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Biography
Dr. Kamil's work is concerned with the effects of technology on literacy and its acquisition. His research determines the types of materials that are best suited for use in beginning reading instruction and the appropriate balance between applications of technology and the demands of literacy. He also conducts research with English language learners. A current study examines the effects of recreational reading of information text on reading achievement of ELL students.
Other titles
Emeritus Faculty, Acad Council, GSE Faculty Affairs
Research interests
Recent publications
Kamil, M. L. (2016). Common Core State Standards and Adaptive Teaching. THEORY INTO PRACTICE, 55(3), 234–241.
Kamil, M. L., & Taitague, C. (2011). DEVELOPING AN ELECTRONIC GAME FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING A Case Study. COMPUTER GAMES AND INSTRUCTION, 331–351.
Pearson, P. D., Hiebert, E. H., & Kamil, M. L. (2007). Vocabulary assessment: What we know and what we need to learn. READING RESEARCH QUARTERLY, 42(2), 282–296.
