Family Fun Day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre | May 29, 2022

Family Fun Day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre | May 29, 2022

By anshnoor kaur

Thank you for joining us for Family Fun Day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre!

We hope you enjoyed the event! Click here to access the photos.

 

Date

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Time

8:30 to 10:00 am PDT

Location

Fraser River Discovery Centre
788 Quayside Drive
New Westminster, British Columbia
V3M 6Z6
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Event Description

UBC Faculty of Education and UBC Faculty of Arts invite family and friends to a fun-filled family day at the Fraser River Discovery Centre located in New Westminster.

Join us for a continental breakfast, coffee, tea and juice. After breakfast, Discovery Centre staff will lead participants through a series of interactive displays and activities, including a scavenger hunt and face painting.

We hope you can join us for a day of education, fun, and family.

Adults: $10
Children and teenagers: free

Questions

Please contact education.alumni@ubc.ca.

Scarfe Construction News

By Ayla Collins

Upgrades & Renovations: Level 3 offices
Neville Scarfe Lecture Block

Update: July 7, 2022

Construction is proceeding along the expected schedule. Electrical and framing work are complete, and drywalling is underway. Millwork is being installed later in July, with glazing to be completed approximately four weeks after the millwork. We anticipate some delays in the delivery of doors, door hardware, and AV equipment, which may impact the anticipated completion date of the project.

Construction: beginning April 11, 2022

Level 3 offices in the Lecture Block of the Neville Scarfe Building are undergoing renovations to reallocate and refresh the current space.

What to expect during construction

  • Increased noise at the start of the project during demolition.
  • Noisy work during new wall and millwork installation.
  • Regular construction noise throughout the project.
  • Contractors entering and exiting the building.

Delivery and disposal of materials will occur via stairs and the elevator. Floors and surfaces along the route will be protected. A laydown area and disposal bin will be located near the service entry at the west side of the building.

For questions regarding the project, please contact:

Kate West, Project Manager
604-374-4516 | kate.west@ubc.ca

Bert Tempel, Project Coordinator
604-817-2419 | bert.tempel@ubc.ca

Jeet Amritsar, Facilities Manager
604-822-3731 | jeetender.amritsar@ubc.ca

Leadership and Operational Changes in ETS and PDCE

By Paula Sabti

April 19, 2022

The Faculty of Education announces the following changes in the leadership and operational structure of the Educational Technology Support (ETS) and Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE) units.

As of April 1, 2022, ETS and PDCE began operating as independent units, with separate budgets and leadership. Dr. Natasha Boškić, Director, Learning Design, leads the Educational Technology Support (ETS), reporting directly to Dr. Teresa Dobson, Associate Dean, Academic and Innovation. Lynne Tomlinson, Assistant Dean, leads the Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE) unit, also reporting directly to Dr. Dobson.

As of May 1, 2022, Dr. Mark Edwards will assume the role of Director, Academic Initiatives, working closely with Dr. Dobson on many projects, including process and policy development; implementation of Indigenous-focused programs, including the new MEd in Indigenous Education; and the Ministry of Education-funded expansion of seats in our early childhood program.

Educational Technology Support (ETS)

Dr. Natasha Boškić, Director, Learning Design, leads the Educational Technology Support (ETS) unit. Dr. Boškić reports to Dr. Teresa Dobson, Associate Dean, Academic and Innovation.

ETS provides specialized services in learning design and educational technology and open access support to the entire Faculty. It works in partnership with Faculty academic and non-academic units and staff to co-create innovative, inspiring and motivating teaching and learning spaces with the use of digital applications, and mobilize knowledge and research.

More information on ETS.

Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE)

Lynne Tomlinson, Assistant Dean, leads the Professional Development and Community Engagement (PDCE) unit and reports to Dr. Teresa Dobson, Associate Dean, Academic and Innovation.

PDCE is a primary source of innovative, flexible, responsive programming within the Faculty. From building the capacity of educators for student success, to transforming the way educational professionals develop and implement systems and change, it is the bridge that connects the Faculty and the field. All offerings are curated and led by UBC faculty and reflect the Faculty’s overarching commitment to the pursuit of excellence in research, learning, and engagement. Through its faculty and field-based partnerships, PDCE serves as a vital link between the university and community.

More information on PDCE.

WKTEP Open House | May 9, 2022

By Paula Sabti

Thank you for joining us at WKTEP Open House!

We hope you enjoyed the event!

 

The Teacher Education Office and WKTEP alumni invite you to the WKTEP Open House to enjoy some light refreshments and celebrate 32 years of UBC teacher education in the Kootenays.

Date

Monday, May 9, 2022

Time

5:00 to 6:30 pm PDT

Location

2–266 Baker Street
Nelson, British Columbia

As per current UBC policies, masks will be required.

Questions

Contact education.alumni@ubc.ca

An evening with UBC’s newest University Killam Professors

By Paula Sabti

Join UBC’s six newest University Killam Professors for a unique glimpse into the future of their research and learn why the questions they are asking are important for us all. Discover what is inspiring these leading thinkers in diverse areas spanning physical rehabilitation, history, biomonitoring and age dating, multilingual literacy, ocean sustainability and evolutionary biology.

Recognized for their outstanding research and teaching careers to date with the highest honour that UBC can bestow on its faculty, the University Killam Professors will address compelling questions, including:

  • Will new technologies and digital health approaches adopted during the pandemic transform how patients recover from stroke?
  • Can we understand the emotions behind the past decisions of our bureaucrats, and should it change how we assess the history of government activities?
  • How can a global storytelling initiative contribute to decolonization?
  • Which new species are rapidly arising? And why do they sometimes disappear in an instant?
  • Can we reset how we interact with our oceans to advance economic equity and social justice in harmony with nature?
  • What knowledge can we unlock from microscopic samples of chemical elements? What can they reveal about the earth’s formation, our current environment and human social interaction?

Date

Monday, May 2, 2022

In-person event

6:30 to 8:00 pm – Program
8:00 to 8:30 pm – Reception
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1

Virtual event

6:30 to 8:00 pm

Tickets are free of charge for both in-person and online attendees.

Presenters

Prof. Janice Eng, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Tina Loo, Department of History, Faculty of Arts
Prof. Bonny Norton, Department of Language & Literacy Education, Faculty of Education
Prof. Dolph Schluter, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science
Prof. Rashid Sumaila, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, Faculty of Science, and School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts
Prof. Dominique Weis, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science

Hosts

Prof. Gail C. Murphy, Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Prof. Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem for UBC Vancouver

Speaker information and presentation details

For information on the speakers and their presentation topics, please visit the official event page.

Registration

Faculty Meeting | May 5, 2022

By Paula Sabti

Chair

Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem

Date

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Time

10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT

Location

The Faculty Meeting will take place in a hybrid format. Faculty and staff are invited to attend in person; those who are unable to attend in person are invited to watch the live stream. Coffee and tea will be served.

Marine Drive Ballroom
2205 Lower Mall, UBC

RSVP

Registration Form for the presentation of the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Palmes Académiques

By Paula Sabti


Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

If you have any questions, please contact info.educ@ubc.ca.

Dr. Jillianne Code and Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe receive 2021-22 Killam Teaching Prizes

By Paula Sabti

April 13, 2022

Dr. Jillianne Code is a researcher, educator, and learning scientist specializing in learner agency, online learning technologies, and the impact of social media on student success and wellbeing. As the Director of UBC’s Agency and Learning in Immersive Virtual Environments (ALIVE) Research Lab, she furthers understandings of learner agency unbundled from formal education, including video games, virtual reality, and social media communities. As co-founder of the HeartLife Foundation of Canada, Canada’s first and only national patient-led heart failure organization, she helps raise public awareness of heart failure; promotes awareness and understanding of the patient journey; engages patients, families and caregivers to provide education and support; facilitates access to the latest research, innovations, and treatments; and advocates better care for all.

To learn more about Dr. Code’s work, visit her website and read her profile.

Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe’s classrooms reflect a space in which teaching, learning and research are informed by community engagement and democratic problem-solving. As co-author of “Adaptive Education: An Inquiry-based Institution,” he incorporates innovative teaching and student engagement approaches and generates knowledge that can be mobilized to create healthy and sustainable communities. Dr. VanWynsberghe’s research and educational interests are interdisciplinary, participatory, and sensitive to local problems. Focusing on sustainability education, sport mega-events, and green economy, he employs diverse strategies and tools to study these areas, such as indicator-based measurements, multi-stakeholder engagement, cultural models, cross-case analysis, and simulation technology.

To learn more about Dr. VanWynsberghe’s work, visit his website and read his profile.

As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching.

Killam Teaching Prizes are awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. The Killam Teaching Prize is adjudicated within each faculty at the UBC Vancouver campus, and within the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic at the UBC Okanagan campus.

To learn more about Killam Teaching Prizes, visit the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic’s teaching awards page.

Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez receives a 2022-23 Killam Doctoral Scholarship

By Paula Sabti

April 12, 2022

Killam Doctoral Scholarships are the most prestigious awards available to UBC graduate students

Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez is a Kinesiology doctoral student whose work is grounded in an intersectional and anti-colonial feminist praxis that recognizes the importance of relationship-building, relational accountability, and centring the voices of those made most marginalized.

In collaboration with Dr. Vicky Bungay, Naomi will undertake a community-based research project that explores accessible and sustainable approaches to health promotion and physical activity for women experiencing gender-based violence. To help ensure the project’s success, she will attend to how individuals already care for their health and recognize the systemic inequities that negatively impact their opportunities for participation. Through identifying the physical activity barriers and recognizing the community’s needs and strengths, Naomi will help program leaders design and implement relevant, sustainable, and beneficial programs for their members.

“I chose to pursue my doctoral studies in Kinesiology at the UBC Faculty of Education because of its emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration. I believe this program will provide a dynamic and rich learning environment that will allow me to explore my interests and build a robust understanding of the mixed methodologies and knowledge translation strategies underpinning health promotion research.” – Naomi Maldonado-Rodriguez

After completing her PhD, Naomi plans to pursue an academic career focusing on examining and dismantling systemic inequities impacting health and supporting community-based health promotion efforts.

The UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarships are awarded annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies. Their primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Approximately 15 to 20 Killam Doctoral Scholarships, the most prestigious graduate awards available at UBC, are awarded each year to the top doctoral candidates in the annual tri-agency Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D) program and the UBC Affiliated Fellowships competition. Killam Doctoral Scholarships awardees on the UBC-Vancouver campus also become Four Year Fellowship holders.

To learn more about the Killam Doctoral Scholarship, visit UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ Killam Doctoral Scholarships page.

To learn more about the full range of Killam prizes at UBC, visit the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic’s Killam Awards and Fellowships page.

Congratulations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award recipients

By Ayla Collins

April 12, 2022

Congratulations to the Faculty of Education Teaching Assistants who received Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards in recognition of their exceptional work.

The Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards and Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards are conferred annually in recognition of the valuable role that teaching assistants play in graduate and undergraduate programs across UBC Vancouver. Recipients are selected based on knowledge of their field, application of new teaching methods, ethics and more.

2022 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Recipients

Lisa Trainor

Lisa Trainor is a Kinesiology doctoral student who focuses on creating inclusive classrooms. In her teaching, she challenges students to think about topics on a deeper level.

Jonathan Feitosa Ferreira

Jonathan Feitosa Ferreira, a doctoral student in Department of Language and Literacy Education, incorporates anti-racist pedagogy and the First Peoples Principles of Learning into classroom practices and assignments.

2022 Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Recipients

Daniel Bagnall

Daniel Bagnall is a Master of Arts student in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. Daniel consistently models support for equity and diversity in the classroom and encourages students through constructive feedback.

Shalaya Kipp

Shalaya Kipp is a Kinesiology doctoral candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm, patience and commitment to student success.

To learn more about the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards, visit the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic’s 2021-22 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards page.

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