Dr. John Mcnamara

Professor

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Biography

John McNamara is a Professor and educational psychologist specializing in literacy and reading disabilities in young children. His current research focuses on developing and implementing literacy intervention programs in collaboration with various agencies in the province. He leads the LD Research Team, overseeing multiple applied research projects aimed at understanding reading disabilities. Dr. McNamara is the principal investigator for the SSHRC Insight Grant-funded initiative, 'Reading Rocks,' which provides a literacy approach to support and motivate vulnerable readers. His work emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention for children with language learning disabilities, aiming to address neurological and environmental risk factors associated with dyslexia and improve developmental health outcomes.

Research Interests

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.