Barbara Cordasco, Ed.D.

Educational Background:

• Seton Hall University Ed.D. Administration/Supervision 
• Montclair State University  
• M.A. Health/Physical Ed
• Kean University B.A. Health/Physical Ed

Publications:

• Cordasco, B. & DeCapua, L. (Compiled.). (2008). Assessment and Instructional Design for Students with Special Needs.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill/Prentice Hall.
• Kenny, J.P., Cordasco, B., & DeCapua, L. (Eds) (2008). Introduction to Inclusive Education- Supplemental Readings. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
• Engaging Diverse Students in Critical Thinking Using Brain Based Learning Strategies - Exceptional Educator -  Newsletter of the New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children FALL EDITION 2007 VOLUME 6 NUMBER 1.
• Coauthored TEAC Brief for Georgian Court University.

Courses Taught:

• Introduction to Inclusive Education
• Foundations of Inclusive Education
• Instructional Design in the Inclusive Elementary School
• Instructional Design in the Inclusive Secondary School
• Co-teaching/co-planning for Inclusive Education
• Curriculum in the Inclusive elementary School
• Curriculum in the Inclusive Secondary School
• Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Research Area: 

• Movement and learning
• Assistive technology in the classroom

Service to the University

• Co-Director, Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Accelerated Program
• Created a narrative resource in the public domain and two versions of the Physiology and Hygiene test for students to take to meet the state certification requirements.
• Administer, grade and record scores for the Physiology and Hygiene test.
• Member - Faculty Assembly Executive Board Committee
• Chair of the School of Education Curriculum Committee
• Member of the Athletic Committee
• Member -P-3 SOE Search Committee
• Member of the TEAC committee
• Presenter and representative of the School of Education at open houses
• Created and compiled rubrics for all education courses in the SOE 
• "Physical Fitness for Learning – Exercise your Brain". A colloquium presentation sponsored by Student Centered Learning/Teaching and Learning at Georgian Court University.
• "Get Organized!! Graphic Organizers for all Learners". A colloquium presentation sponsored by Student Centered Learning/Teaching and Learning at Georgian Court University.
• "Creating a Collaborative Classroom". An invited workshop presented to Cooperating Teachers at Georgian Court University.
• "So you want to be an Elementary School teacher". An invited workshop presentation for Georgian Court University, Freshman Orientation, Exploring the Possibilities.
• "Accelerate This…Traditional vs Accelerated Education Program". An invited workshop presentation sponsored by Georgian Court University, Scholarship Day.
• "Congratulation – You made it!! An inspirational presentation to new teachers". An invited workshop at Georgian Court University Celebration of Student Teachers.

Why I Love GCU

• G.C.U offers a welcoming setting for all those who step on its campus.  I love the fact that students and professors have a genuine opportunity to connect to each other. This connection can foster an amazing learning experience both in and outside the classroom.  It has been a joy to participate in that experience and witness the progression of so many highly motivated individuals as they pursue their academic and personal goals. In short Goergian Court University is a family away from home.