Dr. Keffrelyn Brown

Professor

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Biography

Keffrelyn D. Brown is a prominent educator and researcher in the field of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin, where she holds the Suzanne B. John L. Adams Endowed Professorship. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her work primarily focuses on sociocultural knowledge in teaching and curriculum, critical multicultural teacher education, and educational discourses related to African American experiences. Professor Brown has published over 50 academic works, including books and articles in well-renowned journals such as the Teachers College Record and Urban Education. Her recent book, 'At-Risk' Label: Reorienting Risk Educational Policy Practice, showcases her commitment to re-evaluating educational policies. Her accolades include the Division K Mid-career Award from the American Educational Research Association in 2017 and the Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award in 2012. She is actively involved as a leader in various educational associations, and her contributions to education continue to impact local and national communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Awards

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Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award

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Division K Mid-career Award

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Kappa Delta Pi Division K Early Career Research Award

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John L. Warfield Faculty Teaching Award

Courses

ALD 327: Sociocultural Influences on Learning EDC 380F: Sociocultural Foundations EDC 385G: Cultural Knowledge for Teachers EDC 395C: Black Educational Contexts/Dilemmas/Possibilities

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.