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Cantu, Lilia P.

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Senior Lecturer

CONTACT INFO

(956) 326-2134
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lilia.cantu@tamiu.edu
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KLM-419H

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COURSES TAUGHT

Learn a Global Context I (UNIV 1101)
Learn a Global Context I (UNIV 1201)
Learn a Global Context II (UNIV 1102)
Signature Course (UNIV 1302)
Signature Course (UNIV 1402)

RESEARCH

Current Research:

Research Interests:

the learning brain, growth mindset, and motivation

EDUCATION

Texas A&M International Univ. (Master of Arts)
St. Mary's University (Bachelor of Arts)

PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters:

Book Chapter Review: Global Citizenship Education at TAMIU: Elevating Education at the Frontera, edited by Tonya Huber, the third volume in the edited book series, International Education Inquiries: People, Places, and Perspectives of Education 2030, Information Age Publishing - 0000

Journal Articles:

SEE-I Critical Thinking Framework: Expository Writing in Middle Schools

Engagement to Autonomy: Four Strategies for Face-to-Face or Online Learning in First-Year Experience Courses in Faculty Focus

Other:

Scholarship Self-Assessment Form 2020

GRANTS

Grants:

Women's City Club Disbursement Fund

Open Educational Resources Grant Program

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Open Educational Resource Grant

TAMIU Summer Bridge Program - Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation

EXHIBITS

AWARDS

Nominee, Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators - John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M System - 09-12-2017

Five Exceptional Women in Education - Texas A&M International University - 03-03-2017

University Life Award - Student Government Association and Student Orientation, Leadership, and Engagement - 04-23-2019

PUBLIC SERVICE

This organization is dedicated to increasing access to fresh local foods, improving access to such items, and providing educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for citizens interested in local fresh foods.

The Laredo Education Task Force Read for Life Initiative is part of The Laredo of Tomorrow Community Coalition, which "is actively working towards improving the quality of life in Laredo and Webb County through better health and better education."

New Student Orientation