Adapting to Changes
Published on: 11 Jun 2020
Congratulation's to Faculty of Education's Dr. Joseph Levitan (of DISE) who was recognized by Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) for his outstanding contribution to student learning! TLS surveyed Â鶹AV students in Fall 2019 to find out what stand-out assignments have helped them learn in the course of their studies. Students' assignment in Dr.
Published on: 8 Jun 2020
Dear Â鶹AV Education Community,
The current events of these past weeks have shone a light on the racial injustice that sadly exists in today’s world. The tragedy of George Floyd’s death, while having taken place in the United States, has provoked us to think about direct and indirect prejudices that perpetuate in our own communities.
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Published on: 8 Jun 2020
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education would like to congratulate Kaila Bonnell for receiving the Chantal Malard Memorial Prize (Graduation Award).
Established in 1997 by the Education Undergraduate Society in memory of Chantal Malard, a former Education student. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated artistic ability, leadership qualities, and involvement in volunteer activities while maintaining a high academic standing (e.g. at least 3.50 CGPA).
Published on: 7 Jun 2020
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education would like to congratulate Jordan Meredith for receiving the Phyllis Shapiro Teaching Award.
The Phyllis Shapiro Award was established by family, Â鶹AV colleagues, friends and the University to honour the memory of an exceptional teacher and lecturer, Dr. Phyllis Shapiro, Dip.Ed.'56. Granted by the Faculty of Education's Committee on Student Affairs in the name of Phyllis Shapiro, to recognize excellence in teaching.
Published on: 7 Jun 2020
Congratulations to Yasmine Coovadia, who completed her Master’s of Science degree in Exercise Physiology based on her work in the Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Regulation Laboratory (CHARLab) under the supervision of Dr. Charlotte Usselman.
Yasmine’s thesis was entitled, “Beat by beat fluctuations in blood pressure during acute sympatho-inhibition: The effect of sex”.
Published on: 7 Jun 2020
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education would like to congratulate Audrey Parent for her 2020-2021 FRQS Post-Doctoral Fellowship!
FRQS Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Awarded to promote and provide financial support for all areas of research in the field of health, including basic, clinical and epidemiological research, research in the field of public health and research in the field of health services.
Published on: 6 Jun 2020
The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) recently unveiled the recipients of its fall 2019 round of Partnership Grants, including two Department of Integrated Studies in Education recipients.
Published on: 2 Jun 2020
Aaron Fellows, Project Coordinator an​​d Kinesiology Clinic Supervisor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, gives tips on ways to stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a time when many of us are spending more time than ever in front of our computer as we work from home, staying active is becoming a challenge. Fellows looks at the importance of an active lifestyle and offers tips on how to achieve our fitness goals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on: 1 Jun 2020
Is your sleep being disturbed from the confinement? Psychologist Marie-Hélène Pennestri, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, tells us about the potential causes of such a change and offers us tips for maintaining good sleep techniques, while deconstructing some myths about it on her podcast Le sommeil : un allié en matière de santé mentale.
Published on: 29 May 2020
Krista R. Muis, a Professor of Education and Counselling Psychology, gives tips and ideas on how to stay busy and fill your time on CBC's Kids News.
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Published on: 29 May 2020
Congrats to TIE lab student Zhiyang (George) Shi on publishing his Master's thesis "Exploring how Chinese adults living with spinal cord injury viewed the prospect of inpatient peer support programs within a hospital-based rehabilitation setting" on Spinal Cord.
Spinal Cord is the official journal of the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS), publishing research on spinal cord anatomy, physiology and management of injury and disease for over 50 years.
Published on: 27 May 2020
Bronwen Low, Lisa Starr, and Joseph Levitan, Department of Integrated Studies in Education, wrote on how the digital divide threatens access to education in the Montreal Gazette.
Public schools cannot just assume that their students have either strong enough internet bandwidth or enough computers for all members of the household to participate in online classes.
Published on: 27 May 2020
An interactive guide to strategies and resources that you can follow along with to manage stress and intense feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brought to you by Â鶹AV, Development and Intrapersonal Resilience, The Centre of Excellent for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board, and Amanda Argento, Educational Technology Consultant
Click to download the complete PDF here
Published on: 22 May 2020
Â鶹AV Education is putting out Monthly Updates for friends of the Faculty and alumni, to keep you informed of the great things we're doing, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis.
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Published on: 21 May 2020
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