Kathryn Dixon

Kathryn Dixon is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Literacy at Texas A&M University - Commerce. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education, specifically focusing on word study and analysis, meaningful integration of technology in literacy education, and consideration of language acquisition in literacy instruction. Her research interests include education and language policy and preservice teacher development of culturally responsive teaching mindsets.

Publications

Historical Overview and Theoretical Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Themes and Awareness Within the United States K-12 Education System
Historical Overview and Theoretical Perspectives of LGBTQ+ Themes and Awareness Within the United States K-12 Education System
Austin Thompson, April Sanders, Kathy Dixon. © 2023. 18 pages.
This chapter seeks to centralize the practical applications of mirrors/windows theory within K-12 curricula, pedagogies, and training. In order to inform the basis for this...
The Utilization of Technology Tools and Preparation of Preservice Teachers for Literacy Instruction in the Age of Virtual Learning
The Utilization of Technology Tools and Preparation of Preservice Teachers for Literacy Instruction in the Age of Virtual Learning
Kathryn V. Dixon, April Sanders, Laura Isbell. © 2022. 16 pages.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced a sudden shift to virtual teaching and learning for teachers and students at all levels across the country. Surveys of K-12 teachers...
Beyond Knowledge: Helping Preservice Teachers Apply the Science of Reading Research in Authentic Classroom Contexts
Beyond Knowledge: Helping Preservice Teachers Apply the Science of Reading Research in Authentic Classroom Contexts
Rebecca S. Putman, Kathryn V. Dixon. © 2022. 16 pages.
Our nation is experiencing a “student achievement crisis” in literacy. Some of the blame for the current crisis in literacy education has been laid at the feet of teacher...
From Me to We: Humanizing Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth Through an EC-6 Teacher Preparation Program
From Me to We: Humanizing Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth Through an EC-6 Teacher Preparation Program
Alexandra Babino, Kathryn Dixon. © 2021. 31 pages.
While the heterogeneity of public school students continues to grow, the demographics of classroom educators remain the same: Many students identify as part of traditionally...
Incorporating LGBTQ+ Identities in K-12 Curriculum and Policy
Incorporating LGBTQ+ Identities in K-12 Curriculum and Policy
April Sanders, Laura Isbell, Kathryn Dixon. © 2020. 381 pages.
Educators in the K-12 school environment work diligently to help at-risk students find success in the classroom. One particular group of at-risk students is the LGBTQ+...
From Me to We: Humanizing Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth Through an EC-6 Teacher Preparation Program
From Me to We: Humanizing Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth Through an EC-6 Teacher Preparation Program
Alexandra Babino, Kathryn Dixon. © 2020. 41 pages.
While the heterogeneity of public school students continues to grow, the demographics of classroom educators remain the same: Many students identify as part of traditionally...
LGBTQ+ Literature in the Elementary and Secondary Classroom as Windows and Mirrors for Young Readers
LGBTQ+ Literature in the Elementary and Secondary Classroom as Windows and Mirrors for Young Readers
April M. Sanders, Laura Isbell, Kathryn Dixon. © 2020. 25 pages.
Educators looking for books to offer to children and young adult readers with LGBTQ+-inclusive themes can use these results to review award winning books and the themes found in...
The Implementation and Analysis of an International Student Teaching Program
The Implementation and Analysis of an International Student Teaching Program
Kathryn Dixon, Ricardo Gonzalez-Carriedo, Lisbeth Dixon-Krauss. © 2017. 21 pages.
This chapter provides an account of an international student teaching exchange program between the University of North Texas (UNT) and the University of Seville (UdeS) from...