Research interests
Stephen B. Kucer’s research interests include
investigating the relationship between text processing
and comprehension; understanding literacy and its
instruction from a multi-dimensional perspective; and
the use of thematic units for promoting both literacy
and concept development.
Teaching/professional interests
Stephen Kucer teaches graduate courses in language and
literacy education. He is a member of the Reading
Commission for the National Council of Teachers of
English, and on the Editorial Board of Reading Research
Quarterly. Previously, Kucer was a classroom teacher
for grades 4 through 6, and a reading teacher.
Recent accomplishments
- Kucer, S.B. & Silva, C. (2006). Teaching the
dimensions of literacy. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
- Kucer, S.B. (2005). Dimensions of literacy: A
conceptual base for teaching reading and writing in
school settings (2nd Ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
- Carrasquillo, A., Kucer, S.B., & Abrams.
(2004). Beyond the beginnings: Literacy interventions
for upper elementary English language learners.
Clevedon, England: Multilingual Matters LTD
- Kucer, S.B. & Tuten, J. (2003). Revisiting and
rethinking the reading process. Language Arts, 80,
384-390.
- Kucer, S.B. (2004). Trainers of trainers:
Developing English literacy for LEP/ELL students in
early childhood (Perk – grade 3) using a
cross-disciplinary approach. Annual performance report
to the U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C.
Educational background
- Ph.D. Language and Literacy Education, Indiana
University, Bloomington, 1983
- M.S. Language and Literacy Education, Indiana
University, 1978
- B.S. Elementary/Literacy Education, Indiana
University, 1973
