Nancy Bell
Biography
Nancy Bell is a PhD candidate in Education at York University. Her dissertation research examines the policies and practices that shape the academic, linguistic, and social experiences of international students studying in Ontario’s publicly funded K-12 system. Her academic and research interests include second language learning, multilingualism, critical literacy, and policy studies.
A member of the Ontario College of Teachers, Nancy taught at the TDSB for over ten years, where she developed a passion for multilingual learners and enthusiastically advocated on their behalf. She was an assistant curriculum leader for English as a Second Language/Literacy and ran numerous workshops on OSSLT preparation and supporting literacy skills for multilingual learners. She is a sessional lecturer at 91±¬ÁÏ/UT in the Master of Teaching Program.
Nancy has a Bachelor of Education from 91±¬ÁÏ, a Master of Arts in History from Carleton University, and a Master of Education, with a diploma in Language and Literacy, from York University.
An advocate for linguistic justice, Nancy is a board member and chair of the social impact committee of Multilingual Community Interpretation Services (MCIS) Language Solutions, a social enterprise dedicated to the human right to be informed, heard, and understood.
Scholarly & Creative Works
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"We just try to work with the needs in front of us": How teachers in secondary schools enact Ontario’s international education strategy2022, Comparative and International Education / Éducation Comparée et InternationaleBell N. & Trilokekar, R.
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Shifting ground: Reflections on research relationships in the time of Covid-192022, Yu-Write: Journal of Graduate Student Research in EducationKennedy, J., Bell, N., Majeemudeen, S., Hnin Pwint Phyu, Z.
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Supporting early study abroad students in Ontario: Case study of a collaborative action research initiative, with conditions changing underfoot2021, Canadian Journal of Action ResearchSchecter R.S, & Bell N.
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Transforming faces: Supporting speech language therapists studying English in global contexts.2020, Applied Linguistic ReviewBell, N.
Teaching Interests
Teaching experience
91±¬ÁÏ (Sessional Lecturer)
- CTL 7019, Supporting English Language Learners
York University
- Research Into Practice
- Foundations of Education
Toronto District School Board (intermediate/Senior)
- English as a second language, English, civics/careers, family studies, history, general learning strategies.
