Fatmana Deniz
Assistant Professor

Brief Biography

Fatmana K. Deniz's research focuses on creating culturally and linguistically inclusive learning environments that promote student autonomy and self-determination and preparing teachers with skills to implement autonomy-supportive teaching practices. Her work emphasizes equitable and socially just education for all students, with a particular focus on multilingual learners with disabilities. Before joining CSUN, Dr. Deniz taught elementary and middle school students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, and twice-exceptional students.

Recent Publications:
Deniz, F. K., Spies, T. G., Higgins, K., Brown, M. R., & Boone, R. (2024). Autonomy Supportive Teaching Behaviors: Perceptions of Teachers in Special, General, Gifted, and Bilingual Education Settings. Action in Teacher Education, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/01626620.2024.2442317

Deniz, F. K., Dobbins, N., Smith, J. E., & Higgins, K. (2025). Collaboration Is the Key: A Conversation With Dr. Vivian I. Correa. Intervention in School and Clinic, 60(3), 184-190. https://doi.org/10.1177/10534512241274321

Deniz, F. K. (2022). Cognitive autonomy for students with learning disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 58(5), 371–377. https://doi.org/10.1177/105345122211144

Deniz. F. K., & Spies, T.G. (2021). Using funds of knowledge to identify bilingual students’ gifts and talents: The role of home visits. The CATESOL Journal, 32(1),105-114

Research 

Teacher Preparation Autonomy Supportive Teaching Cognitive Autonomy Culturally Sustaining Teaching Learning Disabilities Multilingual Learners with Disabilities

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