Dr. Lesly Wade Woolley

Professor

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Biography

Lesly Wade-Woolley is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, specializing in Educational Psychology. She has held significant roles including Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. Prior to joining the University of Alberta, she served at Queen's University and the University of South Carolina, enhancing her expertise in communication sciences and disorders. Her research interests focus on reading development, reading disorders, and language-based literacy development, particularly prosody and speech rhythm. She has contributed extensively to the field and served as the past president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading. Additionally, her professional development work supports teachers in the integration of reading and writing to improve educational outcomes. Her courses include Planning Educational Change and Applying Educational Research, emphasizing the application of research in educational settings. Wade-Woolley has numerous publications, including studies on prosodic competence and phonemic awareness, contributing significantly to understanding comprehension processes in reading.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2019-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and researching in the field of educational psychology, focusing on reading and literacy.

Courses

EDU 514B - Planning Educational Change EDU 515 - Applying Educational Research EDU 595B - Special Topics in Educational Theory and Practice

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management