K. Andrew R. Richards

K. Andrew R. Richards is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on teacher socialization in physical education as well as social and emotional learning, particularly through the teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) pedagogical model. Richards' curriculum vitae highlights his extensive publication record, which includes over 100 total publications and 100 conference presentations. He was also lead editor the Taylor & Francis...See more

K. Andrew R. Richards is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on teacher socialization in physical education as well as social and emotional learning, particularly through the teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) pedagogical model. Richards' curriculum vitae highlights his extensive publication record, which includes over 100 total publications and 100 conference presentations. He was also lead editor the Taylor & Francis book Teacher Socialization in Physical Education, serves as an associated editor for the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education and Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, and is on the editorial board for Quest and Curriculum Studies for Health and Physical Education. Richards has experience developing, implementing, and evaluating social and emotional learning programs, primarily delivered using the TPSR pedagogical model, both in school-based physical education programs and through afterschool and summer programs. He also has experience integrating social and emotional learning into physical education teacher education programs. See less