Rate My Professor David Morris

David B. Morris is Professor of Educational Studies at St. Mary's College of Maryland in the Department of Educational Studies. He teaches educational psychology and research methods courses, contributing to the institution's teacher education initiatives. Morris earned a B.A. in Educational Studies from Emory University in 2001, an M.A.T. in Middle Grades from Emory University in 2002, and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies (Educational Psychology) from Emory University in 2010. These degrees have equipped him with a strong foundation in both practical teaching and advanced psychological principles applied to education.

Morris's research applies Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory to teaching and learning processes. He examines the sources of teachers' self-efficacy beliefs—their perceptions of their instructional capabilities—and their influence on teacher motivation and effectiveness. His investigations also cover factors that support and hinder educators' moral agency. Specializations include teacher motivation, teaching self-efficacy, and moral disengagement. Morris has published in prominent journals such as Educational Psychology Review, Contemporary Educational Psychology, and Theory Into Practice. A significant publication is the 2021 co-authored article, 'A Mixed Methods Study of Self-Efficacy, the Sources of Self-Efficacy, and Teacher Efficacy in a STEM Focused, Robert Noyce Teacher Fellowship Program,' appearing in Frontiers in Education. Furthermore, he serves as Co-Chair of the Institutional Review Board at St. Mary's College of Maryland, overseeing ethical standards for research involving human participants conducted by the college community.