Campus Climate Survey of Student Experience (REB#21-08-013)
A research project led by Prof. Martin Drapeau is looking for study participants regarding student lifeexperiences at the university level. The study examines the experience of students in universities across Canada, with a focus on campus climate, and involves researchers from ۲ݮƵ University, the University of Manitoba, the University of British Columbia, and Vancouver Community College. It has received ethics approval from ۲ݮƵ University (REB#21-08-013) and partner universities.
We're Hiring! Two Tenure-Track Positions (KPE & ECP) Available
۲ݮƵ Faculty of Education is seeking candidates for two tenure-track positions; one in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), and the other in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP).
The Development of the Sleep-Wake Cycle in Infants with ECP's Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri
In this podcast, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri, ECP, describes the development of the sleep-wake cycle in infants with a family perspective. There is a lot of information circulating on infant sleep, but unfortunately this information is often contradictory. Therefore, this podcast will be useful to parents, educators and health professionals.
Listen to the Podcast here.
Media Spotlight: DISE's Blane Harvey, Alain Bourque, Ying Syuan Huang, and Anne Debrabandere publish an op-ed piece in University Affairs on Rethinking Academic Conferencing in a Carbon-Contrained World
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced academic conferencing online. As we emerge from the pandemic, we mustn’t return to the ‘old normal’.
New Award Created to Pay Tribute to Professor Sujata Madan, Registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies
A group of 11 ۲ݮƵ alumni is spurring on future students toward greater integrity and generosity with a new award created in honour of Sujata Madan, a professor of practice in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, and registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies.
Elite Athletes' Mental Health: KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom on CTV
Now, back with his team, Carey Price is being praised for his bold move in going public with mental health issues and in seeking help. He joins other athletes who have revealed their own similar struggles. ۲ݮƵ Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Gordon Bloom was featured by CTV News, commenting about the mental health struggles of Canadians and of elite athletes.
Op Ed: Representation matters so media does not create 'moral panics'
In the aftermath of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, who was stabbed outside of his school, ۲ݮƵ Education's Dr.Bronwen Low (DISE) and Dr. Jessica Ruglis (ECP) have collabourated with community-based colleagues in writing an opinion piece for CTV News about how sensational journalism seems to validate racism and prejudice instead of working to educate the public.
Dr. Lisa Starr Discusses Teacher Retention in Quebec on CJAD 800 Radio
According to an article in the Journal de Montréal, 40% of aspiring teachers drop out or change career paths. The article only sites the impact in Quebec's French universities (i.e.
Media Spotlight – Rachel Langevin, ECP, Published in The Conversation
Rachel Langevin, Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology at ۲ݮƵ, co-wrote an article for The Conversation with Martine Hébert, Professor, Department of Sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) on how the #MeToo movement has not included young children who have been sexually abused and how their voices are rarely heard in the public sphere.
Media Spotlight – Sabrina Jafralie, DISE, Interviewed in CBC and The Suburban
DISE Course Lecturer, Sabrina Jafralie, weighs in on Quebec’s new Culture and Quebec Citizenship course that will replace Ethics and Religious Culture in interviews with the CBC and in The Suburban.
Jafralie says she's worried voices from different communities that make up Quebec society will be muted in the new curriculum.
Mentors in Memoriam: OFNIE's Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross (1943-2021)
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross, an educational leader and pivotal member of the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE).
Mentors in Memoriam: Mr. Joseph A. Hackett
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of Mr. Joseph A. Hackett. Joe had a long career as a school teacher and, since retirement, had been working as a student teaching Field Supervisor for our Faculty for more than 15 years. He was also previously a Course Lecturer with the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). Joe leaves behind a significant and impressive legacy of mentorship, having supported hundreds of students and future teachers.
۲ݮƵ Education Updates – Fall 2021: News About the Faculty's Strategic Initiatives and Priorities
۲ݮƵ Education's Fall Updates for Alumni and Friends of the Faculty helps to keep you informed of the great things we're doing, with news about the Faculty’s strategic initiatives and priorities, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Opportunity to Volunteer with Indigenous health/ education program at Kahnawake
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program (KSDPP) a 27 community based participatory research program is welcoming student volunteers interested to gain knowledge through experience volunteering with this diabetes prevention/ health promotion community program focused on school and community activities including physical activity, nutrition, curriculum development, research and evaluation, and planning with a dynamic integrated community-academic team.
Opportunity to Volunteer with Indigenous health/ education program at Kahnawake
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program (KSDPP) a 27 community based participatory research program is welcoming student volunteers interested to gain knowledge through experience volunteering with this diabetes prevention/ health promotion community program focused on school and community activities including physical activity, nutrition, curriculum development, research and evaluation, and planning with a dynamic integrated community-academic team.