Mindset & Motivation: Psychological Factors in Learning (event co-sponsor: Adjunct Union) Online
Seeking to learn techniques for engaging students in meaningful learning? Daniel Martin Rynerson, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, will explain the science behind tapping into students’ intrinsic motivation and curiosity to help them more easily integrate and retain new information. With evidence-based psychology and neuroscience practices, Daniel will guide participants in ways to implement a mindful approach to the learning environment to foster students’ knowledge acquisition.
- Date:
- Friday, April 5, 2024
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Daniel Martin Rynerson is a Montclair State Adjunct Professor of Psychology and has attained a Master's degree in the field specializing in Cognitive Science and Psychophysics Research. His experience in scientific research includes EEG brain wave studies, behavioral studies, neuro-anatomical studies, and investigations into various psycho-physical phenomena.
Mary Wallace spent 40 years in public education. Upon her retirement, she joined the Education department of Montclair State University and promptly joined AFT Local 6025 while remaining a lifetime member of the NJEA. As President of Local 6025, she is also chief negotiator for adjunct contracts at both the local and state levels. She is the elected Adjunct Representative for the Council of New Jersey State College Locals where she advocates for all adjuncts across the state. She serves on the Budget Committee and the Adjunct Committee of AFTNJ.
Courtney Glore Crimmins is a Faculty Developer in the Office for Faculty Excellence and serves as OFE's Adjunct Liaison. She is also an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, where she teaches German. Her approach to teaching is based in collaborative, project-based learning. In both the face-to-face and online courses she teaches, students work together in small learning groups, explore authentic digital resources, and use technology to learn the language. Courtney has a Ph.D. in Germanic Language and Literature from the University of Michigan.