Hengameh Kermani

Hengameh Kermani

Curricular Studies

Watson School of Education

ACADEMIC STATUS AT UNCW

Present rank: Associate Professor

Effective date: August, 2001

Previous rank(s) and date(s) at Assistant Professor, 1995-2001

UNCW:

EDUCATION

Institution	Field of Concentration	Dates	Degree Granted
University of California, Santa Barbara	Educational Psychology	1995	Ph.D.
University of California, Santa Barbara	Early Childhood Education	1989	M.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara	Developmental Psychology and Sociology	1984	B.A.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Position/Rank	Institution	Dates
Associate Professor	University of North Carolina Wilmington	2001-present
Assistant Professor	University of North Carolina Wilmington	1995-2001
Research Assistant	Graduate School of Education University of California, Santa Barbara	1991-95
Program/ Administrative Assistant	MultiCultural Center University of California, Santa Barbara	1992-94
Teacher Assistant	Notre Dame Elementary School Santa Barbara, California	1991-92
Lead Teacher	University Children’s Center Santa Barbara, California	1987-91

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Courses Taught or Currently Teaching

EDN 595	Comparative Education Practicum: England
EDN 384	Creating Preschool Environments
EDN 430	Preschool Curriculum
EDN 382	Literacy Development in the Early Years
EDN 411	Practicum in Elementary Education
EDN 466	Enhanced Practicum in Preschool Settings
EDN 465	Practicum in Education of Young Children
EDN 463	Child, Family and Teacher Relations
EDN 460	Administration of Preschool Programs
EDN 387	Field Experience Working with Children with Special Needs
EDN 385	Field Experience in Education of Young Children
EDN 380	Child Observation and Assessment
EDN 383	Mathematics and Science for the Early Years
EDN 203	Psychological Foundations of Teaching
EDN 543	Teaching Developmental Reading

Teaching Honors and Awards

2005	Nominated for Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award
2005	Named Who’s Who in American Education
2003	Nominated for Board of Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
2003	Nominated for the Champions for Children
2002	Recipient of Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in the School of Education
1997-2005	Listed as a person whose impact was significant by graduates of UNCW

Grants and Fellowships Related to Teaching

2006	e-learning grant for creating web-enhanced instruction (EDN 430)
2005	e-Learning grant for creating we-enhanced instruction (EDN 384)
2004	PT3 grant for creating web-enhanced instruction (EDN 463)
2003	Collaborative School-Based Research and Development Initiatives for conducting a study examining the use of computers in early childhood programs
2003	PT3 grant for developing a web page with relevant information for the EYC program
2002	PT3 grant for creating we-enhanced instruction (EDN 460)
2001	Cahill Award for conducting a study of the effects of continuous assessment and immediate feedback on student achievement and quality of instruction using hand-held, wireless technology
2000	Division of Information Technology System for web course development
1997	School of Education Faculty grant for conducting a study on cross-age tutoring
1996	Cahill Award for conducting a study on peer-tutoring
1996	Center for Teaching Excellence for the new faculty seminar on exemplary teaching at Western Carolina University

SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Membership in Professional Societies

North Carolina Association for Education of Young Children

North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten Higher Education Consortium Committee
National Association for Education of Young Children

Association for Childhood Education International

American Educational Research Association

Child Development and Early Childhood Education Special Interest Group

Cultural-Historical Special Interest Group

Family, School, Community Partnership Special Interest Group

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Refereed Publications

Moallem, M., Chen. S. J., & Kermani, H. (2005). Using handheld, wireless computers to improve assessment of learning and

instruction. Educational Technology, 45(6), 12-22.

Moallem, M. Kermani, H., & Chen, S. J. (2005). Handheld, wireless computers: Can they improve learning and instruction? Computers in Schools, 22(3), 93-106.

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (2001). Cross-age tutoring: Exploring features and processes of peer-mediated learning. NHSA Dialog. 4 (3), 453-485.

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (2001). Caregivers’ story reading to young children in family literacy programs: Pleasure or punishment? Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. 44 (5), 2-10.

Kermani, H., & Brenner, M. E. (2000). Maternal scaffolding within the child's zone of proximal development: Cultural perspectives. Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 15 (1), 30-52.

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (1999). Adjustment in maternal scaffolding in low-income immigrant Latino families. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21(2), 134-153.

Kermani, H., Moallem, M., & Janes, H. (1998). Peer tutoring: An instructional strategy for promoting the social and academic skills of individuals with intellectual disabilities. European Journal on Mental Disability, 4 (16), 3-16.

Book Chapter

Kermani, H. (2007). The promotion of literacy for minority children in early childhood classroom settings. In B.A. Honchell and M. Schulz (Eds.). Literacy for diverse learners: finding common ground in today's classrooms (pp. 109-128). Norwood, MA: Christopher Gordon Publishers, Inc.

Moallem, M. Kermani, H., & Chen, S. J. (2005). Handheld, wireless computers: Can they improve learning and instruction? in C. D Maddux and D. L. Johnson (Eds). Classroom Integration of type II uses of technology in education (pp. 93-106). New York, NY: Howorth Press, Inc.

Proceedings

Moallem, M., Kermani, H., & Chen, S. (2002). Handheld, wireless computers: How can they improve learning and instruction? Proceedings of the International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Education (pp. 684-688).

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (2000). Attrition and retention in a family literacy program for low income Latino parents [summary]. Proceedings of the Head Start 5th National
Research Conference on development and contextual transitions of children and their families (pp. 557-558).

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (1998). Curriculum Construction: A study of utilization of cross-age tutoring [summary]. Proceedings of the Head Start 4th National Research Conference on children and families in an era of rapid change (p 496).

Presentations

Kermani, H. (2007, March). Computers in early childhood classrooms. Poster presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Moallem, M., Chen. S. J., & Kermani, H. (2005, December). Virtual communities: Promoting mutual understanding, learning & harmony. International Seminars: Breaking Barriers in Education, Creating Future Schools Today, Baguio City, Philippines.

Moallem, M. Chen. S. J., & Kermani H. (2005, December). Designing technology supported learning environment. International Seminars: Breaking Barriers in Education, Creating Future Schools Today, Baguio City, Philippines.

Moallem, M., Chen. S. J., & Kermani. H. (2005, December). Integrating computer-based technology in curriculum (half a day workshop). International Seminars: Breaking Barriers in Education, Creating Future Schools Today, Baguio City, Philippines.

Kermani, H., & LaRue, K. (2004, June). Computers in early childhood classrooms: Can computers be an effective tool to supplement and enhance literacy with young children? Poster accepted for presentation at the Head Start’s 7th National Research Conference, Washington, DC.

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (2004, April). Cultural misunderstanding in family literacy programs: “Confianza” and the role of the parent liaison. Paper presented at the 12^th International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnership, San Diego, CA

Moallem, M., Kermani, H.,& Chen, S. J. (2004, April). Handheld, wireless computers: How they can improve learning and instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) (SIG: Instructional Technology, Paper session).
San Diego, CA.

Moallem, M., Chen, S. J.,& Kermani, H. (2004, March). Using handheld computers to improve assessment and instruction. A 1/2 day workshop conducted at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Kermani, H. (2004, March). Supporting young children's learning through computers: Reaching potentials. Poster presented at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Charlotte, NC.

Moallem., M., Kermani, H., & Chen, S. (2003, April). Incorporating computer assistance in assessment: The use and benefits of handheld, wireless computers in student learning and quality of instruction. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition. Chicago, IL.

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (2003, April). Life curricula for survival: Immigrant Latina's mothers uptake of a family literacy project. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Moallem, M., Kermani, H., Chen, S., & Jolly, J. (2003, March). Using handheld computers to apply principles of effective instruction. Workshop presented at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Chen, S., Moallem, M., & Kermani, H. (2003, March). Integrating wireless computer technology into classroom instruction. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Kermani, H. (2002, October). Teaching children in early childhood classroom about diversity. Workshop presented at the Child Advocacy Council Child Care Conference. Wilmington, NC.

Collins, E., & Kermani, H. (2002, October). It's more than shapes, colors, numbers and letters. Workshop presented at the Child Advocacy Council Child Care Conference. Wilmington, NC.

Moallem, M., Chen, S., & Kermani H. (2002, November). Handheld, wireless computers: How can they improve learning and instruction? Paper presented at the International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Education (ICET), Spain.

Chen, S., Moallem, M., & Kermani H. (2002, November). Handheld, wireless computers and their effects on the design and development of an interactive instruction. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technologies, Dallas, TX.

Kermani, H. (2001, April). The influence of culture and task variation on specificity in mother-child scaffolding patterns. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (2001, April). A comparison of scaffolding patterns in adult and child tutors. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (2000, June). Attrition and retention in a family literacy program for low-income Latino parents. Poster presented at the Head Start's 5th National Research Conference, Washington, DC.

Moallem, M., & Kermani, H. (2000, June). Group interaction in the on-line instructional system: How does it occur and can it replace face to face interactions? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition. New Orleans, LA.

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (1999, April). Fifth graders teaching kindergarten children: Consequences of cross-age tutoring in primary grades. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (1999, April). Dialogue in family literacy: Recognizing immigrant Latina mothers’ literacy experiences. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (1998, July). Curriculum reconstruction: A study on utilization of cross-age Tutoring. Paper presented at the Head Start's 4th National Research Conference, Washington, DC.

Kermani, H., & Moallem, M. (1998, April). Restructuring the classroom: Conditions for productive cross-age tutoring. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Association for Childhood Education International, Tampa, FL.

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (1998, April). The promise and problems of family literacy programs: An examination of a family literacy program for low income Latino immigrant families. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Association for Childhood Education International, Tampa, FL.

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (1998, April). Castigo y aficion: Penalty and pleasure in a literacy intervention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Moallem, M., & Kermani, H. (1998, April). Peer vs. adult-mediated learning: A study of the influence of ethnicity, gender, competence level, task variation and training on the quality of interaction. Paper present at the National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition, San Diego, CA.

Kermani, H. (1997, October). Helping parents to help their preschoolers to love literature through literacy packets. Workshop presented at the Eastern Regional Childcare Conference, Wilmington, NC.

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (1997, April). Adjustment in maternal scaffolding as a function of task demand and child's level of competence. Poster presented at the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Washington, DC.

Bartolome, P., Kermani, H., & Bourne, A. (1997, April). Authentic language experiences for emergent readers and their parents. Poster presented for the Hall of Excellence at the Association for Childhood Education International Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

Kermani, H., Moallem, M., & Peterson, A. (1997, March). Cross-age tutoring: Exploring features and processes of peer-mediated learning. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (ERIC Reproduction. ED409281)

Janes, H., & Kermani, H. (1997, March). Seriedad y eroma (formality and teasing): Vertical and horizontal scaffolding of literacy events in Latino immigrant families. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (ERIC Reproduction. ED410767)

Kermani, H., & Janes, H. (1997, March). Problematizing family literacy: Lessons learned from a community based tutorial program for low-income Latino families. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (ERIC Reproduction. ED408380)

Kermani, H., & Brenner, M. E. (1996, April). Maternal scaffolding within the child's zone of proximal development: Cultural perspectives. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York City, NY. (ERIC Reproduction. PS 024256)

Kermani, H., & Valdez-Menchaca, M. C. (1995, April). Maternal structuring of support and transference of task responsibility around a teaching task: A cross-cultural comparison. Poster presented at the Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Other Presentations

Invited Lectures:

Kermani, H. (2005, December). Trends and issues in early childhood educations: Insights and challenges. National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan.

Kermani, H. (2005, December). Project-based learning: Engaging pre-service teachers in their own learning. National Taichung University, Taichung City, Taiwan.

Moallem, M. Kermani H., & Chen, S.J. (2005, December). Preparing manuscripts for publication in international journals. National Taichung University, Taichung City, Taiwan.

SERVICE

To the University Committees

Year	Committee
2005-Present	Member, Student Support and Technology Committee.
2003-05	Member, Task Force on E-Learning: Faculty Compensation Committee.
2003-05	Member, Faculty Welfare Committee.
2002-03	Member, Chancellor’s Faculty Advisory Committee.
1999-02	Member, Public Service and Extended Education Committee.
1999-01	Member, Faculty Senate.
2000-01	Member, Library Resource and Materials, SACS Committee.
1998	Initiator, Interdisciplinary committee to coordinate a conference on creating a child-centered environment.
1996	Initiator, Interdisciplinary committee to coordinate a conference on early care and education.

To the Watson School of Education Committees

2005-present	Member, Dean's Advisory Council.
2004-present	Member, Technology Council.
2001-04	Member, Curriculum Committee.
2000-01	Member, Graduate Faculty Criteria Committee.
1999-00	Member, Promise of Excellence in Teaching Award for Student Interns.
1995-01	Coordinator of the Education of Young Children Program. Administrative duties include: (1) Providing leadership for the program content and course sequences; (2) evaluating the program on a regular basis; (3) preparing an annual report for the department chair and the dean of WSE; (4) assessing and recommending proper internship sites to the placement coordinator; and (2) reviewing and assessing educational backgrounds and experiences of applicants seeking add-on licensure.
2000-01	Member, PDS Self-Study Committee.
1999-01	Member, Courtesy Committee.
1996-97	Member, Teaching Fellow Advisory Committee.
1995-96	Member, Enrollment Management Committee—five year planning process.

To the Department of Curricular Studies Committees

2005-present	Member, Budget Committee.
2001-present	Member, Education of Young Children Program Committee.
2001-present	Member, Birth-Kindergarten Higher Education Consortium.
2001-present	Mentor to two nontenured faculty members at WSE.
1998-present	Peer reviewer for some part- and four full-time faculty members.
1995-present	Chair and member, several Comprehensive Exam Committees (e.g., Language and Literacy, Special Education, and Elementary Education).
2005	Member, Search Committee to fill position in Elementary School Social Studies
2002-04	Member, several Post-Tenure Review Committees.
2001-03	Member, Search Committee to fill position in Middle School Education.
2001-02	Member, Search Committee to fill position in Language and Literacy.
2000-01	Member, Search Committee to fill position for chair in Dept. of Curricular Studies.
1997-98	Member, Search Committee to fill position in Education of Young Children.
1995-01	Coordinator, Education of Young Children Program.

To the Professional and Scholarly Organizations

2005	Reviewer, Allyn & Bacon Publishing Co. (paid honorarium).
2005	Reviewer, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
2002	Reviewer, International Journal of Behavioral Development.
2000-present	Reviewer, Cultural-Historical Special Interest Group, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
1998-present	Reviewer, Family, School, Community Partnerships Special Interest Group, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
1998 -present	Reviewer, International Studies Special Interest Group, Annual Conference of the Educational Research Association (AERA).
1995-present	Reviewer, Child Development and Early Education Special Interest Group, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

To the Community, State and Profession

2005-present	Participant, Cross Walk Project.
2002-04	Member, Child Care Committee, New Hanover County Partnership for Children
2002	Workshop, “Teaching Children in Early Childhood Classroom about Diversity” for child care providers at the Child Advocacy Council conference.
2002	Workshop (with Dr. Edna Collins), “School readiness: It’s More than Shapes, Colors, Numbers, and Letters” for child care providers at Child Advocacy Council conference.
2001-03	Consultant, Brunswick County Emergent Literacy Project, Lincoln Primary School.
2002	Member, Statewide Advisory Team Committee for Walking the Walk project to work with faculty and community organizations and resources to infuse diversity into the preparation of pre-service teachers and practitioners.
2000	Consultant, provided consultation in the local newspaper (Morning Star) on kindergarten readiness and what parents and teachers can do to make this transition smooth for young children entering kindergarten.
1999	Workshop, “Facilitating Language Development in Early Childhood Settings” for child care providers in New Hanover County.
1998	Early Childhood Conference--planned and implemented a conference, “Creating a Child Centered Environment” for parents and child care providers. This conference was sponsored by Watson School of Education with a focus on the lives and learning of young children and their families. A variety of sessions filled with stimulating ideas and practical information beneficial to parents and educators working with children birth to kindergarten were planned. Over 75 parents and educators attended the conference.
1997	Consultant, provided consultation through a series of guidelines in the local newspaper (Morning Star) for parents, emphasizing the importance of early education and what factors to consider when selecting preschools for their young children. This article was also published in Santa Barbara News-Press, 1998.
1997	Workshop (with Dr. Paz Bartolome), “Shared Reading for Emergent Readers” for child care providers at the North Carolina Day Care Association Conference.
1997	Workshop, “Helping Parents to Help Their Preschoolers to Love Literature Through Literacy Packets” for early childhood educators at the Eastern Regional Childcare Conference.
1996	Workshop, “The Promise and Problems of Family Literacy” for language and literacy students at Watson School of Education.
1996	Early Childhood Conference--planned and implemented a conference, “Caring for children: Connecting Parents and Professionals” for parents and child care providers. A variety of sessions were planned with stimulating ideas and practical information beneficial to parents and educators working with children from birth to kindergarten. Over 100 parents and educators attended the conference.

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