Over 160 Dawsonites attended Dr. Saul Carliner’s plenary address to kick-off Dawson’s Ped Day on Oct. 15. Carliner illustrated, through an interactive and engaging virtual presentation, that COVID is but one cause of “turbulence” in higher education, which will continue to affect the day-to-day work of teachers in the 21st century. Carliner said that beyond…
You can still register for Dawson's Ped Day 2021, happening online this Friday, Oct. 15. Attendance prizes will be given to lucky participants at every session.
The opening plenary session is at 9 a.m. with Saul Carliner who will speak about Teaching in Turbulent Times. There is a full line-up for the day with something to interest every faculty member and professional. Of particular note is a session at 10:30 a.m. called Beyond Orange Shirt Day, which will be led by Charlie O'Connor and Laura Shea.
Save the date for Intercollegiate Ped Days: Jan. 12- 14, 2022
Click Read More to to to the Ped Day page, which features a schedule, more info and links to register.
Saul Carliner of Concordia University will open Dawson's Ped Day on Friday, Oct. 15 with an opening plenary address entitled Teaching in Turbulent Times.
Even without considering COVID, experts predicted disruption in higher education over the next decade or so resulting from a combination of trends in demographics, technology and society.
When COVID hit, it unearthed some additional considerations. This session first explores these disruptions, then suggests 10 specific ways these disruptions might affect the day-to-day work of CEGEP instructors, including the impacts on the student body and their expectations, the nature of courses being taught, and the nature of teaching.
Click the Read More link to see the full line-up of Ped Day events and to register.
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Dawson’s New Faculty Orientation is on Thursday, Aug. 19. It is an introduction to college services and procedures and also covers teaching at the college level and provides tips for engaging students.
The orientation includes asynchronous and synchronous components:
This event is open to all new Day and Continuing Education faculty.
Please register via this link: RSVP
Our annual Moodle Day will take place on Friday, May 28 from 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Feel free to join us online to learn more Moodle! In order to register, please click on the Read More link.
It’s an understatement to say the last 12 months have been some of the most challenging globally. Among those impacted have been educators and their students. As we begin to turn the corner on the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 virus, more than ever, we each have recognized what is truly important. For us,…
On Wednesday, March 24, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., CRISPESH will give a workshop in French regarding the responsible conduct of research. This internal workshop is offered to employees of CRISPESH, Dawson College and Cégep du Vieux Montréal, as well as to our project collaborators. To register, send an email to: inscriptions@cripsesh.ca
Professionals and support staff, there is an opportunity to take the 24-hour Certificate in Sustainable Happiness (SH) Course this semester. The program will run Feb. 12 through April 9 on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to the concept of Sustainable Happiness and explore its implications, both personally and professionally. This is an experiential and applied certificate.
Key topics include: sustainability, connecting with Nature, positive psychology, well-being, happiness, and healthy/sustainable lifestyles. All participants must complete a project that benefits the well-being of themselves, others and/or the planet to obtain the certificate.
Some examples of successfully completed projects last semester were plant-based recipe books, yoga / meditation challenges, going on daily dates with Nature, 30 days of acts of kindness, plant giveaways, vertical gardens at home, family wellness and a zero waste challenge.
To express your interest or place your name on the waiting list, go to SH Wait List
For more information, go to https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/sustainable/sustainable-happiness/
There is also a Certificate in SH course that will run Feb.15- April 12 for students.
Last Modified: November 3, 2021
