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Douglas G. Wren, Ed.D. serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies at Old Dominion University. His primary focus is on educational assessment methodologies, particularly in elementary education and gifted education contexts. He holds an Ed.D. in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia (2000).
Dr. Wren’s research interests center on developing and validating performance-based assessments, formative assessment practices, and measuring non-cognitive factors like test anxiety in children. His work emphasizes practical applications to improve instructional strategies and equitable selection processes in education.
His publications span three decades, with recent work addressing mathematics performance assessment parameters, gifted student selection policies, and the integration of 21st-century skills into curricula. Earlier contributions include foundational research on test anxiety measurement instruments and medical student wellness patterns.
Dr. Wren’s expertise bridges theory and practice, with a focus on curriculum alignment, balanced assessment systems, and data-driven instructional improvements. His current activities at ODU involve supporting academic affairs initiatives through instructional faculty contributions.
