Educational Psychology

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor medals on March 20, 2014. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Board of Trustees Names Three Faculty Distinguished Professors

The University’s highest academic honor recognizes exceptional distinction in scholarship, teaching, and service.

James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology, on Feb. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Creativity Expert James Kaufman Joins UConn Faculty

Kaufman, from California State, joins a group of renowned creativity scholars in the Neag School of Education.

Neag Expert Makes Call to Action for Educators to Teach “The Psychology of Men and Boys”

A special section of articles put together by Neag School of Education Educational Psychology Professor James O’Neil (along with Neag alumnus Sara Renzulli and Neag doctoral student Bryce Crasper) is a call to action for more universities to offer courses on “Teaching the Psychology of Men”—an emerging, but often controversial, discipline.

Book Provides Strategies for Inspiring Underachieving Students

Del Siegle’s book “The Underachieving Gifted Child: Recognizing, Understanding, and Reversing Underachievement” provides educators and parents with a comprehensive overview of why bright students may underachieve, as well as how teachers can make lessons more engaging. Written in straightforward, easy-to understand language, the book is available in paperback and electronic form.

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UConn’s Neag School Hosts Training Sessions to Prepare Educators for Crises

The Neag School is hosting three days of training aimed at helping educators prepare for and respond to various crises that can occur in schools.

Student using an iPad.

iPads 101 for Teachers

UConn’s Neag School gave 400 K-12 educators a crash course in classroom uses for the high tech tool at a conference on campus this week.

Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Renzulli Academy Model Expands to Three New Connecticut School Districts

The highly successful Renzulli Academy in Hartford is now being replicated in Bridgeport, New London, and Windham.

Teacher and students in a school classroom.

UConn Research on Educational Outcomes Earns Federal Support

Two education professors have been awarded a total of more than $6 million to continue their research into improving educational outcomes for students.

Investiture Ceremony for Sally M Reis, Ph.D. who was appointed the Letitia Neag Morgan Chair for Educational Psychology on November 17, 2011. (/UConn Photo)

Reis Appointed to New Endowed Chair in Educational Psychology

The first person to hold the Letitia Neag Morgan Chair for Educational Psychology, Sally Reis is an internationally recognized scholar and a champion of students with special needs.

The Parent App: A Neag Alum’s Guide to Better Moms and Dads

In a world of “tiger moms,” timid moms and “helicopter parents,” a Neag School alumnus offers a thoughtful and proven middle ground.  Thomas McIntyre, who earned his Ph.D. in Special Education from the Neag School in 1981, dispenses advice to teachers and parents of youngsters with behavior challenges through his popular website, BehaviorAdvisor.com.  The site offers a […]