Nathalie LOYE

Nathalie LOYE is a Professor at the Department of Education Administration and Foundations within the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Montreal. She has been teaching at the Faculty of Education Sciences of the University of Montreal since 2008. Her expertise spans educational measurement, evaluation, research methods, and mathematics education, with recent focus on AI applications in educational contexts.

Dr. LOYE holds a PhD in Measurement and Evaluation from the University of Ottawa and has a background in mathematics. Her academic journey has focused on developing rigorous assessment methodologies and diagnostic tools for educational settings.

Her research primarily centers on measurement models applied to test and questionnaire data, with particular interest in data and instrument validity. She focuses on evaluating complex competencies such as mathematical problem-solving, clinical reasoning, and collaboration. Diagnostic assessment is central to her work, and she has recently incorporated AI's contributions to educational challenges. She leads the Interuniversity Research Group on Evaluation and Measurement in Education using ICT (GRIÉMÉtic) and the Innovation Hub in Measurement and Evaluation (CIME).

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on diagnostic assessment, particularly in educational settings. Her work frequently addresses mathematical problem-solving, reading comprehension, and clinical reasoning. She employs advanced psychometric models including Rasch models and cognitive diagnostic models to provide detailed feedback on student strengths and weaknesses. Her research bridges theoretical measurement approaches with practical educational applications.

• Excellence in Teaching Award from the Faculty of Education Sciences of the University of Montreal (2014)

Dr. LOYE has supervised numerous graduate students, including 8 PhD candidates and 6 Master's students. Her research has been supported by significant grants from FRQSC (Fonds de recherche du Québec - Société et culture), CRSH (Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines du Canada), and other funding agencies. Current projects include 'Danse intensive 2' (2024-2027) focusing on non-technical skills in medical simulation, and 'Le développement et l'évaluation des compétences' (2021-2026) examining experiential learning and innovative measurement approaches in health sciences education.

She directs the Interuniversity Research Group on Evaluation and Measurement in Education using ICT (GRIÉMÉtic) and the Innovation Hub in Measurement and Evaluation (CIME). She is also a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Cognition and Professional Reasoning (GirCoPro) at the University of Montreal's Center for Applied Pedagogy in Health Sciences. These research groups focus on developing and applying advanced measurement techniques to educational challenges.