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Rachel Toncelli serves as Lecturer in Italian within the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she maintains office hours in Ryder Hall (281) and Meserve Hall (418), with contact available via r.toncelli@northeastern.edu and phone 617-373-3131.
Her research critically examines technology's role in language education, focusing on generative AI applications in ELT, faculty adoption challenges, and equity issues in multilingual contexts. She investigates English dominance structures in U.S. schools while developing hybrid pedagogical frameworks that center student agency and cultural responsiveness. This work bridges theoretical critique with practical implementation strategies for contemporary language educators.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward understanding AI's transformative potential in language education, with increasing emphasis on ethical implementation and equity considerations. Her scholarship consistently connects technological innovation with critical pedagogy, addressing both practical classroom applications and systemic power dynamics in educational contexts.
Dr. Toncelli actively contributes to teacher development through her research on TESOL preparation and collaborative advocacy models, though specific grant funding or student mentorship details remain unreported in available materials. Her work demonstrates strong engagement with evolving educational technologies while maintaining critical focus on social justice implications.