/education/taxonomy/term/38/all en /education/channels/event/information-sessions-mccall-macbain-scholars-322360 <p><strong>Applications open up next month for the first cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars. </strong></p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:12:58 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 4017 at /education /education/channels/news/mentors-memoriam-mr-joseph-hackett-334259 <p>It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of <b>Mr. Joseph A. Hackett</b>. Joe had a long career as a school teacher and, since retirement, had been working as a student teaching Field Supervisor for our Faculty for more than 15 years. He was also previously a Course Lecturer with the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE). Joe leaves behind a significant and impressive legacy of mentorship, having supported hundreds of students and future teachers.</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:52:12 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 3409 at /education /education/channels/news/dr-lisa-starr-discusses-teacher-retention-quebec-cjad-800-radio-334544 <p>According to an <a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/11/01/2-aspirants-profs-sur-5-abandonnent" target="_blank">article in the Journal de Montréal</a>, 40% of aspiring teachers drop out or change career paths. The article only sites the impact in Quebec's French universities (i.e. Université Laval, Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Montréal, and UQAM), but CJAD 800 Radio reached out to find out how Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Education students are faring, given the situation in the French sector. </p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:52:12 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 3413 at /education