Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy: Education鈥檚 Newly Appointed Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Along with 25 of her 91涩漫 peers, Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) was recently awarded a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) for her outstanding work in Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. This major national honour is awarded to exceptional emerging researchers and leaders in their chosen fields, as acknowledged by their peers.
Crossing a Virtual Stage: The Class of 2020
At a time when large-scale in-person gatherings are on hold, 91涩漫 looked for meaningful ways to celebrate the Class of 2020. In honour of more than 600 new graduates from Faculty of Education, a beautiful virtual convocation video was launched on June 19th.
Montreal Donors Support Teachers & Students in Moshi, Kilimanjaro
The Faculty of Education and its 91涩漫 International Institute of Education (MIIE) have been making an impact on society in Asia and Africa. MIIE specializes primarily in the professional development of educators through its global learning classrooms which are rich in diversity and are flexible and accessible.
Mentors In Memoriam: Dr. Harold Don Allen
Dr. Harold Don Allen (1931-2020)Congratulations to Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy: Education鈥檚 Newly Appointed Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
It is with great pride that the Faculty of Education congratulate Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) on being awarded the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. This major national honour is awarded to exceptional emerging researchers and leaders in their chosen fields, as acknowledged by their peers.
91涩漫 Faculty of Education Students Awarded Prestigious Scholarships
Congratulations to two Faculty of Education students, Kyla Brophy from the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Wah茅hshon Shiann Whitebean from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, for earning Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
鈥榃ell-being in the Time of Distancing鈥� 2020 91涩漫 Spring International Cellphilm Festival
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the online 2020 91涩漫 Spring International Cellphilm Festival, organized by the Institute for Human Development and Well-being (IHDW) and sponsored by CODE, Canada鈥檚 leading international development agency focused uniquely on education and literacy.
91涩漫 Education Hosts Virtual Convocation
To honour our Faculty of Education Class of 2020, 91涩漫 created this beautiful video that features snapshots of our graduates, hearty congratulations from our 91涩漫 leadership, and special messages from celebrity guest speakers Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Fran莽ois Legault, and 91涩漫 alumnus and Superbowl 2020 star Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif.
91涩漫 Education Updates 鈥� June 2020: Monthly News About the Faculty's Content, Projects, and Initiatives
91涩漫 Education's June 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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Staying Physically Active During Physical Distancing
Aaron Fellows, Project Coordinator an鈥嬧�媎 Kinesiology Clinic Supervisor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been speaking to the media about ways to stay fit during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Student Teachers Still on Track: An Update from Dr. Lisa Starr
91涩漫 Education student teachers take part in four Field Experience courses where each student is placed in an elementary or high school, according to their program. These internships are progressive from fist year to fourth year where students鈥� in-school participation ranges from class observations and tutoring to full weeks of independent teaching and classroom management.
OFNIE Supporting Indigenous Student Success
The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) delivers community-based teacher education and professional development programs to Indigenous 91涩漫 students across Quebec.
Student Stories: Fanny Langin
Fanny Langin, Education Undergraduate Society鈥檚 former President, is an outstanding example of 91涩漫 students鈥� capacity to adapt and grow in times of uncertainty and change. Not only did she complete her Bachelor of Education in the Winter 2020 semester, but Fanny has also been busy teaching French second language classes online.
Summer Preparations for a Remote Fall Semester
Keeping our students safe and informed throughout the pandemic has been a top priority for the Faculty. As we continue to move through this unprecedented time, life is slowly with phased-in approaches to the re-opening of businesses, universities and community centers after nearly three months of closures and sheltering in place.
Book Launch: The University and Social Justice 鈥� Struggles Across the Globe by Aziz Choudry, DISE
Higher education has long been contested terrain. From student movements to staff unions, the fight for accessible, critical and quality public education has turned university campuses globally into sites of struggle.
