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Christopher Kurz

Professor

Department of Deaf Education (DDE)
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
caknsp@rit.edu
585283000
Office Location
LBJ-2757
Office Mailing Address
52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, New York 14623

Christopher Kurz

Professor

Department of Deaf Education (DDE)
National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Education

BS, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, Ph.D., University of Kansas

Bio

Christopher Kurz is a Professor for the Masters of Science in Secondary Education program and director of the Mathematics and Science Language and Learning Lab at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester Institute of Technology.His research interests include content language and literacy in mathematics and science, Deaf experience with math and science learning, ASL/English bilingual education, gaming, and international deaf literacy and sign language documentation. He earned a PhD in Foundations of Education from University of Kansas and a BS in Applied Mathematics from RIT.

Areas of Expertise
Deaf education
Mathematics and science
Mathematics and science education
American Sign Language
Deaf history
International education (Southeast Asia)
History of education
K-12 Education

Select Scholarship

Full Length Book
Kurz, Christopher, et al. 58-IN-MIND: Multilingual Teaching Strategies for Diverse Deaf Students. 1st ed. Washington DC, USA: Gallaudet University Press, 2024. Print.
Kurz, Christopher and Truc Nguyen. Create a World of Deaf Readers: Standards for Sign Language Storybooks. 1st ed. Washington DC, US: All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development, 2023. Print.
Gentzke, Scott and Christopher Kurz. Visual Reference Guide: Standards for Sign Language Storybooks. 1st ed. Washington DC, US: All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development, 2023. Web.
Book Chapter
Golos, Debbie, et al. "Integrating Sign Language into Multilingual Teacher Preparation: Considering the World Federation of the Declaration of Rights for Deaf Children." "TBA." Ed. Dra. Maria Mertzani. Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil: TBA, 2025. TBA. Print.
Braidi, Samantha, Brenda Call, and Christopher Kurz. "Mathematics." 58-IN-MIND: Multilingual Teaching Strategies for Diverse Deaf Students. Ed. Debbie Golos, et al. Washington DC, USA: Gallaudet University Press, 2024. 229-255. Print.
Hendeson, Elizabeth, Scott Cohen, and Christopher Kurz. "Science." 58-IN-MIND: Multilingual Teaching Strategies for Diverse Deaf Students. Ed. Debbie Golos, et al. Washington DC, USA: Gallaudet University Press, 2024. 256-282. Print.
Invited Article/Publication
Phiri, Malonje, et al. "Deaf Education Language of Instruction and Transition in Education Systems (DELITES): Malawi Inception Report." USAID. (2023). Print.
Invited Paper
Munana, Samuel, et al. "Deaf Education Language of Instruction and Transition in Education Systems (DELITES): Rwanda Inception Report." USAID. (2023). Print.
Domingo, Ralphal, et al. "Deaf Education Language of Instruction and Transition in Education Systems (DELITES): Philippines Inception Report." USAID. (2023). Print.
Kurz, Christopher and Patrick Graham. "Transformative Reading through Signed Storybooks for Early Education --- A Partnership Between the Deaf Community and the Preschool Community." BATOD. (2024). Print.
Published Conference Proceedings
Kurz, Christopher. "MATHEMATICAL LITERACY CITIZENSHIP: DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING EXPERIENCE." Proceedings of the International Congress on Mathematical Education. Ed. ICME. Sydney, Australia: ICME, 2024. Web.
Koulidobrova, Elena, et al. "Revisiting gradability in ASL." Proceedings of the Chicago Linguistics. Ed. n/a. Chicago, IL: Chicago Linguistics, 2022. Print.
Kurz, Christopher A.N. and Kim Kurz. "Deaf Faculty Perspectives: Doctoral Study Experience." Proceedings of the Third Biannual Deaf Studies Today! Conference, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. Ed. F. Fleischer and K. Morton. Orem, UT: Utah Valley University, 2015. Print.
Journal Paper
Graham, Patrick, Christopher Kurz, and Christi Batamula. "Finding Vygotsky in Early Childhood Deaf Education: Sociocultural Bodies and Conversations." American Annals of the Deaf 168. 1 (2023): 80-101. Print.
Koulidobrova, Elena, et al. "Revisiting gradability in American Sign Language (ASL)." Glossa: A Journal of General Linguistics 8. 1 (2023): 33. Print.
Hansen, Eric, et al. "The usability of American Sign Language videos for presenting mathematics assessment items." Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education 23. 3 (2018): 284-294. Print.
Creative Non-fiction
Golos, Debbie, et al. Bird and Monkey Go to the Woods. World Around You, 2022.
Golos, Debbie, et al. Cat and Monkey Go to the Mountains. World Around You, 2022.
Golos, Debbie, et al. Cow and Monkey Go to the Farm. World Around You, 2022.
Grants
Kurz, Christopher Adam Noel, et al (2020-2022). World Around You: International Collaborative Multilingual Sign Language Books ($206,956). Grant received/funded by All Children Reading: Grand Challenge Development, WorldVision and USAID.
Kurz, Chris, et al (2019). Languages of Interactive Flexible Technology: World Around You (LIFT-WAY) Phase II. Grant received/funded by Sign On For Literacy, All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge.
Kurz, Christopher, et al (2018-2019). Languages of Interactive Flexible Technology: World Around You. Grant proposal submitted to All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge Grant, All Children Reading, USAID, World Vision, Australia Aid, Nyle Foundation.
Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Kurz, Christopher Adam Noel and Patrick Graham. "Parent Engagements (Online)." Proceedings of the Comparative International Education Symposium, Miami, April 17, 2020. Ed. CIES. Miami, FL: n.p..
Kurz, Christopher Adam Noel and Claudia Pagliaro. "Academic ASL in STEM: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, & Research." Proceedings of the 46th Annual Association of College Educators-Deaf and Hard of Hearing International Conference, Atlanta, GA, February 13-15, 2020. Ed. ACEDHH. Athlanta, GA: n.p..
Kurz, Christopher Adam Noel and Kim Kurz. "WAY Community Engagement." Proceedings of the National Deaf Education Conference. Ed. NDEC. Chicago, IL: n.p..
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Kurz, Christopher Adam Noel. "What? Does Mathematics Even Have Literacy?" Southeastern Regional Institute on Deafness conference. Southeastern Regional Institute on Deafness. Huntsville, AL. 8 Oct. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Kurz, Chris. "Don’t Talk Nonsense! STEM isn’t Hard, it is a Language and Requires the use of Senses." National Deaf Educatio Conference. National Association of the Deaf. Austin, TX. 20 Jun. 2019. Keynote Speech.
Aume, Georgine, et al. "Sign On For Literacy [panel]." EdTech Open. mEducation Alliance. Washington DC, DC. 7 Oct. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Manuscripts Submitted for Publication
Kurz, Chris, Jeanne Reis, and Barbara Spiecker. "Ideologies and Attitudes Toward American Sign Language: Academic Language and Academic Vocabulary Coinage Process." 12 Jun. 2019. TS - typescript (typed).
Hansen, Eric, et al. "The Usability of American Sign Language Videos for Presenting Mathematics Assessment Items." 1 Jul. 2017. TS - typescript (typed).
Published Game, Application or Software
Kurz, Chris, et al. World Around You. Software. NTID. 2019.
Uninvited Presentations
Kurz, Chris, et al. "Promoting Language Rights Through app Development in Nicaragua." World Federation of the Deaf Conference. World Federation of the Deaf. Paris, FR. 26 Jul. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Graham, Patrick and Chris Kurz. "Bilingual and Bicultural Teacher Training Programs: Ensuring Quality Education for all Deaf Children." World Federation of the Deaf Conference. World Federation of the Deaf. Paris, FR. 25 Jul. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Eickman, Jordan and Chris Kurz. "Reaching the Top of the Mountain: Navigating the Tenure-track Process as Deaf Faculty Member." Deaf Academics Conference 2019. Deaf Academics. Rejkjavik, IC. 11 May 2019. Conference Presentation.
Journal Editor
Kurz, Christopher, ed. Journal of American Sign Languages and Literatures. e-City: ASLized!, 2017. Web.
Board], Christopher A. Kurz [Journal Editorial, ed. Journal of American Sign Language and Literature. Washington DC: n.p., 2011. Web.
Manufactured Product
Kurz, Christopher A.N. Academic language - Mathematics in ASL: Educational Interpreters as Language Scientists. DVD. Boys Town National Research Hospital. (2016).
Formal Presentation
Kurz, Christopher. “Action Research in the Classroom: Deaf Learners with Diverse Needs.” Paper presented at 21st International Congress on the Education of the Deaf, Vancouver, BC, Canada. July 2010. Presentation.
Kurz, Christopher. “Number Signs: Survival of the Fittest.” Paper presented at 21st International Congress on the Education of the Deaf, Vancouver, BC, Canada. July 2010.Presentation.

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