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Dr. Kathy R. Fox

Associate Professor

Department of Elementary, Middle Level & Literacy Education
Friday Annex 189
(910) 962-3219 Phone
foxk@uncw.edu
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Courses Taught

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EDN 340- Reading Foundations
EDN 344 - Literature in the Elementary School Curriculum
EDN 413 Classroom Management
EDN 495/595 - Practicum in England
EDN 541 - Children's Literature
EDN 558 - Language and Literacy Foundations
EDN 588 - Assessment
EDN 589 - Tutoring for Literacy Development
EDN 538 - The Teaching of Writing and Other Forms of Representation
Honors 120 - Social Justice Issues in Children's Literature




Professional Service

Liaison for US Peace Corps
Wilmington Residential Adolescent Achievement Program (WRAAP)




Research Interests

Family literacy - in particular in regards to what families "bring to the table" from their diverse backgrounds  
Homework - and how teachers and parents can work together to match expectations  
Technology - and its impact on family literacy and homework  
Teacher practice - and how reflection can add to our understanding of the teaching process


Additional Information

Vita
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