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Department(s):
Psychology
Title(s):
Instructor
Area of Specialization

My area of specialization is the field of cognitive and instructional psychology. I focus on understanding how people learn and process information in order to help students achieve their desired learning outcomes.

Office Location
UHB 3130
Phone Number
217-206-8203
Email
dblau4@uis.edu
Area of Expertise
Teaching

As an instructor, my primary focus is to create a comfortable and active environment for my students to engage in and learn. I do my best to employ teaching strategies that will engage students in best learning and study practices. My goal is to help students understand that even if psychology is not their primary academic or career interest, it is a field that can can positively impact many aspects of their life.

Research

My research typically focuses on text comprehension and argumentation.

Publications

Goldman, S.R., Greenleaf, C., Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M., with Brown, W., Ko, M-L, Emig, J.M., George, M.A., Wallace, P., Blaum, D., Britt, M.A., & Project READI. (2019). Explanatory modeling in science through text-based investigation: Testing the efficacy of the Project READI intervention approach. American Educational Research Journal, 56(4), 1148-1216.


Britt, M. A., Kopp, K., Durik, A.M., Blaum, D., & Hastings, P. (2016). Identifying general cognitive abilities involved in argument comprehension and evaluation. Zeitschrift für Pädagogische Psychologie, 30, 79-95. DOI: 10.1024/1010-0652/a000173


Involvement

Psychology Club/PSI CHI (UIS Chapter) Faculty Advisor

Psychology Department Curriculum Committee Chair

CHST Curriculum Committee Member

Illinois Academic Initiative Member

Center for Faculty Excellence - AI contributor

Teaching

Frequently Taught Classes:

Principles of Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Learning and Memory

Sensation and Perception