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Professor Ji Shen is a faculty member in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. His work focuses on integrating STEM education with interdisciplinary approaches, computational thinking, and multimodal composing. He leads initiatives such as the THINK Program and the Shade Our Schools project, emphasizing hands-on learning and climate literacy. His research explores how robotics, science fiction narratives, and collaborative projects foster student engagement and identity development.
Key areas of investigation include physical literacy integration in curricula, teacher professional development in climate science, and cognitive mechanisms of imagination in collaborative settings. He has designed afterschool programs and digital tools to enhance STEM learning, emphasizing measurable outcomes in student knowledge, skills, and attitudes. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries using multimodal assessment frameworks and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Publications highlight the effectiveness of role-based interdisciplinary learning, distributed cognition in creative group work, and the application of deep learning for educational insights. His projects often involve partnerships with institutions like the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden to create scalable educational resources. Despite extensive contributions to STEM pedagogy, no specific grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
