Dr. Debra Harwood

Professor

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Biography

Debra Harwood has over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education as both a practitioner and researcher. She has worked directly with educators and families of young children in Ontario, British Columbia, and internationally. Her teaching and research expertise are focused on early child development, curriculum, nature pedagogies, professionalism, community capacity building, and ethical research practices involving young children and families. Debra has engaged in various projects including SSHRC Explore Grant and SSHRC Partnership Engagement Grant, aimed at innovating teaching practices and training educators using technology to enhance capacities in remote communities. Additionally, her work includes understanding young children's meaning-making processes through digital tools. Debra teaches courses related to early childhood education, including sustainability and internship programs.

Research Interests

Courses

EDUC 3P51 Early Childhood Education EDUC 3P85 Internship EDUC 4P85 Internship II EDUC 4D50 Thesis

Requirements for Brock University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.