Stefanie M Sinno
Education
- Ph.D., University of Maryland
- B.S., Ursinus College
Teaching Interests
As a developmental psychologist, I teach child and adolescent development, gender development and a seminar on the developmental understanding on inclusion and exclusion. I also teach interpersonal psychology, which is grounded in the development of self and relationships with others. I enjoy teaching introductory psychology as well as methodology courses.
My role of professor at Muhlenberg has many rewards and challenges. It is rewarding to watch my students make connections between the course objectives and everyday life circumstances. They often rise above and beyond my expectations. I find it important to continue to find new and interesting ways to present material. I believe that learning within a liberal arts setting is a process for both students and teachers and that by working together we can question, analyze and expand our knowledge and interest in psychology and in the world around us.
Research, Scholarship or Creative/Artistic Interests
My research training and expertise are in the area of social and moral development, with a focus on youth social reasoning in everyday contexts. I conduct research which examines inclusion and exclusion in social contexts, the impact of stereotypes on reasoning, and the influence of structural systems on individual well being.
I also have a strong interest in the psychology of teaching and learning, the teaching of interpersonal skills in the classroom and the increased importance of information literacy in understanding psychological research and the representation (or misrepresentation) of psychology in the popular press.
- Child Development
- Development: Inclusion-Exclusion
- Introductory Psychology
- Psychology Independent Study/Research - Chronic Absenteeism
- Psychology Independent Study/Research - Chronic Absenteeism
- Psychology Independent Study/Research: Chronic Absenteeism
- Psychology Internship
- Psychology Internship: CSC, Inc.
- Psychology Internship: Good Shepherd
- Psychology Internship: Haven House
- Psychology Internship: Valley Youth House
2021, Spring Antiracism Pedagogical Development Grant, Muhlenberg College
2020, Spring Faculty Center for Teaching Course Grant, Muhlenberg College
Rosenberg, A.*, Gates, A.*, Richmond, K., & Sinno, S. (2016). It’s not a joke: Masculinity and homophobic language. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, online first. doi.org/10.1037/men0000063.
Sinno, S., Schuette, C. & Hellriegel, C.* (2015). The impact of family and community context on children’s understanding of parental roles. Journal of Family Issues, 38, 435-456.
Smith, B.*, Bagley, E.J., & Sinno, S. (2017, April). Links between children’s perceptions of current life satisfaction and hopefulness for the future: No the same for all. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development Biennial Conference in Austin, TX.
Bagley, E.J., Sinno, S., Smith, B.* (2017, April). Children’s explanations of economic inequity. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Child Development Biennial Conference in Austin, TX.
Sinno, S., Bagley, E., Smith, B. *& Fishbein, S.* (2016). Adolescents' Perceptions of their Socioeconomic Status Impacts their Psychological Wellbeing. Poster to be presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Sinno, S., Gates, A. *, & Rosenberg, A.* (2015). Adults’ Perceptions of Homophobic Language among Children and Adolescents. Poster to be presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, New York, NY.
Sinno, S., Richmond, K., Rosenberg, A.*, Gates, A.*, & Silk, C*. (2014, August). Regulating Masculinity through Homophobic Language: A Developmental Perspective. Presented at American Psychological Association Conference, Washington, D.C.
Boviard, H.*, Shepley, B.*, Waldman, R.* & Sinno, S. (2014, March). Barriers to Family Engagement from the Perspective of Parents and Teachers. Presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Boston, MA.
Sinno, S., Repice, J.*, & Stovall, B.* (2013, May). Social reasoning about distributive justice in school-aged children. Poster presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Sinno, S. & Goebel, S.*(2012, June). How do I know what to do when I’m older? Poster presented at 10th Biennial Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues convention, Charlotte, NC.
Hourani, A.*, Roth, S.*, Zeitoun, J.*, & Sinno, S. (2012, May). Children’s and Adolescents’ Reasoning about Allocation of School Resources. Poster presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Sinno, S., Repice, J.*, Silverman, J.*, Stovall, B.*, Butto, A.*, & Rosenberg, A.* (2012, May). Family Engagement in an Urban Middle School: Investigating Multiple Perspectives. Poster presented at Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
Silverberg, S. & Sinno, S. (2012, February). Who gets what? Adolescents' distribution of school resources. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development Themed Meeting: Positive Development of Minority Children, Tampa, FL.
Bips, L., Richmond, K., & Sinno, S. (2011, September). Designing Introductory Psychology for an expanding audience. Poster presented at the Atlantic Coast Teaching of Psychology Conference, Monmouth, NJ.
Nugent, N., Sinno, S., Patterson, R.*, Porrino, D.*, & Wolloch, D.* (2011, April). Family engagement in community schools. PA Campus Compact Conference, Carlisle, PA.
Denke,J., Jarson, J., & Sinno, S. (2020). Making the invisible visible: Enhancing information literacy and metacognition with a constructivist activity. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 14 (2), online. Found at https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2020.140207
Sinno, S. & Jarson, J. (2018). Moving beyond opinion and assumption: An information literacy activity to foster students’ critical thinking about popular press. Currents in Teaching and Learning, 10(1), online first.
Sinno, S. (2020). Book review of Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age. Psychology of Women Quarterly.
Sinno, S. (2020). Youth understanding of the detrimental effects of poverty. Poster presented at APS Virtual Showcase.
Rosenberg, A.*, Gates, A.*, Richmond, K., & Sinno, S. (2016). It’s not a joke: Masculinity and homophobic language. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, online first. doi.org/10.1037/men0000063
Sinno, S., Schuette, C. & Hellriegel, C.* (2015). The impact of family and community context on children’s understanding of parental roles. Journal of Family Issues, 38, 435-456.
Sinno, S. & Killen, M. (2011). Social reasoning about “Second-shift” parenting. Special Issue: Gender and Relationships. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 29, 313-329.
Sinno, S., & Killen, M. (2009). Moms at work and dads at home: Children’s evaluations of parental roles. Applied Developmental Science, 13(1), 16-29.
Sinno, S., Schuette, S., & Killen, M. (2013). Developmental social cognition about gender roles in the family and societal context. In H. Tenenbaum & P. J. Leman (Eds.), Gender and development (pp. 133-154). Hove, UK: Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
Horn, S. & Sinno, S. (2013). Gender, sexuality, and discrimination. In M. Killen & J. Smetana (Eds.) Handbook of Moral Development (Vol. 2, pp. 317- 339). Taylor & Francis, Ltd.
Sinno, S. (2014). Book review of The New Kinship: Constructing Donor-Conceived Families. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 38, 582-583.
Psychology
Contact: stefaniesinno@muhlenberg.edu