Dr. Ruth McQuirter Scott

Professor (EdD), Department of Educational Studies

Full Advisement Load: Contact for Availability for Graduate Advisement

Ruth McQuirter

Burlington, ON
905 688 5550 x3604
rmcquirter@brocku.ca

Ruth McQuirter is a fulltime faculty member in the Initial Teacher Education Program, teaching at the Hamilton Campus. She is an instructor in Junior/Intermediate Language Arts, with a special interest in the integration of technology in classrooms. Ruth has had long involvement in the field of word study (spelling, grammar, vocabulary) and an ongoing passion for issues of social justice.

Research Interests and Activities

  • Digital curation as a vital skill for 21C learners
  • Collaborative Teacher Inquiry
  • Knowledge Mobilization (especially related to technology integration)
  • Makerspace implementation
  • Self-regulated learning with technology
  • Word study – spelling, grammar, vocabulary
  • 21st century literacies ­
  • Connecting research with practice
  • Technology ­enhanced instruction
  • Scholarship of teaching & learning ­especially as it relates to preservice education in a literacy context

Professional Affiliations and Accreditation/Certification

  • Ontario College of Teachers
  • Ontario Literacy Association
  • First Nations, Metis, Inuit Educators of Ontario (ally)
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Recent Publications

McQuirter Scott, R., Dortmans, D., Rath, C., Boin, J. & Meeussen, N. (2019). Makerspace in primary grades; Best fieldtrip ever! Teaching and Learning, 12(1):https://journals.library.brocku.ca/teachingandlearning/index.php/home/article/view/442

McQuirter Scott, R., Dortmans, D., Boin, J., Rath, C., & Meeussen, N. (2018, April 11). A collaborative teacher inquiry into Makerspace: University and schools learn together [Web log post].

McQuirter, R. (2018). To dye or not to dye. Understorey Magazine: https://understoreymagazine.ca/article/to-dye-or-not-to-dye

McQuirter Scott, R., Dortmans, D., Boin, J., Rath, C., & Meeussen, N. (2018, April 11). A collaborative teacher inquiry into Makerspace: University and schools learn together [Blog post].

McQuirter Scott, R., Meeussen, N. (2017). Self-regulated learning: A touchstone for technology-enhanced classrooms. The Reading Teacher, 70(6), 659-666.

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book H. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book G. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book F. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book E. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book C. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Book B. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2016). Language Power Now – Early. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R., Dortmans, D., Rath, C., Meeussen, N., & Boin, J. (2015). Collaborative teacher inquiry into iPad use in grade 3 classrooms: Mobilizing knowledge through a long-term school-university partnership. Brock Education Journal, 25(1), 74-87.

Jaipal-Jamani, K., Figg, C., Gallagher, T. McQuirter-Scott, R. & Ciampa, K. (2015). Collaborative professional development in higher education: Developing knowledge of technology enhanced teaching. Journal of Effective Teaching, 15(2), 30-34.

Gallagher, T., Fisher, D., Lapp, D., Rowsell, J., Simpson, A., McQuirter Scott, R., Walsh, M., Ciampa, K., & Saudelli, M. (2015). International perspectives on literacy learning with iPads. Journal of Education, 195(3), 15-25.

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2015). Language Power Now – Book A. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (Ed.). (2015). Language Power Now – Book D. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education. (student text + teacher’s guide)

McQuirter Scott, R. (2014). Using digital technologies to support word study instruction. What Works: Research into Practice. Research monograph 54, The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, Ontario Ministry of Education

McQuirter Scott, R. (2014) “Miss Alaineus” thoughts on vocabulary instruction in 21st century classrooms. Voices from the Middle, 21(4), 40-46.

Rowsell, J., Saudelli, M., McQuirter Scott, R., & Bishop, A. (2013). iPads as placed resources: Forging community in online and offline spaces. Language Arts. 90(5), 351-360.

Research and Project Funding

  • 2019: Collaborative Inquiry Project on Makerspace with Halton Catholic District School Board – $982.10
  • 2017 & 2018: Indigenous Education Initiative for Faculty of Education – $3500
  • 2017: Technology Integration in Elementary Schools – $978

Courses Taught

  • EDBE8P24: Language and Literacy – Junior/Intermediate, Year 1
  • EDBE8P43: Language and Literacy – Junior/Intermediate, Year 2