Sheila Vaidya
Professor
School of Education
Drexel University
United States of America
Biography
This is my bio, so I have to say something about myself. Sometimes I do not know where to begin! I see myself as a positive person and am totally optimistic about every aspect of life. I am a Professor in the School of Education at Drexel University. My educational specialization is in the area of Educational Psychology (PhD) and School Psychology (EdS). I love the work I do and very much enjoy teaching, learning, reading and knowing. I am intrigued by the process of how we learn and how we sometimes don’t. There is so much more to know and research about learning and teaching and how our brains function. I have designed and directed several externally funded projects in schools involving STEM teachers. Working with students who want to be teachers is a fascinating experience and I enjoy every day of it.
Research Interest
Developing Content-based Pedagogy
Publications
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Vaidya,S & Urias, D. (2008) Foundations of College Teaching- A Course for Doctoral Students: Reflections on a Case Study in College Teaching. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vol. 2, #1, January 2008/
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Vaidya, S.(2010) Homi Jehangir Bhabha: remembering a scientist and celebrating his contributions to science, technology, and education in India. Invited Paper. Cultural Studies of Science Education, Vol. 15,#2, 507-519.
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Paul,C. & Vaidya, S. An Urban Middle School Case Study of Mathematics Achievement. Accepted for Publication in the International in the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
