Teachers as Researchers for Empowered Professional Development

November 6, 2025

By Bianca Emmell-Tierney, Emile Francoeur and Chloé Leblanc

In this webinar, first-year teachers Bianca Emmell-Tierney and Emilie Francoeur share their learning from a final-year research project from a Bishop's University course and how the research process fostered their self-efficacy in integrating research into their current teaching practice. Next, Chloé Leblanc, a Master’s student at Université Laval, shares her research in collaboration with her research partner and pre-service teacher, Amy Lavoie, regarding motivation of ESL learners in prework training programs. All three presenters elaborate on how research has positively influenced their teacher identity and professional practice.

Download Bianca's infographic: Artificial Intelligence in Education

Download Emilie's infographic: Holistic Education Through Play-Based Learning

Download Chloé's presentation: Motivation Toward Learning English in Prework Training Programs