Author name: Dr. Liza M. Calderon

Dr. Liza M. Calderon is a university researcher specializing in developmental and educational psychology with a focus on late adolescents and young adults in STEM education. Her doctoral research examined how identity formation and motivation influence persistence in engineering programs.

At The Engineering Teacher, she contributes long-form, research-informed articles that explore learner diversity, cognitive development, and inclusive teaching practices. Her writing is thoughtful, empathetic, and deeply grounded in peer-reviewed literature.

Liza enjoys yoga, documentary filmmaking, and mentoring first-generation college students. She believes education should support both intellectual growth and emotional well-being.

Educational Psychology

THE SCIENCE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT PSYCHOLOGY IN EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

Dr. Liza M. Calderon / April 30, 2026

When I sit down with undergraduate engineering students—particularly first-generation college learners navigating their early foundational coursework—I am frequently struck by

Educational Psychology

HOW STUDENTS BUILDING KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTIVISM IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Dr. Liza M. Calderon / April 24, 2025

From my vantage point as a developmental psychologist, I see constructivism not merely as a teaching method, but as a