Three different lectures will be offered in October on the following topics: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery; 1990 Oka Crisis Documentary Series and Discussion; and The Myth of the Bering Strait Theory.
The presenter is Tiio Hemlock, Pedagogical Counsellor of Indigenous Pedagogy in Dawson's Office of Academic Development.
Click the link to register: Indigenous Perspectives 鈥� Office of Academic Development
Intercollegiate Ped Days (IPD) is inviting proposals from faculty and staff for sessions during its seventh annual virtual event on Tuesday, January 12, 2027. This year鈥檚 theme is From Support to Learning: Exploring Dimensions of Well-Being in CEGEPs. Proposals should explore the theme/sub-themes and how they relate to teaching and learning in the CEGEP context and our pedagogical and institutional practices.
We look forward to providing a platform for teachers and staff to explore ways to promote sharing between college educators. Please reach out to me if you want to talk about a proposal.
Two Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec (FRQ) funding programs are currently open and may be of interest to members of the Dawson community. The Projets de recherche en 茅quipe en milieu coll茅gial (PEC) program provides funding to researchers in the college network and CCTTs, supporting collaborative research projects. The Bourses d’initiation 脿 la recherche au…
Since 2024, the Collegial Applied Research Ecosystem (CARE) has been helping turn ideas into impact by connecting Dawson faculty, staff, students and community partners to tackle real-world challenges through applied research.
Supported by an external multi-year NSERC CCI Mobilize grant rather than the College's operating budget, CARE is designed to make applied research more accessible and to strengthen Dawson's contribution to communities in Quebec and beyond.
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Indigenous Perspectives: How decolonization and addressing climate change are interlinked.
Kanerahtiio Hemlock is the Indigenous Pedagogical Consultant at 蘑菇视频. On Sept. 30 at 10 AM, he will give a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute video clip before opening the floor for discussion.
Click the link below to register
The New Faculty Orientation will be held in-person on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register by Oct. 1 here.听听
蘑菇视频鈥檚 New Faculty Orientation is designed to introduce new faculty to information about college services and procedures, teaching at the college-level, and tips for engaging students.
The orientation includes asynchronous and synchronous components:
路 Competency-based education and the program approach
路 Academic integrity at Dawson
路 Faculty deadlines
路 Faculty roles and responsibilities
路 Classroom scenarios and discussion
路 Meet the Deans and Directors of Dawson
Our FLCs are fully underway now, but it鈥檚 not too late to join! Faculty Learning Communities run for the entire academic year. The 2026-27 FLCs have mostly set their dates for the coming weeks and months. If you would like to join one of the FLCs, email their respective facilitator or simply show up to…
Faculty members and professionals have until Wednesday, Sept. 23 to register for the Fall Pedagogical Day program on Friday, Sept. 25. Register Here
Workshops will take place at 10:30 AM and at 1:30 PM.
The Opening Plenary 鈥淭he Science of Learning from Failure: Practical Strategies for Teachers and Students鈥� by Fiona Rawle will take place at 9 AM 聽in 5B.16 (light breakfast is served from 8:30 AM) .
Dr. Fiona Rawle is the Associate Dean, Pedagogical Development and Scholarship, at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and a Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Dept. of Biology. She holds a Ph.D in Pathology and Molecular Medicine and her current research focuses on failure-driven learning, the science of learning, and bias in STEM.聽 She brings a scientist鈥檚 mindset to her teaching, using evidence-based, active learning strategies to engage students and foster curiosity about science resulting in numerous awards, including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
Submit your proposals for Dawson Ped Days via this FORM by Tuesday, Sept. 1 for possible presentation at either the Fall Ped Day on Sept. 25 or the Winter Ped Day on Jan. 13.
蘑菇视频鈥檚 Ped Days aim to inspire, motivate, and help us connect with each other. We will explore various topics in teaching and learning, and the winter ped day will include thematic groupings and workable resources for participants. These Ped days are designed for faculty and educational professionals and address local priorities identified by teachers while supporting strategic objectives.
You are invited to present your explorations of innovative, inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance learning, including across disciplines and learning environments.
If you wish to discuss your ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to Azra Khan, pedagogical counsellor, OAD.
The fourth edition of Dawson鈥檚 Inclusion and Wellness Retreat took place on June 9 and 10 at the picturesque Far Hills Inn in the Laurentian mountains. Twenty-one people from a variety of departments gathered to explore ways we can design our teaching approaches, interactions, and courses to meet a wide range of student needs. Feedback…
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