Profiles in "Learning and Instruction" Expertise Area

  • Stanley Zucker's area of expertise is special education with a specific focus on autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental disabilities.
  • Robert Kleinsasser is a member of the graduate faculty doctoral interdisciplinary area committees in applied linguistics and learning, literacies and technologies.
  • Peter Rillero's interests focus on science education and include deep conceptual learning, problem-based learning, inquiry, teacher education, program evaluation, international education, and the history of science education.
  • Restrepo is a professor of speech and hearing science and associate dean for research. Her research focuses on better understanding bilingual children’s language and literacy skills.
  • Chi is a cognitive and learning science researcher interested in active learning, defined as ways in which students engage with the learning materials.
  • Melanie Lehman is with the early childhood online program. She also specializes in the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS).
  • Jane Legacy is interested in examining the attrition and retention of students in a technology-based courses using a new course design model, "Labryd".