Dr. Michael Lipset, DISE, Expanding a Creative Learning Model at SXSW EDU with 4 Learning
Working Nation, a US-based organization working to highlight career/technical education and vocational training across the country asked Dr. Michael Lipset (DISE) to appear on their video-based YouTube series highlighting workforce efforts in education.
Valedictorian Taylinn Chang, KPE, Interviewed in the ۲ݮƵ Reporter
“Since my first months at ۲ݮƵ, I’ve slowly learned to extend the incredible compassion and community-building that my classmates have imparted to me. The creation of togetherness in every class, club, or team has been pivotal in building who I am now, and I am happily a part of a Rube Goldberg machine that inspires the next generation to flourish. As we graduate, we leave connected and ready to improve the lives around us.”
Education's Award-Winning Academics this Convocation Season
Education’s inspiring mentors are being honoured for teaching and research this Convocation Season, with awards given by the Faculty of Education and ۲ݮƵ University: Faculty of Education’s 2024 Award for Distinguished TeachingDr. Janine Metallic (Assistant Professor, DISE)
The Therapeutic Value of Clowning Around
۲ݮƵ News recently published an article featuring Faculty of Education Alumni, Melissa Holland, BEd’98, the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Dr. Clown Foundation.
Her troupe of trained therapeutic clowns bring comfort, compassion, and plenty of laughs to hospitalized children and seniors in care facilities.
Victoria Talwar, ECP and Interim Dean, Interviewed for Adult/Children Screen Time on CTV News
Dr.Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair in ECP and the Faculty of Education's Interim Dean, was interviewed on CTV News on the screen times of both adults and children, and the effects it can have on kids.
Faculty of Education's Kevin Ah-Sen and R. Nanre Nafziger Presented with Equity and Community Building Awards
On May 15, 2024, Thomson House Ballroom hosted the annual Equity and Community Building Awards Ceremony. The awards highlight the work of students, faculty, and staff committed to advancing equity, diversity and community building at ۲ݮƵ.
Dr. Bassam Khoury, ECP, Interviewed by CBC Kids News for Mental Health Week
CBC Kids Newscontributor Sabrina Erin interviewed Dr. Bassam Khoury, ECP, for Mental Health Week, to learn about what compassion actually means and how it can make a difference in kids' lives.
Dr. Kristy A. Robinson, ECP, Honoured with CPA President’s New Researcher Award
Dr. Kristy A. Robinson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has received the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) President’s New Researcher Award.
She will accept the award at this year's CPA convention in Ottawa (June 21-23), where she will also deliver an invited talk on her work.
This award recognizes the exceptional quality of her contributions to psychological knowledge in Canada as an early career researcher.
ECP's Dr. Armando Bertone speaks with SidLee about Neuodiversity, Education, and Research.
Dr. Armando Bertone, ECP, was recently interviewed by Sid Lee Montreal's Sid Stories, discussing Neurodiversity, Creativity, Education and Research.
Dr. Bertone and his colleague Jesse Heffring, Director of Development of Summit School, talked about the different programs and creative outlets available to neurodivergent learners attending Summit School, a place where research and creativity co-exist.
Indigenous Education: Ethical Practices for Equity, Relationality and Reconciliation with Michelle Smith
EDPE 595: FALL 2024 SEMESTER
Education Welcomes Two New McCall MacBain Scholars
Two members of the Fall 2024 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars will begin their funded Master’s studies at ۲ݮƵ’s Faculty of Education. Designed to encourage purposeful leadership, the scholarships enable students to pursue a funded degree while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program.
Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, Invited to Provide Expert Testimony to the House of Commons
Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, has been recognized by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health as one of Canada’sDifference Makers.
This honour led to Dr. Montreuil’s selection as an expert witness, invited to present before Canada’s parliament on April 8, 2024.
Appointment of a New Education Dean
From the Office of the President: (Français a suivre.)On behalf of Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi, I am pleased to also announce the appointment of Professor Vivek Venkatesh as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. This follows an extensive, international search conducted by the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
CBC Features Dr. Krista Muis, ECP: TikTok Math Lessons using DeepFakes Raise Concerns over Misinformation and Edutainment
In an interview with CBC News, Dr. Krista Muis, ECP, discusses the use of deepfakes to foster learning in mathematics. Math lessons from deepfakes with Dr. Drake and Queen Elizabeth are buzzing on TikTok. But do they foster learning and understanding of complex mathematics concepts?