Rebecca Putman, Ph.D. has joined TCU as a faculty developer in the Koehler Center.
Dr. Putman is a seasoned educator and faculty developer with a passion for supporting a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. With a background in curriculum and instruction, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as a support and guide for faculty and instructors at TCU. As a dedicated advocate for enhancing faculty efficacy and student-centered approaches to teaching, Dr. Putman will leverage her expertise in curriculum design and educational technologies to provide on-demand support and coaching for faculty. Her primary focus is on fostering improved student learning outcomes through tailored guidance and assistance.
With a career spanning various academic roles, including Associate Professor of Literacy and Senior Teaching Faculty Fellow at Tarleton State University, Dr. Putman has developed and delivered numerous engaging faculty development programs including Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) cohorts, HyFlex course design, new faculty academies, and course redesigns. These initiatives reflect her commitment to innovation and active learning environments, which aligns with TCU’s mission of promoting student-centered and inclusive academic excellence. Prior to her role at Tarleton State University, she was an adjunct instructor and public-school teacher.
Dr. Putman earned a BS in Habilitation of the Deaf from TCU and an M.Ed. and Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. She has published several research articles on teaching and learning in higher education including Does This Chair Make Me Look Smart? An Examination of Flexible Seating in the Higher Education Classroom, Virtual Practice for Authentic Classrooms: How to Prepare Preservice Teachers to Be Day One Ready, and Extending the Walls of Our Classrooms with Online Informal Learning Environments: An Investigation of Social Media in the Higher Education Classroom.