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Rachel Su

Master of Education

she/her

Graduate Student

People Directory Affiliation Category

Research Area

Educational Psychology, Social Justice Education, and Teacher Education

Supervisor

Dr. Lee Airton

Biography

Rachel Su, with a BaH in Psychology and a BEd from Queen's University, is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, specializing in Primary/Junior division education. Her current research explores the impact of stereotype threat and related psychological phenomena on content delivery, pedagogical strategies, and classroom management, with a particular focus on their effects on marginalized pre-service educators. Rachel Su's work sheds light on crucial aspects of teacher education and equity in the classroom.

Research Interests

  • Stereotype Threat
  • Social Identity Theory
  • Educational Psychology
  • Teacher Education
  • Culturally-Responsive Pedagogy