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Since 1985, faculty members have conducted research and engaged in development activities that contribute to improvement.

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The Centre for Educational Research, Collaboration, & Development (CERCD), formerly known as the Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit (SIDRU), is the research unit based in the Faculty of Education, University of Regina. The Centre supports the growth and development of educational researchers and research communities in conducting educational research and development projects that are meaningful to and serve the needs of diverse communities in local, provincial, national, and/or international contexts. CERCD is supported by world-class scholars who utilize a wide array of contemporary and innovative methods and methodologies.

Curriculum & Instruction Development
Consultative Services
Publication of Research Findings
Methodological Approaches & Critical Reviews

Program Evaluation
Facilitation of Collaborative Problem Solving
Provision of Research Opportunities
Securing Project Funding

Events & Updates

L’Université de Regina et l’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires (ACCCS) signent un accord de recherche sur l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusionFeb 11, 2022 - 12:17 pm
Event Videos: CERCD Lunch and Learn: Telling Your Research StoryFeb 11, 2022 - 11:45 am
University of Regina and Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) sign equity, diversity, and inclusion research agreementFeb 10, 2022 - 11:39 am
University of ReginaNov 3, 2021 - 3:39 pm

U of R Education News

Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award Jun 23, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Jaime Mantesso, one of two recipients of the spring 2023 Faculty of Education Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award. The Faculty of Education Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award was established in 2021 to recognize outstanding academic performance of thesis-based graduate students (Masters and PhD) in Education. This $2,000 award is granted […]
Métis Nation Flag Raising Ceremony Jun 22, 2023
On Monday, June 19, 2023, the raising of the Flag of the Métis Nation on the University of Regina campus was celebrated with a ceremony organized by SUNTEP Regina (Gabriel Dumont Institute ) with the ta-tawâw Student Centre under the leadership of SUNTEP Program Head Jeannine Whitehouse. The flag is located across from the Treaty […]
Spring 2023 Faculty of Education Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award Jun 19, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Uwakwe Kalu, one of two recipients of the spring 2023 Faculty of Education Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award. The Faculty of Education Associate Dean’s Graduate Student Thesis Award was established in 2021 to recognize outstanding academic performance of thesis-based graduate students (Masters and PhD) in Education. This $2,000 award is granted […]
The life story of a former faculty member May 26, 2023
By Gertrud Bessai It is important to remember how the Faculty of Education all started not so very long ago! Here is the life story of someone who was instrumental in the development of the Faculty. Fred Bessai, BA’58, BEd’60, MEd’62, PhD’64, Fellow of the Royal Society in London Fred was born November 9, 1932 […]
Following in their footsteps May 26, 2023
The footsteps of ancestors, family, and mentors have guided Dr. Anna-Leah King in her life-journey. Anna-Leah is Anishnaabe, an Odawa on her father’s side, the late Dr. Cecil King, and a Pottawatomii on her mother’s side, the late Virginia (Pitawanakwat) King. The name stories behind these nations are outlined in Anna-Leah’s father’s recent memoir, The […]