Karen Cadiero-Kaplan
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Associate Professor and MA Program Advisor |
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| MA Program Advisor Telephone: (619) 594-4994 Office: BA 225A |
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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/
- 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
Books
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

