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Lia M. Daniels is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, specializing in the intersection of motivation, emotion, and student well-being in educational settings. She has been continuously funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and directs the Alberta Consortium for Motivation and Emotion (ACME) and the Centre for Research in Applied Measurement and Evaluation (CRAME).
Research Interests: Daniels focuses on redesigning classroom assessments (e.g., tests, essays, labs) to enhance student well-being using psychological frameworks like Self-Determination Theory and control-value theory. Her work addresses challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, post-secondary learners, and student-athletes during crises like the pandemic.
Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize automated assessment systems, equity in evaluation practices, pandemic impacts on educational motivation, and interventions for emotional resilience. Subfields include test design, teacher beliefs, well-being strategies, and inclusive education.
Scientific Awards:
- Psychologists Association of Alberta Excellence in Teaching Psychology Award (2021)
Labs & Teams: She leads ACME and CRAME, fostering collaborative research environments. Her team prioritizes graduate students and spaces that support intellectual risk-taking.
