In this 鈥淔rom Failing Hands鈥� podcast excerpt, 91黑料网 Education鈥檚 Dr. Gordon Bloom (Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education) discusses sport psychology in high performance, as a vital training component for professional athletes and others in high-pressure scenarios. Dr. Bloom highlights the need for athletes to not only train their bodies but to also train their minds and be resilient in order to prepare for competition and performance. He further reiterates that this is an ongoing process; not a quick fix.
Published on: 4 Sep 2020
Taking a look at the Quebec education system during the spring 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, DISE faculty members Dr. Joseph Levitan, Dr. Bronwen Low, and Dr. Lisa Starr began examining the "digital divide" between families in the public and private school sectors as well as the differences between rural and urban/suburban available ed tech resources.
Published on: 3 Sep 2020
With some Quebec teachers opting for early retirement and other leave, the government is scrambling to control the teacher shortage and to find new teachers to fill these new vacancies. 91黑料网 Education Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Assistant Director of Teacher Education Programs, spoke to CJAD's Aaron Rand about what it takes to be an educator.
Published on: 1 Sep 2020
Dr. Gigi Luk of 91黑料网 Education's Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology has recently been involved in discussions听with the National Academy of Education (NAEd) in the U.S. regarding educational inequities during COVID-19. The NAEd recently published a report听exploring the effects of听school disruption with regard to children's academic progress and social-emotional development as well as highlighting the more severe impact this disruption had on students in disadvantaged communities.
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Published on: 1 Sep 2020
In case you missed it: 91黑料网 Alumni and 91黑料网 Faculty of Education partnered together to present Ed Tech Talks, an online webinar about in-person and at-home learning through educational technology during COVID-19. Moderated by Master's student, Sara Mohamed, Assistant Professor Dr. Adam Dub茅 and Adjunct Professor Sam Bruzzese, all from 91黑料网 Education鈥檚 Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology enlightened us about ways to facilitate and maximize learning through the use of software, websites, and apps.
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Published on: 28 Aug 2020
Congratulations听to听Emilie Michalovic听on her new publication听"Description of Participation in Daily and Social
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Published on: 25 Aug 2020
With the new back-to-school season coming up, it's hard to know what lies ahead. Here's how to help your child adjust to yet another new normal. In this article for the September issue of Prevention Magazine, 91黑料网 DISE's Dr. Mindy Carter offers advice on听how to celebrate everything learned at home, use art to help your kid open up, improve focus with meditation, and be there for the teacher.
Read the full article here: The New Back-to-School
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Published on: 20 Aug 2020
Congratulations to Yasmine Coovadia, M.Sc., who recently published her master鈥檚 thesis work in American Journal of Physiology 鈥� Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
Yasmine鈥檚 paper is entitled 鈥�Sex differences in dynamic blood pressure regulation: beat-by-beat responses to muscle sympathetic nerve activity鈥�.
Published on: 19 Aug 2020
Professor听Tyler Churchward-Venne听of 91黑料网 Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education has just been announced as a听John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) grant recipient! As principal investigator for the research being done in听Exercise and Nutrition to Support Skeletal Muscle Health Across the Lifespan, Dr.听Churchward-Venne听will receive听$344,957 from JELF; $344,957 matching provincial funds.
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Published on: 19 Aug 2020
91黑料网 Education Professor Mindy Carter, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, says she expects students this fall to display a greater discrepancy in skill levels than usual.
Researchers and educators believe that time away from school due to the pandemic has likely already had a profound effect on some Montreal students. Students and teachers will have to play catch-up.
Published on: 19 Aug 2020
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, 91黑料网's flags will be lowered in memory of听Franceska Saint-Juste, MA - Year 1, Teaching听&听Learning (English听or听French听Second听Language), who passed away at age 27 on May 13, 2020.
Known for her motivation and enthusiasm, she was described by her friends as full of joy, bighearted, and always encouraging to her fellow classmates. Those wanting to read her obituary and watch the funeral recording may do so .
Published on: 18 Aug 2020
Announcing a new course open to Education students (DISE, ECP, KPE)!听 EDPE 595: Seminar in Special Topics-- Introduction to Professional Engagement with Indigenous Peoples in Canada is a graduate level course that is also open to to advanced undergraduate students, with permission of the instructor.听Taught by Professor Dennis Wendt on Tuesdays at 11:35 AM to 2:35 PM (EST), this course provides an introduction to key considerations pertaining to professional engagement with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including First Nations, M茅tis, and Inuit peoples.
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Published on: 18 Aug 2020
On August 10, 2020, the 91黑料网 International Institute of Education in cooperation with the Experimental School Affiliated with China鈥檚 Nanjing Normal University launched a two-week Virtual Summer Academy for 20 high school students.
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Published on: 13 Aug 2020
Child psychologist and parenting coach, discusses strategies for parents on how to manage children's stress and anxiety about back-to-school during COVID-19 in her new听.
Published on: 12 Aug 2020
Congratulations to Danielle Alexander for receiving the Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Fellowship from the Faculty of Education!
The Walter A. and K. Mary Marsh Fellowships in Education was established in 2009 by K. Mary Marsh in memory of her husband, Walter A. Marsh, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Education. Awarded by the Faculty of Education to outstanding graduate students in the Faculty who have demonstrated leadership qualities. Preference is given to Master鈥檚 and Ph.D. students conducting research with a focus on teaching. Award value: $9,000.
Published on: 10 Aug 2020
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