The upcoming event, Game Over: When Video Games Become a Problem featuring guest speaker Cam Adair, is getting some media buzz. Co-hosted by McGill Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and the Montreal non-profit, Agence Ometz, Game Over is a one-night only free parenting masterclass that discusses gaming addiction.
Published on: 2 Mar 2020
Do you lack sleep? Sleep often gets sacrificed as a result of other work or home life priorities, or neglected due to poor lifestyle habits and the attractiveness of screen time. L'Agence Science-Presse interviewed Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri of the Faculty of Education (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) to gain some insight about the importance of sleep. Read more or listen to the interview...
Published on: 25 Feb 2020
With the talk of teacher shortages in Quebec, CTV conducted a story "Is Quebec’s teacher shortage being caused by new laws, poor working conditions?" Some of the Faculty's students were featured in this story, and impacts future educators from all of our departments: https://www.mcgill.ca/x/ZVM
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Published on: 19 Feb 2020
Early Childhood Symposium 2020 (February 11 & 12, 2020) will feature two McGill Education speakers: Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman will give the Opening Plenary as Keynote Speaker and Dr. Tina Montreuil will lead the workshop "Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools & Resilience Building in Children: Preliminary Outcomes". The symposium will be held at Palace Centre de Congrès (1717 Boul le Corbusier, Laval, Québec, H7S 2K7).
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Published on: 6 Feb 2020
McGill's Faculty of Education reminds all students, staff, alumni, and friends that education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed January 24 as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind.
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Published on: 24 Jan 2020
It's January! Are you having trouble getting back to your regular routine after the holidays? Are you trudging to class or happy to be back? Dr. Steven Shaw of McGill's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology shares his outlook and expertise about settling back into the school routine with CJAD 800 Morning Host, Andrew Carter. Listen now.
Published on: 14 Jan 2020
In the spirit of the holidays Global TV interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, the Faculty's Educational and Counselling Psychology Chair, about the dangers of giving kids and teens gifts and stocking stuffers gifts that promote gambling. Can lottery tickets and scratch tickets lead to youth gambling addiction? See the full interview here: https://www.mcgill.ca/x/ZET
Published on: 17 Dec 2019
The Department of Integrated Studies in Education's Dr. Allison Gonsalves was asked to speak at McGill's December 6th event honouring the memory of the victims of the Polytechnique Massacre; the 30th anniversary of the tragedy and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Dr. Gonsalves was there in her capacity as the Co-Chair for McGill's Senate Subcommittee on Women. The event was covered by the McGill Reporter.
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Published on: 6 Dec 2019
CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup explored gaming addiction in an interview with Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Chair of McGill's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) with the Faculty of Education. Also featured, Cam Adair, upcoming guest speaker scheduled to be brought in by ECP and partnering organizations for an event in Spring 2020. Note that Dr.
Published on: 11 Nov 2019
Jeffrey Derevensky, Chair of McGill's Faculty of Education: Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Head of McGill University’s International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours, has been featured in the media over the last several days due to his expertise in gaming addiction. Learn more:
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/hundreds-of-quebec-parents-flock-to-fortnite-lawsuit
Published on: 11 Oct 2019
When asked by McGill Senate about student internships in light of Bill 21, Dean Dilson Rassier made it clear that the Faculty of Education is taking a proactive role in facilitating students' concerns. Read more about it in The McGill Daily: https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2019/09/buddles-rebuttal-on-strike/
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Published on: 3 Oct 2019
Steve Jordan was presented with the ARNA 2019 Social Justice Award at the recent ARNA Conference, held at McGill's Faculty of Education, June 26 to 28, 2019.
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Published on: 9 Sep 2019
Nearly 60 Cree students their graduation from McGill University's Faculty of Education this past Saturday in Pikogan, Quebec. Our Office of First Nations and Inuit Education offers full-time and part-time teacher certification programs in Cree and Inuit communities in Quebec as well as in Kahnawake and Listuguj. Even though these students may be far away off campus, they are an important part of our Faculty and the McGill community. CBC's Susan Bell covered the story.
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Published on: 25 Jun 2019
Dr. Tina Montreuil, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was interviewed on Radio-Canada's Bon pied, bonne heure! about her May 8th lecture on preventing anxiety in children at the "3rd Annual Public Health Day" organized by La Direction de santé publique de la Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
Une conférence sur la prévention de l'anxiété chez les enfants à Gaspé
Published on: 17 May 2019
The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the winners of the competitions for Fellowships and Awards for the 2018-2019 year.
Ellen Edith Grubb Stansfield Award for School-based Classroom Research ($900)
Melissa Daoust/ KPE Masters
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Published on: 10 May 2019
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