Marilyn Chapman, Director of the Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research, discusses how to create stimulating full day kindergarten programs at a recent symposium for early childhood educators. Chapman was the lead author of the BC Ministry's Program Guide for full day kindergarten. Learn more.
A big welcome to all incoming undergraduate and graduate students. Meet faculty and staff over donuts and coffee Thurs. Sept. 9th from 9:00 - 11:30am in the Scarfe foyer. Cohort and general orientation sessions for newly admitted teacher candidates are scheduled for Tues. Sept. 7th.
If you're new to campus, UBC Student Services offers a wealth of information ranging from orientation events for international students to accessing "U-pass" discounts on all public transport. Learn more.
Jocelyn Letourneau, Laval University, discusses the debate that stormed over the 2009 commemoration of the 1759 battle of the Plains of Abraham - a defining moment in Qubec's destiny and 250 years since "the English burned our farms and bombed our city" on Wed., Sept. 22nd at 1pm in room 310 Scarfe. Learn more.
Professor Gaalen Erickson, world-renowed scholar in teacher education, has retired following a distinguished thirty-five year career. During this time, Gaalen won the respect and admiration of students, colleagues, and members of the education community for his outstanding contributions to the profession. Learn more
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