Congratulations to º«¹úÂãÎè’s Indigenous Vanier Scholars: Michelle E. Smith (DISE), Wahéhshon Shiann Whitebean (DISE), and Iris Kahtehrón:ni Stacey (Education)
On July 15, the federal government announced the newest cohort of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholars. Of the 26 º«¹úÂãÎè Vanier recipients, two are Indigenous scholars, Jeremy Desjarlais and Michelle Smith.
Media Spotlight: Dr. Ada Sincacore ECP Interviewed by CBC
As President of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), ECP's Dr. Ada Sincacore was interviewed by CBC about the need for better EDI practices to encourage more diversity among psychology professionals.
"The CPA recognizes that there is a problem of representation within the profession and that we need to increase representation, as well as literacy about diversity," said Sinacore.
Media Spotlight: Dr. Ada Sincacore ECP Interviewed by CBC
As President of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), ECP's Dr. Ada Sincacore was interviewed by CBC about the need for better EDI practices to encourage more diversity among psychology professionals.
"The CPA recognizes that there is a problem of representation within the profession and that we need to increase representation, as well as literacy about diversity," said Sinacore.
Back to Campus News
º«¹úÂãÎè has provided lots of information for students and staff (academic and admin/support) in terms of answering your questions about Return to Campus health and safety. Here are some great resources to check out:
Back to Campus News
º«¹úÂãÎè has provided lots of information for students and staff (academic and admin/support) in terms of answering your questions about Return to Campus health and safety. Here are some great resources to check out:
Top Grades for º«¹úÂãÎè Education
º«¹úÂãÎè Faculty of Education was just ranked as the third best in the country, by University Magazine's 2021 rankings! Schools were judged solely on their teacher education programs and º«¹úÂãÎè was lauded for its student teaching experiences and its range of practical career-oriented opportunities for future teachers.
Congratulations to Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Recipients Michelle Smith, DISE, and Melanie Wisener, ECP!
Michelle Smith, Integrated Studies in Education, and Melanie Wisener, Educational and Counselling Psychology are two of the 2021 recipients of Canada’s most prestigious graduate awards, 2021 Vanier Scholars, exemplifying academic excellence across the full range of disciplines. Ìý
Research Study: Exploring the Exercise-Body Image Relationship in Women Aged 45-75 (REB #: 153-0919)
Exploring the exercise-body image relationship in women aged 45-75 years: A cross-sectional studyResearch group is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study that explores the role of exercise in managing body image and health behaviours in women aged 45-75 years.
DISE Professor Bronwen Low and Second Year B.Ed Student Jana Naguib Featured in Our Schools/Our Selves
In the latest issue of Our Schools/Our Selves, two articles were published related to Law 21.
One is a first person account written by second year B.Ed student Jana Naguib on her feelings about the Law as a Teacher Education student who wears hijab.
The other, co-authored by DISE Professor Bronwen Low and colleagues with the OFDE, reports on the findings of a province-wide survey on the impact of Law 21 on faculties of education.
Dr. Philip S.S. Howard presented with the Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching
With convocation being virtual again this year, º«¹úÂãÎè Education still found ways to create dialogues within our community. Dr. Philip S.S. Howard was presented with the Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching at the June 2021 virtual ceremony.
As a mentor, and social justice expert, we asked Dr. Howard if he had a few words of wisdom to share with the Class of 2021.
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Interviews with º«¹úÂãÎè Education's Inaugural Valedictorians
Hailing from around the world, º«¹úÂãÎè’s valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions, and ambitions. While they all praise the education they received at º«¹úÂãÎè, one thing is certain, the University has benefitted just as much for having them as valuable, contributing members of our community.
Congratulations to Dr. Mindy R. Carter, DISE, Recipient of the Arts Researchers & Teachers Society at CSSE's Outstanding 2020 Publication Award
Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education Programs, DISE, is the recipient of the Arts Researchers & Teachers Society at CSSE's Outstanding 2020 publication award for her peer reviewed journal article "Reconceptualizing Teacher Identity through Design Thinking and Creativity: A Montreal Case Study".
Media Spotlight – Ratna Ghosh, DISE, on WhyKnowledgeMatters
Prof. Ratna Ghosh, DISE, was recently featured on WhyKnowledgeMatters,Ìý talking about the Emerging Area of Education & Security.Ìý
Watch the full May 17, 2021 episode HERE.
Faculty of Education Statement: Victims of the Kamloops Residential School
On behalf of the members of º«¹úÂãÎè Faculty of Education, we mourn the tragic loss of 215 Indigenous children who were found in a mass grave at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Today, º«¹úÂãÎè lowers its flags in recognition of this tragedy, and we at the Faculty echo the sentiments of the º«¹úÂãÎè Provost. As our academics, staff, students, and alumni grieve together, we also stand together in support of our Indigenous community members.
In Memoriam: Dr. Aziz Choudry
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of Dr. Aziz Choudry. Originally from New Zealand, Aziz joined us at º«¹úÂãÎè in 2008 and was an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education until recently when he became a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Education.