Vincent Bernier

Vincent Bernier is an Associate Professor at the Department of Studies on School and Social Adaptation, Université de Sherbrooke. He is affiliated with the International Laboratory on School Inclusion (LISIS), Joint Research Unit Synergia, and the Research Laboratory on Psychosocial Adaptation Difficulties at School (LaRIDAPE). His work focuses on classroom management practices, students’ perceptions of teacher efficacy, socioemotional skill development, and inclusive education for students with behavioral challenges.

• Doctorate in Psychopedagogy (Université Laval, 2021)
• Master’s in Psychopedagogy (Université Laval, 2016)
• Bachelor’s in Secondary Teaching (Université de Sherbrooke, 2014)

His research explores how classroom management strategies affect student engagement, academic performance, and school inclusion. He emphasizes student-centered approaches and collaborative intervention planning. Recent publications analyze teacher practices through student feedback, highlighting emotional regulation and collective efficacy as critical factors.

Bernier has received multiple awards, including the Joseph-Armand-Bombardier Scholarship, Louise-Dandurand French Publication Prize, and Périclès Award. He has secured grants from SSHRC (Canada), FRQSC, and institutional programs for studies on classroom management and inclusive education.

He actively contributes to educational outreach, organizing conferences like the 10th Quebec Biennial Congress for Youth in Behavioral Difficulty and the Synergia UMR Research Day. His workshops focus on socioemotional development, non-punitive discipline, and practical strategies for secondary school classroom management.