We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024-2025 Faculty Awards for Teaching Innovation.
Six groups and one individual were selected for this year鈥檚 awards, which recognize innovative education strategies that are learning- and learner-focused.
鈥淲e听are fortunate to have the opportunity to celebrate听these听faculty members for their creativity and dedication to听learners听across the health sciences,鈥� said Beth-Ann Cummings, MDCM, Vice-Dean, Education and Community Engagement. 听鈥淚t is so exciting听to learn about the amazing innovations听that so many are making across our Faculty. The impact on teaching, learning and education is so inspiring.听Congratulations to the winners!鈥�
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Interprofessional lunch-and-learn sessions for palliative care
Recipients: Corinne Archer Ulysse, MDCM, Clinical Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, and Palliative Care Content Expert, MDCM Program
Susanne Bless, RN, BScN, Palliative Care Consult Nurse, 韩国裸舞 Health Centre (MUHC)
Project: Interprofessional and collaborative lunch-and-learn sessions for nurses, focused on increasing knowledge and skills related to palliative care.
Quote: 鈥淲e are deeply honoured and grateful to receive this recognition for educational innovation. What began as a simple desire to share knowledge and spark meaningful conversations about palliative care has evolved into a powerful platform for collective growth. This award is dedicated to the MUHC palliative care nurses and doctors whose contributions made this project possible, as well as to all those eager to learn!鈥�
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The Nursing Clinical Dialogue Guide
Recipients:
Oxana Kapoustina, RN, Program Director, BNI Program, and Assistant Professor, ISoN
Kimani Daniel, RN, M.Sc(A), PNC(c), Assistant Program Director, BNI Program, and Assistant Professor, ISoN
Rosetta Antonacci, RN, MAEd, Assistant Professor, ISoN
Amanda Cervantes, RN, Faculty Lecturer, ISoN
Maryam Wagner, MEd, PhD, Associate Professor and co-Associate Director (Graduate Programs), IHSE, and Associate Member, Department of Surgery
Project: The design and implementation of the Nursing Clinical Dialogue (NCD) Guide to provide a framework for clinical conversations between clinical educators and students. The Guide is based on the principles of coaching in healthcare and its use helps improve learners鈥� clinical reasoning and enhance their self-regulated learning behaviours.
Quote: 鈥淩eceiving the Faculty Award for Teaching Innovation is both an honour and a reflection of the incredible collaboration that brought the NCD Guide to life. This achievement wouldn鈥檛 have been possible without the inspiration and feedback from our students, the dedication of our fellow educators, and the unwavering support of our leadership. Thank you for believing in the power of innovation to transform education and for being an integral part of this journey.鈥�
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A hands-on redesign for Introduction to Pediatric Physical Therapy
Recipient: Sarah Turgeon-D茅silets, M.Sc. PT, Associate Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in Physiotherapy
Project: The redesign of the Introduction to Pediatric Physical Therapy听course to include a mandatory assignment that involves observing and assessing a pediatric patient in collaboration with their family. This assignment may also include an interview with the parent or caregiver.
Quote: 鈥淚 am deeply honoured to receive this recognition. The goal of this initiative is twofold: to ensure that all physiotherapy students in our program have the opportunity to be exposed to pediatric patients before graduation, and to involve them in parent interviews, giving them the chance to conduct subjective evaluations in a real-world context. I firmly believe in the value of hands-on experience, as it allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge and concepts learned in the classroom, enhancing knowledge retention. This dual exposure not only helps develop essential clinical and communication skills but also better prepares students for their future roles as physiotherapists within the healthcare system.听I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Marie-H茅l猫ne Pilon, physiotherapist and course instructor, whose invaluable support and dedication were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life.鈥�
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A workshop on 3D-printing assistive devices
Recipients:
Zo毛 Edger-Lacoursi猫re, MSc OT, PhD(c), erg.
Marie-脠ve Bolduc, PhD, OT (c), erg., Assistant Professor (Professional), School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT)
Nancy Forget, MSc, BScOT, erg., Faculty Lecturer, SPOT, and PhD student, Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE)
Bernadette Nedelec, PhD, OT (c), erg., Professor, SPOT
Daniel Nguyen, MScOT, erg., Part-Time Faculty Lecturer, SPOT
Barbara Shankland, MSc, OT (c), erg., Assistant Professor (Professional)
Project: A hands-on workshop for occupational therapy (OT) students on how to 3D-print assistive devices for their future clients.
Quote: 鈥�3D printing empowers OTs to create affordable, custom assistive devices and innovative solutions, bridging the gap for underserved communities. By harnessing this technology, OTs can provide greater accessibility and independence, ensuring that care reaches those who need it most. Offering 3D printing in our curriculum marks a pioneering moment for OT programs in Canada, standing as the first to do so 鈥� a testament to the power of interprofessional collaboration fostered at 韩国裸舞. It鈥檚 a reflection of how diverse expertise, shared vision, and collective effort can drive meaningful progress in the field of healthcare education.鈥�
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NUR2 603 Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Recipients: Heather Hart, RN, B.Ed., MSc (A), Associate Professor, Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN)
Norma Ponzoni, RN, MScN, MEd, Associate Professor, ISoN, and Associate Member, IHSE
Project: The creation and delivery of the new graduate course NUR2 603 Teaching and Learning in Nursing, in which priority was given to modelling innovative, learner-centred teaching strategies.
Quote: 鈥淭his award shines a light on the invaluable, yet often invisible work of teachers; we are honoured to be receiving it. While we were the two teachers tasked with the creation and delivery of Teaching and Learning in Nursing, we want to acknowledge that this course was, in many ways, constructed through a dynamic process that also involved our part-time sessional teacher, Fiona Hanley, as well as our students. We are grateful for their engagement and imagination.鈥�
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Physical therapy classes with Special Olympics athletes
Recipients: Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, B.Sc. PT, MSc, PhD; Associate Professor, SPOT
Zachary Weber, M.Sc. PT, M.Sc. Kin, Guest Lecturer, SPOT, and FUNfitness Clinical Director, Special Olympics Quebec
Tristan Delmas, B.A., Guest Lecturer, SPOT, and Director of Healthy Communities, Special Olympics Quebec
Project: Pairing physical therapy learners with Special Olympics athletes to help them gain experience interacting with clients with intellectual disabilities and practice engaging in individualized and adaptive care.
Quote: 鈥淭his workshop is designed to be a 鈥榳in鈥� for all parties involved. Our physiotherapy students leave the session with a positive experience interacting with individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as a new appreciation of the importance of communication and individualized care. Invited guests (young adults with intellectual disabilities)听leave with a positive experience with an understanding of their physical state and specific exercises to their individualized needs. This workshop exemplifies our school鈥檚 commitment to innovative and community-oriented learning.鈥�
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碌颁辞尘辫补蝉蝉
Recipients:
Claire M. Brown, PhD, Director, Advanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF), Professor, Department of Physiology
Barbara Da Rocha, PhD, ABIF Imaging Scientist
Anne-Marie Ladouceur, PhD, former ABIF Assistant Director of Training & Education
Project: The development and implementation of 碌颁辞尘辫补蝉蝉, a learning tool for reproducible training of students as autonomous microscope users.
Quote: 鈥淭his achievement reflects a real team effort, involving the development of microscopy education content, the innovative 碌颁辞尘辫补蝉蝉 tool, and protocols designed to teach students effectively. Interest in implementing 碌颁辞尘辫补蝉蝉 is growing rapidly on a global scale, with collaborators in Latin America and Africa, alongside strong support from our industry partners. This award is a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on this groundbreaking educational tool and its potential to transform microscopy education.鈥�
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Photo: Students in the Introduction to Pediatric Physical Therapy course, redesigned by Faculty Award for Teaching Innovation winner, Sarah Turgeon-D茅silets.
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