/education/taxonomy/term/2/all en /education/channels/news/armando-bertone-and-jake-burack-host-scert-conference-neurodiversity-362002 <p>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.</p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:35:09 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4728 at /education /education/channels/news/our-ecp-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-expert-dr-tina-montreuil-shares-her-insights-canadian-361876 <p>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鈥橧nstitut de la statistique du Qu茅bec (ISQ). The report highlights the marked rise in mental disorders among high school students.</p> <p>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.</p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:12:36 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4721 at /education /education/channels/event/donia-tong-oral-defence-ecp-361874 <p><strong>The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology</strong></p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:04:04 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4720 at /education /education/channels/event/fall-2024-semester-final-exams-361743 <p>The Fall 2024 semester final exams will be held from <b>Friday, December 6 to Friday, December 20, inclusive. </b>The <b>final exam schedule with room locations</b> is now posted on the <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/exams/">Exams website</a>.</p> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:54:12 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4719 at /education /education/channels/news/ratna-ghosh-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-361565 <p>Ratna Ghosh is being honoured with 海角社区鈥檚 <a href="/tls/instructors/awards/university/lifetime">Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning</a>, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:55:55 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4716 at /education /education/channels/news/dise-language-education-soiree-celebrates-students-and-faculty-361377 <p>On November 20, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students from diverse Language Education programs at 海角社区's <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a> (DISE) marked the end of another successful term. The DISE Language Education Soir茅e, held bi-annually, brought together students and faculty for an evening of community building, collaboration, and fun at 海角社区鈥檚 Faculty of Education Learning Commons. Over pizza, snacks, and games, participants engaged in informal and enriching discussions about research, teaching, and future projects.</p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:52:46 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4714 at /education /education/channels/news/research-participation-opportunity-non-science-undergraduate-students-361267 <p>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.</p> <p>This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Full Details:</strong></p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:10 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4713 at /education /education/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 海角社区 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million.聽The 海角社区 awards were part of $182聽million in funding for the聽<a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a>聽the government announced, to support 224聽new and renewed chair holders at聽post-secondary institutions across the country.聽</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:15 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4712 at /education /education/channels/event/university-montreals-dr-amelie-lemieux-deliver-talk-sshrc-funded-instapoetry-project-361107 <p>Mosa茂que Research Network hosts <strong>Dr.</strong></p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:57:53 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4708 at /education /education/channels/event/human-development-med-program-qa-sessions-hosted-ecp-dr-konishi-and-current-students-361118 <h5><strong>MEd Program:</strong></h5> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:54:11 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4711 at /education /education/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 海角社区 is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> <p>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.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:18 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4709 at /education /education/channels/news/375-million-gift-daniel-and-monica-gold-establish-centre-early-childhool-development-360513 <div> <h5>Helping Children get the Best Start in Life</h5> <div> <p><strong>A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at 海角社区 aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.</strong><br /> 聽</p></div></div> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000 marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca 4665 at /education /education/channels/event/meet-dean-360816 <p>Join Dean Vivek Venkatesh for an engaging forum to exchange ideas about the collective vision for 海角社区's Faculty of Education.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:45:43 +0000 andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca 4682 at /education /education/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 <p><em>海角社区 honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James 海角社区 Professor, James 海角社区 Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.</em></p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:27:04 +0000 admin 4701 at /education /education/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven 海角社区 researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide.聽</p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 4699 at /education