معرفی
Wynnpaul Varela is an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Research Project Manager at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Music's Music Education department. He leads the Rise, Shine, Sing! research-creation program under The Accessible & Inclusive Music Theatre Project. Holding a PhD in Education from Concordia University, his work spans dual research domains: music pedagogy and violent radicalization prevention. His music education research focuses on studio instruction, self-regulation in learners, and digital learning tools. In security studies, he specializes in systematic reviews of prevention programs and radicalization risk assessment tools. He has taught internationally and employs mixed-methods research, including scoping reviews and large-scale surveys.
Education: PhD in Education (Concordia University), MA, BMus.
Research Interests:
• Music Education: Studio pedagogy, technology integration, and age-related learning dynamics.
• Security Studies: Systematic reviews on radicalization prevention, online extremist content analysis, and policy evaluation.
Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes radicalization prevention strategies and virtual wellbeing interventions for older adults. Earlier research highlights music learning self-regulation and educational technology efficacy in higher education.
Awards: None listed.
Advising & Grants: No advisees listed. Manages large-scale research projects like the CPN-PREV team's systematic reviews.
Labs/Teams: Core member of The Accessible & Inclusive Music Theatre Project, coordinating interdisciplinary music education initiatives.
