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 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. 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, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
- Instructor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 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)