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Educational Psychology Faculty:R's
Joseph Robinson
Assistant Professor
I am interested in estimating causal and differential effects of education policies and practices, especially as they pertain to reducing achievement gaps. In studying these effects, I often use quasi-experimental methods (e.g., regression discontinuity, propensity score matching), which use observational data but approximate a randomized control trial to provide unbiased effect estimates. I also teach a course on Quasi-experimental Methods (EDPSY 574), which deals with the theories, assumptions, limitations, and implementation issues related to these methods. I am particularly interested in these methods because they can provide an accurate measure of the effectiveness of a policy or practice.more information...
Philip Rodkin
Associate Professor (Child Development Chair)
I study how children at school get along with one another—the friendships and antipathies they form, the norms they promote and defy, the cultures they create—and focus on aggression and conflict, particularly how aggressive children are integrated into peer social life. My scholarship is framed by basic issues in children’s personality and social development and is directed towards critical educational concerns such as school violence reduction, the middle childhood origins of peer sexual harassment, and teacher education about children’s social dynamics.more information...
James Rounds
Professor
Vocational interests and how they change over the life span. Research examines the structure of interests, how that structure develops and changes over the life course, and the reciprocal influences among personality, interests, and abilities with a focus on constructing models. Also, career development in adulthood, assessment of personality traits and work values, and occasionally, a venture into health psychology.more information...
Allison Ryan
Associate Professor
Young adolescents' motivation, engagement, and performance in school are important issues. While all individuals do not experience serious problems in school during early adolescence, many do. Disengagement in school at this age has far-reaching consequences for education and career opportunities. The overall goal of my research is to increase our understanding of achievement beliefs and behaviors during this stage of life. A theme throughout my research on achievement during early adolescence is a focus on the intersection of social and academic concerns of young adolescents at school.more information...
Katherine Ryan
Associate Professor (Queries Chair)
My research interests focus on educational evaluation and the intersection of educational accountability issues and high stakes assessment. As educational accountability has become increasingly more important nationally and globally, my work has examined both evaluative capacity building and monitoring issues involved in test-based educational accountability. My current research includes an investigation of the intended and unintended consequences of a state-wide assessment and accountability system in relationship to students, instruction, and educational outcomes.more information...