Janice Hale
Tuesday, 29 Feb 2000 at 6:00 am – W142 Lagomarcino Auditorium
Learning Styles of African AmericansDr. Janice Hale is a tenured professor of Early Childhood Education at Wayne State University. She has authored seven books on her own, published over 20 articles and written chapters in 14 books. Her most recent publications include Breaking the Silence: Teaching Reform for African American Children; Unbank the Fire: Visions for the Education of African American Children; and Black Children: Their Roots, Culture and Learning Styles. Dr. Hale will speak about the different learning styles of African American students as well as diverse teaching styles in the classroom.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.