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Sonya Sachar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. She specializes in language arts curriculum development, multilingual education, and sociocultural aspects of literacy acquisition. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as EDEL 305 (Language Arts in Elementary Schools), EDEL 451 (Teaching English to Multilingual Students), and EDEL 505 (Theory and Practice in Language Arts).
Her research interests focus on pedagogical strategies for language development in diverse elementary classrooms, with particular emphasis on second language acquisition and culturally responsive teaching practices. She explores how oral language, reading, and writing programs can be effectively implemented in K-6 settings, especially for multilingual learners.
No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Courses taught include both undergraduate and graduate level instruction, reflecting her engagement with teacher preparation programs.