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Linwood Randolph Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language Education
• Anti-Racist Pedagogy
• Anti-Colonial Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Linwood Randolph Jr. (L.J. Randolph Jr.) is an Assistant Professor of World Language Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education. His work centers on critical language education, emphasizing anti-racist and anti-colonial pedagogies, teaching Spanish to heritage and native speakers, and centering Blackness and Indigenousness in curricula. Education: Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2011) MAT in Spanish and ESL Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003) B.A. in Romance Languages with a Second Major in Linguistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001) Research Focus: Dr. Randolph explores inclusive, liberating language education for marginalized linguistic and racial groups. Key questions include the role of teacher identity and curriculum in justice-oriented pedagogies. His work advocates for equitable, transformative education through decolonized frameworks, as seen in his edited volume How We Take Action: Social Justice in PK-16 Language Classrooms and his blog Decolonize Language . Leadership Roles: Former President of ACTFL and the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina (FLANC) Former President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Coordinator of the Cape Fear Foreign Language Collaborative (CFFLC) Founding Vice-Chair of ACTFL’s Critical and Social Justice Special Interest Group

Stephen Silversteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American history
• Latin American culture
• Latin American literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Silverstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish at Baylor University (College of Arts and Sciences). His research and teaching focus on Latin American history, culture, and literature, particularly examining intersections of Jewish identity, colonialism, and abolitionist movements. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish from University of Virginia (2012, 2007); Foreign Language Teacher Certification from Southern Connecticut State University (2003); Dual B.A./B.S. in Spanish and Finance from Rutgers University (2001). His scholarship analyzes literary representations of marginalized communities, mestizaje, and historical memory across Cuban, Mexican, and Caribbean contexts. Recent work includes studies of Leonardo Padura's narratives and Deleuzian theory in Latin American literature. Key research trends involve critical race theory, transatlantic slavery discourses, and postcolonial identity formation. His 2016 monograph The Merchant of Havana: The Jew in the Cuban Abolitionist Archive received the Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies award (2017). Scientific Awards: Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies 2017 (Latin American Jewish Studies Association) Contact: stephen_silverstein@baylor.edu | (254) 710-4385 | Office: Old Main 174

João Nemi Netoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Queer Pedagogy
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Brazilian Cinema
• +۲ مورد دیگر

João Nemi Neto is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Portuguese Language Program at Columbia University's Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures. Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures Academic Role: Senior Lecturer University: Columbia University Educational Philosophy : Focuses on queer pedagogy and inclusive language instruction, emphasizing: Queer visibility in language classrooms Resistance to heteronormative textbooks Safe spaces for gender-diverse students Integrating cultural/political context into language learning Research Themes : Interdisciplinary work at the intersection of: Queer cinema studies Brazilian telenovela analysis Language's role in gender expression Antropofagia theory applications Inclusive pedagogical frameworks Historical queer narratives Publication Trends : Recent work examines: Queer representation in Brazilian cinema (1970-2015) LGBTQIA+ inclusion in foreign language education Evolution of masculinity portrayals in media Gender theory in educational contexts Historical AIDS activism narratives Queer pedagogy methodologies Collaborations : Co-authored works with Daniela Jakubaszko analyzing Brazilian television gender dynamics.

• Creative Writing
• Life Writing
• Digital Fabrication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ursula Hurley is a Chair in Life Writing at the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies , University of Salford. She directs the English Research Centre and co-leads Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. Her career spans teaching, advertising, and community engagement before academia. Chair in Life Writing (2023) Co-lead for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Founding Director of Salford’s Doctoral School (2018-2021) Her research bridges creative writing with digital fabrication , disability studies , and social engagement . She pioneered the UK’s first inclusive mobile FabLab (2016) and explores surrealist methodologies, gender politics, and interdisciplinary approaches to auto/biographical expression. Recent publications focus on failure pedagogy , postcolonial narratives , and experimental life writing . They reveal trends in: Disability-inclusive technology Decolonizing curricula Failure-positive leadership Hybrid critical/creative scholarship Scientific recognition includes: AHRC funding (2016) Multiple teaching awards As a PhD supervisor, she mentors projects on film theory to experimental essays and Jungian psychoanalysis . Her grant work spans community regeneration, digital inclusion, and educational resilience initiatives. She leads labs like the In the Making digital fabrication project and collaborates with teams in the English Research Centre and Creative Technology Research Centre .

Jackie Hoermann-Elliottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Embodied Cognition
• Writing Pedagogy
• First-Year Composition
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Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott is an Associate Professor of English, Rhetoric, and Spanish at Texas Woman's University (TWU) within the College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as Director of First-Year Composition and contributes to TWU's Health & Well-Being Initiative through movement- and mindfulness-based pedagogy. Ph.D., Rhetoric and Composition, Texas Christian University M.A., Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication, Iowa State University B.A., English Literature and Language, University of Missouri-Kansas City Her research bridges embodied cognition with pedagogical innovation , focusing on how sensorimotor activities like running, yoga, and walking enhance learning. She integrates mindfulness practices into writing courses, advocating for first-year composition reforms, technical writing , and translingual pedagogy . Her work also examines gender dynamics in academic leadership and support systems for academic mothers . Recent publications explore racial geography in composition, self-efficacy for underrepresented writers, and contemplative approaches to technical writing. Awards highlight her excellence in writing program administration , service to student life , and academic leadership . She actively collaborates on OER development and global writing initiatives . Distinguished Service to Student Life Award (2025) Best Program of the Year Award (2024) Mary Mason Lyon Award for Distinguished Junior Faculty (2024) OER Fellowship (2023) TCEA's Best Paper Award (2022) Dr. Hoermann-Elliott co-develops open educational resources and co-curricular writing programs to address equity in minority-serving institutions . Her work with the Health & Well-Being Initiative links physical activity to academic performance , reflecting her personal commitment to an active lifestyle as a runner, former yoga teacher, and mother of three.

Nina Westerholtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• International Social Work Education
• Colonial-Critical Pedagogy
• Racism Critique in Higher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nina Westerholt is a researcher and academic counselor at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, with a focus on international social work education, decolonial methodologies, and racism critique in academia. She coordinates the BASA (dual) study program and leads research projects on anti-racist teaching and curriculum reform. Her work spans collaborations with institutions in New Zealand, Fiji, Sweden, and Germany. Her educational background includes a diploma in education and additional qualifications in German as a foreign language. She has conducted seminars on counseling in migration contexts, social work practice, and academic writing, with international partnerships in New Zealand and Fiji. Current projects include decolonizing social work curricula and implementing anti-discrimination strategies. Westerholt is co-speaker of the German Association for Social Work's expert group on international social work and chairwoman of the university's Applied Social Sciences support association. She has presented at conferences on decolonial education, critical discourse analysis, and student diversity, with publications on study progress mentoring and curriculum development. Her research emphasizes discourse analysis of international social work programs, exploring how colonial and racist power structures shape knowledge production. She advocates for pluriversalism in teaching and research, challenging traditional hierarchies in academic internationalization.

Mohammed Sakip Iddrisuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Global Black Rhetorics
• Community Literacies and Writing
• Indigenous African Epistemologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Sakip Iddrisu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetorics, and Literacies from Arizona State University (2024), an M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from the University of Texas at El Paso (2019), and a B.A. in English from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana (2013). His research focuses on Global Black Rhetorics, Indigenous African Epistemologies, and Anti-Racist Pedagogies. His work emphasizes decolonial methodologies and the intersection of rhetoric with community literacies and public advocacy. Dr. Iddrisu’s research explores topics such as linguistic injustice in Ghana, the role of Islamic counterpublics in the U.S., and the experiences of multilingual educators. His publications include studies on healing through literacy practices among African Americans in Ghana and the rhetorical challenges faced by hijab-wearing Muslim women in public spaces. He actively presents at conferences such as the Rhetoric Society of America and the Conference on College Composition and Communication. His honors include the 2023 Graduate College Completion Fellowship (Arizona State University), the 2022 Marvin Fisher Award for Teaching and Research, and the 2017 Medal of Excellence in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education. He teaches courses like Introduction to Composition: Writing as Inquiry, emphasizing anti-racist pedagogies and community-engaged writing.

Sophie Vauzourمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Second Language Education
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Building in MFL
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sophie Vauzour is a Lecturer in Education at the University of East Anglia, School of Education & Lifelong Learning, where she serves as Course Co-Director and Admissions, Recruitment, and Marketing lead for the Secondary PGCE(M) program. She specializes in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teacher education and leads the MFL strand of the PGCE course. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Chartered College of Teaching. Academic Background: Licence de Lettres Modernes, Université de Bordeaux, France Maîtrise de Lettres Modernes, Université de Montpellier, France (mention Très Bien) PGCE(M) in Secondary Education, University of Reading (Distinction in Practical Teaching and Academic Studies) PG-Cert in Higher Education Practice Master in Higher Education Practice PhD in progress (focus: anti-racist education in MFL classrooms) Sophie's research and teaching interests center on Second Language Education, Teacher Education, and inclusive pedagogy. She is particularly passionate about decolonising the MFL curriculum and promoting anti-racist education. Her work emphasizes making language learning accessible and enjoyable for all students, regardless of background. Her recent publications explore themes of equity, decolonisation, and mentoring in teacher education. The articles reflect a strong commitment to social justice, with a focus on dismantling systemic inequalities in initial teacher training and school placements. Keywords across her work include anti-racism, curriculum reform, teacher identity, and inclusive pedagogy. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Postgraduate Adviser of the Year, UEA SU Transforming Education Awards (2024) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Distinction in both Practical Teaching and Academic Studies, PGCE(M), University of Reading Sophie supervises Master's dissertation students on the MA Second Language Education and MA Educational Practice and Research programs. She has played multiple leadership roles including Mentoring Lead, NQT Coordination, Placement Coordinator, Resource Development Coordinator, and Director of Employability. She is actively involved in curriculum development and has led initiatives to decolonise the PGCE curriculum at UEA. Her future work continues to focus on advancing equity in teacher education through research, teaching, and institutional collaboration. Professional Affiliations: Member, Chartered College of Teaching Active Member, Association for Language Learning (ALL) Member, Language Teachers Network at UEA

Gertrude Marilyn Tinker Sachsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language and Literacy Education
• ESL/EFL (English as a Second or Foreign Language)
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gertrude Marilyn Tinker Sachs is a Professor of TESOL, Language and Literacy in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education at Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development. She specializes in transformative, culturally responsive pedagogies for low-income communities, with a focus on English as a first/additional language. Her research integrates activist approaches to literacy and teacher professional development through international collaborations. Education: Ph.D., Department of Curriculum, University of Toronto (1989) M.A., Department of Curriculum, University of Toronto (1984) M.Sc., University of Miami (1981) B.Ed., University of Miami (1979) Teachers Certificate, College of the Bahamas/University of the West Indies (1974) Research Interests: Dr. Tinker Sachs explores intercultural education, community literacy initiatives, and critical praxis in multilingual contexts. She advocates for pedagogies that center marginalized voices, such as her work with the Comic Book Club ATL Housing Project and the African Diaspora Coming Together Research Project. Her scholarship bridges theory and practice through projects in the Bahamas, Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.S. Publications & Leadership: She authored/co-edited books including *Critical Mass in the Teacher Education Academy* (2014) and *Action Research in English Language Teaching* (2002). As a former Department Chair (2015–2024), she became the first person of color to lead a department in CEHD and the second African-descendant leader in GSU’s education schools. She also holds editorial roles in journals like *Ubiquity* and the upcoming *Tradewinds Journal of Education for the African Diaspora Community*. Community Engagement: Her projects include the Intergenerational Family Project (Bahamas) and Atlanta-based initiatives like the People in the Parks Literacy Project, emphasizing literacy as a tool for social justice.

Margene L. Petersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Multilingual Learners
• Mentor Visual Rhetorical Analysis
• Anti-racist Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Margene L. Petersen is an Associate Teaching Professor of English in the Department of English and Philosophy at Drexel University. She holds a BA in Studio Arts with a minor in History - East Asian Studies from Augsburg College (1979), an MA in Art Education from Rhode Island School of Design (1998), and an MA in Foreign Language Education with an emphasis in Teaching English as a Second Language from Ohio State University (1987). B.A., Studio Arts, Augsburg College, 1979 M.A., Art Education, Rhode Island School of Design, 1998 M.A., Foreign Language Education (TESOL), Ohio State University, 1987 Her research focuses on anti-racist pedagogy, supporting multilingual learners, and lowering affective filters in language acquisition. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating inclusive classrooms that respect cultural diversity, encourage collaboration, and provide personalized feedback. She has taught English in Taiwan and worked with Cambodian refugees as a VISTA volunteer, shaping her commitment to adaptable, empathetic teaching. No specific scientific awards or recent articles are listed in the provided materials. Her professional contributions are highlighted through her curriculum vitae and teaching innovations.

Wenhao Diaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenhao Diao serves as Department Head and Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona. She is also affiliated with the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) program and co-directs the Center for East Asian Studies, a Title VI National Resource Center. Her research focuses on Chinese language education, study abroad dynamics, and sociopolitical dimensions of language learning. She earned her Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University and holds B.A./M.A. degrees from East China Normal University. Education: Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University B.A. and M.A., East China Normal University Research Interests: Dr. Diao investigates how language learning and teaching (re)produce identities and ideologies, particularly in K-16 contexts and study abroad scenarios. Her work interrogates race, class, and gender intersections in language education, with a focus on Chinese language learners in transnational settings. She employs sociolinguistic and critical discourse analysis frameworks to explore multilingualism, language policy, and pedagogical practices. Grants & Leadership: Since 2023, she directs the STARTALK: Chinese Pathways program, a National Security Agency-funded initiative for Arizona high school students. Her leadership in establishing the Center for East Asian Studies underscores her commitment to resource-building for East Asian studies. Labs/Teams: She co-directs the Center for East Asian Studies, fostering collaboration across disciplines to strengthen East Asian studies research and outreach.

Andreas Wiragمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• English Foreign Language Didactics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Embodied Language Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Andreas Wirag is a post-doctoral research associate in English Didactics at the University of Göttingen and currently holds a temporary W2 professorship there for 2024/25. He previously held a temporary W2 professorship at the University of Kassel (2023/24) and has been a member of the English Department at Göttingen since 2018, where he teaches methodology and arts-based foreign-language courses. Education & Career: Studied English and Spanish for secondary-school teaching at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, with study abroad at Universidad de Granada and Anglia Ruskin University. Research assistant, English Department, Freiburg (2013-15) and graduate school “Teaching Processes”, Koblenz-Landau (2015-18). Post-doc/research associate in English Didactics, University of Göttingen (2018-present). Research Interests: His work focuses on embodied foreign-language learning, cognitive-linguistic approaches to vocabulary and grammar instruction, drama & arts-based pedagogy, anti-racist ELT, and empirical research methods. He coordinates externally funded projects such as “Bühne frei” (2018-22) and “Innovation plus” (2022-23). Publications & Trends: Wirag has authored/edited six academic volumes and over 40 peer-reviewed articles since 2017. His recent output (2022-25) increasingly combines cognitive-linguistic insights with performative and digital methods, exploring VR vocabulary learning, drama effects on personality traits, and prototype-based grammar tasks. Teaching & Capacity Building: He offers BA/MA seminars on task-based learning, theatre in EFL, research methods, and academic writing, and conducts nationwide in-service teacher workshops on creative methods, poetry-slam and vocabulary tasks. Service & Networks: He reviews for ten international journals, sits on the university’s central teacher-education board (ZEWIL), and is active in the DGFF, GCLA and several research networks on lexical competence and school theatre.

Soo Bin Jangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Studies Education
• Race & Equity in Education
• Transnational Civic Identity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Soo Bin Jang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, specializing in social studies education with a focus on race, equity, and transnational civic identity. She previously held positions at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, including the Pandion Haliaetus Professor of Educational Studies (2021–2023) and Assistant Professor (2017–2023). Her research examines curriculum reforms in Asian contexts, anti-racist pedagogy, and transnational citizenship. She leads a project funded by the Academy of Korean Studies on Korean migrant community leadership. Education: Ph.D. in Curriculum Instruction and Teacher Education & Educational Policy, Michigan State University (2017) M.A. in Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction, Ewha Womans University (2010) B.A. in Elementary Education and Educational Studies, Ewha Womans University (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Jang’s work centers on decolonizing national curricula, promoting democracy through education, and disrupting systemic inequities. Key themes include transnational civic identity, anti-racist teaching strategies, and analyzing moral education textbooks in authoritarian systems like North Korea. Awards: Norton T. Dodge Award for Scholarly and Creative Achievement (2023) Pandion Haliaetus Professor Title (2021) Teaching & Advising: She teaches social studies methods for elementary education and doctoral seminars on equity. Her pedagogy emphasizes collaborative knowledge-building and critical inquiry. Current projects include a monograph on South Korea’s national curriculum-making processes. Labs/Teams: Active in transnational education research networks, focusing on migrant communities’ role in shaping civic engagement across borders.

Marianela Riveraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hispano-African Literature
• Migration Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marianela Rivera, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language & Literature at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), part of the College of Arts & Sciences. Her expertise spans Hispano-African literature, migration studies, and gender studies, with a focus on Peninsular Spanish literature and film. She teaches courses in Spanish language, culture, and literature at all levels, including specialized tracks for health and hospitality professions. Education : Ph.D. Hispanic Studies, University of California, Riverside (2009) M.A. Foreign Languages and Cultures, Washington State University (2006) B.A. Comparative Literature, University of Puerto Rico (2004) Research Interests : Hispano-African literature (Equatorial Guinea, Western Sahara) Migrant narratives and cultural identity Feminist literary analysis Spanish Golden Age theater and 19th/20th-century Peninsular cinema Global education and study abroad programs Recent Work : Dr. Rivera’s publications explore Sahrawi women’s poetry, Afro-Bolivian identity in literature, and the intersection of migration and cultural clash in contemporary film. She has presented over 30 conference papers on topics such as Hispano-African feminisms, postcolonial narratives, and diasporic identities. Teaching & Outreach : She leads FGCU’s Study Abroad programs to Spain, Ecuador, and Bolivia, integrating experiential learning into her curriculum. Courses include Spanish for Health Professions and Contemporary Afro-Hispanic Literature .

Navan N Govenderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Critical Literacies
• Multimodality
• Critical Applied Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Navan N Govender is a Lecturer in Applied Language and Literacy Studies at the University of Strathclyde’s School of Education. He holds a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, specializing in critical literacy and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in education. His work bridges critical theory and practice through queer/trans/feminist, decolonial, and multimodal approaches. Education : PhD in Applied Language & Literacy Education (University of the Witwatersrand, 2015) Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Applied English Language Studies (2011) Bachelor of Education (2010) Research Interests : Focuses on power dynamics in literacy education, queer/decolonial pedagogies, and anti-racist praxis. Explores multimodal discourse analysis, social semiotics, and inclusive curriculum design. Awards : Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021) British Association for Applied Linguistics Book Award (2023) Grants & Projects : Leads projects like "Queer Critical Literacies" and "Finding a Place for Critical Literacies in Scotland." Collaborates with UKLA on regional representation and communications. Labs/Teams : Active in Strathclyde’s EDI Committee and UKLA’s Critical Literacy SIG. Co-editor of The Reading Teacher journal.