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Sarah Landry is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychopedagogy and Andragogy in Université de Montréal's Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on children's social development, symbolic play in early childhood education, and teacher roles in fostering social skills. She holds a PhD (2014, Université Laval) and Master's (2006, Université de Montréal) in education-related fields.
Research Interests: She investigates symbolic play's role in social problem-solving, prosocial behavior, and classroom social dynamics. Her work emphasizes how educators can support child development through play and socio-emotional interventions. Key themes include early childhood education contexts, teacher-student interactions, and inclusion strategies for at-risk students.
Grants & Projects:
- 2021-2026: Leading projects on symbolic play and socialization funded by SSHRC and FQRSC.
- 2020-2026: Investigating play maturity's link to social acceptance in preschoolers.
- 2019-2023: Studying symbolic play's impact on social thinking in 5-year-olds.
Teaching: Teaches courses like 'L'environnement éducatif à la maternelle' and 'Intervention au préscolaire'. Supervises graduate students in early childhood education and social development.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with research networks like GRIMP (Groupe de recherche et d’intervention dans le monde du préscolaire) focusing on educational dialogue and play-based learning.
