Online Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction — Faculty

pasunda@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Workforce Education and Development, University of Georgia
• MIBA in International Business Administration, United States International University
• BA in Education, Fine Arts, Kenyatta University
  
  

Research Interests

• Implementation of engineering design practices within integrated STEM environments
• Development of Integrated STEM pedagogical knowledge
• STEM education and initiatives in career and college success
• Assessment and evaluation in i-STEM environments
  
  

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lbofferding@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education, Stanford University
• MA in Learning, Design, and Technology in Education, Stanford University
• BS in Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin
  
  

Research Interests

• Pre-K and elementary students’ cognitive development and understanding of mathematics and negative numbers
• Using games to support children’s numerical understanding
• How teachers’ use of questioning, number talks, and students’ mathematical reasoning effect each other
• Using assessment to inform mathematics instruction
• Sequencing of mathematical topics
  
  

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sbritsch@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Education, University of California
• MA in Linguistics, with distinction, California State University
• BA in French and English, summa cum laude, California State University
  
  

Research Interests

• English-language learning
• Multimodal discourse analysis
• Visual literacy
• Children’s digital photography
• Science learning in early childhood
  
  

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burdics@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD, Arizona State University
• MA, Northern Arizona University
• BA, Northern Arizona University
  
  

Research Interests

• Public and popular sites of education
• Activist studies
• Community knowledge and perceptions of education
  
  

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bcapo@purdue.edu

Education

• EdD, Science Education, Teacher Education and School Improvement, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• MS in General Science, Central Connecticut State University
• BS in Biology, University of Alaska-Fairbanks
  
  

Research Interests

• Gender, culture, identity, and agency in science and science education
• Applications of feminist pedagogies in science and engineering
• Teacher-action and collaborative-action research, reflective practice, self-study practices
• Qualitative research methods
• Elementary science education
  
  

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scaskurl@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• Master of Education, Instructional Design and Technology, University of Cincinnati
• BA in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
  
  

Research Interests

• Online teaching and learning
• Community of inquiry framework
• Competency-based education

mexter@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
• MS in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
• BS in Computer Science, Elmhurst College
  
  

Research Interests

• Formal and non-formal educational experiences professionals who use design processes to create technology
  
  

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sguzey@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Science Education, University of Minnesota
• MA in Science Education, University of Minnesota
• BA in Biology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
  
  

Research Interests

• Integration of Engineering Design and Life Science: Investigating the influence of an Intervention on Student Interest and Motivation in STEM Fields
• The Engineering to Transform the Education of Analysis, Mathematics, and Science in a Team-Based, Targeted Mathematics-Science Partnership (EngrTEAMS)
• The DesignSTEM
  
  

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johnsoncs@purdue.edu

Research Interests

• The pedagogies, mechanisms and ecologies that foster strong political sophistication among black adolescent males
• If there has been a fundamental shift in how young black males engage in the political process
• How civic educators can capture and sustain young, black, male civic energy
  
  

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tkaralis@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Literacy and Language Education; English Education, Purdue University
• MEd in Education Leadership, Policy, and Renewal, Colorado State University
• BA in English, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  
  

Research Interests

• How pedagogical preparation influences beginning teachers' self-efficacy
• How interdisciplinary literacy practices facilitate learning among content-area preservice teachers

skastber@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Mathematics Education, The University of Georgia
• MA in Mathematics, The University of Georgia
• BA in Mathematics, Keene State University
  
  

Research Interests

• Works to sustain and motivate student-teacher collaborations
  
  

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rhkenney@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University
• MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Dayton
• BS in Mathematics, University of Dayton
  
  

Research Interests

• Writing and reflection in the learning of mathematics
• The academic language of mathematics
• Students’ and teachers’ anticipatory and reflective practices in learning and teaching mathematics
  
  

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kim2086@purdue.edu

Education

• 2015 - Present: Purdue University PhD student in literacy and language education
• MA in Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Oklahoma City University
• BA in Social Sciences, Edith Cowan University
  
  

Certificates

• 2016: Purdue University TELL (Teaching English Language Learners) Certificate
• 2012: California State University, San Bernardino International TESOL Certificate

akoehler@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University
• MS in Technology, IUPUI
• BS in Business Education; Information, Design, and End-User Computing; Business Administration, ISU
  
  

Research Interests

• How emerging technologies can be used for instructional purposes
• How instructors develop a presence in online settings and the impact of this presence
• Methods to best facilitate case-based instruction
  
  

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mlolkus@purdue.edu

Education

• BS in Mathematics Education, Purdue University
• MA in Mathematics Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
  
  

Research Interests

• Mathematical identities in students and teachers
• Impacts of study abroad on teachers’ secondary mathematics instruction

vllowell@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Education with dual concentration in Distance Education & Higher Education - Research and Institutional Planning, Regent University
• MEd in Educational Technology, University of Hawaii
• Post-Bac in Teacher Education Certification Program, Secondary Social Studies, University of Hawaii
• BA in History, Virginia Wesleyan College
  
  

Research Interests

• Social learning and program development and evaluation in online and distance learning
• Social cognitive learning
• Situated learning and authentic tasks for online and blended learning
• Collaborative learning
• Community of inquiry
• Scaffolding
• Student and instructor self-efficacy
• Assessment and evaluation
  
  

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tmoritam@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Language, Literacy & Culture, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
• MS in Educational Leadership, Butler University
• MS in Language, Literacy & Culture, Indiana University Purdue University
• BS in Elementary Education with specialization and certification in English Language Learners, IUPUI
  
  

Research Interests

• Her research focuses on the intersections of language learning, gender, and race — seeking to discover how they inform the identity acts of educators of bilingual students. Guided by critical and feminist thought, she examines how these overlapping identities serve the logics of educational decision-making for bilingual students.
  
  

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newby@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Psychology, Brigham Young University
• BS in Psychology, Brigham Young University
  
  

Research Interests

• Issues pertaining to motivation, human learning, instructional strategies, and the use of technology. In particular, he is examining the impact of digital open badges on learning and motivation in post-secondary education.
  
  

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janewton@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy (Mathematics Education), Michigan State University
• MA in International Education, George Washington University
• BS in Mathematics, Michigan State University
  
  

Research Interests

• Mathematics education curriculum
• Mathematics teacher education
• Algebra teaching and learning
• Mathematical argumentation
  
  

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npereira@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Educational Psychology (Gifted and Talented Education), Purdue University,
• MA in Applied Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
• BA in English Education, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  
  

Research Interests

• Design and assessment of learning in varied gifted and talented education contexts
• Understanding gifted and talented student experiences in talent development programs in and out of school
• Conceptual, contextual, and measurement issues in the identification of gifted and talented populations
  
  

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jennrich@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Specializations in Educational Technology and Literacy, University at Albany/SUNY
• CAS Certificate of Advanced Study, University at Albany/SUNY, Educational Research and Evaluation, Specialization in Program Evaluation
• MS in Curriculum Design & Instructional Technology, University at Albany/SUNY
• MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University at Albany/SUNY
• MS in Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University at Albany/SUNY
• BA in Political Science and History, Russell Sage College
  
  

Research Interests

• Social aspects of online learning, professional development practices, and gauging learning in online environments
  
  

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mryu@purdue.edu

Education

• Postdoctoral Training, University of Maryland, College Park and Johns Hopkins University
• PhD in Science Education, University of Maryland
• MS in Chemistry, Seoul National University
• BA in Chemistry, Seoul National University
  
  

Research Interests

• How people learn chemistry (and science) through language and symbols and how various ways of communicating chemistry ideas facilitate or constrain some learners' learning
• Non-native English speaking students, their participation in classroom discourses, and learning or not-learning of chemistry
  
  

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dsears@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Psychological Studies in Education, Stanford University
• BS in Psychology, Reed College
  
  

Research Interests

• How collaboration affects transfer, the types of tasks that naturally support productive interaction, and when unique benefits of collaboration for learning can be expected
  
  

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ksseward@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Education/Gifted, Creative, & Talented Studies, Purdue University
• MS in Education/School Counseling, Purdue University
• BA in English/Education, Purdue University
  
  

Research Interests

• Gifted education in rural areas o Professional development
• Qualitative and mixed-methods studies
• Gifted education applications for all students
• Social and emotional characteristics & needs of students with gifts and talents
  
  

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sunnieleewatson@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Indiana University
• PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
• MEd in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
• BA in Educational Technology, Ewha Woman's University
  
  

Research Interests

• Attitude change instruction o Information-age educational technology such as MOOCs and PIES
• Critical Systems Theory for qualitative educational research and school change
  
  

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brwatson@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
• MS in Information Science, Indiana University
• BA in English, Indiana University
  
  

Research Interests

• The critical, systemic change of education to realize a learner-centered paradigm, including the application of technology such as video games, virtual environments, and learning management software in order to create customized and personalized learning environments
  
  

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wewright@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Arizona State University
• MA in Language, Literacy, & Learning, California State University
• BA in Liberal Studies (Concentration in Asian American Studies), California State University
  
  

Research Interests

• Bilingual Education
• Dual language bilingual education
• Mother-tongue-based multilingual education
• English as a second/foreign language
• Second-language teaching and learning
• Heritage languages
• High-stakes testing, language assessment, Asian American Education, Southeast Asian American Education, Cambodian Americans, Education policy and practice in Cambodia
  
  

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laghai@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Culture, Literacy and Language, University of Texas at San Antonio
• MA in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Texas at San Antoni

pbawa@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MS in Education: Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MA in English Literature and Language, CSJ.M University, India
  
  

Research Interests

• Technology integrated learner-centric pedagogical approaches and curricular designs
• The effects of different educational technologies on learners using three lenses: Performance, Affect, Sustainability

ebesser@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MA in Educational Technology, Azusa Pacific University
• BA in Liberal Studies, California State University, Sacramento
• California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  
  

Research Interests

• Intersection of collaborative instruction and mobile learning, instructional feedback, digital badges, and technology integration within teacher education

hfiock@purdue.edu

Education

• Doctoral student, Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MS in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• BA in Social Studies Education, Purdue University
  
  

Research Interests

• Online learning and best practices
• Instructional design implementation and its role in academic settings
• Perceptions and implementation of peer review in online settings

nkorkma@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Systems Technology with a minor in Educational Psychology, Indiana University
• MS in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
• BA in Translation & Interpreting, Bogazici University
  
  

Research Interests

• Training instructional designers
• Development of design character
• Building sense of community in online programs

lewandowski@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Curriculum & Instruction: Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MS in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Technology, Purdue University
• BA in Education, Purdue University
  
  

Research Interests

• Practical application of learning design principles including: the promotion of student engagement, the infusion of motivation theory, cultivating service learning projects, and innovative approaches to professional development

vschmitz@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Design
• EdD in Educational Administration
• MEd in Educational Administration
• MEd in Technology in Education
• BS in Elementary/Middle Level Education

taylo782@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Education, Instructional Design for Online Learning (IDOL), Capella University
• MEd in Instructional Technology, University of South Florida, (in process) expected Summer 2019
• MBA in General Business Administration, Regis Jesuit University
• BS in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, University of Colorado at Boulder
  
  

Research Interests

• Applying learning design and technology (LDT) for mobile learning (m-learning), game-based learning, gamification, and e-Books for e-Learning while applying Sweller's (1988) Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)

will1718@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Information Science and Learning Technologies - The University of Missouri - Columbia
• MA in Education, The University of Texas at San Antonio
• BS in Radio-TV-Film, The University of Texas
  
  

Research Interests

• Communities of practice, faculty professional development and active learning
• Effective uses of data visualization to advance the diagnostic potential of Big Data