University Teaching Initiative Award

Shelby Putt, Ph.D.

• Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Illinois State University.
• She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 2016

What is the core of your teaching philosophy in one sentence?

I strive to create an immersion learning experience by employing project-based learning, play-based learning, and differentiated instructional strategies. 

“Ensure that my students develop the critical thinking skills they need to become responsible world citizens and life-long learners”