MTI Speaker Series: Matthew Rhodes, “Common Myths of College Teaching”

Matthew Rhodes, speaking on "Common Myths of College Teaching" on April 16, 4 to 5pm, in TILT 221

Dr. Matthew Rhodes of CSU’s Psychology department titled “Common Mythes of College Teaching” where he will debunk prevalent misconceptions about college teaching and share research-backed strategies to enhance learning and instructional effectiveness.

Bio: Matthew Rhodes is a Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. His research focuses on memory, metacognition, and evidence-based approaches to learning and training.  He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal Experimental Psychology: Applied; Metacognition and Learning; and the Journal of Memory and Language. Dr. Rhodes is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory and Cognition.  He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 3) and the Association for Psychological Science, has received several awards for teaching and student mentoring, and teaches the class “Evidence-Based Approaches to College Instruction”. Dr. Rhodes is also an author, with Anne Cleary and Edward DeLosh, of the book A Guide to Effective Studying and Learning: Practical Strategies from the Science of Learning (2020; Oxford University Press)

20 Year Master Teacher Initiative Celebration

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  • Date: January 12, 2026 - February 1, 2026
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: Canvas


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This three-week, mostly asynchronous course TAKES PLACE IN CANVAS. Participants can expect to spend 4-5 hours per week completing assignments, discussions and readings. Examine assignments..

  • Date: January 12, 2026 - February 1, 2026
  • Time: All Day
  • Location: Canvas