Department of Education and Child Development Annual Master’s Symposium

Part One, 5 - 6:00 p.m.:

• Jonathan Bluett, An Evaluation of Online Media Literacy Databases for the High School English Classroom
• Alexander T. Hernandez, Teachers’ Implementation and Perspectives on Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
• Nita Neziri Radoniqi, Analyzing Math Instruction through a Mindset Lens
• Christopher Salcido, Supporting Students with Special Needs in Secondary Inclusive Classrooms

Part Two, 6 - 7:30 p.m.:

• Matthew Castaneda, School Leadership?: Effects on Staff and School Leadership
• Christina L. Day, Did You Get A Like?: Skills Learned through the Use of Social Networking Sites and Best Classroom Practices
• Alexandra Jones, So Why Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning?: Thoughts on Keeping It Real!
• Krystina McCoy, No More Referrals!: Supporting Students and Guiding Teachers
• Katie Linn Pichotta, Finding the “Creative” in Creative Writing: Curriculum Implementation across Various Single-Subject Content Areas
• Mari Shigemasa, So You Want to Teach STEM?: Strategies and Implementation in Elementary Education
• Miles Tabarez, More Than Just a Sport!: Creating Opportunity and Support for our Students
• Gina Marie Thieme, Let's Talk!: Engaging All Learners with Equity

To RSVP for part one, email bcostell@whittier.edu. For part two, email ahumphre@whittier.edu. The Zoom log in information will be provided.