The International Day of Education (January 24) is celebrated annually as a day dedicated to highlighting the crucial role educators play in inspiring new generations and in healing our world. Education is of utmost importance for the development of both individuals and societies. It is an integral part of shaping one鈥檚 character and strengths, fostering respect for the rights of others, and instilling a desire for knowledge and excellence.
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Published on: 24 Jan 2024
Karen Gazith PhD, faculty member in the department of Education and Counselling Psychology has written a new book titled The Power of Effective Reading Instruction: How neuroscience informs instruction across all grades and disciplines.
Published on: 22 Jan 2024
On December 7, the Women鈥檚 National Housing & Homelessness Network, the Pan-Canadian Voice on Women鈥檚 Housing, the National Indigenous Housing Network, and an intersectional, nation-wide coalition of feminist advocates joined together to deliver a clear call to action to the Government of Canada.
Published on: 19 Jan 2024
On December 19, 2023, 不良研究所 announced it is launching a $3,000听Canada Award听to offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines. Approximately 80% of new Canadian students from outside Quebec coming to 不良研究所 will be eligible for the new award.
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Published on: 18 Jan 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor Emeritus, ECP, was recently featured in an article on the dangers of giving children lottery tickets as gifts by PlayMichigan.com.
鈥淲ith the growing social acceptability and opportunities available for gambling on an international level, it is important to remember that even young people may experience gambling-related problems,鈥� said Dr. Derevensky.
Published on: 5 Dec 2023
On November 30, 2023, graduate students in the M.A. Second Language Education and Ph.D. in Educational Studies/Language Acquisition Program in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) celebrated one more successful term. Students met with faculty and their colleagues at the bi-annual DISE Language Education Soir茅e at 不良研究所鈥檚 Faculty of Education Learning Commons in this evening event.
Published on: 5 Dec 2023
Steven Shaw, ECP, spoke to Andrew Carter on CJAD800 about the effect of the teacher strikes on children and what can be done about it.
Worried about your kid鈥檚 studies during teacher strike? Listen to the interview to learn what you can do.
Published on: 1 Dec 2023
Professor Julie C么t茅, KPE and SASSI, was recently announced as a winner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award recognizes alumni across the 10 Departments of the School, which ranks among the top 3 Education schools in the United States, who have made outstanding contributions to their field.
The awards were given during a ceremony held in Madison on November 16th, during which Dr. C么t茅 delivered a public presentation broadcasted live. Congratulations, Dr. C么t茅!
Published on: 1 Dec 2023
KPE鈥檚 Rachel Shapiro, 2nd year MSc Candidate (supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), won the first place blitz presentation at the 8th edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day hosted by the Research Institute of the 不良研究所 Health Centre (RI-MUHC).
Rachel won for her presentation titled: Identifying Perceived Barriers, Preferences, And Information Needs Related To Exercise For The Management Of Bone Health In Older Adults With Diabetes
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Published on: 30 Nov 2023
This research study conducted by an Inuit researcher explores how colonized Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities decolonized their ESL education. Notably, the examination reveals a significant absence of studies addressing this issue within the Inuit context. Recognizing this gap, the researcher develops a framework for decolonization based on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuit traditional knowledge.
Published on: 28 Nov 2023
DISE Faculty Lecturer Aron Lee Rosenberg and his Year without Internet Featured in 不良研究所 Alumni News
Most PhD candidates don鈥檛 spend a year shunning their topic of doctoral study. But that鈥檚 sort of what Aron Lee Rosenberg, MA鈥�19, PhD鈥�23, did when he decided to spend an entire year offline to better understand the impact of the internet. Rosenberg deliberately doesn鈥檛 mention Covid in the book. We all know it happened. And though the pandemic accelerated many online trends, it wasn鈥檛 the cause.
Published on: 21 Nov 2023
BOS Lab鈥檚 very own Tailynn Chang has been named to the Principal's Student-Athlete Honour Role for 2022-2023. This Recognition is bestowed upon varsity athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Tailynn is a member of 不良研究所鈥檚 varsity Women鈥檚 Rugby team and is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours). She is researching the effect of sex, fatigue, and inter-session learning among athletes in jump landing tasks. Congratulations Tailynn!
Published on: 20 Nov 2023
The goal of this course is to critically examine developmental theory, with a specific focus on cognitive development, from historical, empirical, cultural perspectives. In all discussions, we will emphasize universal and inclusive developmental approaches and strengths-based narratives for understanding the complex transactions among individuals and the multi-layered environmental systems in which they develop.听 The challenges of incorporating issues of culture, context, and individual differences will all be addressed.
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Published on: 10 Nov 2023
EDPE 595-001/002:听 Seminar in Special Topics 1
Topic: Indigenous Education: Ethical and Relational Practices for Equity and Reconciliation
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Published on: 7 Nov 2023
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is an intensive 12-month experiential learning opportunity for graduating students to lead a self-directed project in a community they have a meaningful connection with. Fellows are provided with comprehensive training, personal and professional development coaching, up to $40,000 in funding, and wrap-around supports to design, plan, and implement an innovative project in their community.
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Published on: 6 Nov 2023
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