Concurrent Sessions

Thursday, March 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Reaching for the Future: Literature Promoting Social Justice and Equity
This session will address social justice, equity, and strategies for preparing pre-service teachers, including several genres of children's literature, adolescent literature, and adult literature.
Joanna Grymes, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
James Cramer, Eastern Kentucky University at Corbin, Corbin, KY
Mary Cramer, Eastern Kentucky University at Corbin, Corbin, KY
Lina Owens, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Marci Malinsky, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Dianne Lawler-Prince, Arkansas State University, State University, AR

Moving Beyond the Standards: Enhancing Math Instruction Through Interactive Learning
Bring the fun back to mathematics with the inclusion of manipulatives, literature, and music in the classroom. This session includes a brief review of the theory and an opportunity to interact with and explore key materials that enhance mathematics learning in young children.
Aileen Socarras Machado, Barry University, Hialeah, FL
Daniela Foerch, Barry University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exploring Social-Emotional Health in Preschoolers from Mainland China: Lessons We Learned
Participants will discover how social-emotional health for preschoolers in China is developed, promoted, and supported at home and school.
Janet S. Arndt, Gordon College, Wenham, MA
Nili Luo, Southwest College, Winfield, KS