Dr. Karen Cadiero-Kaplan
Faculty Chair, Associate Professor and MA Program Coordinator Dr. Karen Cadiero-Kaplan (kcadiero@mail.sdsu.edu) teaches in the bilingual MS and SS Credential and in the MA degree programs. She is actively involved in causes addressing critical pedagogy, educational policy and literacy development. She serves as the graduate advisor for the department.
MA Program Advisor
Telephone: (619) 594-4994
Office: BA 225A
Education
Projects, Grants and Research
Publications
Courses
Vitae
Education
- Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University / San Diego State University, 2001
Major: Curriculum Development & Instruction
Minor: Critical Literacy & Multicultural Education - M.A. San Diego State University, 1994
Major: Policy Studies in Language & Cross-Cultural Education
Minor: Special Education (LH & SED) - B.A. University of San Diego, 1989
Major: Psychology
Minor: Elementary Education - Basic Certificate in Applied Linguistics & ESL, 1995-Present
- CLAD Authorization, 1995-Present
- Certification for Serious Emotional Disturbance, 1995-Present
- Specialist Credential: Learning Handicap, 1995-Present
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 1990-Present
Professional Affiliations
- Co-Chair, Critical Pedagogy Special Interest Group of the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE), 2002-03; 2003-04.http://www.nabe.org/
- President Elect (2004-05), Executive Board of the California Association of Teachers of English and Other Languages (CATESOL) 2002-2003. http://www.catesol.org/
Projects, Grants and Research
- 2004 Principal Author & Investigator. Evaluating Program Outcomes using Electronic Portfolio Software. San Diego State University, College of Education Inquiry Grant, $1,000.00 granted for 9 months.
- 2001 Principal Author & Investigator Evaluating Policy and Program Services for English 2002 Language Learners in Middle Schools & High Schools. San Diego State University, College of Education Grant-in-Aid for Research, $3,000.00 granted for one year.
- 2000 Principal Author & Investigator The High School Second Language Population and Grossmont College: A First Step Toward Building Bridges. Grossmont College, Educational Development & Innovation Mini-Grant. $1,500.00 granted for 9 months.
- 1996 Research Associate, Integrated Program for Resident ESL Students, (PI: V. Berger & L. 1998 Mann). Grossmont College, Underrepresented Students Special Project Grant. Development of a Comprehensive Exam, $8,000.00 granted for 1 year.
- 2001 External Evaluator, for Three-Year Project Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Present Technology Implementation Grant. Indiana State University, School of Education, Principal Investigators: Ken Janz & Christy Coleman, Ph.D. $1.1 Million Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education, Project for 3 years. No Cost Extension Approved for 2004-2005.
- 1999 Training for Professional Growth: Grossmont College, Instructional Technology Human Resource Program. Funding of $500.00 for Professional Development, SITE 1999 Conference Participation & Faculty Development.
- 1998 Project Coordinator. Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Ernest Boyer Summit Next Step 1999 Grant of $5,000.00. Site-Based Staff Development for Integrating Technology into the Classroom, 1998 (with R. Espinosa). Using Technology as a Tool in the Classroom http://edweb.sdsu.edu/plc/cpb/index.htm
- K-12 Literacy Curriculum/Staff Development and Instructional Methods, focusing on English literacy within Bilingual Methods and Pedagogy
- K-12 Literacy Policy and Practices from Critical Pedagogy Perspective
- Educational Technology: Classroom Practices and Pedagogy
- Authentic Assessment and Curriculum Development Instructional Models
- Action Research Models for Staff Development in the areas of: Technology, Curriculum for English Language Learners, and At-Risk Students
- Critical Examination of Policy and Practices of Equity Education
- Critical Pedagogy and Teaching Practices
- Ethnography in Teacher Education
Publications
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2004). The Literacy Curriculum & Bilingual Education: A Critical Examination. New York: Peter Lang.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K, Ochoa, A., Olivos, E., Rodriguez J., & N. Kuhlman (2005). Literacy Ideology, Teachers Beliefs, Language Policy and Parent Voice. Los Angeles, CA: California Association of Bilingual Education. Projected Publication
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2001). Literacy Ideology and Practice: Teachers Beliefs and Practices for English Language Learners at the Secondary Level. Dissertation Submitted to the Faculties of Claremont Graduate University & San Diego State University.
- Book & Enclyopedia Chapters
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2005). Literacy Ideologies: Critically Engaging the English Curriculum. In K. Cadiero-Kaplan, A. Ochoa, J. Rodriguez & N. Kuhlman (Eds.) Reclaiming Our Voices: Literacy Ideology, Teachers Beliefs, Language Policy and Parent Voice. Los Angeles, CA: California Association of Bilingual Education.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2005). Teachers & Technology: Engaging Pedagogy & Practice. In L. T. Wee Hin and R. Subramaniam (Eds.), Literacy in Technology at the K-12 level: Issues and Challenges, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (in press). Critically Examining Beliefs, Orientations, Ideologies & Practices Towards Literacy Instruction: A Process of Praxis. In L. Bartolome (Ed.) The Significance of Teacher Ideology: Naming the ëUnnamed' in Urban Education. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts. Projected Publication: July, 2005
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. & Ochoa, A. (in press) Evaluating Programs for English Language Learners: Possibilities for Biliteracy in Urban School Districts in California. In P. Anderson, K. Hayes, D. Griffith, D. & J. Kincheloe (Eds.) Urban Encyclopedia (Tentative Title). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. Projected Publication: June, 2005
- Wang, M.J. & Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2003). Computer-Assisted Language LearningóCALL. In Kovalchick, A. & Dawsn, K. (Eds.) Educational and Technology; An Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO Publishers.
- Research & News Publications
- Ochoa, A. & Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2004). Towards Promoting Biliteracy and Academic Achievement: Educational Programs for High School Latino English Language Learners. The High School Journal 87 (3), 27-43.
- Heck, M. & Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2004). Factors of Creative Conflict: Caring Relationships with Diverse Others Through Arts-based Experiences. Journal of Critical Inquiry Into Curriculum and Instruction. 15 (3), 37-45.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. Bautista, J. D. & Gomez, C. (2004). NABE's Critical Pedagogy Special Interest Group ‚ Connecting Children, Families, Schools and Educators: Processes for Empowering Critical Education Practice. p. 20-21. V. 27, 4. Washington, D.C.: National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE).
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002). Literacy Ideologies: Critically Engaging the Language Arts Curriculum. Language Arts Journal, 79 (5), 372-392.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2003). Book Review: Organizing and Managing the Language Arts Block: A Professional Development Guide. Teachers College Record, 107 (1), 2004, p.1008-1010. http://www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 11163.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002). Using Story & Poetry to Learn About Ourselves & Each Other. CATESOL News, 33 (3), 30-31.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (1999). Integrating Technology: Issues for traditional and constructivist pedagogies. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 15 (2), 14-18. http://www.iste.org/sigte/index.html
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (1999). Collaborative technology development: A staff development model for integrating computers into school curriculum. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Society for Information Technology (SITE) Annual Conference Proceedings Publication, San Antonio, TX.
- Scholarly Paper Presentations
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2004). A Critical Examination of NCLB by Progressive Teachers: Implications for Diverse Classroom Communities. Interactive Symposium Panel Chair at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. & Heck, M. (2004, April). Visual Art, Literacy, and Metaphor as a Means to Broaden and Deepen Educational Discourse. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Hinchey, P. & Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2004, April). Political Education for Teachers: A Matter of Survival. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2003, April). Teachers' Literacy Ideology: A Reflective Dialogical Process. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K., Brown, K., Rocap, K., & Cronin, E. (2004, March). Knowing Our Students, Knowing Ourselves: Global Collaborations for Diversity-Responsive Teaching and Learning. California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) 29th Annual State Conference, San Jose, CA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. & Wells, G. (2003, April). Engaging Ideology within Multicultural Education & Literacy with Secondary Teachers. Paper presented at the AERA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. & Ochoa, A. (2003, February). Evaluating High School Programs for English Language Learners Post 227: Possibilities for Biliteracy. Panel Presentation, CABE, Los Angeles, CA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2003, January). Processes of Critical Literacy Instruction: Promoting Biliteracy & Social Justice in K-12 Classrooms. Institute Moderator, National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. & Ochoa, A. (2003, February). Evaluating Programs for English Language Learners Post 227: Possibilities for Biliteracy. Paper Presentation, NABE Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002, October). Visual Art, Literacy, and Metaphor as a Means to Broaden and Deepen Educational Discourse. Paper Presentation, JCT Bergamo Conference, Dayton, OH.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002, April). Ideology & Practice: High School Teachers' Beliefs and Practices for Literacy Development. Poster Presentation, AERA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002, April). Teacher Education & Social Justice: Processes for Engaging Pre-Service Teachers in Critical Reflection on Race, Class, & Gender. Interactive Symposium Panel Chair, AERA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (2002, March). Literacy Ideology & Practice: A Critical Methodology for Engaging Teachers in Praxis. Paper Presentation, NABE Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
- Cadiero-Kaplan, K. (1999). Collaborative technology development: A staff development model for integrating computers into school curriculum. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Society for Information Technology (SITE) Annual Conference Proceedings Publication, San Antonio, TX.
Courses
- PLC 553: Assessment & Evaluation
- PLC 600: Principles of Democratic Schooling
- PLC 601: Language Policies & Practices
- PLC 601: Language Policy & Practices On-Line Reader 2005
- PLC 651: English Language Development/SDAIE: Curriculum, Teaching & Assessment in Diverse Settings
- PLC 652: Literacy and Language: A Critical Examination of Curriculum for Teaching
- PLC 686: Seminar in Multicultural Education: Engaging Critical Pedagogy in School Reform & Change Processes
- ED 801: Seminar on Social & Cultural Foundations of Multicultural Education
- PLC 915: Methods of Teaching ELD & SDAIE
http://TeacherWeb.com/CA/SDSU/Cadiero/index.html Website (on-line @ Teacher Web) - PLC 915A: Special Session http://TeacherWeb.com/CA/SDSU/Cadiero/index.html
- PLC 954: Humanistic & Social Aspects of Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom
- Teacher Resources: Practical Applications Workshop Website: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/plc/cpb/practical_applications.htm
Vitae
Available upon request: kcadiero@mail.sdsu.edu