Faculty Profile
James Pellegrino, Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Email: pellegjw@uic.edu
Office Phone: 312-355-2493
EDUCATION
Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Dr. Pellegrino researches the thinking and learning of children and adults and the implications of cognitive research and theory for assessment and instructional practice. He analyzes complex learning environments, including those incorporating information technology, with the goal of understanding the nature of student learning and conditions that foster deep understanding. He has contributed to numerous books and journals and is co-director of the UIC Center for the Study of Learning, Instruction, and Teacher Development.
