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Debbie
Carter, who is the instructor of educational psychology at LCC, started the
program to help college students and grade school students. As the college
students help grade school students with their homework and reading, the college
students experiment with different teaching styles and gain experience working
with the age of students they plan to teach someday. This program also helps LCC
meet the federal goal of every college promoting literacy in their area.
[Tutors
Kyle, Erin, and Marci help students like Brittney with their homework.
After the homework is done, Brittney can play games.]
Carter
has hired LCC senior Kristine Perry to be the supervisor for the tutoring
program. Perry’s job is to coordinate the grade school students and college
tutors. Some days there are seven students, other days there are 15, but
typically 11 to 13 students participate each day. Fifteen educational psychology
students from Carter’s class, along with 12 to 15 regular LCC volunteers, are
available one to five days a week to tutor the children at Centennial Courts.
Kristine Perry says that her personal goal in the program is to build
relationships with the students and their families. Scholastically, her goal is
to improve the literacy of each student that participates in the program.
[Jackson,
Madison and supervisor Kristine pause for a group picture.
Jackson’s mom says that he repeatedly asks when it is time to go to
tutoring.]
Each
day, there is an agenda at the tutoring program: start on homework, read a story
and then do a literacy activity on the story that was read. The activity might
be painting, writing or drawing about the day’s story. After all the work is
done, students may play educational and memory games.
[After
reading a story, the students do a literacy activity on the story that was read.
The activity might be painting, writing or drawing.
Kristlie and Kyra are painting.]
When
asked if the program is meeting the stipulated goals, director Carter
enthusiastically answered, "We’re more than meeting them. Our students
have really fallen in love with the kids." She also commented that her
educational psychology students actually get to practice the strategies that
they read each week in their textbooks.
Angela
Wheat, one of the college tutors, agrees that the program is going well. She has
never tutored before this semester but finds the program very interesting. One
of the reasons she believes that the program is so positive is that it teaches
the students discipline. The students must do their homework before they play.
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The
success of the program is not totally due to Lincoln Christian
College students. Both Carter and Perry praised Steve Allen for all
his help and encouragement. Allen, executive director of Logan
County Housing Authority, helped LCC set up the tutoring center at
Centennial Courts. Not only does he provide the community center at
Centennial Courts rent-free to the tutoring program, but he also
painted the room and found a large chalkboard and a few other
supplies. Allen said that the college students clean the room, but
he is available daily for general maintenance.
[Now
tutors Chris and Andrew are playing with Jackson and Madison.]
Allen’s
response to the program is completely positive. Overall, he said
that the program is outstanding. It has had more response that he
initially expected. The children really enjoy it, and he’s only
heard good comments from the residents about the program. He
believes that LCC is providing a wonderful service to the community,
and he hopes that they will continue the program for many years.
What
do the parents and children say? Angie Carter is glad that her
4-year-old son can participate, "We think it’s great. My son
loves it—he begs to go there." The college students really
pay attention to Jackson, and he repeatedly asks his mom when it is
time to go.
Fifth
grader Kristlie participates in the tutoring three days a week. She
says, "It’s okay." Her older brother says she goes
faithfully and voluntarily.
Shannon
Leininger commented that her daughter Devon, "really enjoys
going."
Kyra
has been going since the program started, and her mother, Nina, says
that Kyra’s had good results.
[Dalton,
tutor Brooke and Devon are working on another literary activity.
Steve Allen helped make the community center conducive to
learning by painting the room and providing a large chalkboard and a
few other supplies.]
Susan
March’s two sons, 6-year-old Dalton and 3-year-old Beau, love to
go. March believes that for Dalton it is "easier for [him] to
go there and do [his] homework than to stay here." Beau does
not have homework, but he refuses to miss a minute of the program.
If
you believe that your children would benefit from tutoring, there
are several options available. Some schools and libraries have
tutoring programs or at least have a list of tutoring programs in
their town, so call your child’s school or local library. If you
want your child to participate in Lincoln Christian College’s
tutoring program, please call Debbie Carter at 732-3168, Ext. 2306.
[Jean
Ann Carnley]
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Opportunities
to learn about IMSA
[NOV.
16, 2000]
Located
in northern Illiinois, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy offers a
rigorous residential educational program for Illinois students in grades 10
through 12. It is a program that must be begun as a sophomore. Students are then
invited back after successful completion of each year. Entrance is competitive.
Acceptance is based on a combination of recommendations, student achievements,
grades and SAT scores.
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There
are currently two special opportunities to learn more about the program: local
informational meetings and "Saturday Live," a visit to the campus
located in northern Aurora.
Informational
meetings
IMSA
invites students, parents, and educators who are interested in learning more
about the educational opportunities available at the academy to attend an
informational meeting. The admission team strongly encourages any students who
are intending to apply to the academy to attend an information meeting in their
area with their parents. The program will include a video followed by a
discussion with an admission counselor about IMSA's academic program,
residential life and the admission process.
Upcoming
informational meetings will be at the following places and times:
Peoria
— Washington School, 3706 North Grand Blvd.; Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Normal
— Chiddix Junior High School 300 S. Walnut; Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Springfield
— S.I.U. School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge; Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
Decatur
— Millikin University, 1184 W. Main; Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
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‘Saturday Live at
IMSA’
The
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy opens its doors to prospective students
and parents on the first Saturday of every month from November through May of
2001 to provide information about its programs.
During
the sessions, called "Saturday Live at IMSA," admissions counselors
will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer questions about the
admissions process and provide information about IMSA's academic and residential
programs. Tours will also be available, as well as opportunities to speak with
current IMSA students.
Space
is limited and advance reservations are required for the Saturday visits. Please
call the IMSA Office of Admission at (630) 907 5027 or 1-800-500-IMSA (4672) to
schedule your visit. Lunch tickets are also available for $4 per person
The
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is located at 1500 W. Sullivan Road,
Aurora.
For
more information visit the IMSA website: http://www.imsa.edu.
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‘Science,
Non-Science, and Nonsense’
[NOV.
9, 2000]
The
news media presents science in 30-second sound bites. Television produces shows
and sitcoms designed to entertain, but many in our society can’t distinguish
entertainment from fact. How do we get students to think critically about the
growing body of scientific information that is increasingly misrepresented in
today's popular culture?
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A
dialogue presented for middle-school students by Lawrence
Krauss, Ph.D. will address this issue. His presentation, "Science,
Non-Science, and Nonsense," will be Dec. 5, from
noon to 1:45 p.m., at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy auditorium,
1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora.
Krauss
will explore examples from the news, advertisements, TV shows and movies, as
well as from his latest book, to discuss the difference between science and
fiction and to explore how the distinction between sense and nonsense is
becoming blurred in popular discourse.
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The
lecture will be part "tour" through the fascinating world of modern
physics, part fun-filled examination of video clips, and part sober discussion
of the various dangers facing modern society if we fail to learn the lessons
science has taught us about the world. One message is that we should not be
timid about offending sensibilities when those sensibilities are based on
nonsense.
This event is
on a first come, first serve basis because of limited seating. People interested
are advised to register early. Schools should call (630) 907-5040 if they would
like to attend or e-mail Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy at Greatminds@imsa.edu.
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