Bruce Larson
Dr. Bruce Larson is an associate professor at Western’s Woodring College of Education. He has published numerous curriculum guides and contributed book chapters focusing on teacher education, social studies development and the integration of technology in the classroom. His basal reader series won a first place award at the 2003 New York Book Show. Larson currently serves on the National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly’s executive board of directors and on the editorial advisory boards for “Social Studies and the Young Learner” and “Theory and Research in Social Education.” He is a 2003 recipient of Western Washington University’s Excellence in Teaching Award.Educational Trends in Assessment and Curriculum Integration
Bruce Larson discusses trends in education related to testing/assessment and curriculum integration that address the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to participate in a democracy as contributing citizens. Drawing on his extensive research, Larson examines new developments in curriculum planning, instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment requirements, social studies methods and the integration of computer technology with traditional classroom discussion and instructional models.Making Practical Use of Technology
Advances in computer technology are happening so rapidly that keeping up is a challenge. How do you sort through all the options available to find the specific tools you need? Bruce Larson discusses the advantage of using computer technology as a means to an end, not as an end in itself, and demonstrates how needs assessments can be used to find the right technology applications for your business or classroom.
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