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Megan Svajda-Hardy's research focuses on educational policy as it pertains to discipline in teacher preparation and in-service support. As an educator, she works to address cultural bias and its impact on discipline through the lens of PK-12 teachers.
Education
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University (2022)
M.Ed., Education, University of Mary Washington (2011)
B.A., Economics, University of North Texas (2005)
COURSES TAUGHT
EDCI 604. E-Learning Classroom Management
2023 (F); 2024 (S)
EDCI 656. Learning Theories for Educators
2023 (F); 2024 (S)
INST 222. Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society
2020 (F)
TEFB 273. Introduction to Culture, Community, Society, and Schools
2019 (F)
TEFB 371. Dynamics and Management in Multicultural/Inclusionary Learning Environments
2020 (S), 2022 (F), 2023 (S/F), 2024 (S/F)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Keese, J., Thompson, C., Waxman, H., McIntush, K., & Svajda-Hardy, M. (2023). A worthwhile endeavor? A meta-analysis of research on formalized novice teacher induction programs. Educational Research Review, 38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2022.100505
Williams III, J. A., Mallant, C., & Svajda-Hardy, M. (2022). A gap in culturally responsive classroom management coverage?: A critical policy analysis of states' school discipline policies. Educational Policy. https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048221087213
Kwok, A. & Svajda-Hardy, M. (2021). Classroom management coaching for first-year urban teachers: Purpose, design, and implementation. Urban Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/00420859211058418
Kwok, A., McIntush, K., & Svajda-Hardy, M. (2020). Equitable or equal classroom management? Teacher candidates’ contrasting beliefs about the impact of student demographics. Learning Environments Research. 24, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10984-020-09334-x
Kwok, A., & Svajda-Hardy, M. (2019). From why to how: Building relational capacity in beginning teachers. Journal of the Effective Schools Project, 26. 16-23.