Borasi inducted as Warner School Dean

Borasi

n inaugural ceremony to mark the investiture of Raffaella Borasi as dean of the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development will be held October 24 at 4 p.m. in the Interfaith Chapel.

Borasi is a pioneer in new methods for mathematics instruction and conducts research on the concept of teaching through inquiry, with a specialization in mathematics. Her instructional approach stresses problem solving, students' ownership in the learning process, and the development of communities of learners trying to "make sense" of problems and concepts.

In her brief tenure as dean, Borasi has launched a Center for Professional Development and Education Reform that offers professional development programs for area educators and educational leaders. In addition, she has secured four professional development grants totaling more than $2 million.

Borasi, who holds the Frederica Warner Chair in Education, has filled other leadership positions at the Warner School, including acting dean in 2000-01, chair of the Program in Teaching and Curriculum, and senior associate dean. She joined the faculty of the Warner School in 1985.

In a related event, Glenda Lappan, a national policy maker in the field of mathematics education, will deliver the 2001 Scandling Lecture at the Warner School and will receive the University's George Eastman Medal for Excellence at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, in room 2-162 of Dewey Hall. This lecture, cosponsored by the Warner School's new Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact x5-8270.

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