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About
Bethany Fleck Dillen is a professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver teaching courses in human development and psychology. Her teaching experience includes Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Educational Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, Child Development, Developmental Research Methods, and Cognitive Growth and Development. In her courses, Fleck Dillen is committed to an active, learner-centered approach to teaching.
Her research centers on cognitive and social development in classroom contexts. Two distinct areas of work focus on issues in early childhood education and university classrooms. Both lines of research draw on developmental theory with the overall goal of enhancing the learning environment for students of all levels. Recently, she has been working on linking Documentation, an ECE teaching approach, with maternal reminiscing style. In the classroom, her research as of late focuses on the effects of service learning, flipped classrooms and integrating Social Media into teaching.
Fleck Dillen is also the director of regional conference programming for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.
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Politics
Lawsuits accuse Facebook, Instagram of targeting children
Colorado is among dozens of states suing Meta, underscoring growing concern among mental-health experts that the platforms are addictive and harmful to kids.
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Lifestyle
9 ways to have healthier social-media habits
How psychology and computer-science experts say you should manage your internet usage for better mental health in 2023.
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Education
A passion for serving others
The 2022 Provost’s Award winner says volunteering in the community gave her a sense of purpose, honor and appreciation.
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Health
Mom on a mission
Alumna Nikki Brooker’s nonprofit supports new mothers through the perils of postpartum depression.
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