Jeffrey Wood
Biography
Jeffrey is from Métis and settler ancestry and lives on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek under the Robinson-Huron Treaty. He is a professor in the School of Education and the School of Indigenous Relations at Laurentian University and is the Early Learning Lead for the Moosonee and Moose Factory District School Area Boards. Jeffrey has been researching and working with young children for the past 25 years. His research interests include: early childhood education, early literacies, inquiry learning and Indigenous education. Jeffrey has been teaching at Laurentian University since 2005.
Education
Ph.D. Indiana University
M.Ed. York University
B.Ed. University of Ottawa
B.A. (honours) York University
Academic Appointments
Interim Director School of Education/École d'éducation
Appointed to:
School of Education
School of Indgenous Relations
Associate Member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
On The Web
Research
Jeffrey's research interests include indigenous education, early childhood education, early literacies, new/multiple literacies, and inquiry.
He is currently working on:
Northern Oral language and Writing through Play with the Wikwemikong Board of Education (SSHRC Funded)
Evaluating Enhancing Cree Language and Culture at Ministik School, MFIDSAB
Developing culturally restorative kindergarten practices in FNMI schools.
Applying a Reggio Emilia approach in Northern Ontario
Exploring alternative forms of assessment and documenting children’s literacies learning
Awards
Laurentian University Student Certificate of Appreciation
Laurentian University Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship
Indiana University Leo and Jean Fay Fellow
Sudbury Canoe Club Volunteer of the Year Award
Teaching
Jeffrey primarily teaches:
EDUC 4207 Junior/Intermediate Literacies
MIRE-5046EL: The United Nations and International Indigenous Issues
Publications
Books and Book Chapters:
Wood, J. (2023). An Indigenous early childhood pedagogy. In Cote-Meek, S. & T. Moeke-Pickering (Eds.). Perspectives on Indigenous Pedagogy in Education: Learning From One Another. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Wood, J. (2022). The Importance of the Land, Language, Culture, Identity and Learning in Relation for Indigenous Children. In Stagg Peterson, S. (Ed). Roles of place and play in young children’s oral and written language. Toronto, ON: UToronto Press
Wood, J. & C. Daviau. (2021). Répondre au besoin de ressources autochtones. Dans L. M. Brogden, A. Sterzuk et J. Daschuk (dir.), L'enseignement des Traités en français. Québec: Presses de l'Université Laval.
Wood, J. (2019). Ethnicity and Race in Childhood (Canada). Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies. London: Bloomsbury. DOI:10.5040/9781350996311.0007
Wood, J. (2018). Inclusion and marginalization of learners in Canada. Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies. London: Bloomsbury. DOI: 10.5040/9781474209496.0021
Wood, J. (2016). Enacting Culturally Restorative and Anti-Racist Education in a Kindergarten Classroom. In Husband, T. But I Don't See Color: The Perils, Practices, and Potentials of Anti-Racist Education. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers B.V.
Vasquez, V., J. Wood & C. Branigan Felderman (Eds.). (2013). Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education vol. 2. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Wood, J. (2013). Gender issues in kindergarten. In Vasquez, V., J. Wood & C. Branigan Felderman (Eds.). Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education vol. 2. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. p.75-90
Vasquez, V & J. Wood (Eds.). (2012). Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Wood, J. (2008). The teacher as researcher. In Provenzo, E. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of the Social and
Cultural Foundations of Education. New York: Sage.
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles:
Eppley, K., Wood, J. & Stagg-Peterson, S. (2023). Resistance Literature: Representations of Land and Indigeneity in Indigenous-Authored, Canadian Award-Winning Young Adult and Middle-Grade Fiction. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 00, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.1318
Wood, J., Peters, E., Wood, T., & Wood, S. (2022). Multiliterate lives: Childhood to adult, lessons learned. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 66, 185– 191. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.12
Eppley, K., S. Peterson & J. Wood. (2022). Representations of Indigenous and non-Indigenous rural ways of being in picture books for children. Journal of Language & Literacy Education.
Wood, J. (2017). Supporting early literacy learning through play. What Works? Research Into Practice (65). Toronto, ON: Ontario Minsitry of Education.
Wood J. (2015). Multiple possibilities: The multi-literate lives of three children. Complicity: An
international journal of complexity and education (12)1.
Wood J., T. Thall & E. Caruso Parnell. (2015). The move: Reggio Emilia‐inspired teaching.
Complicity: An international journal of complexity and education(12)1.
Wood, J. (2005). Voices of Practitioners. Moses's story: Critical literacy and social justice in an
urban kindergarten. Young Children Beyond the Journal.
Non-peer reviewed publications:
Rowan, C. & J. Wood. (2020). Land-Based Education. Ontario Provincial Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care.
Pacini-Ketchabaw, V. N. Land, J. Wood, & C. Herder. (2019). Companion to Pedagogical Orientations on Documentation. Ontario Provincial Centre of Excellence for Early Years and Child Care.
Hearn, J. & J. Wood. (2014). Using Documentation to understand children’s mathematical
thinking. Ontario Ministry of Education Monograph.
Wood, J. & S. Speir. (2013). Using Inquiry to create a cohesive experience for children and a more consistent vision for K-1-2 education in Rainbow Schools. Ontario Ministry of Education Monograph.
Wood, J. (2012). Playing with a Reggio Emilia Approach. ECE assembly of NCTE Newsletter (4)1. 2-3.
Wood, J., S. Speir & T. Thall. (2012). Using Inquiry as a Pedagogical Lens. Ontario Ministry of Education Monograph.
Speir, S., J. Wood, E. Caruso Parnell & T. DixonVan Mierlo. (2012). Using the Arts as a Pedagogical Lens. Ontario Ministry of Education Monograph.
Wood, J. (2011). Writing in Kindergarten. Sudbury, ON: Sudbury, ON: Rainbow District School Board (RDSB).
DixonVan Mierlo, T & J. Wood (2010). An early learning Journey: A social constructivist approach.
Ontario Ministry of Education Monograph.
Wood, J. (2000). Teacher research methodology. Teacher as Researcher 15(1).
Wood, J. (2000). Defining literacies. Eric Document. (ED465980).
Conference papers, posters, presentations and proceedings
Wood, J., E Caruso Parnell & J. Hearn. (2016). Making learning visible. Diversity in Research
Conference Proceedings. Laurentian University
Wood, J. (2005) Videogaming as literacy. Learn With TVO. Podcast
Reports:
Wood, J., C. Daviau & B. Gunner. (2019). Enhancing Cree Language with Culture. Indspire Published Research Report.
Wood, J. & C. Daviau. (2018). Conseil scolaire catholique Providence Indigenous Resources. Indspire Published Research Report.
Wood, J., C. Daviau & N. Daviau. (2018). Anishinaabemowin Revival Program. Indspire Published Research Report.
Wood, J. & S. Speir. (2013). Assessment as Attributing Value: Documentation and Assessment in Early Learning. Ontario Ministry of Education, Assessment and Policy Branch.
Wood J. (2011). Research Capacity Building in the Northeastern Region. Sudbury, ON: North Eastern Ontario Education Network. (Research Report)