Tabitha Kidwell

Tabitha Kidwell is a language teacher and teacher educator at American University, specializing in innovative approaches to language teaching, intercultural competence, and multilingual education. She teaches courses such as Principles of Linguistics (TESL-400) and Curriculum & Materials Design (TESL-445). Her research focuses on teacher development, cross-cultural pedagogy, and the integration of technology in language education.

Education:

• Ph.D., Applied Linguistics and Language Education, University of Maryland
• M.A., Foreign and Second Language Education, The Ohio State University
• B.S. and B.A., French and Spanish Education, Miami University

Research Interests: Dr. Kidwell’s work emphasizes culturally sustaining pedagogy, intercultural communication in language classrooms, and professional development for TESOL educators. She has conducted teacher training programs in Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and other countries.

Publications & Presentations: Her recent work includes studies on World Englishes, podcast-based language learning, and humanizing practices in multilingual classrooms. She frequently presents at TESOL International Conventions and delivers webinars for global audiences.

Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her collaborations include international educators and institutions, reflecting a focus on global language education initiatives.