Dr. Louise Chim

Biography

Louise Chim is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and specializes in undergraduate teaching with a focus on statistical methods in psychology, introductory psychology, and cultural psychology. Chim is deeply interested in the ways cultural contexts influence emotions and how they shape student engagement in learning environments, particularly in large first-year courses. Her expertise encompasses teaching and learning strategies as well as affective science, aiming to facilitate student engagement and tackle the challenges presented in daunting subjects like statistics. She supervises graduate students and has published various studies examining cultural variations in social judgments related to emotions, such as the ideal affect and its role in social behavior. Chim actively participates in scholarly initiatives that enhance the educational experience within psychology, promoting effective learning contracts and innovative teaching methods.

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