Stephen Aguilar

Stephen Aguilar is an Assistant Professor of Education in the Educational Psychology department at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. His expertise centers on teacher knowledge, teaching practices, teacher development, and their direct relationship to student learning outcomes.

Dr. Aguilar's research program addresses critical intersections of technology and education:

• Learning analytics for educational improvement
• Foundational principles of educational psychology
• Motivation and self-regulated learning mechanisms
• Digital equity challenges in underserved communities
• Innovative learning technologies integration

His work examines how these domains collectively shape effective teaching practices and equitable learning environments, particularly through technological lenses.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on pandemic-era educational disruptions. The 2021 California broadband study analyzes systemic homework gap solutions, while the 2020 distance learning research documents adaptation strategies among low-income families. Both works demonstrate his commitment to addressing digital inequities through empirical analysis of real-world educational challenges.

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Dr. Aguilar directs the Learning Analytics & Psychology in Education Lab (LAPeL), which investigates data-driven approaches to optimize learning experiences while advancing psychological understanding of educational technology impacts.