Dr. Robert Sandieson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Sandieson is an Associate Professor at Western University in the Faculty of Education, focusing on information literacy and information science. His research primarily revolves around knowledge acquisition and dissemination to facilitate informed decision-making, with a specific focus on research databases such as ERIC, PsycINFO, and Medline. He is known for developing the innovative information retrieval methodology called Pearl Harvesting, which has significantly enhanced the efficiency of searches across various databases. In addition to his research on information retrieval, Sandieson has worked extensively in the areas of autism and intellectual disabilities, contributing to various boards including the Autism Centre of Excellence at Western University and the Council for Exceptional Children. His early work as a developmental psychologist led to significant contributions in instructional design principles rooted in developmental theory. Moreover, Sandieson has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including books and journal articles, that explore themes related to educational practices and the challenges faced by students with developmental disabilities. Through his ongoing research initiatives and teaching engagements, he aims to inspire and inform the next generation of educators and researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in the fields of information science and educational psychology.

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.