Commemorating the Life and Legacy of Wilbert J. (Bill) McKeachie

Session Type: Paper Session

Abstract

This session commemorates Dr. Wilbert J. (Bill) McKeachie’s life and legacy. Dr. McKeachie pioneered theory and research on the nature of teaching and learning, examined student test anxiety, individual differences among students, gender differences, and students’ feeling about teaching and their teachers, and was a forerunner on research on motivation, self-regulated learning, and teaching effectiveness. He published over 30 books or monographs, 122 book chapters, and more than 200 articles. Each panelist will share with the audience their experiences with Dr. McKeachie, his impact on their research, teaching, and careers, and what they learned from him. This forum will provide opportunities at the end for audience members to contribute.

Sub Unit

• AERA Sessions

Cosponsors

• Division C - Learning and Instruction

• Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education

• SIG-Motivation in Education

• SIG-Studying and Self-Regulated Learning

Chairs

• Stuart A. Karabenick, University of Michigan

• Hefer Bembenutty, Queens College - CUNY

Participants

• Marilla D. Svinicki, The University of Texas at Austin

• Akane Zusho, Fordham University

• Eric M. Anderman, The Ohio State University

• Dale H. Schunk, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

• Lynley H. Anderman, The Ohio State University

• Avi Kaplan, Temple University

• Hefer Bembenutty, Queens College - CUNY