Pooneh Golestani

Pooneh Golestani is an Adjunct Professor at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), specializing in initial teacher education within the TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) program. She is also actively involved in teacher training initiatives in First Nations and Inuit educational contexts. Her work emphasizes optimizing formative assessment strategies within blended learning frameworks in higher education settings.

Educations:

• PhD in Teacher Education, University of Ottawa (2021)
• M.Ed in Second Language Acquisition, UQAT (2019)
• B.Ed in Secondary History and English Literature, McGill University (2003)

Teaching Roles:

• Teaching Assistant for EDU6146 - Second Language Learning Theories
• Teaching Assistant for EDU6293 - Assessment for Learning

Research Focus: Dr. Golestani’s research explores how blended learning environments can enhance formative assessment practices in teacher education programs. She also investigates the adaptation of these strategies in culturally diverse and Indigenous educational settings.

Affiliations:

• Lab. Pr. E. Yaya Koné, Ph.D (Research Team Member)