Keith Higa
@keithhiga
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction focusing on elementary education and equity.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a professor in Curriculum and Instruction with a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Social Foundations, committed to preparing entry-year elementary teachers and advancing research on educational equity.
I have taught undergraduate and graduate courses since 2009, developed online and face-to-face curricula, coordinated the Elementary Education program, advised students, and led accreditation reporting for CAEP and OEQA.
My research and scholarship center on ethnographic studies, oral histories (including Okinawan women), and the role of art and culture in alternative and K–8 education; I have published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented at national and international conferences.
I serve on multiple review and accreditation committees (Higher Learning Commission, CAEP, OEQA), have secured external grants for multicultural leadership, and consult in curriculum and professional development to advance diverse, research-informed teaching practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Consultant
Kaplan Early Learning
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provided curriculum, assessment, and professional development consulting for Connect4Learning since 2021, including diversity feedback and PD presentations.
UOProfessor
University of Central Oklahoma
Sep 2009 - Present (16 years 1 month)
Serve as Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction since 2009, developed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses, coordinated the Elementary Education program, and authored accreditation reports for CAEP and OEQA.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Mid-Del Public Schools
Sep 2000 - May 2009 (8 years 8 months)
Developed differentiated curriculum for gifted and talented students at West Side Elementary and provided classroom instruction from 2000 to 2009, improving tailored learning opportunities.
Reading Teacher
Mid-Del Public Schools
Sep 1997 - May 2000 (2 years 8 months)
Served as Reading Teacher at Del Crest Junior High from 1997 to 2000, delivering targeted reading instruction and interventions for adolescent learners.
Education
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OUOklahoma State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Social Foundations
Earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Social Foundations with a dissertation titled 'What Art Compels: Students’ Artistic Experiences in an Alternative School.'
UOUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Master of Education, Instructional Media
Completed a Master of Education in Instructional Media focusing on instructional technologies and media for teaching and learning.
UOUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education preparing for K-6 classroom teaching.
RCRose State College
Associate of Arts, Psychology
Completed an Associate of Arts in Psychology providing foundational coursework in psychology.
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