Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Leah C. Keino, Ph.D.

 

Assistant Professor
College of Human Sciences

 

30C MacKay Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1120

515-294-9371
keino@iastate.edu

 Leah Keino

Dr. Keino has been a faculty member in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program since August 2004. She earned her doctorate from Iowa State University (Family and Consumer Sciences Education) and her Masters from Iowa State University (Instructional Technology) and University of British Columbia (Home Economics Education). Before joining Iowa State University in 2004, she taught in the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and as a visiting faculty in Canada. Dr. Keino is currently involved in curriculum development, assessment of learning, integration of technology in the content area of family and consumer sciences, distance education and international initiatives in Sudan and Rwanda.

Interests:

Program/curriculum development, technology integration in learning and teaching, outcomes assessment, e-portfolios, teacher education and higher education international partnerships and development.

Education:

  • Ph.D., Iowa State University, Family and Consumer Sciences Education
  • M.Ed., Iowa State University, Instructional Technology
  • M.Ed., University of British Columbia (Canada), Home Economics Education
  • B.S., University of Nairobi (Kenya), Home Economics Education

Publications:

  • Keino, L. (2007) Learning from learners: Life skills professionals in international settings. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 99(2), 58-62.

  • Keino, L. (2006) Electronic learning portfolios: Evaluating artifacts in an international FCS program. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98(4), 44-46.

  • Wooldridge, D., & Keino, L, Mayers, G. (2006) Responding to the changing needs of family, community and nation: Empowering women leaders in the Middle East. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 98 (3), 68-71.

  • Keino, L., A.S. van Wyk, Hendrich, S., Thompson, A., & Phye, G. (2006) Curbing migration of talent: Initiatives for FCS Professional collaboration between South African and USA. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 97(4), 65-68

 

(Last modified 2/20/2008)