Lisa Siciliano
Graduate Student
Learning Sciences Research Institute
Contact
Building & Room:
1570 SSB
Address:
1240 W. Harrison St.
Email:
About
Research and Teaching Interests
Ensemble learning processes, devising as collaborative inquiry, power relations among youth and facilitators in theatrical environments, teaching artist learning, and supporting youth artistic agency.
Discipline
Theatre Studies, Drama Education, Embodiment
Year Entered Program
2018
Advisor(s)
Susan Goldman and Josh Radinsky
Why Learning Sciences?
I’m fascinated by how people learn, and when I was a classroom teacher, I felt as though I had way more questions that I wanted to explore than I had answers. The interdisciplinary nature of Learning Sciences is also key for me. I LOVE learning anything, so why not study how it actually happens and how to improve it for others?
Why LSRI at UIC?
The teachers here are leaders in their fields and are absolutely brilliant. The are also very caring and work hard to help us succeed. I chose LSRI at UIC because it’s located within a huge urban city and shares my values of service and community.
What Else?
I am now officially a PhD Candidate as of 8/23.
2023 - present. Loyola University Chicago, School of Education, Chicago, IL
Adjunct Professor/Arts Residency Internship Coach: professor and internship supervisor for MEd in Elementary Education with Theater Concentration students enrolled in the Chicago Public School Teacher Residency Program
I consider myself very fortunate!
Selected Publications
Lisa M. Siciliano (2021): Is Online Theatre Really Theatre?: Teaching and
Researching During a Pandemic, Teaching Artist Journal, DOI: 10.1080/15411796.2021.1958220
LISA M. SICILIANO (2021) and MIKAEL BURKE: Wedunnit: How About Face Youth Theatre Solved the Mystery of Online Ensemble Devising and Learning, ArtsPraxis (8,2).
Lisa M. Siciliano (2022): “It Appears to Be a Free-for-All”: Designing for Audience Agency in an Immersive Theatre Environment. International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Professional Leadership
Co-chair (2-year term), The International Society of the Learning Sciences Student Association (ILSSA)
Education
2013 - MSED, Northwestern University, Elementary Education
2011 - Certificate, Northwestern University, Museum Studies
2005 - BA, Yale University, Theatre Studies
Licensures and Certifications
I am a licensed K through 9 teacher in Illinois.
Professional Memberships
AERA, AATE
Selected Presentations
Research Currently in Progress
I am currently working as a RA for the CASPIR project with Dr. Castro Superfine. I am also working as a RA in the department of Curriculum Studies with Dr. Trinder.