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30th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference (MWR2P)

30th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education

Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO 63301

September 21-23, 2011

We are proud to announce the 30th annual meeting of the Midwest Research to Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education. The conference provides a forum for practitioners and researchers to discuss practices, concepts, evaluation, and research studies to improve practice in the education of adults. Through discussion and collaboration, participants contribute toward the realization of a more humane and just society through lifelong learning.

The 2011 conference, which will be held at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, MO, offers opportunities for dialogue and reflection on the dynamic relationship between learning and life, on both current and future opportunities for educators who work with adult learners in a variety of educational settings.

Deadline for Submission of Proposals: March 15, 2011
Notification of acceptance: June 1, 2011
Full papers due: August 10, 2011

Please direct additional inquires to:

Dr. Beth Kania-Gosche
Lindenwood University
School of Education
209 S. Kingshighway
St. Charles, MO 63301
Bkania-gosche@lindenwood.edu
636-949-4576

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The School of Education agrees that the general outcome of the teacher education program must be teaching professionals that believe and implement teaching as a blend of “Art” and “Science” as represented by the Beauty and Mechanism of the Spellmann Clock Tower… Teaching as an art because teaching is a craft that must be learned and applied in an authentic environment. Teaching as a science because it must be influenced by research and best practice for optimal student learning to be achieved... The conceptual framework for Lindenwood University Teacher Preparation Program is driven by the Mission Statement of the University and the eleven Standards for Beginning Teachers in Missouri.

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1.2.1 Understands the teaching field; 1.2.2 Understands student development; 1.2.3 Understands diverse approaches to learning; 1.2.4 Understands curriculum performance standards; 1.2.5 Understands a variety of instructional practices; 1.2.6 Uses individual and group motivation; 1.2.7 Models effective communication; 1.2.8 Uses formal and informal assessment; 1.2.9 Is a reflective practitioner; 1.2.10 Fosters positive relationships; 1.2.11 Understand and applies technology.