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Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste

webfull — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:21:25 +0000

This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).

Published: 10 January 2025

Music Education Alum Melina Catalano Featured in Montreal Gazette

webfull — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:12:44 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the Montreal Gazette by columnist Allison Hanes, published January 10, 2025.)

Rosemount High music teacher is helping ‘fantastic human beings’ flourish

Melina Catalano has come full circle. She traces her musical beginnings to Rosemount High School, where she first learned to play the trumpet.

Published: 10 January 2025

Lana F. Zeaiter Wins Bourse aux doctorant.e.s en sciences de l'éducation du ouvernement du Québec

webfull — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:33:43 +0000

Lana F. Zeaiter, PhD Candidate in Educational Studies in the Department of Integrated Studies at �� and Plurilingual Lab member, has won the prestigious Bourse aux doctorant.e.s en sciences de l'éducation, which celebrates excellence in educational research awarded by the government of Québec.

Published: 7 January 2025

Studio 4 MTL: DISE Members Engage in New School Creation Project

webfull — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:15:23 +0000

DISE faculty members Dr. Michael Lipset and Dr. Bronwen Low, along with Dr. Habib Siam (DISE, ’17), are piloting two recording arts high school re-engagement programs in the Winter of 2025, in collaboration with community leaders, Education MA student Mohit Kumar and BEd student Marcus Pavico. Studio4 MTL is a French secondary education program for young people in Montreal who have been pushed and kicked out of the traditional school system.

Published: 7 January 2025

Armando Bertone and Jake Burack Host SCERT Conference on Neurodiversity

webfull — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:35:10 +0000

With the aim of fostering innovative and impactful research-based activities at Summit School and beyond, the Summit Centre for Education, Research, and Training (SCERT) serves as a hub for curating teaching and learning best practices related to the wellbeing of neurodivergent learners. On November 14 and 16, the SCERT held its 5th annual conference on neurodiversity, a keystone knowledge translation event designed to promote a holistic understanding and appreciation of neurodivergent learning in both academic and social contexts.

Published: 10 December 2024

Our ECP Child and Adolescent Mental Health Expert, Dr. Tina Montreuil, Shares Her Insights to the Canadian Press on a Recent ISQ Report

webfull — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:35:14 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, clinical (school) psychologist and associate professor in the department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was called upon for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health to comment on the recent rapport issued by l’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ). The report highlights the marked rise in mental disorders among high school students.

Dr. Montreuil provides expert opinion on what could explain these increases among children and teens, but also provides insights on prevention opportunities that can arise from these findings.

Published: 5 December 2024

Ratna Ghosh to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

webfull — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:55:55 +0000

Ratna Ghosh is being honoured with ��’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.

Published: 28 November 2024

Research Participation Opportunity for Non-Science Undergraduate Students

webfull — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:28 +0000

Dr. Anila Asghar, DISE, and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.

This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.

The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.

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Published: 18 November 2024

Education's New Canada Research Chairs: Victoria Talwar & Marie-Hélène Pennestri

webfull — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000

The Government of Canada awarded �� 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The �� awards were part of $182 million in funding for the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program the government announced, to support 224 new and renewed chair holders at post-secondary institutions across the country.

Published: 14 November 2024

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

webfull — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000

The Gibbs Lab at �� is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.

Published: 11 November 2024

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