GSEHD Spring Preview Day 2024


 

 

Saturday, March 2  |  9:30 am - 2:00 pm  |  University Student Center

 

At this event, you'll meet and connect with students, faculty, and staff that you will be working with during your time at GW. You will have the chance to:

  • Ask questions about financial aid and scholarships
  • Try a masterclass with GW professors
  • Meet with program representatives and current students
  • Get tips on how to launch your career
  • Take a tour of our beautiful campus located in the heart of the district

If you have any questions about this event, please contact our admissions office at education@gwu.edu.

 

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Schedule of Events

(A detailed schedule will be provided to you on the day of the event.)

9:30 am Check-in & Breakfast   |   3rd Floor Foyer & Room 302
9:45 am Tour of Foggy Bottom Campus   |   3rd Floor Foyer
10:30 am

Opening Session   |   Amphitheater

11:00 am Student Panel   |   Amphitheater
11:30 am Break   |   Room 302
11:45 am

Masterclasses with GSEHD Professors
- AI and Education   |   Room 308
- Teaching as a Public Profession   |   Room 311
- International Education   |   Room 307

12:45 pm Inquiries: Admissions & Financial Aid Overview   |   Amphitheater
Admitted Students: Toast with Faculty   |   1st Floor Great Hall
1:15 pm Lunch & Resource Fair
- Lunch   |   Room 302
- Resource Fair   |   1st Floor Great Hall

 

 

Masterclass Options

 

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Teaching as a Public Profession: The Politics and Pedagogy of School Reform

Dr. Joshua Glazer, Associate Professor, Education Policy

This lecture will delve into a central dilemma the teaching profession faces, which arises from its dual nature: while teaching involves intricate technical aspects, it is uniquely tied to the public in ways that few other professions are. Teaching’s technical demands call for a more insular and tightly aligned profession organized around common methods, tools, and ideas. That is how most professions are organized, and explains why doctors diagnose and treat the vast majority of diseases in the same way, why engineers design buildings according to the same principles, and why dentists treat tooth decay in a consistent fashion. But teachers are not dentists, and the public nature of teaching pulls away from--not towards-- a closed technical community. That is, teaching, more than any other profession, is tied to the values, priorities, and beliefs of the public in ways that exert profound influence on its work. The question we will explore in this lecture, then, is how can teaching be both professional and public at the same time?

 

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AI and Education: Unleashing the Potential of ChatGPT and Beyond

Dr. Ryan Watkins, Professor and Director, Educational Technology Leadership Program

Are you intrigued by the convergence of technology and education? Enthusiastic about the potential of AI to revolutionize learning, but also considering its challenges? Join us in uncovering the dynamic landscape where AI, driven by innovations like ChatGPT, is reshaping education and training. Delve into the augmentation of teaching strategies, the creation of interactive content, and the intricate balance between ethical and unethical use by students. Be part of this exploration into the boundless potential of AI in education, and learn how you can contribute to this remarkable wave of transformation.

 

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International Education: Imagine Your Global Pathway

Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser, Associate Professor, International Education and International Affairs

Delve into the dynamic world of international education, exploring its opportunities for aspiring scholar-practitioners. Discover why this field is more important than ever before, and envision the pathways available for your global journey.

Get to know GSEHD through our
students, faculty, staff, and alumni:

 

Join Master's in International Education
student, Caroline, on a GW campus tour:

 

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 Connect With Your Admissions Coach


Each prospective student is paired with an Admissions Coach who represents your academic program. Your coach is here to help you explore academic options and answer any application or post-admission questions you have.

Choose your program area below to connect with your designated admissions coach. (Expand each area to see a full list of included programs.)

All Doctoral Programs
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Master's or Grad Certificate: Counseling

Programs Include: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, Post-Master's Certificate in Counseling, GC in Counseling and Life Transitions, GC in Job Development and Job Placement

 

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Master's or Grad Certificate: Curriculum & Pedagogy

Programs Include: Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, GC in Curriculum Writing, Evaluation, and Development, GC in Literacy Education

 

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Master's or Grad Certificate: Educational Leadership

Programs Include: Assessment, Testing & Measurement in Education; Educational Leadership & Administration; Educational Technology Leadership; Education Policy Studies; Experiential Jewish Education; Higher Education Administration; International Education; Israel Education; Museum Education

 

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Master's or Grad Certificate: Human & Organizational Learning

Programs Include: Organizational Leadership & Learning, GC in Leadership Development, GC in Organizational Learning & Change, GC in Sustainability Leadership

 

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Master's or Grad Certificate: Special Education & Disability Studies

Programs Include: Special Education (all focus areas), Interdisciplinary Secondary Transition Services, GC in Autism Spectrum, GC in Brain Injury: Transition Services, GC in Transition Special Education

 

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  202-994-9283
  education@gwu.edu
  2136 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052

 

 

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