Erika Patall

About

Professor Erika Patall serves at the University of Southern California, where she focuses on educational psychology and student engagement. Her recent research includes topics such as reducing test anxiety in low-stakes testing, confronting scientific misconceptions, and promoting agentic engagement in diverse educational settings. Additionally, she has conducted comprehensive meta-analyses on the impact of teacher support and classroom structure on student beliefs and achievements. With her expertise, she contributes significantly to advancements in self-determination theory and educational research methodologies.