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January 22, 2024

С��Ƶ faculty helm newly founded, quickly growing Science of Learning blog

Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva and Professor Jim Hewitt‘s new blog examines the latest research into the science of learning and its implications for practice.

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January 17, 2024

More than 'fixing something': Professor Jen Gilbert, on her long research focus on sex ed controversies

New faculty Professor Jen Gilbert now chairs the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning.

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December 13, 2023

New faces, sad goodbyes, big achievements: С��Ƶ’s 2023 Year in Review

Here is a glimpse into the ongoing endeavors, memories and takeaways from С��Ƶ in 2023.

December 12, 2023

From research to action and back again: Professor Jim Slotta on addressing social and political crises through Critical Action Learning Exchange (CALE)

Jim Slotta discusses CALE, a framework that engages teachers as co-designers of curricula and inspires students to address pressing social issues.

December 4, 2023

Professor Xi (Becky) Chen appointed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chair

Professor Xi (Becky) Chen has been appointed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in literacy development of bilingual and multilingual children.

November 28, 2023

С��Ƶ Research Café: What’s Next for AI in Education?

С��Ƶ’s office of the Associate Dean, Research, International & Innovation (ADRII) hosted a faculty Research Café focused on What’s Next for AI in Education. Facilitated by Professor Eunice Jang in collaboration with Associate Dean Michele Peterson-Badali, this interactive session engaged participants in discussion of the implications of the rapid development of AI technology.

November 23, 2023

Professor Kang Lee receives 2023 SSHRC Insight Award

Professor Kang Lee has been named winner of the 2023 Insight Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

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November 8, 2023

С��Ƶ graduate Christina Tjandra connects with kids, in classrooms and on the page

Doctoral student Christina Tjandra arrives at Fall Convocation with a second С��Ƶ degree, new research questions, and a self-published children’s novel.

October 30, 2023

С��Ƶ rises four spots in latest Times Higher Education global subject rankings

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education has placed 9th in the 2024 Times Higher Education global subject rankings.

September 29, 2023

New С��Ƶ-led studies reveal a simple, yet effective, strategy to combat academic dishonesty

As universities grapple with high-profile cheating scandals, new research from Professor Kang Lee reveals a simple, scientifically validated solution: reminding students about the consequences of cheating before exams.

September 21, 2023

Re-centring classroom learning around social, environmental issues: The ENCORE Lab and critical action learning

Critical Action Learning Exchange (CALE) is a community of educators who engage classrooms in “critical inquiry” about environmental and social issues.

September 18, 2023

Forming thoughtful leaders: Meet new С��Ƶ faculty, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi

Assistant Professor Beyhan Farhadi, in С��Ƶ’s department of Leadership, Adult and Higher Education (LHAE), began a tenure stream appointment on July 15, 2023.

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