{"id":24114,"date":"2023-01-29T14:55:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T19:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=24114"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:59:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:59:17","slug":"teacher-preparation-research-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-education\/school-of-education-research\/teacher-preparation-research-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Preparation Research Area"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dr. Paula Cristina Azevedo<\/a> is currently researching teacherpreneurs\u2019 use of social media platforms, such as Instagram, and the impact of teacherpreneurs in effective marketing and teacher leadership in PK-12 education. Additionally, in collaboration with colleagues, she created the Write Up! Institute, which provides Education doctoral students with academic writing support. She is researching doctoral students\u2019 perception of academic writing and how the Write Up! Institute has impacted doctoral students\u2019 perceptions and attitudes toward academic writing and research.<\/p>\n Dr. Nicci Dowd<\/a> research focus is in the following areas: (a) culturally responsive and sustaining practices that foster more inclusive learning environments for ALL learners, (b) high-leverage practices to promote meaningful transition experiences for students with disabilities, (c) investigating principles of models of support and collaboration to assist new faculty toward tenure, (d) DEI initiatives in K-12 schools in Panama and Colombia.<\/p>\n Dr. Elizabeth Langran<\/a> research interests (link: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Elizabeth-Langran-2) include digital equity, technology and teacher education, global citizenship, and geospatial technology. Her co-authored book, Navigating Place-based Learning: Mapping for a Better World, was published in November, 2020 by Palgrave Macmillan (link: https:\/\/www.palgrave.com\/us\/book\/9783030556723<\/a>).<\/p>\n