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Dr. Christine Fraser is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Education at Thompson Rivers University. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, an MEd in Cognitive Studies from Queen's University, and a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Western Sydney. Her research focuses on reading development, literacy interventions for English Language Learners (ELLs), and educational equity. She actively investigates longitudinal predictors of reading achievement and the role of prosodic awareness in reading fluency.
Education:
- PhD, Developmental Psychology and Education (2016) – OISE, University of Toronto
- MEd, Cognitive Studies (2010) – Queen's University
- Bachelor of Teaching (2001) – University of Western Sydney
- BA, Humanistic Studies (1998) – McGill University
Research Interests:
- Indigenizing teacher practice
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion in education
- Early identification of reading difficulties in ELLs
- Literacy intervention strategies
- Assessment and evaluation in BC schools
- Self-regulated learning
Professional Contributions:
- Supervised the Geva Lab (OISE) and contributed to UNICEF Ethiopia’s School Readiness Program
- Recipient of SSHRC and Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) funding
- Active member of organizations like the International Dyslexia Association and Society for the Scientific Study of Reading
Teaching:
- Courses include Child Development, Literacy Education, and Professional Growth
- Over 20 years of classroom teaching experience in secondary schools and South Korea
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on literacy interventions and equity-focused education initiatives.
