Children’s Literature and Building Empathy in Classrooms
Some commercial products and activities used in schools can teach artificial lessons in honesty, compassion and empathy, says Sherron Roberts, who is a professor of English language arts education. But in her research, Roberts found quality children's literature offers authentic, complex and effective ways for children to engage in vicarious...
Our newest faculty members bring with them a range of research interests and scholarly accomplishments, which further strengthens the college through our collective contributions. Read up on 16 of our newest faculty members who join the College of Community Innovation and Education this academic year...
In the push to improve schooling, I think we often lose sight of the fundamentals of having a kind, safe, respectful atmosphere in which to learn...
Intersections of Law and Evolutionary Psychology
When Carlton Patrick read about biology’s application to the way we think about human psychology and behavior, it totally changed how this assistant professor of legal studies thought about law...
UCF Grad Lands Emergency Management Job After Hurricane Experiences
After working with the local and state government to manage crises, the soon-to-be alum will use her expertise to help with hospital operations...
UCF Researcher’s AI Tutoring Tool Targets Improving Student Studying Skills
The tutoring tool developed by a UCF researcher uses artificial intelligence to help students learn more effectively by monitoring their learning activities, facial expressions, eye movements and interactions with avatars...
