Debunking Neuromyths in Education
Oct 8, 2024 — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Event description
This event will explore the impact of neuromyths on pedagogical practices and teaching.
Topics to be discussed:
- Why is it important to debunk neuromyths in education?
- The most common neuromyths related to reading and writing, and their impact on literacy instruction
- The dangers of misinterpreting neuroscience
- Potential future neuromyths
This event will highlight the importance of adopting evidence-based pedagogical practices and provide an opportunity to ask questions to the expert panel.
Amal Boultif
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
Amal Boultif holds a Bachelor's degree in French literature teaching, a Master's degree in French didactics and a Doctorate in education from the Université du Québec à Montréal. Her research focuses on creative writing, spoken word poetry workshops and writing motivation. Her research interests include writing and reading difficulties as well as the integration of multimodal approaches and information technologies in French-language teaching and learning. She is also interested in the pre-service and in-service training of teachers, in their perception of self-efficacy, in relation to their writing skills and their attitudes towards writing. Professor Boultif is a member of CHENINE research team.
John Ranellucci
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
John Ranellucci’s program of research focuses on advancing achievement motivation theories and using these theories in the design and application of motivational interventions, with a primary goal of creating a more equitable learning environment. Broadly, his research examines the patterns of relations among context, motivation, emotions, learning, and achievement outcomes in various academic settings, with an underlying focus on supporting underrepresented groups of students and teachers. His teaching interests include theories of learning and research methods.
Sachin Maharaj
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
Sachin Maharaj, PhD, is an assistant professor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Program Evaluation. His research, which focuses on school boards, teacher unions, and the equity implications of school choice has been published in Education Policy Analysis Archives, Leadership and Policy in Schools, and the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy. Professor Maharaj is also a regular contributor to the Toronto Star, where he has published over 60 articles, and has appeared several times on media outlets like CBC and TVO. His current projects examine anti-racist school district reforms and the erosion of local education governance.