Andrea Martin

Dr. Andrea Martin is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. She specializes in teacher education, focusing on practicum learning, school-university partnerships, and instructional strategies for struggling readers. Her research addresses collaborative educational frameworks and inclusive teaching practices. She holds degrees in Education, Social Work, and Literature from institutions including Smith College, the University of Sussex, and Queen's University.

Education:

• BA (Hons.) in English Literature – Smith College (1968)
• MA in English Literature – University of Sussex (1969)
• MSc in Social Administration and Social Work Studies – London School of Economics (1981)
• BEd – Queen's University (1991)
• MEd in Educational Psychology – Queen's University (1994)
• PhD in Cognitive Studies and Curriculum Studies – Queen's University (2010)

Research Interests: Teacher education quality, practicum experiences, inclusion of exceptional learners, differentiated instruction, and school-university collaboration. She co-authored Inclusive Classrooms in Ontario Schools (Pearson Education Canada).

Grants: Recipient of a 2010 SSHRC Standard Research Grant for studying practicum learning in Canadian teacher education programs.

Teaching: Courses include exceptional learners, pedagogy, and practicum supervision. She teaches in areas like inclusive education, language literacy, and sociology of deviance.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative initiatives with schools and universities to improve teacher training and inclusive practices.