Derek E. Zeigler

Delaware Campus, DA 126
Phone: 740-203-8223
Fax: 740-203-8141
Email: dzeigler3@cscc.edu

About:

Derek Zeigler earned his B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University in 2010. He remained at Ohio University for graduate school and earned his M.S (2013) and Ph.D. (2016) in Experimental Cognitive Psychology while working in the Structure, Concepts, & Perception Laboratory. He then began as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at West Virginia Wesleyan College where he was the Director of the Experimental Psychology Laboratory. Dr. Zeigler's current research explores the nature of learning — particularly how concept learning processes are influenced by training and expertise. Derek conducts this research mostly in collaboration with the Consortium for the Advancement of Cognitive Science based at Ohio University. Derek hopes that his future research will bridge the gap between laboratory and classroom so that cognitive principles can inform best practices in teaching.

The most rewarding part of Dr. Zeigler's professional activities is the immediate gratification he receives from teaching. Derek sees his role as an advisor and mentor to his students as the most important part of his job. In his spare time, Derek enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling with his wife Annie. Derek is also a huge Cleveland sports fan. Go Guardians, Cavs, and Browns!

Degrees:

B.A., Ohio University, Psychology
M.A., Ohio University, Experimental Cognitive Psychology
Ph.D., Ohio University, Experimental Cognitive Psychology

Regularly Teaches:

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1100)
Child Development (PSY 2261)