Dylan Blaum
Department(s):
Psychology
Title(s):
Clinical Assistant Prof.
Area of Specialization

My area of specialization is the field of cognitive and instructional psychology. I focus on understanding how people learn and process information in order to help students achieve their desired learning outcomes.

Office Location
UHB 3130
Phone Number
217-206-8203
Email
dblau4@uis.edu
Area of Expertise
Teaching
Research

My research typically focuses on text comprehension and argumentation.

Publications

Goldman, S.R., Greenleaf, C., Yukhymenko-Lescroart, M., with Brown, W., Ko, M-L, Emig, J.M., George, M.A., Wallace, P., Blaum, D., Britt, M.A., & Project READI. (2019). Explanatory modeling in science through text-based investigation: Testing the efficacy of the Project READI intervention approach. American Educational Research Journal, 56(4), 1148-1216.


Britt, M. A., Kopp, K., Durik, A.M., Blaum, D., & Hastings, P. (2016). Identifying general cognitive abilities involved in argument comprehension and evaluation. Zeitschrift für Pädagogische Psychologie, 30, 79-95. DOI: 10.1024/1010-0652/a000173


Involvement

Psychology Club/PSI CHI (UIS Chapter) Faculty Advisor

Psychology Department Curriculum Committee Chair

CHST Curriculum Committee Member

Illinois Academic Initiative Member

Center for Faculty Excellence - AI contributor

Teaching

Frequently Taught Classes:

Principles of Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Learning and Memory

Sensation and Perception