Breakout Sessions, Round 2
November 6, 2021 | Hinton Building | 10:10-11:00 a.m.
Hinton 201
Skills of Survival (S.O.S.) to Capture the Hearts and Minds of Students (Part 2) | Drs. Stephanie Free, Lesley Casarez, and Raelye Self (50 minutes)
Now that you have the research behind the three types of engagement, let’s dive more deeply into effective research-based strategies to support today’s learner. These strategies focus on engagement activities that support behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Attend this session to discover proven means of enhancing student learning experiences that can be immediately applied to your classroom setting!
Dr. Stephanie Free has 30 years of experience in public education on all levels. She has worked as a classroom teacher, principal, and executive director. Currently, Dr. Free is an Assistant Professor of Education at Houston Baptist University, where she serves as Chair of the Department of Education and teaches in the Education Leadership Doctoral Program.
Dr. Lesley Casarez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Angelo State University, where she oversees the nationally-recognized master’s degree in Professional School Counseling and the Quality Enhancement Plan. Her accomplishments include numerous scholarly presentations and several publications. Prior to coming to ASU, she worked as a public school counselor and teacher.
Dr. Raelye Self is a School Leadership Specialist at Region 15 Education Service Center, where she predominantly works with campus and district administrators to provide training and support that builds capacity in educators, which ultimately enhances student success. Her accomplishments include numerous scholarly presentations and several publications. Prior to joining the ESC 15 team, she worked as a public school administrator and teacher in San Angelo ISD, and also served as the program facilitator of Principal Certification at Angelo State University.
Skills of Survival (S.O.S.) to Capture the Hearts and Minds of Students (Part 2) | Drs. Stephanie Free, Lesley Casarez, and Raelye Self (50 minutes)
Now that you have the research behind the three types of engagement, let’s dive more deeply into effective research-based strategies to support today’s learner. These strategies focus on engagement activities that support behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Attend this session to discover proven means of enhancing student learning experiences that can be immediately applied to your classroom setting!
Dr. Stephanie Free has 30 years of experience in public education on all levels. She has worked as a classroom teacher, principal, and executive director. Currently, Dr. Free is an Assistant Professor of Education at Houston Baptist University, where she serves as Chair of the Department of Education and teaches in the Education Leadership Doctoral Program.
Dr. Lesley Casarez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Angelo State University, where she oversees the nationally-recognized master’s degree in Professional School Counseling and the Quality Enhancement Plan. Her accomplishments include numerous scholarly presentations and several publications. Prior to coming to ASU, she worked as a public school counselor and teacher.
Dr. Raelye Self is a School Leadership Specialist at Region 15 Education Service Center, where she predominantly works with campus and district administrators to provide training and support that builds capacity in educators, which ultimately enhances student success. Her accomplishments include numerous scholarly presentations and several publications. Prior to joining the ESC 15 team, she worked as a public school administrator and teacher in San Angelo ISD, and also served as the program facilitator of Principal Certification at Angelo State University.
Hinton 202
Intentional Leadership: The Foundation of Successful, Sustained, Organizational Transformation - Part 2 | Drs. James A. McSwain and Don M. Beach (50 minutes)
Organizational reforms are often short lived or fail to produce sustained organizational improvement. With years of cultural tradition behind them, this is certainly true in schools. Many efforts to implement change focus upon the specific requirements of a program or system and fail to consider the needs of people involved. Busy leaders tend to mandate changes rather than develop strategic plans to give individual followers the understanding, motivation, and skills needed for the reform. This presentation is a three-session workshop designed to help leaders understand how to use specific skills to achieve positive change outcomes. Although participant attendance for all three sessions would be ideal, individuals may choose to attend any of the three.
Dr. James McSwain has recently retired from 40 years in public education, with 34 of those years served as a high school principal and area superintendent. He has worked as an adjunct professor for over 15 years and has held leadership and training positions on the state and international level. He is a father and grandfather, and he has served as both a youth and adult Sunday school teacher.
Dr. Don M. Beach is a Regents Professor for the Texas A&M University System and is also a faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology at Tarleton State University. He has served in various leadership positions which include assistant principal, curriculum director, department coordinator, and Dean of the College of Education. He continues to present at state and national conferences and has authored or co-authored 9 books and over 65 articles in professional journals. He is a father and grandfather and has served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member.
Intentional Leadership: The Foundation of Successful, Sustained, Organizational Transformation - Part 2 | Drs. James A. McSwain and Don M. Beach (50 minutes)
Organizational reforms are often short lived or fail to produce sustained organizational improvement. With years of cultural tradition behind them, this is certainly true in schools. Many efforts to implement change focus upon the specific requirements of a program or system and fail to consider the needs of people involved. Busy leaders tend to mandate changes rather than develop strategic plans to give individual followers the understanding, motivation, and skills needed for the reform. This presentation is a three-session workshop designed to help leaders understand how to use specific skills to achieve positive change outcomes. Although participant attendance for all three sessions would be ideal, individuals may choose to attend any of the three.
Dr. James McSwain has recently retired from 40 years in public education, with 34 of those years served as a high school principal and area superintendent. He has worked as an adjunct professor for over 15 years and has held leadership and training positions on the state and international level. He is a father and grandfather, and he has served as both a youth and adult Sunday school teacher.
Dr. Don M. Beach is a Regents Professor for the Texas A&M University System and is also a faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology at Tarleton State University. He has served in various leadership positions which include assistant principal, curriculum director, department coordinator, and Dean of the College of Education. He continues to present at state and national conferences and has authored or co-authored 9 books and over 65 articles in professional journals. He is a father and grandfather and has served as a Sunday school teacher and choir member.
Hinton 206
Using the Whole Book Approach to Sharing Picture Books | Jane Martellino (25 minutes)
The Whole Book Approach is a critical framework and pedagogical method aimed at evaluating and using the picture book as an art form. Developed by The Carle’s Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs and used in outreach and museum-based programs and classes for children and adults, the Whole Book Approach first gives educators the tools to evaluate the picture book as the sum of its parts in order to understand how text, art, and design work together to form an artistic whole. Attend this session to learn about the effectiveness of using this approach to help students be actively engaged in read-alouds, versus simply remaining passive listeners.
Jane Martellino's 25-year career has focused on building and nurturing independent, lifelong readers. She is currently the Preschool and Lower School Librarian at River Oaks Baptist School in Houston. She founded a young children's book award for the K-3 students in the state of Connecticut in 2009 which continues to this day under her leadership. She had two articles published in the School Library Connections periodical (one on the effective use of green screening at the elementary level and the other article on Genius Hour). Jane was also awarded a 2017 Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grants, a 2018 Lincoln Center Fellowship for Educators, and the 2021 I Love My Librarian Award (national award given by American Library Association); she was also selected as a 2021 Distinguished Teacher in the Greenwich Public Schools.
The Author, The Reader, The Text | Choice Okonrende and Tyess M. Korsmo (25 minutes)
There is a trinitarian relationship in all forms of art. When one focuses on any one of this trinity that is A.R.T, one could be convinced that they see the best part. What is an author without a reader? What is the reader without the text? Can good art come from a place where the three aren’t balanced? The presenters have found that these questions and others spark interest in the mind of anyone who is engaged with art. It is easy to connect the interest that students have in their favorite artists to an interest in their own writing. When teaching grammar and composition, we should be reminding students that they need to walk in the reader’s shoes through their text before they consider whatever they create to be complete.
Choice Okonrende went to HBU to acquire his undergrad and graduate degrees. He is now an adjunct professor at HBU. Both of his parents are pastors, and he is a God-fearing man himself. His passion for literary texts has been the driving force his academic career and his love for teaching.
Tyess (Ty) M. Korsmo graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts from HBU, where he teaches English and History to freshmen and dual-enrollment high school students. On and off the job, he enjoys “nerding out” over ancient and medieval books, especially Beowulf and the Bible. He has a pesky habit of asking people tough questions to make them think.
Using the Whole Book Approach to Sharing Picture Books | Jane Martellino (25 minutes)
The Whole Book Approach is a critical framework and pedagogical method aimed at evaluating and using the picture book as an art form. Developed by The Carle’s Instructor of Children’s Literature Programs and used in outreach and museum-based programs and classes for children and adults, the Whole Book Approach first gives educators the tools to evaluate the picture book as the sum of its parts in order to understand how text, art, and design work together to form an artistic whole. Attend this session to learn about the effectiveness of using this approach to help students be actively engaged in read-alouds, versus simply remaining passive listeners.
Jane Martellino's 25-year career has focused on building and nurturing independent, lifelong readers. She is currently the Preschool and Lower School Librarian at River Oaks Baptist School in Houston. She founded a young children's book award for the K-3 students in the state of Connecticut in 2009 which continues to this day under her leadership. She had two articles published in the School Library Connections periodical (one on the effective use of green screening at the elementary level and the other article on Genius Hour). Jane was also awarded a 2017 Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grants, a 2018 Lincoln Center Fellowship for Educators, and the 2021 I Love My Librarian Award (national award given by American Library Association); she was also selected as a 2021 Distinguished Teacher in the Greenwich Public Schools.
The Author, The Reader, The Text | Choice Okonrende and Tyess M. Korsmo (25 minutes)
There is a trinitarian relationship in all forms of art. When one focuses on any one of this trinity that is A.R.T, one could be convinced that they see the best part. What is an author without a reader? What is the reader without the text? Can good art come from a place where the three aren’t balanced? The presenters have found that these questions and others spark interest in the mind of anyone who is engaged with art. It is easy to connect the interest that students have in their favorite artists to an interest in their own writing. When teaching grammar and composition, we should be reminding students that they need to walk in the reader’s shoes through their text before they consider whatever they create to be complete.
Choice Okonrende went to HBU to acquire his undergrad and graduate degrees. He is now an adjunct professor at HBU. Both of his parents are pastors, and he is a God-fearing man himself. His passion for literary texts has been the driving force his academic career and his love for teaching.
Tyess (Ty) M. Korsmo graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts from HBU, where he teaches English and History to freshmen and dual-enrollment high school students. On and off the job, he enjoys “nerding out” over ancient and medieval books, especially Beowulf and the Bible. He has a pesky habit of asking people tough questions to make them think.
Hinton 207
Where Mathematics and Literacy Collide: Understanding the Word Problem Conundrum | Diane Kue (50 minutes)
Word problems occur daily in our everyday lives, not just in the classroom. To equip learners with life-long, applicable approaches to problem-solving, we must move beyond one-size-fits-all strategies and apply strategic, research-supported, and classroom tested instruction. Attend this session to learn how!
Diane Kue is an educational author and speaker with eighteen years of teaching and instructional leadership experience. Her new book, Solved: A Teacher’s Guide to Making Word Problems Comprehensible, applies practical, research-supported, strategic instructional approaches to equipping learners with life-long skills applicable beyond the classroom. As a speaker, her topics range from micromessaging and its impact on student learning, exploring ways to integrate technology equitable for a diverse classroom, and applying strategic approaches to problem-solving. She has presented locally to school campuses, regionally at university summits, and nationally for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Where Mathematics and Literacy Collide: Understanding the Word Problem Conundrum | Diane Kue (50 minutes)
Word problems occur daily in our everyday lives, not just in the classroom. To equip learners with life-long, applicable approaches to problem-solving, we must move beyond one-size-fits-all strategies and apply strategic, research-supported, and classroom tested instruction. Attend this session to learn how!
Diane Kue is an educational author and speaker with eighteen years of teaching and instructional leadership experience. Her new book, Solved: A Teacher’s Guide to Making Word Problems Comprehensible, applies practical, research-supported, strategic instructional approaches to equipping learners with life-long skills applicable beyond the classroom. As a speaker, her topics range from micromessaging and its impact on student learning, exploring ways to integrate technology equitable for a diverse classroom, and applying strategic approaches to problem-solving. She has presented locally to school campuses, regionally at university summits, and nationally for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hinton 209
Dive Deep into Writing: How to Produce an Article for Publication | Drs. Vickey Giles, Angie Durand, Polly Trevino, and Mary White (50 minutes)
Dive deep into the challenge of writing for a peer-reviewed journal! The editors of English in Texas, the journal for the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, invite you, no matter your role, to write for the journal. Questions about the call for submissions will be answered, and the editors will describe how you can take an idea through the writing process to submit for publication in the journal.
Dr. Vickey M. Giles is an Assistant Professor at Houston Baptist University, Associate Dean for Doctoral Programs and Grants, and the lead editor for English in Texas, the peer-reviewed journal of Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA).
Dr. Angie Durand is an Associate Professor at Houston Baptist University. Dr. Polly Trevino is Associate Professor at Houston Baptist University and director of Initial Certification Programs. Dr. Mary White is Assistant Professor at Houston Baptist University. They are co-editors for English in Texas, the peer-reviewed journal of TCTELA.
Dive Deep into Writing: How to Produce an Article for Publication | Drs. Vickey Giles, Angie Durand, Polly Trevino, and Mary White (50 minutes)
Dive deep into the challenge of writing for a peer-reviewed journal! The editors of English in Texas, the journal for the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, invite you, no matter your role, to write for the journal. Questions about the call for submissions will be answered, and the editors will describe how you can take an idea through the writing process to submit for publication in the journal.
Dr. Vickey M. Giles is an Assistant Professor at Houston Baptist University, Associate Dean for Doctoral Programs and Grants, and the lead editor for English in Texas, the peer-reviewed journal of Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA).
Dr. Angie Durand is an Associate Professor at Houston Baptist University. Dr. Polly Trevino is Associate Professor at Houston Baptist University and director of Initial Certification Programs. Dr. Mary White is Assistant Professor at Houston Baptist University. They are co-editors for English in Texas, the peer-reviewed journal of TCTELA.
Hinton 210
Learning About Career Paths Through Professional Trade Association Events: A Student’s Perspective | Anna Guo (25 minutes)
Professional trade associations such as the TXCPA Student Auxiliary present learning activities and promote career-related knowledge. These programs cover helpful topics by fostering discussions between students, professionals in the field, and recruiters. By attending these events, students learn from professionals with real-world experience. Thus, HBU relies on trade association events to supplement classroom teaching activities. At these events, students learn about professional sectors and network with individuals within each sector, thereby helping them choose their career paths. This year, students have already learned about topics like “how to communicate with recruiters” and “data analysis in a virtual world.” Anna will discuss this experience from the perspective of an HBU student.
Anna Guo is currently studying accounting at HBU. She also serves as the Vice President of Marketing at TXCPA’s Student Auxiliary and is the TXCPA’s student ambassador to HBU.
Reflections on the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum: How to Help Accounting Students Develop Digital Acumen | Limin “Priscilla” Zhu (25 minutes)
The introduction of digital technologies is a primary feature of the development of today’s industry and economy. At present, companies' work is based significantly on digital technologies, and a modern accountant must possess digital competencies. Yet, many accounting graduates lack the essential digital skills because educational institutions lag in teaching digital technologies. Recently, the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum has been introduced by the AICPA to address any gaps between what is currently taught by accounting programs and the skills and competencies expected of CPAs by their clients in a technology-driven environment. The presenter will introduce technology and digital acumen requirements from core areas such as accounting, audit, and tax in the Model Curriculum. She will also identify relevant emerging technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics. Moreover, she will share her thoughts on how to teach these technologies in various accounting courses.
Limin “Priscilla” Zhu is an accounting lecturer at Prairie View A&M University. Recently, she has been hired by Houston Baptist University as an adjunct professor. She received her MBA in accounting from City University of New York (CUNY) in 1997 and became a certified public accountant (CPA) in 1999. She began her DBA in accounting study in 2019 and became a doctoral candidate in the summer of 2021. After graduation from CUNY, she worked for several prestigious companies such as Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young, and New York Life Insurance Co. to gain extensive accounting and tax industry experience. She has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping students connect with the business world and reach their full potential.
Learning About Career Paths Through Professional Trade Association Events: A Student’s Perspective | Anna Guo (25 minutes)
Professional trade associations such as the TXCPA Student Auxiliary present learning activities and promote career-related knowledge. These programs cover helpful topics by fostering discussions between students, professionals in the field, and recruiters. By attending these events, students learn from professionals with real-world experience. Thus, HBU relies on trade association events to supplement classroom teaching activities. At these events, students learn about professional sectors and network with individuals within each sector, thereby helping them choose their career paths. This year, students have already learned about topics like “how to communicate with recruiters” and “data analysis in a virtual world.” Anna will discuss this experience from the perspective of an HBU student.
Anna Guo is currently studying accounting at HBU. She also serves as the Vice President of Marketing at TXCPA’s Student Auxiliary and is the TXCPA’s student ambassador to HBU.
Reflections on the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum: How to Help Accounting Students Develop Digital Acumen | Limin “Priscilla” Zhu (25 minutes)
The introduction of digital technologies is a primary feature of the development of today’s industry and economy. At present, companies' work is based significantly on digital technologies, and a modern accountant must possess digital competencies. Yet, many accounting graduates lack the essential digital skills because educational institutions lag in teaching digital technologies. Recently, the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum has been introduced by the AICPA to address any gaps between what is currently taught by accounting programs and the skills and competencies expected of CPAs by their clients in a technology-driven environment. The presenter will introduce technology and digital acumen requirements from core areas such as accounting, audit, and tax in the Model Curriculum. She will also identify relevant emerging technologies, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics. Moreover, she will share her thoughts on how to teach these technologies in various accounting courses.
Limin “Priscilla” Zhu is an accounting lecturer at Prairie View A&M University. Recently, she has been hired by Houston Baptist University as an adjunct professor. She received her MBA in accounting from City University of New York (CUNY) in 1997 and became a certified public accountant (CPA) in 1999. She began her DBA in accounting study in 2019 and became a doctoral candidate in the summer of 2021. After graduation from CUNY, she worked for several prestigious companies such as Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young, and New York Life Insurance Co. to gain extensive accounting and tax industry experience. She has a passion for teaching and enjoys helping students connect with the business world and reach their full potential.
Hinton 216
Authentic Assessments for Real World Learning... Create Your Own! | Angel Orellana (25 minutes)
How can students learn to apply what they use in the classroom to real-life scenarios? The answer is simple... They do this by learning with real-life scenarios in the classroom! Through this workshop, you will discover the power of authentic assessment, learn how to engage students by encouraging real-world application, experiment with new ways to measure learning, and produce an authentic assessment that can be used immediately. We will discuss why authentic assessment is so powerful, how students can benefit from it beyond the classroom, and what steps you can take to design amazing assignments that will impact student lives! Come learn about how to use authentic assessments by creating your own!
Angel Orellana currently works at HBU as an Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Department and Blackboard Support. She is an alumna of HBU ('21) with a Master of Science in Learning, Technology, and Design.
Using Playlists to Create an Autonomous Classroom | Michelle Nguyen (25 minutes)
Creating a differentiated classroom requires time, but between math, reading, science, small groups, brain breaks, lunch, and recess, where do we even get the time? Playlists allow students to put matters into their own hands and become accountable for their own learning in their zone of proximity. When students are being self-sufficient, this gives the teacher time to pull small groups and provide students the attention that they need.
Michelle Nguyen is a graduate of HBU's Master of Science in Learning, Technology, and Design program. She has a passion for creating self-sufficient critical thinkers by leveraging technology. Throughout her five years of experience in the education field, she noticed a successive decrease in students’ intrinsic motivation to learn. She quickly realized that the experiences teachers are creating in the classroom should be authentic to the students' experiences outside the classroom. She is excited to help other educators bridge this gap by adapting education for the 21st century student.
Authentic Assessments for Real World Learning... Create Your Own! | Angel Orellana (25 minutes)
How can students learn to apply what they use in the classroom to real-life scenarios? The answer is simple... They do this by learning with real-life scenarios in the classroom! Through this workshop, you will discover the power of authentic assessment, learn how to engage students by encouraging real-world application, experiment with new ways to measure learning, and produce an authentic assessment that can be used immediately. We will discuss why authentic assessment is so powerful, how students can benefit from it beyond the classroom, and what steps you can take to design amazing assignments that will impact student lives! Come learn about how to use authentic assessments by creating your own!
Angel Orellana currently works at HBU as an Administrative Assistant in the Counseling Department and Blackboard Support. She is an alumna of HBU ('21) with a Master of Science in Learning, Technology, and Design.
Using Playlists to Create an Autonomous Classroom | Michelle Nguyen (25 minutes)
Creating a differentiated classroom requires time, but between math, reading, science, small groups, brain breaks, lunch, and recess, where do we even get the time? Playlists allow students to put matters into their own hands and become accountable for their own learning in their zone of proximity. When students are being self-sufficient, this gives the teacher time to pull small groups and provide students the attention that they need.
Michelle Nguyen is a graduate of HBU's Master of Science in Learning, Technology, and Design program. She has a passion for creating self-sufficient critical thinkers by leveraging technology. Throughout her five years of experience in the education field, she noticed a successive decrease in students’ intrinsic motivation to learn. She quickly realized that the experiences teachers are creating in the classroom should be authentic to the students' experiences outside the classroom. She is excited to help other educators bridge this gap by adapting education for the 21st century student.
Hinton 217
Embracing Diversity: How to be an Ally in the Classroom | Dr. Joseph Pelletier (50 minutes)
As Christians and as educators, arguably one of the worst things we can do in the classroom is to make a student feel isolated or marginalized. However, given the exceptional diversity of Houston and, as a result, our campus, we must be intentional in how we embrace diversity in our classrooms. In this session, we will discuss how various aspects of diversity impact social and educational interactions and how we might apply this to better serve our students. We will examine a Christ-like model of interaction and respect that will help our students feel seen and heard as well as maximize their potential. Finally, will discuss current socio-political issues that might impact our teaching as it relates to diversity.
Dr. Joseph Pelletier currently serves as a faculty member in HBU’s Department of Psychology. His research interests include racial/ethnic bias, prejudice, and perceptions of violence. He is a first-generation college student who earned his BA in Psychology at Texas A&M University and his Doctorate in Social Psychology at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. Dr. Pelletier and his wife are blessed with four awesome kiddos and two very old terriers.
Embracing Diversity: How to be an Ally in the Classroom | Dr. Joseph Pelletier (50 minutes)
As Christians and as educators, arguably one of the worst things we can do in the classroom is to make a student feel isolated or marginalized. However, given the exceptional diversity of Houston and, as a result, our campus, we must be intentional in how we embrace diversity in our classrooms. In this session, we will discuss how various aspects of diversity impact social and educational interactions and how we might apply this to better serve our students. We will examine a Christ-like model of interaction and respect that will help our students feel seen and heard as well as maximize their potential. Finally, will discuss current socio-political issues that might impact our teaching as it relates to diversity.
Dr. Joseph Pelletier currently serves as a faculty member in HBU’s Department of Psychology. His research interests include racial/ethnic bias, prejudice, and perceptions of violence. He is a first-generation college student who earned his BA in Psychology at Texas A&M University and his Doctorate in Social Psychology at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. Dr. Pelletier and his wife are blessed with four awesome kiddos and two very old terriers.
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Going DEEP: Rethinking Course Design for Optimal Student Engagement | Dr. Susan Marie Saurage-Altenloh (50 minutes)
Creating a productive learning environment online requires different strategies, skills, and tasks than the traditional on-campus approach. Dr. Saurage-Altenloh will discuss how holistic, innovative course design engages students in an enjoyable, informative manner to produce expected course outcomes. Can students learn effectively without exams, quizzes, and application exercises? This session will share course design that marries the tenets of innovative teaching and time-honored skills development. Learn how to help students focus on developing big ideas and ensure they develop the basic knowledge that undergirds academic success.
Dr. Susan Marie Saurage-Altenloh has designed and delivered innovative and award-winning research strategies that drive transformative ideas for three decades. With a rare talent for combining an insider’s understanding with an outsider’s fresh perspective, Susan is in constant demand across the country as a researcher, instructor, awards judge, and presenter. For the past two years, Susan has applied her experience and innovative thinking to her role as subject matter expert for business courses at undergrad, master's, and doctoral levels.
Going DEEP: Rethinking Course Design for Optimal Student Engagement | Dr. Susan Marie Saurage-Altenloh (50 minutes)
Creating a productive learning environment online requires different strategies, skills, and tasks than the traditional on-campus approach. Dr. Saurage-Altenloh will discuss how holistic, innovative course design engages students in an enjoyable, informative manner to produce expected course outcomes. Can students learn effectively without exams, quizzes, and application exercises? This session will share course design that marries the tenets of innovative teaching and time-honored skills development. Learn how to help students focus on developing big ideas and ensure they develop the basic knowledge that undergirds academic success.
Dr. Susan Marie Saurage-Altenloh has designed and delivered innovative and award-winning research strategies that drive transformative ideas for three decades. With a rare talent for combining an insider’s understanding with an outsider’s fresh perspective, Susan is in constant demand across the country as a researcher, instructor, awards judge, and presenter. For the past two years, Susan has applied her experience and innovative thinking to her role as subject matter expert for business courses at undergrad, master's, and doctoral levels.
Hinton 301 - HBU Doctoral Student Lightning Round
Early Detection of Autism and Mental Health Disorders in Nigerian Children Before the Age of Five | Oluwatosin Akande (25 minutes)
This dissertation study will serve to educate parents and Nigerians on the early detection of autism and mental health, as well as how to curb the disorder's increase. The author of the study aims to assist the people of the Nigeria by providing support to families, such as therapies, centers, and awareness for parents. The increased rate at which Nigerians lack awareness on autism and mental health is alarming.
Oluwatosin Akande is a single parent of two lovely children, an educator, and a God-fearing person. She works with children with special needs, and she sees quite a number of new students from Nigeria coming newly to the United States to receive treatment. She earned her first degree in law in the United Kingdom, and she holds a master’s degree in Special Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and is currently studying for her EdD in Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services.
Examining Non-abusive Use of Spanking in Christian Households: A Phenomenological Study | Kim Parker (25 minutes)
Harsh parenting as indicated by the use of verbal or physical parental hostility, including the use of corporal punishment, toward children has been associated with psychological maladaptive outcomes including child abuse and adverse childhood events (Gluschkoff et al., 2017; Tucker et al., 2018). This presentation presents a literature review of factors associated with harsh or abusive parenting practices, including parental hostile attribution of intent, negative affect, authoritarian beliefs, household chaos, pre-treatment parental attributions or evaluative conditioning (EC), mother’s self-efficacy, parental psychopathology, callous-unemotional (CU) traits, and parental stress/high cognitive load. Christian parenting has often been associated with the authoritarian approach, especially with the emphasis on the parents' rights to utilize corporal punishment to teach children proper respect of authority (Mahoney, Pargament, Tarakeshwar, & Swank, 2001). This phenomenological study will explore the young adults’ perspectives of the non-abusive use of corporal punishment among caregivers who also practice the Christian faith.
Kim Parker, MSW, LCSW, is co-founder and Executive Director at the Association of Christians in Health and Human Services. She has worked in the social work field for over 20 years in community mental health, foster care, and 11 years in private practice. She is an immigrant American of Asian descent, and passionate about Biblical inerrancy, truth, and grace. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children.
Early Detection of Autism and Mental Health Disorders in Nigerian Children Before the Age of Five | Oluwatosin Akande (25 minutes)
This dissertation study will serve to educate parents and Nigerians on the early detection of autism and mental health, as well as how to curb the disorder's increase. The author of the study aims to assist the people of the Nigeria by providing support to families, such as therapies, centers, and awareness for parents. The increased rate at which Nigerians lack awareness on autism and mental health is alarming.
Oluwatosin Akande is a single parent of two lovely children, an educator, and a God-fearing person. She works with children with special needs, and she sees quite a number of new students from Nigeria coming newly to the United States to receive treatment. She earned her first degree in law in the United Kingdom, and she holds a master’s degree in Special Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and is currently studying for her EdD in Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services.
Examining Non-abusive Use of Spanking in Christian Households: A Phenomenological Study | Kim Parker (25 minutes)
Harsh parenting as indicated by the use of verbal or physical parental hostility, including the use of corporal punishment, toward children has been associated with psychological maladaptive outcomes including child abuse and adverse childhood events (Gluschkoff et al., 2017; Tucker et al., 2018). This presentation presents a literature review of factors associated with harsh or abusive parenting practices, including parental hostile attribution of intent, negative affect, authoritarian beliefs, household chaos, pre-treatment parental attributions or evaluative conditioning (EC), mother’s self-efficacy, parental psychopathology, callous-unemotional (CU) traits, and parental stress/high cognitive load. Christian parenting has often been associated with the authoritarian approach, especially with the emphasis on the parents' rights to utilize corporal punishment to teach children proper respect of authority (Mahoney, Pargament, Tarakeshwar, & Swank, 2001). This phenomenological study will explore the young adults’ perspectives of the non-abusive use of corporal punishment among caregivers who also practice the Christian faith.
Kim Parker, MSW, LCSW, is co-founder and Executive Director at the Association of Christians in Health and Human Services. She has worked in the social work field for over 20 years in community mental health, foster care, and 11 years in private practice. She is an immigrant American of Asian descent, and passionate about Biblical inerrancy, truth, and grace. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children.
At the conclusion of the third round of breakout sessions, please be certain to complete one survey (available via QR code) for all four of the sessions you attended (including the keynote session). You will receive a certificate of attendance after submitting your feedback on all three sessions.
Please also be certain to post pictures of your experience at the 2021 Dr. Dawn K. Wilson Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium to social media using the hashtag #HBUTLRS2021!
Please also be certain to post pictures of your experience at the 2021 Dr. Dawn K. Wilson Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium to social media using the hashtag #HBUTLRS2021!