New Award Created to Pay Tribute to Professor Sujata Madan, Registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies
A group of 11 平特五不中 alumni is spurring on future students toward greater integrity and generosity with a new award created in honour of Sujata Madan, a professor of practice in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, and registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies.
Elite Athletes' Mental Health: KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom on CTV
Now, back with his team, Carey Price is being praised for his bold move in going public with mental health issues and in seeking help. He joins other athletes who have revealed their own similar struggles. 平特五不中 Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Gordon Bloom was featured by CTV News, commenting about the mental health struggles of Canadians and of elite athletes.
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Op Ed: Representation matters so media does not create 'moral panics'
In the aftermath of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, who was stabbed outside of his school, 平特五不中 Education's Dr.听Bronwen Low (DISE) and Dr. Jessica Ruglis (ECP)听 have collabourated with community-based colleagues in writing an opinion piece for CTV News about how sensational journalism seems to validate racism and prejudice instead of working to educate the public.
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Dr. Lisa Starr Discusses Teacher Retention in Quebec on CJAD 800 Radio
According to an article in the Journal de Montr茅al, 40% of aspiring teachers drop out or change career paths. The article only sites the impact in Quebec's French universities (i.e.
Media Spotlight 鈥 Rachel Langevin, ECP, Published in The Conversation
Rachel Langevin, Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology at 平特五不中, co-wrote an article for The Conversation with Martine H茅bert, Professor, Department of Sexology from the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al (UQAM) on how the #MeToo movement has not included young children who have been sexually abused and how their voices are rarely heard in the public sphere.
Media Spotlight 鈥 Sabrina Jafralie, DISE, Interviewed in CBC and The Suburban
DISE Course Lecturer, Sabrina Jafralie, weighs in on Quebec鈥檚 new Culture and Quebec Citizenship course that will replace Ethics and Religious Culture in interviews with the CBC and in The Suburban.
Jafralie says she's worried voices from different communities that make up Quebec society will be muted in the new curriculum.
Mentors in Memoriam: OFNIE's Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross (1943-2021)
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross, an educational leader and pivotal member of the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE).
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Mentors in Memoriam: Mr. Joseph A. Hackett
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of Mr. Joseph A. Hackett. Joe had a long career as a school teacher and, since retirement, had been working as a student teaching Field Supervisor for our Faculty for more than 15 years. He was also previously a Course Lecturer with the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). Joe leaves behind a significant and impressive legacy of mentorship, having supported hundreds of students and future teachers.
平特五不中 Education Updates 鈥 Fall 2021: News About the Faculty's Strategic Initiatives and Priorities
平特五不中 Education's Fall Updates for Alumni and Friends of the Faculty helps to keep you informed of the great things we're doing, with news about the Faculty鈥檚 strategic initiatives and priorities, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Participant Recruitment for Research on Self-Compassion & Discrimination (REB File #: 21-02-014)
Self-compassion in the face of discrimination: Buffering the effects of discrimination on the mental health of sexual minority adults of colorFarhin Chowdhury (MA Student) and Chiaki Konishi (Associate Professor) from the Human Development program are conducting a study on self-compassion and the effects of perceived discrimination on the mental health of sexual minority adults of colour.
Opportunity to Volunteer with Indigenous health/ education program at Kahnawake
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program (KSDPP) a 27 community based participatory research program is welcoming student volunteers interested to gain knowledge through experience volunteering with this diabetes prevention/ health promotion community program focused on school and community activities including physical activity, nutrition, curriculum development, research and evaluation, and planning with a dynamic integrated community-academic team.
Opportunity to Volunteer with Indigenous health/ education program at Kahnawake
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program (KSDPP) a 27 community based participatory research program is welcoming student volunteers interested to gain knowledge through experience volunteering with this diabetes prevention/ health promotion community program focused on school and community activities including physical activity, nutrition, curriculum development, research and evaluation, and planning with a dynamic integrated community-academic team.
Teaching with Purpose by Karen Cohen-Gazith, ECP, on WhyKnowledgeMatters
Karen Cohen-Gazith, ECP, talks about her book published in 2020 (November) Teaching With Purpose published by Solution Tree, on WhyKnowledgeMatters.
Watch the YouTube video HERE.
Media Spotlight 鈥 New Lay Article Published by Dr. Langevin, ECP, and Dr. H茅bert, UQAM, on Young Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Dr. Rachel Langevin, ECP, and Dr. Martine H茅bert, UQAM, recently published a lay article based on their research in the past decade on young victims of child sexual abuse, more specifically, the focus is on preschool-aged victims.
Media Spotlight 鈥 Dr. Gordon Bloom, KPE, Featured on Global, CBC, and the Toronto Star
KPE鈥檚 Dr. Gordon Bloom has been in the media, on Global Montreal, Global News Radio, CBC News, and the Toronto Star, commenting on the mental health concerns of elite athletes, relating to Les Canadiens鈥 Carey Price entering the player assistance program.
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