Cindy Stewart

​BS in Psychology (University of Houston)
MA in Developmental Psychology (University of Houston)
PhD in Developmental Psychology (University of Houston)

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• HEA 2302 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• HEA 3302 Aging and Wellness
• HEA 4301 Special Projects in Health and Behavioral Science
• PSY 1303 Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 2310 Human Growth and Development
• PSY 3302 Educational Psychology
• PSY 3303 Child Psychology
• PSY 3305 Adolescent Psychology
• PSY 3309 Adult Psychology
• PSY 3320 Research Methods in Psychology
• PSY 3321 Behavioral Statistics
• PSY 4315 Contemporary Parenting
• PSY 4395 Special Projects in Psychology
• SOS 4301 Special Projects in Social Science

Summary of Qualifications:

Dr. Stewart is an Associate Professor of Psychology. Dr. Stewart’s research examines constructivism and motivation in technology-based teaching and learning.

Teaching Experience:

2005-Present, Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Social Sciences, UHD

2002-2005, Lone Star College, Associate Professor of Psychology, Department of Natural and Behavioral Science

2001-2002, Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Houston

Academic Scholarship/Research/Creative Endeavors:

Stewart, C., & Crone, T. (in press). Maintaining motivation in online students: An examination of the ARCS-V motivation model. In L. Kyei-Blankson & J. Blankson (Eds.), Handbook of research on strategic management of interaction, presence, and participation in online courses. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Johnson, R., Stewart, C., & Bachman, C. (2013). What drives students to complete online courses? What drives faculty to teach online? Validating motivation orientation in university students and faculty. Interactive Learning Environments.

Bachman, C., & Stewart, C. (2011). Self-determination theory and web-enhanced course template development, Teaching of Psychology, 38, 180-188.

Stewart, C., Bachman, C., & Johnson, R. (2010). Predictors of Faculty Acceptance of Online Education. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 6, 1-20.

​Dr. Stewart's research interests are two-pronged. Dr. Stewart is a teaching scholar who uses scientific inquiry to improve her pedagogy, as well as her students' learning. Her research examines applications of motivation and cognitive-developmental theories to technology-based teaching and learning environments. Dr. Stewart's second area of research examines culpability attributions for female perpetrated intimate partner violence.

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