�㽶��Ƶ News - Dept. of Integrated Studies in Education

Dean Venkatesh Named to the FRQ Scientific Committee

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:53:48 +0000

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.

Published: 6 November 2024

DISE PhD Students, Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, Win Prestigious International Doctoral Dissertation Grant

webfull — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:30 +0000

Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at McGill, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).

Published: 21 October 2024

$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhool Development

webfull — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000

Helping Children get the Best Start in Life

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at McGill aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.

Published: 17 October 2024

Julia Minardi, DISE, Featured in McGill en français: New Faces McGill – Why I Chose McGill

webfull — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:50:37 +0000

Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen McGill to surpass themselves.

Julia Minardi, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the McGill en français: New Faces McGill – Why I Chose McGill article.

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Published: 4 October 2024

Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”

webfull — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:54 +0000

The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's Lynn Butler-Kisber and Bronwen Low, and ECP's Jessica Ruglis, “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models

Published: 24 September 2024

Sheryl Smith-Gilman Speaks to Parents on Handling the Back-to-School Rush

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:28:48 +0000

Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), will be presenting an online workshop for McGill faculty and staff, offering practical advice to help parents support their children's smooth transition into the school year on September 24 at 12 p.m.

Topics include setting realistic expectations, establishing routines, managing challenges, and finding support. Offered by the McGill Human Resources Health and Wellness.

Published: 18 September 2024

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000

McGill’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Published: 18 September 2024

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to �㽶��Ƶ researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

Published: 16 September 2024

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

webfull — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:43:20 +0000

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the McGill News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

Published: 30 August 2024

35 Indigenous Students Participate in OFNIE Annual Summer Institute

webfull — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:46 +0000

From July 2nd to the 23rd, 35 Indigenous students from Kawawachikamach and across Nunavik and Eeyou-Eenou Ischee participated in the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) All-Partners Summer Programming at McGill’s downtown campus for the OFNIE Annual Summer Institute.

Published: 31 July 2024