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Kevin S. Carroll

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Professor

Also affiliated: Emirates College for Advanced Education (2016); University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras (2016–2025); University of Puerto Rico System (2017–2024); University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (2015–2016)

12 h-index 44 pubs 433 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Kevin S. Carroll's research focuses on language use and policy, particularly within higher education contexts. His work investigates the phenomenon of translanguaging, which involves leveraging students' full linguistic repertoire as a resource in educational settings, moving beyond monolingual ideologies. Carroll has examined these practices in diverse locations, including Puerto Rico and the United Arab Emirates, analyzing how language policies influence classroom dynamics and student communication patterns.

His publications explore topics such as the use of students' first language (L1) in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms, the promotion of Arabic literacy, and the implications of English-medium instruction policies. Carroll's scholarship contributes to understanding the complexities of language in education and the potential for more inclusive linguistic approaches. He has authored 44 publications, which have been cited 433 times, with an h-index of 12. He remains an active researcher.

Metrics

  • h-index: 12
  • Publications: 44
  • Citations: 433

Positions

  • Professor 2016–present
    University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras Department of Graduate Studies, College of Education ORCID
  • Professor publications 2025
    University of Central Arkansas ORCID
  • Assistant Professor 2014–2016
    Emirates College for Advanced Education ORCID
  • Assistant Professor 2009–2015
    University of Puerto Rico English ORCID

Selected Publications

  • Factors Influencing User Perceptions of the Paid Lunch Equity Tool in Arkansas (2025)
    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI OpenAlex
  • Utilizing Just-in-time Education to Address Food Safety Concerns in a Teaching Kitchen (2025)
    Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics DOI OpenAlex

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