Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Our lab conducts research projects in bilingual and ELL (English Language Learner) children's language and literacy development. We are interested in how children develop literacy skills simultaneously in their first language and second language, and whether these skills transfer between the two languages.
Design and implement dynamic assessment tools for early identification of at-risk French Immersion readers
School-based early reading interventions for early French Immersion students in Manitoba.
Examine the development of oral discourse skills in monolingual and bilingual children across Canada
Examining the intersectionality between socioeconomic status, children with disabilities, and online learning in Ontario French Immersion.
Examining the language, literacy skills and well-being of Syrian Refugee Children in Canada.
A team of Canadian and international outreach partners working to bridge the many dimensions of literacy acquisition in our diverse and digital world.