University wins Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Excellence in Teaching Award for sixth time
Monday, March 26, 2018
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University master's student and 1xbet online games login teaching assistant in English is a regional award winner for excelling in teaching and mentoring.
Catherine 1xbet online games login , Beloit, has received the 2018 Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Excellence in Teaching Award for the master's level. Williams is the sixth Kansas State University 1xbet online games login student to win the award. It's also the third year in a row that one of the university's 1xbet online games login student has earned the honor.
The award recognizes 1xbet online games login students who excel in classroom teaching and promote awareness of 1xbet online games login teaching contributions to the university's scholarship and its teaching mission. Williams will receive a 0 honorarium and will represent the university at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools, April 4-6, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also will present and discuss her teaching philosophy at the 74th annual meeting.
An award winner is selected at both the master's and doctoral levels, with each member institution of the association able to nominate one student in each category.
"I feel extremely humbled to be the recipient of this award," Williams said. "I'm surrounded by extremely intelligent and dedicated GTAs in the English department, so it feels surreal to be receiving recognition for my 1xbet online games login . I'm so happy to represent Kansas State's GTAs and shine a light on the hard work they perform each day, both inside the classroom and within our community."
With a primary research focus on cultural studies and children's literature, 1xbet online games login is interested in how adult anxieties over issues such as poverty, mental illness and abuse are translated into texts for children.
1xbet online games login has taught four sections of English 100 and worked at the university's Writing Center for three semesters.
"My 1xbet online games login philosophy emphasizes the inherent value each student brings to the classroom," Williams said. "As an instructor, I believe that students make the most growth when they can see the results of their hard work. To that end, I take a strengths-based approach in my classroom and continually look for opportunities to highlight how each student has developed their writing skills."
"The English department is lucky to have Catherine 'Cat' Williams as one of our 1xbet online games login teaching assistants," said Karin Westman, associate professor and department head. "All of our GTAs work extremely hard to assist students with all aspects of their writing — from initial ideas to drafts to final revisions. What sets Cat apart is her dual success in the expository writing classroom and in the Writing Center, where she serves as one of our tutors. Cat's rapport with a wide range of students both in the traditional classroom and in the Writing Center and her talent in lesson planning make her worthy of additional recognition. Finally, Cat's dedication to her work as a scholar and a teacher — and her excellence in both areas — recommended her for this award."
"One of the best-kept secrets at K-State is how phenomenal our English department is," 1xbet online games login said. "Not only are our teachers extremely knowledgeable about their respective fields, but they are also incredible role models for learning effective pedagogy."
1xbet online games login is working on completing her master's degree this spring. Following graduation, she intends to pursue a faculty role in academia.
1xbet online games login earned her bachelor's degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina.
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Since 2011, the Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools has been recognizing 1xbet online games login students' teaching accomplishments with its Excellence in Teaching Award. The association is a regional affiliate of the Council of 1xbet online games login Schools. Member colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education in the central U.S. that offer 1xbet online games login programs leading to master's, specialist and doctorate degrees.
