Qualitative methods, especially ethnography and phenomenology, for development and evaluation of learning theory and instructional practices for diverse, multicultural classrooms. Development and evaluation of models for effective supervision of student teachers in diverse classrooms. Methods for teacher-conducted action research and participatory action research. Program evaluation.

Teacher Education: Educational Psychology focused on constructivist and socio-cultural learning theories for diverse learners and inclusion of all children in the regular classroom. Culturally sensitive approaches such as project-based learning, inquiry-oriented methods and families funds of knowledge. Theory to practice linkages for field-based, multicultural and cross-cultural teacher education programs. Constructivist mentoring approaches for student teachers in diverse classrooms.