sshrc partnership development grant award: research on self-regulation and literacy development

congratulations to dr. sonia mastrangelo, associate professor (orillia) and co-investigator dr. meridith lovell-johnston (assistant professor, orillia), who are receiving $196,268 to spend three years using research methods that have been selected in consultation with a partner organization (kwayaciiwin education resource centre) and indigenous community members.

their research is entitled supporting the development of young children's self-regulation capacities and literacy skills in ontario's northern communities: engaging families and educators.

self-regulation is crucial to healthy child development including mental health, learning, resilience, and caring relationships in families, schools and communities. when self-regulation is compromised, so is literacy development.

literacy rates in the north are lower than provincial averages and there are a rising number of 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 dealing with mental health challenges that impact academic achievement. this project will investigate whether promoting self-regulation through culturally appropriate techniques such as storytelling will help to improve well-being, literacy outcomes and overall school success. the research study adopts a holistic approach, engaging teachers, children and community members.

pictured below: dr. sonia mastrangelo and dr. meridith lovell-johnston