Op Ed: Representation matters so media does not create 'moral panics'
In the aftermath of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, who was stabbed outside of his school, 成人VR视频 Education's Dr.听Bronwen Low (DISE) and Dr. Jessica Ruglis (ECP)听 have collabourated with community-based colleagues in writing an opinion piece for CTV News about how sensational journalism seems to validate racism and prejudice instead of working to educate the public.
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Media Spotlight 鈥� Rachel Langevin, ECP, Published in The Conversation
Rachel Langevin, Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology at 成人VR视频, co-wrote an article for The Conversation with Martine H茅bert, Professor, Department of Sexology from the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al (UQAM) on how the #MeToo movement has not included young children who have been sexually abused and how their voices are rarely heard in the public sphere.
Teaching with Purpose by Karen Cohen-Gazith, ECP, on WhyKnowledgeMatters
Karen Cohen-Gazith, ECP, talks about her book published in 2020 (November) Teaching With Purpose published by Solution Tree, on WhyKnowledgeMatters.
Watch the YouTube video HERE.
Media Spotlight 鈥� New Lay Article Published by Dr. Langevin, ECP, and Dr. H茅bert, UQAM, on Young Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Dr. Rachel Langevin, ECP, and Dr. Martine H茅bert, UQAM, recently published a lay article based on their research in the past decade on young victims of child sexual abuse, more specifically, the focus is on preschool-aged victims.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Marie-Claude Geoffroy, ECP, Article Featured in the National Post
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention, wrote an article with co-writer Massimiliano Orri, Assistant Professor, 成人VR视频 Group for Suicide Studies, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, featured in the National Post, originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.
Join the Team! Administrative Support Position Available
We鈥檙e Hiring!There's an administrative support staff position available within 成人VR视频鈥檚 Faculty of Education (Downtown Campus).
Dean's Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On this day of Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the tragedies that occurred at the residential schools and we are reminded that every child matters. As the Dean of the Faculty of Education, I am averse to calling those institutions 鈥渟chools鈥�. Schools are a place to advance learning, to open one鈥檚 mind to new ideas and diverse opinions; to mentor and collaborate with each child so they become the best they can be throughout their lives.
Education in the News for Orange Shirt Day
The We Will Walk Together / Sk脿tne Entewathah矛ta听event began at 成人VR视频鈥檚 Faculty of Education in 2019, in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The initiative was driven by a small enthusiastic committee that organized听a march at Mount Royal to raise awareness and express sentiments of unity and inclusion between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous allies.
Searching for Pre-Service Mental Health Professionals Working in Schools for Infographic Tool Evaluations (REB #21-01-013)
COVID-19 Research-to-Practice: Enhancing Online Mental Health Resource Provision for Adolescents 鈥� Phase 2A research group is looking for the help of pre-service mental health professionals working in schools to evaluate the usefulness of an infographic tool supporting the selection of online mental health resources for adolescents.
Searching for Pre-Service Mental Health Professionals Working in Schools for Infographic Tool Evaluations (REB #21-01-013)
COVID-19 Research-to-Practice: Enhancing Online Mental Health Resource Provision for Adolescents 鈥� Phase 2A research group is looking for the help of pre-service mental health professionals working in schools to evaluate the usefulness of an infographic tool supporting the selection of online mental health resources for adolescents.
Media Spotlight: Dr. Ada Sincacore ECP Interviewed by CBC
As President of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), ECP's Dr. Ada Sincacore was interviewed by CBC about the need for better EDI practices to encourage more diversity among psychology professionals.
"The CPA recognizes that there is a problem of representation within the profession and that we need to increase representation, as well as literacy about diversity," said Sinacore.
Media Spotlight: Dr. Ada Sincacore ECP Interviewed by CBC
As President of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), ECP's Dr. Ada Sincacore was interviewed by CBC about the need for better EDI practices to encourage more diversity among psychology professionals.
"The CPA recognizes that there is a problem of representation within the profession and that we need to increase representation, as well as literacy about diversity," said Sinacore.
Back to Campus News
成人VR视频 has provided lots of information for students and staff (academic and admin/support) in terms of answering your questions about Return to Campus health and safety. Here are some great resources to check out:
Back to Campus News
成人VR视频 has provided lots of information for students and staff (academic and admin/support) in terms of answering your questions about Return to Campus health and safety. Here are some great resources to check out:
Dr. Dennis C. Wendt, ECP, Co-Awarded the 2021 Distinguished Early Career Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award
Dr. Dennis C. Wendt was co-awarded the 2021 Distinguished Early Career Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award from the American Psychological Association's Division of Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (Division 5). It was noted by the Division that: "Since earning his PhD in 2015, Dennis Wendt has been incredibly prolific and has made substantive contributions to qualitative inquiry in psychology."
