Dr. Laura Tortorelli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Tortorelli is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University, specializing in elementary literacy. Her scholarship integrates quantitative and mixed methods research-practice partnership approaches to investigate how texts and technologies influence teacher knowledge and shape reading and writing instruction. She emphasizes foundational skills and their implications for policy and practice. Tortorelli has been recognized as an Emerging Scholar by the Reading Hall of Fame, showcasing her contributions to the field of education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology