HOW STUDENTS BUILDING KNOWLEDGE CONSTRUCTIVISM IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
From my vantage point as a developmental psychologist, I see constructivism not merely as a teaching method, but as a […]
Educational Psychology
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.
