Lauren Goegan

Dr. Lauren Goegan is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology. Her research focuses on inclusive pedagogies, transitions from high school to postsecondary education, and adaptive motivation theory.

• PhD, University of Alberta (2020)
• MA, University of Victoria (2015)
• BA, University of Calgary (2011)

Dr. Goegan integrates theories like Self-Determination Theory, Attribution Theory, and Expectancy-Value Theory to examine student motivation, particularly among individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD). Her recent work investigates the impact of online learning on LD students’ motivation and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, using frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

Key research trends from her recent publications include: analyzing mindset messaging in elementary education, exploring the intersection of LD and sexual orientation, studying student-athlete motivation across academic/sport domains, and evaluating assessment practices through equity and psychological needs lenses.

Website Note: Her personal website (laurengoegan.wordpress.com) has been deleted, but her work remains accessible via institutional archives and Google Scholar.