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Ruth McQuirter Scott is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies within the Faculty of Education at Brock University. She serves as a fulltime faculty member in the Initial Teacher Education Program, teaching at the Hamilton Campus with a specialization in Junior/Intermediate Language Arts. Her academic profile emphasizes technology integration in classrooms and features extensive work in word study (spelling, grammar, vocabulary) alongside a strong commitment to social justice issues in education.
Dr. McQuirter Scott's research spans several interconnected domains of contemporary educational practice. Her primary areas of inquiry include digital curation as an essential 21st century skill for learners, collaborative teacher inquiry methodologies, and knowledge mobilization specifically related to technology integration. She has developed significant expertise in makerspace implementation across educational settings and examines how self-regulated learning can be enhanced through strategic technology use. Her work consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in literacy education contexts.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on technology-enhanced literacy instruction and teacher development. Her research demonstrates consistent exploration of how digital tools can transform traditional educational practices, with particular attention to makerspaces, iPad integration in elementary classrooms, and self-regulated learning frameworks. The publications span both academic journals and practical educational resources, including her comprehensive "Language Power Now" series that addresses fundamental aspects of language education from multiple developmental perspectives.
Dr. McQuirter Scott has secured research funding for multiple projects including the 2019 Collaborative Inquiry Project on Makerspace with Halton Catholic District School Board ($982.10), the 2017-2018 Indigenous Education Initiative for Faculty of Education ($3,500), and the 2017 Technology Integration in Elementary Schools project ($978). She teaches EDBE8P24 and EDBE8P43 courses focused on Language and Literacy for Junior/Intermediate levels.
Her professional affiliations demonstrate her commitment to educational communities: Ontario College of Teachers, Ontario Literacy Association, First Nations, Metis, Inuit Educators of Ontario (as an ally), and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Recent university news items highlight her involvement in initiatives including Brock delegates building bridges in India (February 13, 2025) and "Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing your practice with a critical lens" (February 7, 2025).
