Professor of Educational Studies
Biography
Dr. David Morris is a professor in the Department of Educational Studies, where he teaches educational psychology and research methods courses. His research involves applications of Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory to teaching and learning. He focuses primarily on the sources of teachers' self-efficacy beliefs (i.e., their beliefs about their instructional capabilities) and how these beliefs influence their motivation and effectiveness. Dr. Morris has also explored factors that support and hinder educators' moral agency. His work includes publications in Educational Psychology Review, Contemporary Educational Psychology, and Theory Into Practice.
Areas of Research Specialization
- Teacher Motivation
- Teaching Self-Efficacy
- Moral Disengagement
Areas of Teaching Specialization
- Educational Psychology
- Research Methods
Education
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B.A. in Educational Studies at Emory University, 2001
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M.A.T. in Middle Grades at Emory University, 2002
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Ph.D. in Educational Studies; Educational Psychology at Emory University, 2010