Dr. Kathryn Hibbert

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Biography

Kathryn Hibbert is a Distinguished University Professor at Western University's Faculty of Education, specializing in Curriculum Studies and Applied Linguistics. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Ontario. Her career began in the 1980s, and she has taught in multiple roles across various educational settings, focusing on inclusive practices for multilingual learners and the disconnects in diverse classrooms. In her administrative roles, including Acting Dean and Associate Dean of Teacher Education, she has led program redesigns to enhance community engagement and equity in education. Kathryn's interdisciplinary work spans K-12 education and medical education, emphasizing virtual learning and innovation in teaching methodologies, particularly in crisis settings such as the Fukushima nuclear accident. Her research interests include Teacher Education, Multiliteracies, Health Professions Education, and qualitative research methodologies. She is dedicated to fostering collaborative learning environments where all students can thrive and engage meaningfully in their education.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished University Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Leading in Curriculum Studies and applied linguistics with a focus on educational reform and pedagogical innovation.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.