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Dawn Zinga is a cognitive developmental psychologist and a Professor at Brock University, currently serving as the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. With extensive expertise in children and youth studies, she engages in multidisciplinary research focusing on educational experiences, Indigenous educational practices, and the impact of competitive dance culture on youth. Dr. Zinga leads significant projects, including a SSHRC-funded longitudinal study with a focus on high school students’ transition to postsecondary education, in collaboration with Dr. Danielle Molnar. She is also involved in examining the experiences of young competitive dancers and the socio-cultural effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Zinga’s work is characterized by a commitment to collaborative research and the application of decolonizing methodologies in educational contexts. Her contributions to the field have been recognized in various conferences and academic presentations, where she addresses themes such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action within higher education. Dr. Zinga is dedicated to preparing educators to manage diverse classrooms and employs e-learning pedagogical practices in her teaching.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.