Susan Nolen
Professor
Technology
Naples University
Italy
Biography
Dr. Susan Nolen is affiliated to Technology, . Dr. Susan Nolen is currently providing services as Professor. Dr. Susan Nolen has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Susan Nolen contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Susan Nolen is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Susan Nolen academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Susan Nolen research interests include designing environments to support engagement and in how motivation to learn develops over time in social contexts. Most recently I have worked within a sociocultural framework to understand why people take up or reject social practices and how motives arise in social interaction. Current projects include studying engagement in rigorous, project-based high school courses and how it might be supported and in creating inclusive, engaging environments in university engineering programs. A secondary interest is in assessment in schools, and the effects of various policies and practices on teacher and student motivation..
Research Interest
Designing environments to support engagement and in how motivation to learn develops over time in social contexts. Most recently I have worked within a sociocultural framework to understand why people take up or reject social practices and how motives arise in social interaction. Current projects include studying engagement in rigorous, project-based high school courses and how it might be supported and in creating inclusive, engaging environments in university engineering programs. A secondary interest is in assessment in schools, and the effects of various policies and practices on teacher and student motivation.