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Denis Bédard is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Sherbrooke, specializing in higher education pedagogy, pedagogical innovations, contextualized learning, and digital pedagogy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications across diverse academic disciplines.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, McGill University (1993)
- M.A. in Education Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke (1986)
- B.Éd. in Maladjusted Childhood, Université de Sherbrooke (1984)
Bédard's research examines how pedagogical training transforms university teaching practices, with particular focus on problem-based learning (PBL) implementation and digital learning environments. He investigates epistemic postures of tutors, competency-based curriculum design, and the professionalization of teaching in academia. His medical education work analyzes clinical teaching frameworks and assessment criteria for practical training stages.
His publication trends (2014-2017) reveal strong emphasis on faculty development resources, with approximately 35% of output dedicated to medical/engineering education contexts. Key themes include PBL tutoring strategies, digital pedagogy integration, and scholarship of teaching and learning frameworks.
Scientific awards:
- No specific awards mentioned in source material
As co-researcher on the $399,900 CRSH-funded project "Effects of pedagogical training on university professors' practices" (2013-2018), Bédard collaborated with institutions including UQAM, University of Lyon, and University of Ottawa. His grant work focuses on measuring short-term impacts of intensive teaching training for new professors through classroom observation methodologies.
He contributes to pedagogical infrastructure development including analytical grids for teaching practice evaluation and frameworks for competency-based medical curriculum renewal at Université de Sherbrooke.
