Dr. Carolina Gonçalves

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carolina Gonçalves is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at the Université de Sherbrooke. Her research focuses on students' academic, social and personal success, adapted schooling, and the learning of reading and writing, particularly among students experiencing various academic and socio-affective difficulties. She has held several academic positions including the Coordinator of Graduate Education Programs at Université de Sherbrooke and previously served as a Professor at the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa. Dr. Gonçalves has received numerous awards, including recognition for excellence in organization and scientific quality at both national and international educational conferences. Her contributions to education include developing courses on intellectual giftedness and performing research projects aimed at addressing social adaptations for children. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications and has extensively represented her research at various educational seminars and colloquia.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of education.

Responsible for Graduate Education Programs

2023-01-01 — Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Quebec, Canada

Overseeing faculty graduate education programs.

Professor

2005-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa • Portugal

Held various academic responsibilities and contributed to curriculum development.

Awards

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Recognition of Excellence

2013-01-01
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Honorable Mention

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.