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Dr. Luralyn Helming serves as a professor of psychology at °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ.
Driven by a deep interest in achievement motivation and how individuals perceive their competence, Dr. Helming is dedicated to exploring how educators can support students in developing a strong sense of self-efficacy.
Her research interests center on achievement motivation, with a particular focus on mathematics education and how students develop and perceive competence.
Dr. Helming's faith is a central aspect of her teaching philosophy, particularly in her approach to research methods. She encourages students to think about how their work can reflect their Christian values.
Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of South Dakota.
- M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of South Dakota.
- B.S. in Psychology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.