CEGEP to University Transition

Ph.D., Doctorat en didactique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC

M.Éd., Maîtrise en éducation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC

B.Sc., Baccalauréat en biochimie, Université Laval, Montreal, QC

M.Sc., Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

M.Sc., Physics, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC

B.Sc., Bidisciplinaire Mathematiques-Physique, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC

ACADEMIC INTERESTS Implementation of evidence-based instruction (design-based implementation research); design and development of “active learning” spaces (active learning classrooms); Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) models; learning communities (communities of practice); design of human and technology-supported learning environments (e.g., computer supported collaborative learning;...

ACADEMIC INTERESTS

Implementation of evidence-based instruction (design-based implementation research); design and development of “active learning” spaces (active learning classrooms); Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) models; learning communities (communities of practice); design of human and technology-supported learning environments (e.g., computer supported collaborative learning; CSCL); instructional design for productive student engagement; socio-cultural considerations influencing learning (e.g., development of agency, identity); complex system thinking; STEM education and conceptual change.

EDUCATION

• Post Doctorate, Learning Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
• Ph.D., Educational Technology, Concordia University, Montreal QC

 

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B.Sc., Biochimie, Université Laval, Québec, QC

D.E.S.S., Enseignement collégial, Université Laval, Québec, QC

University of Toronto
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Organic Chemistry

University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Biochemistry
1994 – 1998

Sean Hughes has been a teacher in the department of chemistry at John Abbott College since 2006.  In 1999, Sean earned his B.Sc. in Biology from Concordia University and was a graduate of their Science College program.  He stayed at...

Sean Hughes has been a teacher in the department of chemistry at John Abbott College since 2006.  In 1999, Sean earned his B.Sc. in Biology from Concordia University and was a graduate of their Science College program.  He stayed at Concordia University to pursue his Ph.D. in Chemistry under the co-supervision of Drs. John A. Capobianco and Gilles H. Peslherbe.  His work entailed understanding the cluster-to-bulk transition of micro-solvated ions.

Prior to joining John Abbott College, Sean taught classes at Dawson College as a member of their continuing education department and assisted Dr. Bhuvan Pant for a number of years with an e-course for non-science students at Concordia University.  At John Abbott College, he became Pathways Coordinator in 2010 and has been an active member of several program committees (Pathways, Crossroads, Science and Nursing) as well as a long-standing member of the Student Success Committee.  He became a member of Academic Council in 2020.

In addition to his work at John Abbott College, he has worked closely with the Master Teacher (PERFORMA) Program (MTP) first serving as a computer technician then as a member of their IT Advisory Sub-Committee.  Recently, Sean has become a research supervisor for the program as well as a member of the MTP Steering Committee.  He is currently collaborating on a PAREA-funded project, spearheaded by the SALTISE group, to explore inquiry-based learning in Science program laboratories.

Sean has also been a member of the CPE du Campus board of directors since 2016 and has acted as its President since 2017.  He served a term on the board of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada (LSAC) while chairing the organizing committee of the 2017 LSAC National Conference.

• BSc, Concordia University, 1999
• PhD, Concordia University, 2006

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