Dr. Michael Brown is a scholar of curriculum development, pedagogy, and instructional technology in undergraduate education. His research integrates theories of learning, socio-technical systems, and higher education organizations.
To conduct his research, Brown leverages qualitative and quantitative methods as well as research partnerships to understand influences on students’ academic performance and persistence. He is particularly interested in the influence of students’ socio-academic and peer learning networks, studying their learning interactions, their time in classrooms, and their time in broader learning communities. In addition, Brown both studies and has experience co-designing digital learning technologies.
He returns to his alma mater from the School of Education at Iowa State University where he served as assistant professor of higher education.
Courses
| Number | Course Name | Location | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 695 | Research and Educational Practice
Provides an overview of research methods used in educational inquiry. Enables students to review a variety of research studies done in education, to become familiar with techniques used in their conduct, and to acquire facility in interpreting them. |