I am an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Technology and Psychology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
My research and teaching focuses on the intersections of educational, cognitive, and developmental psychology and aims to better understand how cognitive and non-cognitive pathways improve mathematics teaching and learning.
I teach classes and mentor students in the Learning Sciences and Technology graduate program and the undergraduate psychology program in the Social Science and Policy Studies Department.
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Scholarly Interests
Interventions in Schools; Mathematical Cognition and Development; Mathematics Teaching and Learning; Social and Emotional Learning; Observational Measurement Development; Teacher/Child Interactions; Teacher Quality; Motivation and Engagement; Teacher Beliefs and Knowledge.
Erin Ottmar
Post-Doctoral Training (2011-2014)
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
Department of Psychology Mathematics Learning and Cognition
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Ph.D (2011)
University of Virginia
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B.A. (2005)
University Of Richmond
Psychology and Elementary Education
Education
Assistant Professor, Social Science & Policy Studies
Professional Info
SS590. Educational Data Mining
Fall 2014. Wednesdays at 4PM.
PSY 520. Metacognition, Motivation and Affect
Fall 2013. Tuesdays at 4PM.
PSY 1401. Cognitive Psychology
Fall 2014. Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-4:50 PM.
PSY 502. Learning Environments in Education
Spring 2013. Wednesdays at 4PM.