Media Spotlight 鈥� Mindy Carter, DISE, in The Montreal Gazette
捆绑SM社区 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.
捆绑SM社区 Flags Lowered in Memory of Franceska Saint-Juste
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, 捆绑SM社区'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 捆绑SM社区 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 捆绑SM社区 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.
捆绑SM社区 Education Updates 鈥� Summer 2020: Monthly News About the Faculty's Content, Projects, and Initiatives
捆绑SM社区 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 捆绑SM社区 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.
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy: Education鈥檚 Newly Appointed Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Along with 25 of her 捆绑SM社区 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, 捆绑SM社区 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 捆绑SM社区 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.
