51�Թ�� News - Dept. of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

webfull — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:54 +0000

The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

51�Թ��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Published: 6 May 2025

Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, Awarded the Prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 Award

webfull — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:33:15 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, a researcher at the Educational and Counselling Psychology Department (Associate Member of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), has been awarded the prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 award this past April 2025.

Published: 2 May 2025

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Workshops

webfull — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:56:37 +0000

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, 51�Թ��does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.

Published: 10 April 2025

Participate in a fMRI Study on Language and Learning

webfull — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:48 +0000

fMRI study: Language and Learning

We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:

Published: 8 April 2025

AI in Education: Children & Screens Invites 51�Թ��Expert to Give Families Guidance

webfull — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:45:32 +0000

Adam Dubé, PhD, ECP Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at 51�Թ��, participated as a panelist in the "New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom" webinar hosted by Children and Screens.

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.

Published: 26 March 2025

Victoria Talwar Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal

webfull — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:43 +0000

Congratulations go out to Victoria Talwar, ECP Professor and Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, who was one of the recipients who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount on March 20, 2025.

Published: 24 March 2025

Dr. Tina Montreuil Invited by Savoir Media for a Documentary on Family Health

webfull — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:16:33 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, was invited to take part in a production and short documentary produced by Savoir média, to talk about the importance of supporting families during the perinatal period or the transition to parenthood.

The documentary was filmed in our very own Education Faculty Learning Commons.

Some highlights of this important documentary:

Published: 21 March 2025

McGill24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

webfull — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

McGill’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Published: 14 March 2025

Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss the Trump Presidency with Kids

webfull — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:36:40 +0000

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.

Excerpt from How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids by Jenn Cox:

Published: 13 March 2025

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