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David Sears is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology & Research Methodology at Purdue University's Educational Studies unit. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Studies in Education from Stanford University (2006) and a B.A. in Psychology from Reed College (1998). Dr. Sears has been affiliated with Purdue since 2006, previously serving as Assistant Professor (2006-2014), Clinical Assistant Professor (2014-2017), and Clinical Associate Professor (2017-present).
His research examines:
- Collaborative learning dynamics and knowledge transfer mechanisms
- Task design principles for productive educational interactions
- STEM education effectiveness and learning outcomes
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of educational methodologies
Dr. Sears' publications focus on collaborative learning frameworks, meta-analyses of educational interventions, and pedagogical strategies in STEM. His work consistently explores how collaborative environments enhance learning transfer across diverse educational contexts.
Courses taught include:
- EDPS 23500: Learning & Motivation
- EDPS 43000: Creating and Managing Learning Environments
- EDPS 53000: Advanced Educational Psychology
- EDPS 53300: Introduction to Educational Research I: Methodology
- EDPS 65300: Collaborative Learning
