Daniel Daigle

Prof. Daniel Daigle is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Education, specializing in the didactics of reading and writing. He holds a PhD in Education (Didactics) from Université de Montréal and a postdoctoral degree in Psycholinguistics from Strasbourg University. His research focuses on French literacy acquisition, particularly challenges faced by students with learning difficulties. He teaches courses such as ‘Didactics of French for Students with Difficulties’ and supervises numerous graduate students.

Education:

• Bachelor’s: Teaching of French as a Second Language, UQAM (1992)
• Master’s: Didactics of Languages, UQAM (1995)
• PhD: Didactics, Université de Montréal (2003)
• Postdoc: Psycholinguistics, Strasbourg University (2004)

Research Interests:

Prof. Daigle’s work addresses orthographic development, morphological processing in dyslexia, and educational strategies for students with learning disabilities. He emphasizes visual-orthographic knowledge and the role of explicit teaching methods. His research has led to practical tools like ‘L’orthographe sans papier ni crayon’ for primary education.

Grants & Collaborations:

He leads projects funded by FQRSC and SSHRC, including studies on teaching visual-orthographic skills and vocabulary interventions. Collaborators include Dr. Rachel Berthiaume and Isabelle Montésinos-Gelet.

Teaching & Outreach:

He trains educators via online courses and professional development programs. His expertise is showcased in books like L’apprentissage de la lecture et de l’écriture (2021) and peer-reviewed articles on deaf students’ literacy challenges.