Diane Beelen Woody
Professor Emerita
Email: dwoody@yorku.ca
My research activities focus on French literature of the 18th century and on teaching and learning in higher education. I have been a member (since 1983) of the team of specialists preparing the critical edition of the Correspondance de Madame de Graffigny, a 16 volume collection. I am the primary editor of volume 13, published in May 2010. In teaching and learning, I have conducted research in various areas: transition pedagogy to support first year students, second language acquisition, the development of writing skills, and the use of learning portfolios. I have served in various administrative roles (Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Chair of the Department of French Studies and Academic Coordinator of York's Multimedia Language Centre.
Degrees
M.Ed., Department of Theory and Policy Studies, Higher Education Group, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of TorontoPh.D., French Language and Literature, University of Toronto
Études de perfectionnement, Université de Dijon
M.A., French Language and Literature, University of Toronto
B.A., (Honours), St. Michael's College, University of Toronto
Professional Leadership
Memberships
CSECS (Canadian Society for Eighteenth Century Studies)
IALLT (International Association for Language Learning Technology)
STLHE (Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education)
Research Interests
Approach to Teaching
I have taught Eighteenth century French literature, and courses in French language and culture, and, to both native speakers and second language learners at all levels (beginner to advanced) at various institutions. I have had the opportunity to propose new courses, prepare course materials, direct multi-section courses, and work closely with colleagues to incorporate new technologies into language learning. I have also participated in activities of the Centre for the Support of Teaching, and have been a member of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, and thus have gained the opportunity to reflect in a broader context on models of teaching and learning as well as the assessment of learning. I have won the Dean's award for excellence in teaching and have been awarded funding that allows me to conduct research projects that explore the teaching and the learning of languages. Most recently, I have been involved with language colleagues in an exploration of service learning in DFS and in an initiative to offer a third-year language course with an experience abroad (e.g. in France) as a component of the course.
My research activities focus on French literature of the 18th century and on teaching and learning in higher education. I have been a member (since 1983) of the team of specialists preparing the critical edition of the Correspondance de Madame de Graffigny, a 16 volume collection. I am the primary editor of volume 13, published in May 2010. In teaching and learning, I have conducted research in various areas: transition pedagogy to support first year students, second language acquisition, the development of writing skills, and the use of learning portfolios. I have served in various administrative roles (Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Chair of the Department of French Studies and Academic Coordinator of York's Multimedia Language Centre.
Degrees
M.Ed., Department of Theory and Policy Studies, Higher Education Group, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of TorontoPh.D., French Language and Literature, University of Toronto
Études de perfectionnement, Université de Dijon
M.A., French Language and Literature, University of Toronto
B.A., (Honours), St. Michael's College, University of Toronto
Professional Leadership
Memberships
CSECS (Canadian Society for Eighteenth Century Studies)
IALLT (International Association for Language Learning Technology)
STLHE (Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education)
Research Interests
All Publications
Approach to Teaching
I have taught Eighteenth century French literature, and courses in French language and culture, and, to both native speakers and second language learners at all levels (beginner to advanced) at various institutions. I have had the opportunity to propose new courses, prepare course materials, direct multi-section courses, and work closely with colleagues to incorporate new technologies into language learning. I have also participated in activities of the Centre for the Support of Teaching, and have been a member of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, and thus have gained the opportunity to reflect in a broader context on models of teaching and learning as well as the assessment of learning. I have won the Dean's award for excellence in teaching and have been awarded funding that allows me to conduct research projects that explore the teaching and the learning of languages. Most recently, I have been involved with language colleagues in an exploration of service learning in DFS and in an initiative to offer a third-year language course with an experience abroad (e.g. in France) as a component of the course.
