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Personal profile
Norman's research integrates theories and methods from formative assessment and educational psychology to develop evidence-based curriculum innovations that enhance student learning beliefs, practices, and achievement. Using rigorous measurement tools and uncovering psychological mechanisms, he identifies optimal ways to structure instruction, assessment, and learning environments—both in-person or online—to foster achievement, self-regulated learning, and resilience. His research can be categorized into (1) psychological and behavioural mechanisms of learning; (2) measurement studies, and (3) learning interventions.
Research interests
- Self-directed learning practices (e.g., self-assessment practices; engagement; growth competencies and practices)
- Motivation, engagement, mindset
- Need-supportive instruction
- Well-being and mental health
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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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Early childhood education in Cambodia: Preschool teachers’ beliefs, curriculum priorities, and professional development needs
KARIM, S., BAUTISTA ARELLANO, A., MENDOZA, N. B., SOTH, S. & LEE, K., 2026, In: Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. 47, 1, p. 258-274Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Empowering school counsellors: How autonomy supportive leadership shapes professional identity
HARRISON, M. G., MENDOZA, N. B., HOCSON, S. M. G. & KING, R. B., Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: School Psychology International.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Ensuring the validity of assessing student well-being in paper-and-pencil and web-based formats: The measurement invariance of the MHC-SF
MENDOZA, N. B., BUENCONSEJO, J. U., BA, S. & YAN, Z., Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Individual-level mechanisms of SRL in digital learning environments: Motivational, metacognitive, and behavioural dynamics
YAN, Z., WU, Y.-T., MENDOZA, N. B. & ZHAN, Y., 2026, In: Educational Psychology. 43, 3, p. 341-349Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Leveraging network analytics to examine the impact of generative artificial intelligence-assisted feedback on inquiry-based discussion
BA, S., LU, G., MENDOZA, N. B., YANG, Y. N., PAN, Z. & WANG, Y., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Educational Computing Research. 64, 2, p. 403-438Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Prizes
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Emerging Psychologists' Programme Awardee
MENDOZA, N. B. (Recipient), 18 Jul 2024
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Hong Kong Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate)
MENDOZA, N. B. (Recipient), Sept 2019
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