Claudia Mitchell, Distinguished James McGill Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently honoured by the ARTS Researchers and Teachers Society (ARTS SIG) as part of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education with the inaugural 2023 ARTS Life-time Achievement Award.
Published on: 9 Jun 2023
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Dear members of the McGill community,
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Victoria Talwar as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Education. Professor Talwar's term of office will begin on August 12, 2023 and will continue until the appointment of a new Dean of the Faculty of Education.
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Published on: 6 Jun 2023
This year’s recipient of the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (CACS) Ted T. Aoki Award for Distinguished Service within the Field of Curriculum Studies is Dr. Teresa Strong-Wilson, DISE.
Published on: 5 Jun 2023
Mohit is a Bachelor of Arts graduate (Class of 2023) from Ashoka University, having studied history, international relations, and Persian. Since 2019, he has been working to improve literacy in his community through Sarathi: The Guide. His project has expanded to mobilize 45 volunteers to support 850 students in ten villages. Mohit also works as a residence assistant mentor and volunteers as a peer tutor. He has held several jobs, including one as an office counsellor for the Young Scholars Program.
Published on: 2 Jun 2023
Minister of Education, Bernard Drainville, and Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, inducted the 25 new members of the Ordre de l'excellence en éducation at an official ceremony at the National Assembly on May 29th recognizing these new inductees for their contribution to education.
Published on: 31 May 2023
Jessica Mettler, recent PhD graduate in the Human Development program supervised by Dr. Nancy Heath, has been awarded the highly competitive Governor General’s Gold Medal, which is awarded to the most outstanding PhD graduate in Social Sciences & Humanities at McGill, and the McGill Alumni Association Graduate Award, which is awarded to an outstanding PhD graduate at McGill.
Published on: 30 May 2023
Indigenous McGill students including the Faculty’s In-Community students with the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) participated in the annual virtual Scarf Ceremony. Indigenous knowledge-keepers and University leadership offered heartfelt greetings and words of wisdom to our graduands who will don red or white scarves as part of their Convocation regalia.
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Published on: 30 May 2023
Professor Victoria Talwar, from the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was featured recently in Globe and Mail's article on limiting screen time for children. The quality of that screen time is worth considering, and a child connecting with friends or family using the technology isn't a bad thing. However, it is important to keep an eye on children's screen time, as it continues to rise, from year to year.
Published on: 26 May 2023
How do we encourage respirology residents to consider climate change when they develop treatment plans? What tools do future elementary school teachers need to bring environmental education into their classrooms? What latest advancements in synthetic biology could help students develop solutions to real-world sustainability issues?
Published on: 25 May 2023
"One of the biggest things that I have learned through my time at McGill is to always carry hope and kindness with me. I genuinely believe that by being hopeful about positive change and bringing kindness into whatever we choose to do, we will be able to make a positive change in the world. We will be able to find solutions for some of these challenges as long as we all work together and strive to make a difference."
- Zainab Khan, Faculty of Education Valedictorian
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Published on: 19 May 2023
Landmark gift putting McGill on the world stage in sports science
By Fergus Grieve, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations
As construction for the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) on Pine Avenue continues, the McGill Reporter spoke with students who are already benefitting from SASSI Fellowships about their research ambitions and what the funding support has meant for their work.
Published on: 12 May 2023
Would pushing school hours later have an impact on teens' mental health? Don't mistake laziness for sleepiness; our youth may be on a different biological schedule. Pediatric sleep expert, Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology explains in this interview with TVA Nouvelles. (Interview in French only.)
Published on: 9 May 2023
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced this year's finalists for the Storytellers Challenge. Kinesiology Studies PhD candidate, Bradley Crocker is one of two McGill finalists. His research story focuses on eHealth Literacy. Watch Bradley's research story on navigating health (mis)information.
Published on: 24 Apr 2023
McGill professor recognized for her work on technology-supported education
The Ordre de l’excellence en éducation du Québec has named Professor Susanne Lajoie a Senior Fellow in recognition of her significant contribution to the quality of education in Quebec.
Published on: 24 Apr 2023
Assistant Professor of Indigenous Education in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education's Janine Metallic was featured in the Montreal Gazette article: First Nations leaders want Quebec to drop plans for Indigenous language law.
"By virtue of their inherent right to self-government, First Nations elect their own government and have the legitimacy to adopt their own laws."
Published on: 17 Apr 2023
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