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Leslie Rupert Herrenkohl is an Annemarie Sullivan Palincsar Endowed Professor in Learning Sciences at the University of Michigan's Marsal Family School of Education. A developmental psychologist and learning scientist, she employs a holistic, sociocultural approach to understanding how people learn concepts and develop practices in community-engaged contexts. Dr. Herrenkohl's current research emphasizes pedagogical practices within school settings, particularly focusing on science education integrated with the community. She designs learning environments that are not only conceptually rich and meaningful but also culturally relevant. Through collaboration with practitioners and community members, she conducts iterative research to understand the impact of specific strategies on learning outcomes. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as the Educational Researcher, Cognition & Instruction, and the Journal of Learning Sciences, among others. Dr. Herrenkohl also serves on the editorial board of the American Educational Research Journal.
Eileen Lappin Weiser Center • University of Michigan
Leads initiatives focused on learning sciences and educational research.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaches courses related to educational psychology and pedagogy.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science