Ann Schulte Elected to Leadership Position in Educational Research Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 17, 2005
Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Ann Schulte Elected to Leadership Position in Educational Research Association
Ann Schulte, Department of Education, California State University, Chico, has been elected to the position of chair-elect for the Self-study (S-STEP) special interest group of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). S-STEP is a forum for educators of teachers.
AERA, an international organization, is considered to be one of the most prestigious of research organizations for teacher education. With her election, Schulte is making a six-year commitment: two years as co-chair, two years as chair, then two years as past chair.
S-STEP membership consists of educators who want to make substantial contributions to the theory and practice of teacher education, self-study research design/practice and the professional development of teacher educators. Through S-STEP, members discuss issues of self-study design, publishing, ethics and best practice.
Schulte has been at CSU, Chico since 2000. She teaches courses and supervises in the Multiple Subject Credential Program. She has significant experience in middle school teaching, multicultural education and integrated curriculum. Other research and teaching interests include critical reflection, teacher study groups and action research, in which teachers study their own practice.
###