The federal program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. In addition to their teaching and research functions in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, the following faculty members are CRC Chairholders:
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Susanne Lajoie
Professor;
Canada Research Chair, Tier 1, in Advanced Technologies for Learning in Authentic Settings
(514) 398-3429
susanne.lajoie [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
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Research involves
Improving the quality of teaching, training and learning in science and medicine through the design of realistic and technology-rich learning environments.
Relevance
This research will lead to technology innovation in education by designing effective digital media tools with real-world relevance.
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Krista Muis
Associate Professor;
Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Epistemic Cognition and Self-Regulated Learning
(514) 398-3445
krista.muis [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
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Research involves
Improving students鈥� mathematical and scientific thinking and reasoning through the development of learners鈥� epistemic cognition and self-regulatory skills.
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This research will lead to the development of instructional interventions to improve learning outcomes in mathematics and science.
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Victoria Talwar
Associate Professor;
Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Developmental Psychology and Law
(514) 398-3438
victoria.talwar [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
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Research involves
Exploring how children develop honest or dishonest traits and the risk factors associated with dishonesty.
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This research will develop interview protocols and methods to promote children鈥檚 honesty in legal, forensic and educational settings.
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Marie-Claude Geoffroy
础蝉蝉颈蝉迟补苍迟听笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤;
Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
(514) 398-2817
marie-claude.geoffroy [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
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Research involves
Informing youth suicide prevention by conducting longitudinal research on risk and protective factors and testing mental health promotion intervention.聽
Relevance
This research will lead to the development of suicide prevention and intervention initiatives.
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