Faculty /dise/taxonomy/term/3/all en Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab /dise/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 Onkwanaktí: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 14016 at /dise Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand /dise/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 13983 at /dise DISE's Paul Zanazanian Releases New Book and Podcast Series /dise/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 13994 at /dise Remembering Howard Riggs /dise/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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 13986 at /dise Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement /dise/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 13980 at /dise Music Education Alum Melina Catalano Featured in Montreal Gazette /dise/channels/news/music-education-alum-melina-catalano-featured-montreal-gazette-362470 <p>(The following is an excerpt from the Montreal Gazette by columnist Allison Hanes, published  January 10, 2025.)</p> <p> </p> Rosemount High music teacher is helping ‘fantastic human beings’ flourish <p>Melina Catalano has come full circle. She traces her musical beginnings to Rosemount High School, where she first learned to play the trumpet.</p> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:12:44 +0000 admin 13997 at /dise KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ24 Ambassador /dise/channels/news/kpe-alumna-savannah-king-featured-mcgill24-ambassador-364175 <p>Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.</p> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000 admin 14013 at /dise Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar /dise/channels/news/rachel-cluett-named-university-manitobas-fifth-mccall-macbain-scholar-365310 <p>University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate Rachel Cluett (BA’24) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University. Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.</p> <p>Rachel will pursue a Master of Arts in School/Applied Child Psychology at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.</p> Thu, 08 May 2025 20:23:41 +0000 admin 14004 at /dise ECP's Dr. Steven Shaw on CBC Radio Noon Quebec's "That One Teacher" Project /dise/channels/news/ecps-dr-steven-shaw-cbc-radio-noon-quebecs-one-teacher-project-363581 <p>During Quebec’s Teacher Appreciation Week, <a href="/education/steven-shaw">Dr. Steven Shaw</a>, ECP, joined host Shawn Apel on <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-102-radio-noon-quebec/clip/16126815-tell-one-teacher">CBC Radio Noon Quebec, on Friday, February 7, 2025</a>, to discuss the project "That One Teacher." </p> <p>Steven and Shawn took phone calls and responded to listeners discussing that one teacher that made a difference. This event was in support of this year's Teacher Appreciation Week. </p> <p> </p> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:41:14 +0000 admin 14015 at /dise Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Workshops /dise/channels/news/harm-reduction-and-naloxone-training-workshops-364923 <p>Canada in general, and Montreal specifically, have been facing a drug toxicity and fatal overdose crisis for nearly a decade. While integrated systems of interventions are necessary to address drug-related harms, the use of naloxone has been a key strategy to reduce the acute effect of opioid-involved deaths. Currently, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.</p> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:56:37 +0000 admin 14007 at /dise Call for Research Participants: Does Breast Reduction Surgery Change the Way You Breathe & Move? /dise/channels/news/call-research-participants-does-breast-reduction-surgery-change-way-you-breathe-move-363016 <p>The <a href="/cerpl">Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</a> and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with <a href="https://lululemon.com">Lululemon</a>, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.</p> <p>The study is looking for 16 healthy women who are planning to undergo breast reduction surgery and are able to walk, jog, and run on a treadmill.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:44:56 +0000 admin 14017 at /dise AI in Education: Children & Screens Invites ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Expert to Give Families Guidance /dise/channels/news/ai-education-children-screens-invites-mcgill-expert-give-families-guidance-364514 <p><strong><a href="/education/adam-dube">Adam Dubé</a></strong>, PhD, ECP Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University, participated as a panelist in the "<em>New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom</em>" webinar hosted by Children and Screens.</p> <p>The event focused on how children process information from AI-driven tools, the potential of AI to support cognitive development, and the ethical integration of AI into educational systems.</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:45:32 +0000 admin 14009 at /dise DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow /dise/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 13979 at /dise Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste /dise/channels/news/black-history-month-opening-ceremony-keynote-shane-laptiste-362485 <p>This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by <b>Shane Laptiste, </b>principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).</p> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:21:25 +0000 admin 13996 at /dise Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss the Trump Presidency with Kids /dise/channels/news/age-appropriate-ways-discuss-trump-presidency-kids-364194 <p>Professor and Canada Research Chair, Victoria Talwar, talks to Today's Parent magazine about addressing questions and concerns from kids about the Trump presidency. The article discusses age-appropriate ways to discuss what kids are hearing and seeing in the news and popular culture about Canada-US relations in addition to tips on teaching media literacy and critical thinking, promoting empathy and understanding, and empowering Canadian children to be informed citizens.</p> <p><strong>Excerpt from How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids by Jenn Cox:</strong></p> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:36:40 +0000 admin 14012 at /dise