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COE News
- May 1, 2024 -
Jung to Research AI’s Impact on Student Learning
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) over the last several years has presented questions in the field of education. Of course, AI has proven to be effective in materializing prompted ideas through platforms like ChatGPT, but can students learn from AI instruction?
Read more about what Dr. Jung will be researching >- April 30, 2024 -
COE Receives Near-Perfect Passer Rating in latest edTPA Submission
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For another year, the College of Education (COE) at the University of Memphis received high marks from the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), the traditional way for a teacher candidate to receive their license. 97% of COE’s teacher preparation students who submitted their portfolio passed the assessment.
Read more about this year's edTPA submissions >- April 26, 2024 -
Returning for Master's: Rumble Award Winners Take Next Step in Education Journey
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After completing successful senior years at the College of Education (COE), LaNerra
Gray and Mekyland Williams are returning to UofM to pursue their master’s.
- April 24, 2024 -
Student / Mentor Teachers of the Month: April 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (TEP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teachers of the Month and Mentor Teachers of the Month for April 2024: students Desiree Scott and Lesley Watson and mentors Matthew Morrison and Elizabeth Erwin.
Read more about our April winners >- April 22, 2024 -
Miller Named as New Dean of College of Education
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael T. Miller as its new dean, announced today.
Read more about Dr. Miller >- April 17, 2024 -
Student / Mentor Teachers of the Month: March 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The College of Education (COE) Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (TEP) is proud to announce the recipients of Student Teachers of the Month and Mentor Teachers of the Month for March 2024: teachers Khaelah Bass and Alyssa Kiser and mentor teachers Atongela Boga and Davine Hobbs.
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