Human Development and Family Sciences

  • 3rd Annual Educational Technology Conference – March 5

    3rd Annual Educational Technology Conference – March 5

    January 7, 2016

    The University of Delaware Educational Technology Conference will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016, on UD’s Newark campus. The conference is a joint effort by The College School, theEducation Resource Center, the Office of Educational Technology, and th …

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  • Center for Disability Studies January Film Series

    Center for Disability Studies January Film Series

    December 18, 2015

    During Winter Session in January, the University of Delaware’s Center for Disability Studies is hosting a film series titled “Disability Cinema”. The series will feature several films that explore disabilities through a variety of characters and situat …

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  • UDaily article discusses collaborative teaching in ECE program

    UDaily article discusses collaborative teaching in ECE program

    September 22, 2015

    The Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Elementary Teacher Education programs were recently adapted to include a coteaching model of student teaching.  Student teachers now work as partners with the classroom teachers, or clinical educators, building a …

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  • HDFS represented at Majors and Minors on Main event

    HDFS represented at Majors and Minors on Main event

    March 23, 2015

    With the help of Danielle Dolan, Academic Advisor, HDFS programs were represented at Majors and Minors on Main, an event organized for Associates in Arts (AA) students transitioning to the main UD Campus. Many AA students join Human Services and Early …

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  • Dr. Michael Ferrari to present first Spring Colloquium on Feb. 20

    Dr. Michael Ferrari to present first Spring Colloquium on Feb. 20

    January 29, 2015

    Dr. Michael Ferrari will discuss the American Psychiatric Association’s recent publication on the DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) on February 20, 2015 in 220 Alison Hall.

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  • Osher invites Dr. Bahira Trask and HDFS students to discuss families

    Osher invites Dr. Bahira Trask and HDFS students to discuss families

    January 14, 2015

    Dr. Bahira Trask and a panel of students, including HDFS graduate students Laura Andrews and Lauren Stegemen, participated in a panel discussion during the “Current Issues — Lecture and Discussion” class at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Read the …

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  • Staci Perlman helps homeless children, combats developmental delays

    Staci Perlman helps homeless children, combats developmental delays

    December 9, 2014

    Dr. Staci Perlman’s research on promoting the development and well-being of homeless youth is highlighted by UDaily. Dr. Perlman also appeared as a guest on WHYY’s Radio Times to discuss child homelessness.

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  • Human Services Senior volunteers with buildOn in Nicaragua

    Human Services Senior volunteers with buildOn in Nicaragua

    November 12, 2014

    Katlin Sullivan, a senior in the Human Services major, spent a week in Nicaragua building a school with other volunteers from buildOn.  Read more about Katlin’s experience and other opportunities to support buildOn’s efforts in the United States and ar …

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  • UD’s Early Learning Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    UD’s Early Learning Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    September 19, 2014

    Ten years ago, the University of Delaware’s College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy (now the College of Education and Human Development) saw the opportunity to address this need by creating a full-day, full year program for children and …

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  • HDFS in the News

    HDFS in the News

    June 12, 2014

    Dr. Susan Hall is appointed as the interim chair of HDFS. Dr. Hall is currently Deputy Dean of the College of Health Sciences and professor of kinesiology and applied physiology. Announced 7/1/2013 Dr. Bahira Trask, presented at the Congress of the Swi …

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