Theory in Practice

In the Feinstein College of Education, we engage in scholarship that cultivates advocacy, justice, and joy. “Theory in Practice” is a place where we highlight impactful research being conducted in our college. Here, you’ll meet our education scholars and hear about the many ways their work can impact everyday educational practice.

  • Theory in Practice with Amy Correia - The Research Healy, A., Correia, A., & Stoudt, J. (2026). Teacher-led professional development: Changing perception, practice, and outcomes for long-term English learners. International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, 8(1), e2605. Alyx Healy graduated from URI’s M.A. in TESOL/BDL program in 2022; this paper showcases the research she conducted in the MA program. She […]
  • Nicole King Theory in Practice with Nicole King - The Research King, N., & Yan, J. (2025). Designing for AI literacy: A modular, GenAI-integrated course for interdisciplinary graduate students in education. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 16(2), 289-305. Abstract As educators, we are witnessing and experiencing the rapid proliferation and development of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, which are raising urgent questions about […]
  • Theory in Practice with Sara Sweetman - "As a women in STEM education, this research mattered to me because it shifts the focus from ‘fixing’ girls to confronting the hostile environments and gendered attitudes that shape STEM perceptions early on, underscoring the need for mixed-gender learning experiences that foster respect and collaboration."
  • Theory in Practice with Rachel Silva - "It is important to examine how educators understand and use equity, inclusion, and UDL in their work in order to better understand the challenges and opportunities to building equitable and inclusive schools for all students."
  • Steve Pryzmus Theory in Practice with Steve Pryzmus - “Language has always been the mechanism for creating reality, first as the means to think within an individual’s mind and then as a tool for convincing others to think the same way.”
  • Adam Moore and Annemarie Vaccaro Theory in Practice with Adam Moore and Annemarie Vaccaro - "Understanding the lived experiences of disabled college students as they learn to self-advocate in inhospitable PK–16 educational settings provides invaluable information for educators to do better and be better at supporting students and serving as allies.”