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Dr. Brenda Jacobs is an Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University's Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education. She holds dual PhDs from York University and has extensive teaching experience in Canada and internationally. Her research focuses on self-regulation, inquiry-based learning, and emergent curriculum in early childhood education. She leads the CDIE-funded 'Digital Play Framework for Early Learners' project and previously contributed to SSHRC research on social competence in preschoolers. Her 2022 book bridges self-regulation theory with classroom practice.
Education:
- PhD, M.Ed., and Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (York University)
- B.Ed. (Primary/Junior), B.A. Psychology (University of Western Ontario)
Research Expertise: Jacobs explores how inquiry-based learning fosters self-regulation in children, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals and her award-winning book. Her work emphasizes teacher-student collaboration in curriculum design and the role of positive emotions in social-emotional learning.
Awards:
- Ontario Tech University Learning Reimagined Award (2024)
- Fraser Faculty Student Choice Award (2024)
Teaching & Leadership: Teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs in education. Serves as Principal Investigator for digital innovation projects and previously taught at York University and Seneca Polytechnic. Her courses focus on inclusive pedagogy, digital literacy, and curriculum design.
Research Teams: Member of SSHRC and CDIE-funded initiatives. Current work integrates technology into play-based learning frameworks for early childhood education.
