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John McDermott
Senior Instructor Emeritus, Teaching
- School of Education & Human Development
Email Address:john.mcdermott@ucdenver.edu
Mailing Address:
- CU Denver
Lawrence Street Center
1380 Lawrence Street
Denver, CO 80204
John is in his 47th year of teaching. His career includes elementary, secondary, and university level instruction. He is the co-author of two books (Clock Watchers and Just Right Challenge) related to the motivaton and engagement of students. He is honored to be a part of the CU Denver education program.
Areas of Expertise
- Motivation and Engagement of all Learners
- Pedagogy
- Integrated Curriculum and Team Teaching
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Lycoming College Bachelor of Arts
- University of Northern Colorado Masters Special Education: Gifted and Talented
Awards
- Teaching Award UC Denver
- Horizon Hall of Fame for Secondary Education
Faculty by Program
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- ASPIRE to Teach
- Counseling
- Couple & Family Therapy
- Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Development and Family Relations
- Leadership for Educational Organizations
- Learning Design & Technology
- Learning, Developmental & Family Sciences
- Literacy Education
- Research & Evaluation Methods
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- STEM Education
- Teaching