Dr. Lorri F. Engstrom's Website

I make an effort to avoid just transferring knowledge by lecturing, rather I encourage students to create their own knowledge. I use problems, case studies, critical incidents and personal narratives to find key concepts, issues and knowledge. I encourage students to create their understanding more meaningfully and more permanently by thinking critically, discussing, writing, and speaking while supporting, encouraging and respecting others in the process. We work in teams to LEARN. My classes are designed around base group learning teams from the cooperative learning pedagogy.

~Dr. Lorri Francis Engstrom

Education

Ed.D. Degree--Pedagogy Physical Education
                    University of Northern Colorado
M.A Degree-- Physical Education
                    California State University Fresno
Adapted Physical Education Certification
                    University of Pacific
B.A. Degree-- Physical Education
                    California State University Fresno

Professional Experiences

     Classroom Teacher 6th Grade               1 year
     Physical Education Specialist K-8          3 years
     Adapted Physical Education Specialist   7 years
     College Professor:
        Part Time:
           California State University Fresno
           University of Northern Colorado
           Ursinus College
        Full Time:
           Kutztown University

Areas Of Specialization:
Pedagogy -- Elementary Physical Education and Health

Curriculum and Methods

Cooperative Learning

Youth Fitness