/dise/taxonomy/term/4/all en /dise/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 91ÉçÇø's <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a> (DISE) marked the end of another successful term. The DISE Language Education Soirée, held bi-annually, brought together students and faculty for an evening of community building, collaboration, and fun at 91ÉçÇø’s 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 admin 12682 at /dise /dise/channels/event/baeducation-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360996 <p>Educators are tomorrow’s changemakers. Through this info session you’ll get to know more about 91ÉçÇø’s B.A.(Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts and hear from some key people behind this unique undergrad program.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:25:08 +0000 admin 12681 at /dise /dise/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 15:46:28 +0000 admin 12680 at /dise /dise/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 91ÉçÇø 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The 91ÉçÇø awards were part of $182 million in funding for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> the government announced, to support 224 new and renewed chair holders at post-secondary institutions across the country. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000 admin 12679 at /dise /dise/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 91ÉçÇø 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 12677 at /dise /dise/channels/event/bsckinesiology-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360998 <p>Join us for a comprehensive information session where you’ll get to know more about 91ÉçÇø’s Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:30:30 +0000 admin 12675 at /dise /dise/channels/event/bachelor-education-bed-virtual-information-session-prospective-students-360997 <p>Through this info session, you’ll get to know more about 91ÉçÇø’s Bachelors of Education programs. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:28:11 +0000 admin 12674 at /dise /dise/channels/news/dean-venkatesh-named-frq-scientific-committee-360957 <p>On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:53:48 +0000 admin 12672 at /dise /dise/channels/news/dise-professor-philip-howard-receives-2024-catr-award-best-book-357771 <p>The new book by DISE Professor Philip Howard – <em>Performing Postracialism: Reflections on Antiblackness, Nation, and Education through Contemporary Blackface in Canada</em>, has won the Canadian Association for Theatre Research’s (CATR) Ann Saddlemyer Award.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:55:36 +0000 admin 12638 at /dise /dise/channels/news/46-ofnie-graduates-summer-2024-convocation-357619 <p>91ÉçÇø's Faculty of Education and the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) had a total of <strong>46 graduates</strong> (16 deferred from Summer 2023 and 30 in 2023-2024) participate in the Summer 2024 convocation in the following programs:</p> <ul> <li>16 Graduates deferred from Summer 2023</li> <li>1 Certificate in Aboriginal Literacy in Education from (Cree School Board)</li> <li>15 Certificates in Education for First Nations and Inuit (Cree School Board)</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>30 Graduates in 2023-2024:</strong></p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:55:26 +0000 admin 12643 at /dise /dise/channels/news/julia-minardi-dise-featured-mcgill-en-francais-new-faces-mcgill-why-i-chose-mcgill-360218 <p>Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen 91ÉçÇø to surpass themselves.</p> <p>Julia Minardi, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the <em>91ÉçÇø en français: New Faces 91ÉçÇø – Why I Chose 91ÉçÇø</em> article.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://vivreenfrancais.mcgill.ca/nouveaux-visages-mcgillois-pourquoi-jai-choisi-mcgill/">Read the Full Article</a></div> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:50:37 +0000 admin 12627 at /dise /dise/channels/news/welcome-message-dean-message-daccueil-du-doyen-357520 <p>Dear members of the Faculty of Education Community,</p> <p>I am so proud and excited to begin my term as your Dean (as of June 1, 2024). In this first message, I wanted to share with you my vision for our Faculty and tell you a bit about my background.</p> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:39:33 +0000 admin 12646 at /dise /dise/channels/news/dise-graduate-students-alexa-ahooja-and-hannah-keim-win-prestigious-applied-linguistics-awards-357904 <p>DISE Graduate Students Alexa Ahooja, PhD Candidate in Educational Studies, and Hannah Keim, MA student in Second Language Education, have won the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) Graduate Student Awards.</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:36:32 +0000 admin 12636 at /dise /dise/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten 91ÉçÇø professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024. The Faculty of Education celebrates Professor <a href="/education/jacob-burack">Jacob Burack</a>, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:52:30 +0000 admin 12656 at /dise /dise/channels/news/educations-award-winning-academics-convocation-season-357431 <h2>Education’s inspiring mentors are being honoured for teaching and research this Convocation Season, with awards given by the Faculty of Education and 91ÉçÇø: </h2> <p> </p> <h5>Faculty of Education’s 2024 Award for Distinguished Teaching</h5> <p><strong>Dr. Janine Metallic (Assistant Professor, DISE) </strong></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:08:25 +0000 admin 12649 at /dise