/definetheline/taxonomy/term/2/all en /definetheline/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 19:35:14 +0000 admin 6596 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/faculty-education-students-recognized-top-candidates-mccall-macbain-scholarships-363432 <h2>Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo,聽91社区 Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:</h2> <p>聽</p> <p>Recognized for his leadership potential, <strong>Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist</strong> for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at 91社区.</p> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:11:30 +0000 admin 6570 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/dean-vivek-venkatesh-and-professor-josheph-levitan-visit-unesco-mgiep-part-research-tour-364667 <p>UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, <a href="/education/dr-vivek-venkatesh">Vivek Venkatesh</a>, and Professor <a href="/education/joseph-levitan">Joseph Levitan</a>, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.</p> <p>Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.</p> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000 admin 6563 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 91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 20:02:31 +0000 admin 6600 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/participate-exciting-study-focusing-running-asymmetry-and-fatigue-362940 <p><strong>Who?</strong></p> <p>Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.</p> <p><strong>You must be/you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>aged between 18 to 40 years</li> <li>run at least 20 km per week and regularly participate in running for 3-6 months</li> <li>have not had any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months, any neurological or cardiovascular and respiratory conditions or pregnancy</li> <li>should not be under any medications or rehabilitation programme</li> </ul> <p><strong>What?</strong></p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:24 +0000 admin 6593 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/victoria-talwar-recipient-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-364442 <p>Congratulations go out to <a href="/education/victoria-talwar">Victoria Talwar</a>, ECP Professor and Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, who was one of the recipients who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount on March 20, 2025.聽</p> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:43 +0000 admin 6585 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/participate-research-study-parents-preschool-children-attention-problems-362622 <p>Are you a parent in Quebec who is struggling with mental health and parenting challenges? Consider joining our research study for parents of preschool children.</p> <p>The Building Regulation In Dual Generations (BRIDGE) is a program designed to support the mental health and parenting needs of mothers with depression who are parenting a 4 to 6-year-old child with attention problems. This program brings together Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups with therapeutic techniques to support positive parent-child interactions.</p> <p><strong>Procedure:</strong></p> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:56:18 +0000 admin 6599 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/bhm-inclusive-histories-quebec-secondary-schools-363871 <p>As聽<a href="https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/01/30/34th-edition-of-black-history-month-kicks-off-in-montreal-with-soiree/#">Montr茅al celebrates its 34th Black History Month</a>, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Qu茅bec education.</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:38 +0000 admin 6567 at /definetheline /definetheline/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 16:35:10 +0000 admin 6595 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/completion-kpes-indigenous-space-onkwanaktiio-lab-363515 <p>The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanakt铆:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.</p> <p>The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.</p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000 admin 6591 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/participate-fmri-study-language-and-learning-364879 <h4><b>fMRI study: Language and Learning </b></h4> <p>We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:</p> Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:48 +0000 admin 6583 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 91社区 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million.聽The 91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 17:44:16 +0000 admin 6597 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/dises-paul-zanazanian-releases-new-book-and-podcast-series-362946 <p><a href="/education/paul-zanazanian">Professor Paul Zanazanian</a> from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education is very pleased to announce the publication of his new book and the release of his new podcast series.</p> <p>Paul's new book, <a href="https://historyinthenow.com"><em><strong>Historical Consciousness and Practical Life: A Theory and Methodology</strong></em></a>, published by University of Toronto Press (2025), introduces a novel approach to examining how people construct and employ historical knowledge for navigating their daily lives.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:07:33 +0000 admin 6573 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/remembering-howard-riggs-364504 <p>Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by 91社区 to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000 admin 6565 at /definetheline /definetheline/channels/news/breathing-under-mechanical-load-during-exercise-join-study-362697 <p><strong>Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise?</strong></p> <p>Researchers at 91社区鈥檚 <strong>Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</strong> are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise.</p> <p>The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges, all in downtown Montreal.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:01:58 +0000 admin 6598 at /definetheline