As a learning scientist, I base my beliefs about learning and teaching on sociocultural theory, which posits that people learn best when they engage in a community of practice. I value the important role that interactions in a classroom play in students’ learning, and in my teaching, I have focused on creating a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive learning environment in which students feel safe and confident exploring their identities and sharing their thoughts.
Indiana University
2021-2022 Orientation for Associate Instructor
- Cognitive and Sociocultural learning theories for new associate instructors.
2020-2022 P251 Educational Psychology for Elementary Teachers.
- Learning theories: Behaviorism, Cognitive theory, Social Cognitive theory, Sociocultural theory, and Constructivism.
- Assessement in context.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion in classroom
2020-2022 M101 Field Experience.
- Field Experience in elemantary classrooms
- EdTPA preparation.
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