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Introduction of the Educator
The background and role of Janet Ranken at MIT are described in this section.
Position
Janet Ranken holds the position of interim director of the teaching and learning lab at MIT.
Course Taught
She has been teaching 595J, which focuses on teaching college-level science and engineering, for the last four years.
Previous Experience
Prior to attending MIT, she taught in the engineering department at Brown University.
Interest in Educating
At Brown, she became interested in teaching quality after observing the distinction between good and subpar instruction. This prompted her to research teaching theory and best practices, specifically in engineering but also in general education.
Work at Brown
She spent some time working in Brown's teaching and learning centre.
Rationale Behind Attending MIT
She was drawn to the teaching and learning lab at MIT because it gave her the chance to collaborate with other engineers and scientists who were interested in enhancing instruction and applying best practices based on research.
