Meet Jean Larson
Jean Larson
Assoc. Director of Instructional Effectiveness and Innovation
What I Do
I work in collaboration with a team of educational researchers and consultants to advance instructional effectiveness through a comprehensive, evidence-based approach. My work includes providing professional development for faculty, offering individualized instructional consultation, conducting classroom observations, supporting the scholarship of teaching and learning, and fostering meaningful community
engagement.
What I Did
Prior to joining the Learning and Teaching Hub, I served as Education Director for the NSF-funded Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG) within the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment (SSEBE) at Arizona State University. I continue to hold an appointment in SSEBE as a Research Associate Professor. My work included leading curriculum development initiatives that supported
pedagogical innovation, including team-based and problem-based learning, eLearning, and the implementation of instructional methods aligned with accreditation and institutional goals.
What I Studied
I have a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and postgraduate training in Computer Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, and a B.A. in Education from the University of Redlands in California.
What I Like
I enjoy spending time with my family, trail running, listening to music, knitting, traveling,
reading, volunteering, and following the NBA.
Favorite FSE Value
Foster a community of learning and collaboration This value emphasizes humility, mutual support, and shared growth, which cultivates a community where learning and collaboration strengthen us all. By engaging across disciplines, embracing diverse perspectives, and nurturing an inclusive and globally minded environment, conditions are created for instructional practices to continually evolve. Such collaboration not only drives meaningful discovery and innovation but also ensures that teaching remains dynamic, effective, and responsive to the needs of all learners, leading to lasting impact.