Dr. Gigi Luk Explores Learning Disruption During COVID-19
Dr. Gigi Luk of 91涩漫 Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology has recently been involved in discussions听with the National Academy of Education (NAEd) in the U.S. regarding educational inequities during COVID-19.
Webinar Video Available: Ed Tech Talk: In-Class and At-Home Learning During COVID-19
In case you missed it: 91涩漫 Alumni and 91涩漫 Faculty of Education partnered together to present Ed Tech Talks, an online webinar about in-person and at-home learning through educational technology during COVID-19. Moderated by Master's student, Sara Mohamed, Assistant Professor Dr.
Mindy Carter on The New Back-to-School (Prevention Magazine)
With the new back-to-school season coming up, it's hard to know what lies ahead. Here's how to help your child adjust to yet another new normal. In this article for the September issue of Prevention Magazine, 91涩漫 DISE's Dr. Mindy Carter offers advice on听how to celebrate everything learned at home, use art to help your kid open up, improve focus with meditation, and be there for the teacher.
KPE's Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne Receives JELF Grant
Professor听Tyler Churchward-Venne听of 91涩漫 Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education has just been announced as a听John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) grant recipient! As principal investigator for the research being done in听Exercise and Nutrition to Support Skeletal Muscle Health Across the Lifespan, Dr.听Churchward-Venne听will receive听$344,957 from JELF; $344,957 matching provincial funds.
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Media Spotlight 鈥� Mindy Carter, DISE, in The Montreal Gazette
91涩漫 Education Professor Mindy Carter, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, says she expects students this fall to display a greater discrepancy in skill levels than usual.
Researchers and educators believe that time away from school due to the pandemic has likely already had a profound effect on some Montreal students. Students and teachers will have to play catch-up.
91涩漫 Flags Lowered in Memory of Franceska Saint-Juste
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, 91涩漫's flags will be lowered in memory of听Franceska Saint-Juste, MA - Year 1, Teaching听&听Learning (English听or听French听Second听Language), who passed away at age 27 on May 13, 2020.
New Course: Introduction to Professional Engagement with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Announcing a new course open to Education students (DISE, ECP, KPE)!听 EDPE 595: Seminar in Special Topics-- Introduction to Professional Engagement with Indigenous Peoples in Canada is a graduate level course that is also open to to advanced undergraduate students, with permission of the instructor.听Taught by Professor Dennis Wendt on Tuesdays at 11:35 AM to 2:35 PM (EST), this course provides an introduction to key considerations pertaining to professional engagement with Indigenous Peoples
Alumni Spotlight: Child Psychologist Dr. Tamara Soles Offers Parents Advice about Back to School
Child psychologist and parenting coach, Dr. Tamara Soles discusses strategies for parents on how to manage children's stress and anxiety about back-to-school during COVID-19 in her new听Facebook video.
A University Student's Guide to Managing Stress During Difficult Times
Feeling anxious, restless, or stressed? Have a look at "A University Student's Guide to Managing Stress During Difficult Times".
Dr. Nancy Heath鈥檚 Development and Intrapersonal Resilience (DAIR) Research Team gives you quick tips and helpful resources with this great interactive e-flyer!
View the full document here!
Teachers and Opposition Call on Government to Clarify Back-to-School Guidelines
Liberal MNA听Marwah Rizqy is calling on the province's public health director听to clear up several unanswered questions surrounding the province's return to school this fall.听
How are You Coping? COVID-19 Survey
Canadian scientists, including 91涩漫 Education's Dr. Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology), have launched a study on the psychological, social, and financial impacts of COVID-19.
You can help advance this important research! Please fill out this survey and share the link with others: https://mcgill.ca/x/4Aa
Media Spotlight: Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman Shares Positive Outlook for Fall 2020 Remote Instruction
In an article in the 91涩漫 Tribune,听Associate Provost of Teaching and Academic Programs, Christopher Buddle, expressed the University鈥檚 renewed commitment to remote delivery as the safest and most equitable option for students at this time. Despite some students' concerns, Assistant Director of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs and DISE Faculty Lecturer,听Dr.
91涩漫 Education Updates 鈥� Summer 2020: Monthly News About the Faculty's Content, Projects, and Initiatives
91涩漫 Education's summer updates for alumni and friends of the Faculty helps to keep you informed of the great things we're doing, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis.
To subscribe to our e-newsletter contact Associate Director of Development, Rayna Goldman (rayna.goldman [at] mcgill.ca).
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Jamie Glass (B.Ed 鈥�98) Honoured with Chief Justices鈥� Award
Congratulations to 91涩漫 Education alumnus Jamie Glass (B.Ed 鈥�98) for being the 15th recipient of the Ontario Justice Education Network Chief Justices鈥� Award!
Established by the Chief Justices of Ontario Court of Appeal, Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice, this award recognizes an individual who has made an exceptional contribution in promoting public understanding and dialogue in support of a responsive and inclusive justice system.
A Student鈥檚 Story: Samantha Quinn (M.Sc. 鈥�20)
With a mission to advance knowledge and apply it to the development of human potential over one's lifespan, research and teaching at the Faculty of Education encompasses both the hard sciences and the social sciences. As a kinesiology graduate student, Samantha Quinn combined the two to explore how nutrition affects the quality of muscles.
