معرفی
Kelly M. McGinn serves as Assistant Professor in the Psychological Studies in Education Department within Temple University's College of Education and Human Development. She additionally holds key administrative roles as Program Coordinator for the Human Development and Community Engagement program and Co-Director of the Center for Assessment, Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis.
Dr. McGinn's research bridges cognitive science and educational practice with dual emphases:
- Mathematics Education: Investigating conceptual knowledge development through cognitive interventions like worked examples and self-explanation prompts
- Program Evaluation: Specializing in assessment of education-based nonprofits and STEM-focused organizations
Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on translating cognitive science principles into practical educational strategies, particularly in mathematics instruction. Recent work examines probability learning interventions and standardized assessment impacts.
Dr. McGinn contributes significantly to academic service through:
- Teaching graduate courses in statistics and program evaluation
- Directing evaluation activities through the Center for Assessment, Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis
- Coordinating the Human Development and Community Engagement academic program
Her work provides students with opportunities to engage in applied research evaluating educational programs and developing evidence-based teaching strategies.
