Lecturer
Brenda Stein Dzaldov, OCT, PhD
Dr.
(She/Her)
Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Contact info
Email: brenda.steindzaldov@utoronto.ca
Biography
Brenda Stein Dzaldov is an Instructor in both the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development and the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ. Dr. Stein Dzaldov’s research interests are in the area of inclusive pedagogies, literacy teaching and learning, and teacher education.
Degrees
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PhD, Curriculum Studies and Teacher DevelopmentUniversity of Toronto / OISE,
Canada
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MEd, Language and LiteraciesUniversity of Toronto / OISE,
Canada
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BEdWestern University,
Canada
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B.Sc. Hon, Psychology and HistoryUniversity of Toronto,
Canada
Scholarly & Creative Works
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Making a difference through differentiated instruction: Inclusive strategies for differentiated instruction in the math classroom2023, Ontario Mathematics Gazette, 61(4), 41-48.Stein Dzaldov, B., & Mandelker, J
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A guide for families of students with down syndrome2022, Down Syndrome Association of OntarioBrenda Stein Dzaldov
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Designing for Meaningful Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussion in Online Courses (K. MacKinnon, L. Wilton, S. Murphy, B. Stein Dzaldov, D. Wattar, J. DesRochers, & A. Mann Eds.)Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Inspiring Meaningful Learning: 6 steps to creating lessons that engage students in deep learning2018,Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Ready, Set, Learn! Integrating powerful learning skills and strategies into daily instruction.2015,Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Literacy smarts: Simple classroom strategies for using interactive whiteboards to engage students2011,Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Scaffolding Early Literacy using the SMARTboard2009, Books, Media, and the Internet: Children's Literature for Today's Classrooms (Booth, D., Stagg Peterson, S. and Jupiter, C. Eds).Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Collector Cards2006, Family Literacy Experiences (J. Rowsell Ed)Brenda Stein Dzaldov
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Book leveling and readers2005, The Reading TeacherDzaldov, B. S., & Peterson, S
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Beginning readers and New Literacy Studies2005, OrbitBrenda Stein Dzaldov
Research Interests
Interests:
- Teacher Education
- Teacher professional learning
- Literacy teaching and learning
- Inclusive pedagogies
- Special Education
Honours and Awards:
- 2019 Recipient, OISE Award for Excellence in Teacher Education
Teaching Interests
Instructor, Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ
- Instructor, Â¥·ïÌìÌÃ, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
- Courses taught: Issues in Literacy, Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction, Special Education and Mental Health, Theory and Curriculum 1: Language and Literacy, Curriculum and Teaching in Literacy, Fundamentals of Teaching, Early Intervention in Literacy Learning, Educational Psychology
OCT certified
- Academic Coach and Educational Consultant
- K-8 classroom teacher (1991-2010)
- Literacy Mentor Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- ELL lead and specialist
- PQP 1 & 2
- Private School Principal (2010-2016)