Tips for Teaching Mathematics 1. Remember you are teaching a highly abstract, symbolic language. No one is born reading music, and no one is born understanding mathematics. Both are skilled, nonverbal means of thinking and communicating that require patience and practice. Leer más
Increased Student Teaching Hours Boost Confidence, Skill The number of student teaching hours required for education majors at Walla Walla University has increased. This increase represents valuable experience for education majors and for their future students and meets requirements set by the Washingto... Leer más
Life Lessons and Mathematics I started teaching math in February 2018. I was in one of Professor Jackson’s classes, and he announced to the class he was looking for tutors to volunteer at College Place High School. I’ve always been interested in education, so I gladly offered... Leer más
Research Explores Using Writing, Drawing to Learn Math As a young girl, Debbie Muthersbaugh was full of wonder, curiosity and confidence. “Although I enjoyed school and the many things I was learning, something peculiar and confusing slowly unfolded when I began trying to solve certain math problems,”... Leer más
WWU Media Master’s Program Seeks Creative Students Several open slots in this coming year’s Walla Walla University (WWU) class for the Master of Arts in cinema, religion and worldview, create an opportunity for creative-minded students, including already employed professionals. Leer más
PLR Reaches the Goal and Beyond Positive Life Radio held its annual Spring Fundraiser March 19–22, 2019. Spring Fundraiser is an opportunity for listeners to support Positive Life Radio for the coming year. More than 330 friends called to pledge support, raising more than 103 pe... Leer más
Education Professor Conducts Research on Small Schools Maria Bastien, Walla Walla University assistant professor of education, is conducting research in order to establish best practices for teaching in schools that have three or fewer teachers. Leer más
Lamberton Recognized for Commitment to Service Dan Lamberton, Walla Walla University professor of English and humanities program director, was awarded the 2018 WWU Community Service Award at the 136th annual Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce awards banquet. Leer más
Team 'R.I.P. Opportunity' Wins Annual ASME Egg Drop The most-talked-about event of National Engineers Week at Walla Walla University, Feb. 17–23, 2019, was the 39th annual Egg Drop competition sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) club. The yearly event features contestan... Leer más
