Dr. Michele DiPietro, Kennesaw State University, Executive Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Associate Professor of Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Title: “How Learning Works: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments”

Abstract: A tenet of learner-centered teaching is that learning is the litmus test of any pedagogy. Therefore, one of the most important investments professors can make is to understand the learning process so that their teaching can promote learning for all their students. The presenter and his co-authors have reviewed 50 years of research on learning from the cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, developmental, and inclusiveness perspectives and synthesized their findings into seven integrated principles. This very interactive workshop will illustrate the seven principles with demonstrations, discussions, and other activities that highlight how each of the principles might enhance participants’ teaching, with a particular focus on fostering inclusion.

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The STEM Education Seminar & Journal Club Series is sponsored by the Helmsley Charitable Trust.