Students /aapr/taxonomy/term/5/all en Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement /aapr/channels/news/dr-pengfei-zhao-dise-appointed-academic-director-global-engagement-365507 <p>The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of <strong><a href="/education/pengfei-zhao">Dr. Pengfei Zhao</a></strong>, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.</p> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:06:04 +0000 admin 2453 at /aapr Remembering Patrick Dias /aapr/channels/news/remembering-patrick-dias-364591 <p>Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.</p> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000 admin 2458 at /aapr DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada /aapr/channels/news/dise-phd-student-azam-dashti-khavidaki-awarded-funding-through-digital-research-alliance-canada-363692 <p>Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at ϲ University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. </p> <p>This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000 admin 2463 at /aapr DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow /aapr/channels/news/dises-dr-nanre-nafziger-appointed-2025-national-academy-education-naedspencer-postdoctoral-fellow-365639 <p>We are proud to announce that <a href="/education/nanre-nafziger">Dr. Nanre Nafziger</a>, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism. This year, the selection committee, comprised of leading scholars in education research, selected 25 fellows from an extremely competitive pool of 270 education scholars.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000 admin 2452 at /aapr Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour /aapr/channels/news/dean-vivek-venkatesh-and-professor-joseph-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 2457 at /aapr Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC /aapr/channels/news/community-conversation-about-bedford-elementary-report-cbc-363779 <p>A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members <u><a href="/dise/ratna-ghosh">Ratna Gosh</a></u> (DISE, Emeritus), <u><a href="/education/nanre-nafziger">Nanre Nafzinger</a></u> (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), <u><a href="/education/bronwen-low">Bronwen Low</a></u> (DISE, Cha</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000 admin 2462 at /aapr DISE's Paul Zanazanian Releases New Book and Podcast Series /aapr/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 2467 at /aapr Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist /aapr/channels/news/kiana-kishiyana-explores-adoptee-identity-sshrc-storytellers-challenge-finalist-365674 (The following is an excerpt from the ϲ Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.) <p> </p> <p>Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”</p> <p>“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”</p> <p>It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.</p> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:03 +0000 admin 2451 at /aapr Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand /aapr/channels/news/joseph-levitan-dise-presents-kaushalam-program-study-results-scert-uttarakhand-364896 <p>The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000 admin 2456 at /aapr BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools /aapr/channels/news/bhm-inclusive-histories-quebec-secondary-schools-363871 <p>As <a href="https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/01/30/34th-edition-of-black-history-month-kicks-off-in-montreal-with-soiree/#">Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month</a>, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:38 +0000 admin 2461 at /aapr Mohit Kumar (DISE) Featured in Building 21 Video /aapr/channels/news/mohit-kumar-dise-featured-building-21-video-363023 <p>McCall MacBain Scholar (2023), Mohit Kumar, is an M.A. Educational Leadership student in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). He is working to devise curricula for Eklavyas (have-nots), for primary school students which aims to catalyze quality education and larger behavioral changes regarding learning, educational awareness, and opportunities.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:29:48 +0000 admin 2466 at /aapr Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as ϲ's Ombudsperson for Students /aapr/channels/news/limin-jao-dise-appointed-mcgills-ombudsperson-students-365996 <p>As the Ombudsperson for Students, <a href="/education/limin-jao">Dr. Limin Jao</a> (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University. </p> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000 admin 2450 at /aapr Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs /aapr/channels/news/faculty-education-professors-recognized-prestigious-research-chairs-365271 <p>ϲ University, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.</p> Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000 admin 2455 at /aapr ϲ24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight /aapr/channels/news/mcgill24s-next-decade-impact-takes-flight-364233 ϲ’s day of giving raises a record  $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts! Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000 admin 2460 at /aapr New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur /aapr/channels/news/new-deans-speaker-series-launches-manu-kapur-363406 <p>As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the <strong><a href="/education/channels/event/deans-speaker-series-professor-manu-kapur-productive-failure-and-rethinking-how-we-learn-362751">Dean's Speaker Series</a></strong>. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000 admin 2465 at /aapr