Carol Bruzzano
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- carol.bruzzano@njit.edu
- 435b Cullimore Hall (CULM)
About Me
Carol Bruzzano is a fulltime NJIT university lecturer currently teaching ENGL101 and 102 courses and attending Fairleigh Dickinson University's Ed.D. program in higher education leadership. Carol's dissertation work involves first year writing curricula in New Jersey public universities and the impact artificial intelligence language models and related AI tools have on instruction and learning. Carol is in her 33rd year in k-20 education and her 25th year teaching first year writing courses in New Jersey higher education institutions.
Education
Master's of Education; Saint Peter's University; Educational Administration ; 1996
B.A.; Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus; Fine Arts; 1991
2026 Fall Courses
ENGL 101 - INTRO TO ACADEMIC WRITING
Teaching Interests
Inclusive instruction for diverse student groups; metacognition and self-assessment as a tool for differentiating instruction; k-20 educator professional development for active learning lesson designs; inclusive k-20 instruction yoga and mindfulness in k-20 instruction for integrating interpersonal skills teaching into course designs for college and career preparation.
Past Courses
Research Interests
Process-focused pedagogy and active learning lesson designs; outcome-based course designs; differentiation and inclusion in higher education; bridging the gap from k-12 districts into the first year experience; sustainable practices in first year writing program designs and the integration of learning skills (the 4Cs) into curriculum and instruction in higher education.
Journal Article