Events
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Reconciling History
Reconciling History Colonialism entrenched inequality as a lived reality for many Indigenous peoples around the world. This presentation talks about what colonialism is, how it birthed multi-generational inequality and what can be done, including academically, to achieve justice in change resistant environments. Event Description The Faculty of Education is pleased to partner with the Janusz […] More
Spotlight on Alumni Careers: Educational Studies Alumni in the Public Sector
When: Wednesday, October 27th | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT Where: Virtually The Diverse Career Paths of Educational Studies Alumni study and initiative is organizing its second panel entitled Spotlight on Alumni Careers: Educational Studies Alumni in the Public Sector The Spotlight on Alumni Careers panel series aims to support Education graduate students in broadening their career […] More
Book Launch: Indigenous Methodologies: Characteristics, Conversations and Contexts
Indigenous Methodologies (University of Toronto Press) is a groundbreaking text. Since its original publication in 2009, it has become the most trusted guide used in the study of Indigenous methodologies and has been adopted in university courses around the world. It provides a conceptual framework for implementing Indigenous methodologies and serves as a useful entry […] More
Reception: Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools
Exhibits Visit the exhibit page. Moderator Angela Wolfe, Director of Indigenous Education, UBC Faculty of Education Host Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, UBC Faculty of Education Honoured Guest and Keynote Speaker Dr. J. Wilton (Willie) Littlechild, CM AOE MSC QC Dr. Littlechild is a lawyer and Cree Chief who served as Grand Chief of […] More
Exhibits: Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools
The Faculty of Education is honoured to host two groundbreaking exhibits on the residential school system. The exhibits are presented in partnership with UBC Library and on display in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The Faculty acknowledges the generosity of the Legacy of Hope Foundation, creator of the exhibits. More
UTP Talks Presents: Moving Beyond Rankings: Post Pandemic Recovery
Join Michelle Stack, of Global University Rankings and the Politics of Knowledge and Professor in the Faculty of Education, along with Dr. André Mazawi, professor in the Faculty of Education, Heather Morrison, Nadiia Kachynska, Glen Jones, and Mayumi Ishikawa, as they discuss university rankings and what they may mean for the future of higher education, […] More
Teacher Activism: What Does it Look Like?
Are you wondering what practical teacher activism resembles? Come and learn how educators Monica, Nikitha, Ramona, Trevor and Kenneth are transforming pedagogy and student learning experiences More
The Office of Indigenous Education: Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
The Office of Indigenous Education will be hosting daily sessions online through Zoom in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month. More
Celebrating Ten Years of Leadership
The Faculty of Education invites faculty, emeriti, staff, students, alum, colleagues and friends to celebrate ten years of the leadership of Dr. Blye Frank, Professor and Dean. More
Public Presentations: David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education
Drs. Anusha Kassan and Vanessa Andreotti will deliver public presentations in which they will discuss their research interests and achievements, and their vision as the David Lam Chair. We encourage the Faculty of Education community, including all faculty, students and staff, to attend the presentations and provide feedback through the online form before 4:30 pm on Monday, June 14, 2021. More
Place-based learning along the Fraser River
Join our educators as we share strategies for place-based learning that can be applied in your classroom, school grounds, or local parks. Create your own phenology chart and share ideas for adapting the activity for students. More
Public Presentation: David F. Robitaille Professorship in Mathematics and Science Education
Dr. Cynthia Nicol will deliver a public presentation in which they will discuss their research interests and achievements, and their vision as the David F. Robitaille Professor. We encourage the Faculty of Education community, including all faculty, students and staff, to attend the presentation and provide feedback through the online form before 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. More
Tea with the Dean
Faculty and Staff are invited to attend an afternoon of Tea with the Dean and a presentation of the 2020-2021 Staff Excellence Awards. | Nominate a Faculty of Education staff member today! Nomination packages are due on or before April 16, 2021. More
Faculty Meeting
The upcoming Faculty Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. via Zoom. More
Frankly Speaking – Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Life Span: Challenges and Solutions
Professors Pat Mirenda, Anthony Bailey, Joe Lucyshyn, and Connor Kerns, will share their knowledge and experience of working to create conditions for people touched by autism to thrive across their life span. More
Faculty-wide Town Hall
All Faculty of Education faculty, sessional faculty and staff are invited to attend the upcoming Faculty-wide town hall discussion of Winter Term 1 (September, 2021). More
Public Presentations: Chris Spencer Foundation Professorship in Dyslexia
Drs. Joanna Cannon and Sterett Mercer will deliver public presentations in which they will discuss their research interests and achievements, and their vision as the Chris Spencer Foundation Professor. We encourage the Faculty of Education community, including all faculty, students and staff, to attend the presentations and provide feedback through the online form before 4:30 pm on Thursday, April 15, 2021. More
Spotlight on Alumni Careers: Educational Studies alumni who forged their own career paths
Date: Thursday, March 25th | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST Where: Virtually The Diverse Career Paths of Educational Studies Alumni study and initiative is launching its first-panel entitled Spotlight on Alumni Careers: Educational Studies alumni who forged their own career paths. The Spotlight on Alumni Careers panel series aims to support Education graduate students in broadening their […] More
Faculty-wide Update on Anti-racist Initiatives
The UBC Faculty of Education invites you to join your Faculty of Education colleagues engaged in scholarly or other work that is helping us move closer to inclusive and socially just work and learning environments that aim to dismantle racist attitudes and behaviours. More
Supporting and Representing Black Educators in BC… Where Are We Today?
When: February 17th, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST Where: Virtually As part of the United Nations commitment to the 2015 – 2024 International Decade for People of African Descent, Faculties of Education and School Districts should endeavor to support Black educators and Black student excellence. This commitment is key to the holistic academic success […] More
FoE Staff Professional Development Workshop – Fundamentals of Anti-Racism, Part 2
Join fellow staff members at the PD Workshop on January 28, 2021, featuring keynote speaker, Cicely Blain. More
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture and Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights Advocacy Award Ceremony
In partnership with the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada and British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, the UBC Faculty of Education presents the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture and the Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights Advocacy Award Ceremony. More
Faculty of Education Staff Professional Development Workshop – Fundamentals of Anti-Racism, Part 1
Join fellow staff members at the PD Workshop on December 4th 2020, featuring Keynote speaker, Cicely Blain. More
The Syllabus as Curriculum and the Poetic Secret of Objects
Dr. Samuel Rocha Associate Professor, Department of Educational Studies UBC Friday, November 27, 2020 | 12:30 – 2:00 pm (PST) Host: Dr. Rita Irwin Via Zoom View EDCP November Seminar Poster Abstract Sam Rocha will introduce and expound one of the core claims of his newest book, The Syllabus as Curriculum. This claim is simply […] More
WEBINAR – Environmental Education: How can we make a difference?
Imagine a future where world leaders have grown up with a deep understanding of the natural environment that sustains us, knowledge that informs responsible decisions that advance our planetary health. More
UBC Faculty of Education Staff Wellness Afternoon 2020
You are invited to the 3rd annual Staff Wellness afternoon – virtual edition! This event was created in recognition of Faculty of Education staff, and is a chance for you to relax and enjoy some wellness activities with your colleagues from both campuses. More
Tea with the Dean
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Faculty and Staff are invited to attend an afternoon of Tea with the Dean and presentation of the 2019-2020 Staff Excellence Awards. More
Storybooks Canada for Multilingual Families during Covid-19
On May 15, Dr. Bonny Norton (LLED) is giving a Webinar for the Vancouver School Board on: Storybooks Canada for Multilingual Families during Covid-19. More
LLED Apprentice Workshop: What is Your Digital Story?
What is your current digital story and how might you rewrite it to reflect your professional goals as a graduate student in education? More
Open UBC Webinar Series
Interested in learning about workflows and processes to make your open education, open data, or open science project a success? Register for a webinar More
