Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Simkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. He has led multiple National Science Foundation projects exploring the use and diffusion of evidence-based teaching innovations in economics, totaling over $1.25 million. His research, focusing primarily on cross-disciplinary pedagogical innovation and systemic change in teaching and learning, has appeared in a variety of book chapters and academic journals.
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, Ph.D., Interpreting Economic Time Series Using the Methods of Burns and Mitchell, University of Iowa
… → 1988
Economics, B.A., N/A, St. John's University
… → 1981
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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The Great Recession and Small States
Edwards, J. A., Naanwaab, C. B. & Simkins, S. P., 2023, In: Economic Issues. 28, 1, p. 81-103Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Challenges and lessons: Design and implementation of a multi-site evaluation of team-based learning
Carson, K. S., Adams, H., Gonzalez-Ramirez, J., Heinicke, C., Latham, J. M., Maier, M., Malakar, C. L., Ruder, P. & Simkins, S., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Economic Education. 52, 3, p. 241-248 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Getting started with team-based learning (TBL): An introduction
Ruder, P., Maier, M. H. & Simkins, S., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Economic Education. 52, 3, p. 220-230 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Team-based learning (TBL): Putting learning sciences research to work in the economics classroom
Simkins, S., Maier, M. H. & Ruder, P., Jan 1 2021, In: Journal of Economic Education. 52, 3, p. 231-240 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Co-Inquiry with Students: When Shared Questions Lead the Way
Werder, C., Thibou, S., Simkins, S., Hornsby, K. L., Legg, K. & Franklin, T., 2016, In: Teaching & Learning Inquiry. 4, 2, p. 1–15Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Service
- 3 Professional Service
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Cost-Benefit Working Group Co-Leader
Simkins, S. (Participant)
2016 → …Activity: Other › Professional Service
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