Dr. Emma Mercier

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emma Mercier is an Associate Professor and the Associate Head & Director of Graduate Programs in the Curriculum & Instruction department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on social interaction and learning, particularly collaboration in computer-supported collaborative learning environments. She examines the use of multi-touch tables in classroom settings and investigates how technology influences group interactions, learning dynamics, and the opportunities available to students when utilizing various educational tools. Through her academic work, Mercier emphasizes qualitative methods and the importance of understanding how technology affects learning in diverse educational contexts. She has held key professional appointments within the University, contributing invaluable insights into the fields of Curriculum Instruction and Educational Psychology. Additionally, she teaches several courses related to educational inquiry and child development, aiming to equip students with practical research skills and knowledge pertinent to contemporary educational challenges.

Research Interests

Courses

SPED 550: Methods Educational Inquiry CI 550: Methods Educational Inquiry EPSY 550: Methods Educational Inquiry CI 519: Methods Child Study CI 499: Issues Development Education CI 424: Child Development & Technology

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.