David E. Brown

Dr. David E. Brown serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he specializes in researching the dynamics of instructional interactions in science education. His research employs a complex dynamic systems perspective to examine the social, affective, and conceptual aspects of teaching and learning in various contexts, including classroom instruction, tutoring, and technology-assisted learning environments. Through his course "Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education" on Coursera, he shares his expertise in educational theory and practice. His work particularly focuses on understanding how students learn scientific concepts and developing effective instructional strategies that incorporate modern technological tools. His research contributes significantly to the field of science education by examining how different instructional contexts influence learning outcomes and by applying systems thinking to the design of online educational environments.