Karen R. Harris
Dr. Karen R. Harris is best known for developing the Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model of strategies instruction. Her research, which has primarily been conducted in under-served schools, focuses on effective instruction for complex learning areas. Karen has conducted research on the SRSD model of instruction for learning to write, as well as close reading to learn followed by writing to inform or persuade among students in inclusive classrooms. Self-Regulated Strategy Development has been deemed an evidence-based practice by the Institute of Education Sciences’ What Works Clearing House and there are now over 200 studies of SRSD for writing across several countries. Her current research focuses on refinement of SRSD; Practice-Based Professional Development for SRSD; validating needed writing interventions; development of further writing and reading strategies to address close reading and writing to learn across the grades; technology supported SRSD instruction; and integrating SRSD instruction with evidence-based practices in handwriting, spelling, sentence construction, and vocabulary in 1st and 2nd grades. Dr. Harris has led effective professional development in SRSD with both special and general education teachers. Over 20 studies of PD on SRSD have been conducted for writing for teachers, most by independent researchers, with all finding strong effects on students’ writing after PD. Dr. Harris is a former editor of the Journal of Educational Psychology and Associate Editor of Exceptional Children and a former senior editor of the American Psychological Association Educational Psychology Handbook (2012). She has served as President of the Division for Research - Council for Exceptional Children and as President of Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, as well as in many other leadership positions. She is the author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, and she contributes to the leading research and practice journals in general education, special education, learning, and teaching. Before earning her doctoral degree, she taught fourth grade students in a coal mining community, and then students receiving special education services.
Dr. Karen Harris is Regents Professor Emeritus and Research Professor at the Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University.
The following resource is mentioned in this episode: Self-regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)
To cite this episode: Persohn, L. (Host). (2023, Feb. 14). A conversation with Karen R. Harris. (Season 3, No. 18) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/250B-EDA9-96AA-83CB-3924-X