Research

My research focuses on (a) developing prescriptive sociocultural design and teaching frameworks that support student learning, engagement, and success in postsecondary educational settings and (b) exploring how sociocultural teaching and instructional approaches and strategies effectively influence, enhance, and support students’ learning, engagement, and performance in postsecondary settings. I work to develop scholarly knowledge about teaching and learning that has significance and impact for my institution and my community of practice. I want my work to empower educators (including myself) to design learning opportunities, experiences, and environments that enhance student opportunities and outcomes and prepare them for their professions. This is especially important as institutions of higher education seek to be inclusive and accessible to a wide and diverse learning audience.