Lindsay Maldonado, Ph.D.

Lindsay Maldonado,

College of Education, Teacher Education

Assistant Professor

Office:  Room LWH-3042
Phone:  773-442-5379
Email:  L-maldonado2@neiu.edu
Office Hours:  Vary by semester and teaching schedule.
Country:  United States

EDFN 303: Early Childhood Development
ECED 355: Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies in Early Childhood Education

Research Interests

My research examines how program and experience design support engagement and learning for children and families in informal learning settings. My research interests include informal education and STEM learning in museums.

Education

Ph.D., Child Development, Loyola University Chicago

M.S., Child Development, Erikson Institute

B.A. Psychology, Northeastern Illinois University

Selected Publications

Mast, F., Zhao, L., & Maldonado, L. (2018). Instrument development and validation for conservation learning: A tool for more rigorous research and evaluation. Curator: The Museum Journal, 61(2), 637-383.


Nesbitt, K., & Maldonado, L. (2016). Language as process: Using words to shape exhibit design. Exhibition. The Journal of Exhibition Theory and Practice for Museum Professionals, 36(1) 64-69.