Intercollegiate Ped Days are Jan. 13-14 online
December 5th, 2024
Intercollegiate Ped Days will take place online Monday and Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025. The theme for IPD 2025 is Learning for Life: Building Competencies in and Beyond the Classroom
Participants can enjoy a rich program featuring presenters from across the English-language CEGEP network, including a keynote address by John-Tyler Binfet (UBC) on Considering Kindness in Higher Ed: Connections and Complexities simultaneous translation in French will be offered.)
All faculty members and professionals will receive an email in mid-December from Azra Khan (Office of Academic Development) with a link to register for the sessions that interest them.
For further information, reach out to Azra at akhan@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
December 5th, 2024
Do your students have difficulty understanding writing instructions, respecting the communicative intent of the text to be produced, organizing their ideas or respecting intellectual property? In this training course, you’ll be closely accompanied in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of writing support methods specific to your teaching program. Understand the importance of your role…
Still some spots available for Winter Retreat
December 5th, 2024
Faculty members and professionals are welcome to come chat with the organizing team of the Inclusion and Wellness Winter Retreat in the Upper Atrium this Monday, Dec. 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Seasonal treats and friendly visits guaranteed.
If you haven't signed up yet, there are still some spots for the two-day event happening Jan. 8-9, 2025. More details and registration form are in the link.
December 5th, 2024
The Teaching in French Task Force is mandated to support teachers in developing or adapting the courses that will be taught in French in the context imposed by the Charter of the French Language (Law 14). The Task Force, which is made up of four teachers and three pedagogical counsellors, is ready to support teachers…
November 20th, 2024
Support staff and professionals and now teachers too, have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s commitment of well-being for all, sustainably. What is Sustainable Happiness? “Happiness that contributes to…
November 20th, 2024
The course will be offered next semester on Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00, and we are inviting faculty from across the disciplines to propose a specific talk or activity that addresses one of the key themes of the course. The primary teacher will be responsible for fulfilling all the duties related to teaching a college course; this…
PAREA Grant Reminder
November 7th, 2024
Just a friendly reminder that should you wish to apply for a PAREA grant (link: https://www.quebec.ca/education/cegep/recherche-collegial/programme-aide-recherche-enseignement-apprentissage), to please let Ildikó, the Research Officer (iglaserhille@dawsoncollege.qc.ca), know by Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
The internal deadline is Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 at 12 PM. Please send Ildikó a submission-ready application by then. If written in English, please ensure that it is 25% less than the allowable word limit. Remember, earlier is always better.
For further information on PAREA grants, please consult the guide (link: https://cdn-contenu.quebec.ca/cdn-contenu/adm/min/education/publications-adm/cegeps/Recherche-collegial/PAREA-guide.pdf).
For any other information on the application process, please contact Ildikó.
Join the Dawson Research Ethics Board
November 6th, 2024
The Research Ethics Board (REB) is currently looking for dedicated individuals interested in research or ethics to join their team. A background in research or ethics is an asset, but not required, and training is available.
As a member of the REB, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring ethical standards in research involving human participants. This is also a great opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and learn about the research projects that are taking place at Dawson through a different lens.
Members can expect to dedicate approximately 2-4 hours per month, which includes monthly meetings, time spent reviewing proposals, and occasional training sessions.
If you’re interested or want to learn more about the REB, please e-mail rebapply@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or contact Felicia Solomon.
Indigenous Perspectives: The Iroquois Great Law of Peace
November 6th, 2024
In a talk by Tiio Hemlock of the Office of Academic Development, learn how five warring nations in ancient America came to become allies and developed the first true democracy in human history.
It will take place in the Co-Lab (3F.43) on Tuesday, November 12, from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, and on Wednesday, November 13, from 10:30 AM–11:30 AM.
November 6th, 2024
Reflecting on your semester and wondering how you can improve your teaching and classroom environment next term? Upscaling UDL@Dawson is hosting its second all-inclusive two-day retreat! The theme is: Designing to the edges. Participants will dive into the inclusive design-cycle to better understand our students, identify barriers to learning in our course design and classroom…
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