student Center. The opening reception and
purpose is to promote the study of play, to support registration will be held at AmeriSuites Downtown
and cooperate with other organizations having similar (330 Peachtree St. NE). For more information on the
purposes, and to organize meetings and publications conference as well as proposals, contact Olga Jarrett,
that facilitate the sharing and dissemination of (404) 651-4509.
information related to the study of play. TASP’s
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Mushett and Johnson attend General Assembly of
the International Paralympic Committee
arol Mushett and Ben Nations World Programme of Action They also had very promising
C Johnson (KH) attended the
General Assembly of the
Concerning Disabled Persons and
affirmed its commitment to equaliza-
discussions regarding research and
educational initiatives in human
International Paralympic Committee tion of opportunities for persons rights, recreation and sport sciences
(IPC) last month month in Turin, with disabilities into the promotion for persons with disabilities in
Italy, site of the 2006 Olympic and of human rights worldwide. Tanzania, South Africa, Qatar, Iran,
Paralympic Winter Games. The IPC Johnson also attended the meeting Malaysia and Egypt.
General Assembly was attended by to meet with representatives from Mushett, as the technical officer
92 member nations and interna- the African Academy of Disability of the International Paralympic
tional disability sport federations. Sport as well as follow up on the Committee, is the highest ranking
Mushett received reports from Department of State grant. woman and American in the world
the Olympic and Paralympic Both Mushett and Johnson had in disability sport. She is serving
Organizing Committees from the opportunity to meet with her second four-year term as
Athens 2004, Turino 2006, Beijing representatives from Jordan, technical officer. In addition,
2008 and Vancouver 2010. As a Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Mushett serves as the chairman
result of the motion by the United to plan the next Department of of the IPC Sports Council, the
States, the General Assembly State funded workshops in the oversight/decision making group for
officially endorsed the United respective countries during 2004. all paralympic sports worldwide.
Librarylink by Rachel Sindelar
Library to Offer a New Library North Enhancements
Reserves System Improve Access for Computer Users
The University Library announces ERes, a new reserves A new wireless network area and more electrical outlets
system to be launched Spring semester. ERes will provide recently were added to Library North.The new wireless
students with a single point of access to all digital and area is located near the second-floor group study rooms;
physical reserve materials, featuring course pages to help approximately 40 outlets were added to the perimeter
students find reserve material more easily and quickly than walls of floors 3–5.The imprvements are part of an
in the past. ERes will go live in Spring 2004 and DocuWeb ongoing effort to provide the best possible access to
will slowly be phased out. information and technology and were funded by revenue
Digitized course material will be available round-the-clock from the Student Technology Fee.
online and can be viewed simultaneously by an unlimited Other wireless network areas include Library North 1, the
number of students. ERes will also work with WebCT, bridges linking libraries North and South on floors 3–5, the
providing the option to link course pages to reserve Media Center on Library South 2, and the University Plaza.
records. More information about wireless networking is online at
Listings for physical copies of reserve material will include http://wireless.gsu.edu.
call number and availability information. Physical copies of
reserves will remain at the reserve desk on the second
floor of Library South.
More information about ERes and an online reserve request
form for instructors can be found at
www.library.gsu.edu/reserves/.
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 Mark Your Calendar
J A N UA RY F E B RUA RY
January 13 • 4pm-6pm February 5 • 11:30am-3:30pm
Room 496 COE
Principals’ Center Best Practices Series:
Student Georgia Association of Educators Meeting The Latino Community: Buford City Schools’ Respond to
Student Learning
January 22 • noon-4pm
Visit a Buford City School that is implementing
Instructional Technology Center, Room 252 programming targeted to its growing Latino population.
Principals’ Center Tool Box Series: Discount to GSU faculty, staff, and students; for more
The Classroom Walk-Through:The Principals’ Role in information, visit www.principalscenter.org.
Assessing Teaching and Learning
February 12 • noon-4pm
Discount to GSU faculty, staff, and students; for more GSU Alpharetta Center
information, visit www.principalscenter.org.
Principals’ Center—Tool Box Series:
January 24 • 9:30am-11:30am Creating a Leadership Voice: How to Take Control of Your
Instructional Technology Center • Room 252 School’s Story
Principals’ Center Expanding Leadership Skills: Learn how to effectively share with the public a more
Palm Pilot: Basics and Administrative Tools complete picture of your expectations for student
performance. Discount to GSU faculty, staff, and students;
for more information, visit www.principalscenter.org.
January 29 • 8am-3pm
Holiday Inn Select Atlanta Capitol
450 Capitol Avenue • Atlanta, GA 30312 February 14 • 9:30am-11:30am
College of Education • Room 496
Principals’ Center Expert Leader Series:
The Achievement Gap: Strategies for School Leaders to Expanding Leadership Skills: Personal Leadership
Ensure the Success of All Students Series Book Discussions:
Dialogue on Leadership and Successful Organization
Presented by Rosita Marcano, former teacher and
director of Training for Reform Implementation in The book that will be discussed is Good to Great: Why
Chicago. Discount to GSU faculty, staff, and students; some Companies Make the Leap … and Others
for more information, visit www.principalscenter.org. Don’t, by Jim Collins.
February 18-21
Georgia State University/AmeriSuites Downtown
The 2004 Association for the Study of Play (TASP)
Conference
For more information, contact Olga Jarrett,
(404) 651-4509
IN MEMORIAM
Cherwanda Williams, a graduate student in CPS, passed
Congratulations
away Dec. 7, 2003. Cherwanda was completing her Deborah Shapiro (KH) celebrated the birth of her
specialist degree in school counseling. The college son, Daniel, on Dec. 3. Daniel arrived weighing
would like to express their deepest sympathies to 5 pounds, 7 ounces. Congratulations Dr. Shapiro!
Cherwanda’s family, colleagues, and friends.
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