At a time when large-scale in-person gatherings are on hold, McGill University looked for meaningful ways to celebrate the Class of 2020. In honour of more than 600 new graduates from Faculty of Education, a beautiful virtual convocation video was launched on June 19th.
Published on: 23 Jul 2020
The Faculty of Education and its McGill International Institute of Education (MIIE) have been making an impact on society in Asia and Africa. MIIE specializes primarily in the professional development of educators through its global learning classrooms which are rich in diversity and are flexible and accessible.
Published on: 23 Jul 2020
Dr. Harold Don Allen
(1931-2020)
Educator, Numismatist, and Chronicler of Nature
Dr. Harold Don Allen, who taught generations of math students and future teachers, instilled a sense of wonder in bright young people about the beauty of numbers and cryptograms, brought a storyteller's passion to the curation of numismatic history from banknotes to milk tokens, and loved nature and the lore and the lure of the Canadian North, passed away quietly on July 11, 2020 in Brossard, Quebec, the family at his side.
Published on: 17 Jul 2020
McGill Education's June updates for alumni and friends of the Faculty helps to keep you informed of the great things we're doing, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 health crisis.
To subscribe to our e-newsletter contact Associate Director of Development, Rayna Goldman (rayna.goldman [at] mcgill.ca).
You can find our June Edition of McGill's Education Updates here.
Published on: 17 Jun 2020
Aaron Fellows, Project Coordinator and Kinesiology Clinic Supervisor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been speaking to the media about ways to stay fit during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Published on: 16 Jun 2020
McGill Education student teachers take part in four Field Experience courses where each student is placed in an elementary or high school, according to their program. These internships are progressive from fist year to fourth year where students’ in-school participation ranges from class observations and tutoring to full weeks of independent teaching and classroom management. Student teachers are guided by cooperating teachers and adjudicated by McGill field supervisors from the Office of Internships and Student Affairs.
Published on: 16 Jun 2020
The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) delivers community-based teacher education and professional development programs to Indigenous McGill students across Quebec. McGill academics and staff have formed longstanding partnerships with four partnering Indigenous education authorities, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI), the Cree School Board (CSB), the Kahnawà:ke Education Centre (KEC), the Listuguj Education, Training and Employment Directorate (LETED), and are cultivating new relationships with First Nations school boards all the time.
Published on: 16 Jun 2020
Fanny Langin, Education Undergraduate Society’s former President, is an outstanding example of McGill students’ capacity to adapt and grow in times of uncertainty and change. Not only did she complete her Bachelor of Education in the Winter 2020 semester, but Fanny has also been busy teaching French second language classes online. In late March, when parents of some West End public schools were seeking additional instruction for their children while schools were closed, Fanny answered an ad placed through the Faculty’s Internships and Student Affairs Office.
Published on: 16 Jun 2020
Keeping our students safe and informed throughout the pandemic has been a top priority for the Faculty. As we continue to move through this unprecedented time, life is slowly with phased-in approaches to the re-opening of businesses, universities and community centers after nearly three months of closures and sheltering in place.
Published on: 16 Jun 2020
Dear McGill 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
COVID-19 will not keep the Faculty of Education from celebrating more than 600 students who will be awarded their degrees through a virtual commencement on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Due to the ongoing health concerns of COVID-19, McGill’s in-person convocation ceremony originally planned will be postponed, but rest assured that the Class of 2020 will be honored.
Published on: 5 Jun 2020
Distinguished McGill Professor (Department of Integrated Studies in Education), Director of McGill's Institute for Human Development and Well-Being, Dr. Claudia Mitchell, spoke at a McGill Alumni Special Webinar, offering her global insight on gender roles during COVID-19.
Published on: 5 Jun 2020
James McGill Professor, Faculty of Education Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, and recently appointed Interim Chair for the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, Dr. Nancy Heath has been actively involved with the inner workings of our institution but also as an internationally renowned researcher in the field of mental health.
Published on: 5 Jun 2020
Assistant Professor (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, Dr. Tina Montreuil has been highly in demand and speaking to the Canadian media regarding her expertise.
Published on: 5 Jun 2020
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