Thames Academy instructor, Jennifer Sullivan, M.S., has written an article published in the Fall 2015 issue of Teaching/Learning Matters, a newsletter published by the American Sociological Association.
Jennifer's article discusses strategies educators can utilize in the classroom to encourage the development of a growth mindset by their students. Jennifer teaches Introduction to Sociology, a college-level 3-credit course at Thames Academy, in the fall semester.This is Jennifer's 10th year teaching and advising students at Thames Academy. Jennifer's Masters Degree is in Urban and Multicultural Education with a concentration in Special Education.
She also is an adjunct instructor at Mitchell College where she has taught a variety of behavioral science courses including General Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Race/Ethnicity, Technology/Social Issues and Activism, Technology & Socialization and Ethics/Moral/Character Development.
Her article, "How Instructors Can Encourage A Growth Mindset" can be found on pages 5 & 6 by clicking HERE!
Jennifer's previously published article, First Day Activity to Illustrate Social Norms, (Fall 2014) can be found by clicking here!
Her Summer 2014 article, Teaching Social Activism Through Hands-On Learning, can be found by clicking here!