Congratulations to Dr. Leyton Schnellert & Lindsay Cunningham
Recipients of the 2025/2026 Killam Teaching Prize and Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Dr. Leyton Schnellert | Killam Teaching Prize The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. Recipients are recognized at the graduation ceremonies. Lindsay Cunningham | Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award The Killam […]
Congratulations to Dr. Jillianne Code
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Learner Agency Congratulations to Dr. Jillianne Code, on her 5-year appointment as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Learner Agency. Technology is making more decisions for us than ever before. From educational learning platforms that personalize lessons to AI-driven healthcare tools that suggest treatments, digital systems influence our choices […]
Dr. Kieran Forde receives UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies
2025-26 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Research Excellence Awards Please join me in congratulating Dr. Kieran Forde, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies. Read more The Ted. T. Aoki prize has been endowed in honor […]
Dr. Lee Iskander receives The Faculty of Education PhD Dissertation Prize
2025-26 UBC Faculty of Education Graduate Research Excellence Awards Please join me in congratulating Dr. Lee Iskander, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has been selected as one of the recipients of The Faculty of Education PhD Dissertation Prize. The prize is awarded annually to two PhD graduates whose doctoral dissertations are of exceptional quality […]
In Memoriam: Dr. F. Graeme Chalmers, Professor Emeritus
It is with sorrow that we share the passing of Dr. F. Graeme Chalmers, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP). A distinguished scholar, educator and mentor, Dr. Chalmers made extraordinary contributions to the Faculty of Education and to art education. He is especially remembered for advancing multicultural, anti-racist and justice-oriented approaches […]
Dr. Leyton Schnellert | UBC News
UBC NEWS On stage and in their own words How UBC faculty are using theatre so adults with intellectual disabilities can reshape conversations about inclusive housing Through a partnership led by faculty members, Drs. Rachelle Hole and Leyton Schnellert (EDCP), adults with intellectual disabilities are using theatre as a platform for advocacy, storytelling, and conversations […]
Dr. Samuel Roscoe | CTV Interview
CTV INTERVIEW Canada Seeks Stronger Indo-Pacific Partnerships Dr. Samuel Roscoe (EDCP) examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, Japan and Australia, where he focused on diversifying Canada’s economy and strengthening defence ties.
2026 UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Funding
CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Kshamta Hunter (EDCP graduate) and Drs. Margaret Macintyre Latta (OSE), Guofang Li (LLED), and Dustin Louie (NITEP) receive 2026 UBC Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Funding. The fund supports faculty working in close collaboration with community organizations on research, teaching, and initiatives that address locally identified priorities. DR. KSHAMTA HUNTER | PROJECT INFORMATION Community Connection […]
Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm | Research Feature
FACULTY OF EDUCATION | RESEARCH FEATURE Colouring outside the lines: What children’s art reveals about diverse families Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm (EDCP) explores how children of queer and trans parents understand and represent family through drawings. As conversations about family diversity continue across Canada, a research initiative co-led by Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm, Associate Professor of Teaching and Director […]
Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin
FACULTY OF EDUCATION | ALUMNI BUILDER AWARD RECIPIENT Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin (EdD’88) Dr. Rita Irwin recently received the 2025-26 Faculty of Education Alumni Builder Award. The Alumni Builder Awards recognize a cross-section of alumni who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of […]
48th annual UBC Physics Olympics | CTV Interview
Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin (organizer) and Clement Yu (student participant, Eric Hamber Secondary School) were interviewed on CTV, Your Morning Vancouver, about the annual UBC Physics Olympics event held on Saturday, March 1st, 2026.
In Memoriam: Dr. Mary Leah De Zewart
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Mary Leah De Zwart on February 21, 2026. Dr. Mary Leah De Zwart was seconded to UBC Faculty of Education in 2009 as an adjunct Teaching Professor and Home Economics Education coordinator, in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy until her […]
Ms. Saroj Chand’s Nearly 40-Year Service at UBC
After nearly forty years of service to UBC’s Faculty of Education and the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Ms. Saroj Chand, EDCP’s Administrative Manager, will be retiring. A truly dedicated Department Manager, Saroj is – served many Heads, students, faculty and staff over the years. She has been the Department’s central figure that we all have valued […]
Dr. Samuel Roscoe | CTV Interview
Prime Minister reaches ‘Landmark Tariff Deal with China‘ Dr. Samuel Roscoe (EDCP) explains Prime Minister Mark Carney’s landmark agreement to remove trade barriers and reduce tariffs, as part of a broader strategic partnership with China. View the interview CTV News UBC News
Seray Cagla Keles Elbasan (MA, EDCP) wins outstanding Barbara Brown Paper Award
Seray Cagla Keles Elbasan has won the student award (MA category) for the outstanding Barbara Brown Paper at the North American Sociology of Sport conference. Her paper entitled Climbing as a Woman: A Feminist Phenomenological Exploration of Turkish Women Climbers’ Embodied Experiences was recognized at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS), held in […]
UBC Pop Culture Cluster’s Critical Play Fellow
We are excited to announce that Sebastian Saldarriaga (MA student, Science Education, EDCP), has been accepted into the UBC Pop Culture Cluster’s first cohort of Critical Play Fellows! The Critical Play Fellows comprise an interdisciplinary community of graduate students, faculty members, industry professionals, and independent designers for monthly programming that explores the intersections of digital and […]
Dr. Leyton Schnellert | Research feature
In recognition of World Teachers’ Day (Oct. 5), the Faculty of Education has published a new research Q&A featuring Dr. Leyton Schnellert (EDCP) on how empowering teachers as leaders creates lasting benefits for students and communities. Dr. Leyton Schnellert reflects on how educators are transforming student learning with inclusive, community-based education Celebrated on October 5, World […]
EDCP Peer Advisors 2025-2026
The Peer Academic Advisers offer advice and access to resources to incoming graduate students and lively, collegial exchanges with students from many countries and backgrounds. The Peer Academic Adviser at the Doctoral level is a significant source of information and support for incoming PhD students. Her role as a community builder is unparalleled in the […]
Welcome to Dr. Samuel Roscoe
Dr. Samuel Roscoe has joined the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) as a newly hired Assistant Professor of Teaching in Business Education starting September 1, 2025. Welcome Dr. Roscoe to EDCP and the larger Faculty of Education community. Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
UBC’s Education Program In Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
Training teachers in one of the world’s largest & longest-running settlements The collaborative program designed by UBC Faculty of Education with global partners has graduated 300+ teachers From left: Dr. Jackson Too, Moi University, Dr. Samson Nashon, UBC, and Dr. Rita Irwin, UBC: Program co-leads at the Kenya Dadaab Refugee Camp (photo: Samson Nashon) Picture a […]
Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion News
Congratulations to the following colleagues for being reappointed as Assistant Professor, appointed as Associate Professor/Associate Professor of Teaching or Professor of Teaching:
In Memoriam, Dr. Donald C. Wilson, Associate Professor Emeritus (EDCP)
Message on behalf of Dr. Jan Hare, Dean and Professor Dear Colleagues, It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dr. Donald C. Wilson, Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP). A thoughtful and dedicated educator, Dr. Wilson helped shape social studies education and international curriculum development over […]
Dr. Marzieh Mosavarzadeh (EDCP PhD graduate) receives ARTS SIG Dissertation Award
Congratulations to Dr. Marzieh Mosavarzadeh, a 2024 PhD graduate in art education in EDCP, has just won the ARTS SIG Dissertation Award at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). Marzieh Mosavarzadeh Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum Studies (Art Education) October | 2024 Dissertation title | Making–place a/r/tographically: invitations to framing and […]
CACS Publication Award 2024
Congratulations to EDCP PhD candidate Nicole Rallis, Prof. Rita Irwin and Dr. Shannon Leddy who have won the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (CACS) ARTS SIG Publication Award 2024! They will be sharing the award with another winner. Rallis, N., Leddy, S., & Irwin, R. L. (2024). Braiding a/r/tography & métissage: Thinking together on the work of Sonny Assu. Canadian […]
Congratulations to EDCP PhD student – Rachel Moylan
Rachel Moylan (Supervisor: Dr. Jillianne Code) has received a UBC Public Scholars Initiative Award (PSI). This award intends to build connections, community, and capacity for doctoral students who are interested in explicitly linking their doctoral work to an arena of public benefit and integrating broader and more career-relevant forms of scholarship into their doctoral education process. Learn more […]
Congratulations to Dr. Sofia Noori, recipient of the 2024-25 Killam Teaching Prize
Dr. Sofia Noori has received the 2024–25 Killam Teaching Prize, an honour awarded annually from the Killam General Endowment fund to faculty members nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni for teaching excellence. Dr. Noori is widely recognized for her outstanding contributions to education, research, and community engagement. Her work focuses on refugee youth who arrive in […]
Congratulations to Aimee Lutrin
It gives me great pleasure to share the exciting news that EDCP graduate student Aimee Lutrin has been selected as the recipient of the Faculty of Education MA Thesis Prize. Faculty of Education MA Thesis Prize Recipient | Aimee Lutrin, MA in Media and Technology Studies Education candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy Supervisor | Dr. […]
Congratulations to our Award Recipients!
It gives me great pleasure to share the exciting news that the following graduate students have won awards in external competitions. 2024 SSHRC – Doctoral Award Recipient: Lori Huston, PhD candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy Supervisor: Dr. Cynthia Nicol, EDCP 2024 Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program (CGS M) Recipient: Serene Rodrigues, MA student in Science Education Program Supervisors: […]
Congratulations to Drs. Shannon Leddy and Lorrie Miller
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley has selected their publication Teaching Where You Are Weaving Indigenous and Slow Principles and Pedagogies as one of Greater Good’s Favorite Books for Educators of 2024!
Welcome to Dr. Dustin Garnet & Dr. Julia Sinclair-Palm
Colleagues, Join me in welcoming the following two new faculty to the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy: Once again, let us welcome Dustin and Julia to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Estrella Blackstock Pedroso
Please join me in congratulating EDCP MEd (HEEL) student – Estrella Blackstock Pedroso for receiving the 2024 writing award in the Graduate Category of the Canadian Home Economics Foundation’s Dr. Elizabeth Feniak Award for Excellence in Research Communications. The title of her paper is “Decolonizing curriculum: Not as simple as we might think.” Congratulations Estrella! […]
Congratulations to EDCP PhD student – Ian Alexander!
Ian Alexander (Supervisor: Dr. Penney Clark) has received a Visiting Doctoral Student Award from the Thinking Historically for Canada’s Future SSHRC Partnership Grant funded project (Dr. Carla Peck, Director). He will spend two weeks at Queen’s University working with Dr. Heather McGregor (PhD, 2015), a former PhD student of Dr. Clark and Dr. Peter Seixas.
EDCP’s New Staff Member
Dear EDCP Community, It gives me great pleasure to ask you to join me in welcoming Ms. Gina Hiu Lam Wong as EDCP’s newest staff member. I am sure you have been receiving messages from Gina prior to this appointment. Gina can be reached at ginahiulam.wong@ubc.ca Gina, welcome, and the EDCP community looks forward to working with you! […]
Appointment and Promotions News
Colleagues please join me in congratulating the following faculty for being either appointed to Associate Professor or promoted to Professor: Hearty congratulations to all! Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Dr. Marie-France Bérard – Recipient of the 2024 British Columbia Art Educator Award
Dear Colleagues, It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you the incredible news that Dr. Marie-France Bérard will be receiving the 2024 British Columbia Art Educator Award from the National Art Education Association (NAEA). This prestigious award will be presented to Dr. Bérard at the NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis, April 5, 2024. Congratulations […]
Welcome Dr. Johnna Montgomerie
Colleagues, Join me in welcoming Dr. Johnna Montgomerie who has joined the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as of January 1, 2024 as a faculty in Home Economics Education. Once again, let us welcome Johnna to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Dr. Rita L. Irwin Receives Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award
Dear Colleagues, It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you the incredible news that Professor Rita Irwin recently received the University of Lethbridge 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipient of the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award is chosen based on exemplary individual qualities, strong academic performance, excellence in their field, national or international […]
EDCP MTSE program graduate receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Ralph (PhD in Curriculum Studies, 2017) a graduate from EDCP’s MTSE program under the supervision of Professor Stephen Petrina, for receiving the 2023 Simon Fraser University’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Ralph is a faculty member in the Master of Digital Media program offered at the Centre for Digital Media, SFU. We […]
Douglas Adler’s Promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching
Colleagues, I have recently received the President’s letter informing me that Dr. Douglas Adler has been granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching, effective July 1, 2023. Please join me in congratulating Doug on this important and wonderful achievement. Hearty congratulations, Doug! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science […]
Kieran Forde reappointed to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Kieran Forde, a PhD candidate under Dr. Jillianne Code’s supervision, has been reappointed as a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline for a second term (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.) The President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline serves a valuable purpose […]
The 2023-2024 Peer Advisors
We are pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Peer Advisor Team: Vicente Regis PhD Student September 2023 – April 2024 Vicente embraced artistic endeavours when he was a child, growing up playing with his brother and friends in the streets of São Paulo, Brazil. His professional life started as a legal educator, working with kids in […]
A Pedagogy of Insurgency in Troubling Times: The Imperative of Teaching and Organizing for Educational and Social Justice
Dr. Wayne Au, University of Washington Friday, January 27, 2023 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. (PST) | via Zoom Faculty Host: Dr. E. Wayne Ross View the Seminar Recording View the Seminar Poster Abstract Teachers are on the frontline of ongoing social, economic, and community health crises. Using the organizing for racial justice done by […]
Jillianne Code’s Promotion to Associate Professor
Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jillanne Code for being granted tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2023. Hearty congratulations, Jillianne! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to EDCP MA student – Mohosina Jabin Toma
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating EDCP MA student – Mohosina Jabin Toma (Supervisor, Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin) who has won the best presentation award at the ICEIT 2023: XVII. International Conference on Educational and Instructional Technology that took place on July 3-4 in Ottawa, Canada. The title of her presentation is “Pedagogical Opportunities of […]
Welcome to Dr. Anita Sinner and Dr. Peter Nelson
Colleagues, Join me in welcoming the following two new faculty to the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as of July 1, 2023: Dr. Anita Sinner, Professor (tenured) in Arts-Based Educational Research, Dr. Peter Nelson, Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) in Social Studies Education. Once again, let us welcome Anita and Peter to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. […]
Art Education Award News
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Professor Rita Irwin and her graduate student supervisees in Art Education for receiving the following Awards at this year’s Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) Conference in Toronto: Rita Irwin received the ARTS SIG Lifetime Achievement Award. Anna Ryoo received the ARTS SIG Outstanding Dissertation Award. Yuko Stooshnov […]
Lifetime Achievement Award
EDCP Research Associate | Dr. Marcia Braundy Dr. Marcia Braundy received the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) “Lifetime Achievement” award in 2023 at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights for her outstanding dedication to advancing women in the trades. Marcia’s trailblazing efforts in advancing #womenintrades serve as a remarkable example of the power and impact of […]
EDCP Graduate Students Receive 2023 Faculty of Education EDID Funding Grants
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating the following EDCP graduate students who have received Faculty of Education Student Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Decolonization (EDID) Funding Grants for 2022-2023. Peisen Ding (PhD student) Project Title: “Visuals of Love, Care and More: Implementation of Graphic Facilitation Strategies to EDID Pedagogy” Elmira Sarreshtehdari (PhD student) Yasaman Moussavi (PhD student) Project Title: […]
Dr. Rita Irwin Receives the AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award
Dear Colleagues, It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you the incredible news that Professor Rita Irwin will be receiving the 2023 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award from the AERA Arts and Learning SIG. This prestigious award will be presented to Professor Irwin at AERA in Chicago on April 15, 2023. […]
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Daeyoung Goh
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating EDCP PhD Candidate Daeyoung Goh who has won an award for best published paper for 2022 in The Curriculum Journal, which is published by the British Education Research Association. Link to the award announcement: https://www.bera.ac.uk/news/three-bera-journals-announce-editors-choice-awards-for-2022 The announcement itself: Curriculum Journal Editors’ Choice Award 2022 The annual Curriculum Journal Editors’ Choice Award, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Wayne Ross
Congratulations to Professor Wayne Ross. His project, Learning While Black: Researching the Post-Secondary Experiences of Black Youth, in collaboration with Solid State Industries in Surrey has been approved for Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding by UBC Community Engagement & VP Research and Innovation. The Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund supports community-university partnerships that benefit communities across […]
Physics Webinar and the 43rd UBC Olympics
On November 17, 2022, Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin and her colleagues from the Department of Physics and Astronomy successfully co-organized the first ever online webinar to support physics teachers, coaches, and prospective physics teachers, who are working very hard to inspire physics students to participate in the UBC Physics Olympics. This team hands-on event usually attracts […]
Congratulations to Rafael V. Capó García
Congratulations to Rafael V. Capó García, a PhD candidate under Dr. Wayne Ross’s supervision, for receiving two $20,000 grants in 2022. Congratulations Rafael! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to EDCP Graduate student – Conan Lee
Congratulations to EDCP Graduate student – Conan Lee (Supervisor, Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin), who presented in his first ever international conference organized by the University of Sydney. The 7th STEM in Education Conference: https://stem2022.virtual-conference.au/. The Conference attracted about 200 participants from more than 15 countries around the world. Conan’s poster “Knowledge Co-construction in YouTube Comments on Science Videos: […]
Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin
Congratulations to Professor Rita Irwin who was recognized by the Canadian Society for Education through Art (CSEA) with a unique Lifetime Achievement Award at the CSEA Awards Ceremony on October 15, 2022. It was awarded to her in recognition of the extraordinary scope and impact of her many contributions to the field of Art Education. While the award […]
Congratulations to Dr. Penney Clark
Congratulations to Professor Penney Clark for being awarded the Best Journal Article published between 2018 and 2020 by the Canadian History of Education Association/Association canadienne d’histoire de l’éducation (CHEA/ACHÉ). The award was presented to her at the CHEA/ACHÉ Conference on October 15, 2022. The award was for: “‘The most just of all educational legislation’: Provision of free textbooks in […]
Shannon Leddy’s Promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching
Colleagues, I have recently received the President’s letter informing me that Dr. Shannon Leddy has been granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching, effective July 1, 2022. Please join me in congratulating Shannon on this important and wonderful achievement. Hearty congratulations, Shannon! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of […]
Dr. Sandra Scott’s Grant Awards
Dear Colleagues, 1. Dr. Sandra Scott has joined the UBC Sustainability Fellowship Program and received an Interdisciplinary Education two-year grant. Sandra will work with Dr. Lindsay Rogers (co-Lead) Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Douglas Adler (co-applicant), and Sayeed Dyanatkar (Collaborator), UBC Emerging Media Lab, on an immersive interactive media project […]
Congratulations to Drs. Shannon Leddy and Johanna Sam
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Shannon Leddy (Métis Nation) and Dr. Johanna Sam (Tsilhqot’in Nation) who have been newly appointed co-editors of the Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE). Read more. Congratulations to both! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Dr. Sandrine Han Named the Recipient of the 2022 CSEA/SCÉA Provincial/Territorial Affiliate Award for British Columbia
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Sandrine Han who has been named the recipient of the 2022 CSEA/SCÉA Provincial/Territorial Affiliate Award for British Columbia. The Canadian Society for Education through Art aims to promote excellence in art education, and therefore, presents awards to art educators who achieve excellence in art education. The CSEA/SCÉA Provincial/Territorial Affiliate Award acknowledges excellence in […]
Dr. David Anderson Receives the Ohori Satoshi Memorial Award from Japan Museum Management Academy
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. David Anderson on his receiving the Ohori Satoshi Memorial Award for Development of Museum Management, from Japan Museum Management Academy (JMMA). The award was presented at the annual conference of JMMA, June 4-5, 2022. The Ohori Satoshi Memorial Award is given annually by JMMA (Japan’s National museum […]
Dr. Harper Keenan Selected as a 2022 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Harper Keenan who has been selected as a 2022 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow with a buyout of US$70,000. The fellowships are administered by the US National Academy of Education, an honorary educational society, and they are funded by a grant to the Academy from […]
Nicole Lee Received Two Outstanding Dissertation Awards
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Nicole Lee, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has won two outstanding dissertation awards: The 2022 Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies (CACS) Outstanding Dissertation Award – to be presented at the upcoming CSSE conference in mid-May. The UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum […]
Dr. Jillianne Code receives UBC Killam Teaching Prize
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jillianne Code who is one of the recipients of the 2021-2022 UBC Killam Teaching Prize. Read more Congratulations on this significant achievement, Jillianne! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Lorrie Miller
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Lorrie Miller and co-editor, Wenona Giles, who will be receiving The Jackie Kirk Award from the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) on April 7, 2022 for the edited book collection entitled: Borderless Higher Education for Refugees: Lessons from the Dadaab Refugee Camps. They will accept the […]
Congratulations to Dr. Stephen Petrina
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to Professor Stephen Petrina, recently elected to the office of Vice President of the Faculty Association of UBC. The FAUBC has about 5,000 members, including faculty and librarians. Professor Petrina previously served on the FAUBC as a Member-At-Large for four years and thus brings extensive experience to the office of VP. Professor […]
Dr. Rita Irwin Receives the Sir Herbert Read Award
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Rita Irwin who will be receiving the Sir Herbert Read Award from the International Society for Education through Art (InSEA) at their upcoming World Congress 2022 to be held later this spring. Sir Herbert Read was an English art historian, poet, literary critic and philosopher best known […]
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Lee
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Nicole Lee, a recent EDCP PhD graduate, who has won the UBC Ted T. Aoki Award for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies. It is so fitting for her work. Also, she is the lead editor for the recently published Routledge book “Lingering with the Works of Ted […]
Congratulations to Dr. Jillianne Code
Dear Colleagues, Dr. Jillianne Code and Mr. Marc Bains, co-founders of the HeartLife Foundation, have received a “World Heart Award for Effective Voice of the Year” from the World Heart Federation for their advocacy and education for the Canadian Heart Failure Patient and & Caregiver Charter of Rights. Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of […]
The 9th Education Graduate Students (EGS) Conference
Theme: Inhabiting In-betweenness Date: Friday, March 18, 2022 | 12:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person) Download a copy of the EGS 2022 program Download a copy of the EGS 2022 schedule The 9th Education Graduate Students (EGS) Conference is an annual conference organized by students from the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy […]
Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Lee and Dr. Blake Smith
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating two recent EDCP PhD grads who will be receiving doctoral research awards at the National Art Education Association Annual Conference in New York City in early March! Dr. Lee has won the Elliot Eisner Doctoral Research Award in Art Education and Dr. Smith has won the Runner Up […]
Dr. Rita Irwin Reappointed as a Distinguished University Scholar
Dear colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Professor Rita Irwin for being reappointed as a Distinguished University Scholar for another five-year term. Well done Rita! We are very proud of you and this milestone achievement. Samson. Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Welcome to Dr. Sofia Noori
Dear Colleagues, The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) welcomes a new faculty, Dr. Sofia Nori, as an Assistant Professor in Refugee Education effective January 1, 2022. Welcome Dr. Nori! Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Welcome to Dr. Joaquin Muñoz
Dear Colleagues, The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) welcomes a new faculty, Dr. Joaquin Muñoz, as an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Education effective January 1, 2022. Welcome Dr. Muñoz! Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Dr. Anna Kindler Publishes a Series of Books for Young Children
As part of her work as an educator engaged with early childhood development and learning Dr. Anna Kindler recently published a series of 10 books for young children with Early Childhood Learning (ECL) Publishing. The collection of 10 books, each featuring a unique animal character, was written to stimulate imagination, creative play and encourage self-directed […]
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Peter Grimmett
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Professor Emeritus Peter Grimmett on his new book: “Restoring Soul, Passion, and Purpose in Teacher Education: Contesting the Instrumentalization of Curriculum and Pedagogy”. For more information and how to obtain a copy of the book check here. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education […]
The Orange Shirt Project
Acts of Remembrance, Respect and Reconciling Dr. Lorrie Miller, Dr. Kerry Renwick, Dr. Shannon Leddy and Heather Clark invite all Teacher Candidates and FoE Faculty and Staff to participate in creating orange shirts to commemorate each of the Indigenous children who lost their lives at Indian Residential Schools. We also welcome participation […]
Congratulations to Kwesi Yaro
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Kwesi Yaro, a PhD graduate of EDCP, has accepted a tenure track appointment as Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta. Dr. Yaro recently successfully completed his PhD in EDCP under the supervision of Professor Ann Anderson with Professors […]
Dr. Kerry Renwick Receives a 2021 USI Interdisciplinary Education Grant
Dear Colleagues, Dr. Kerry Renwick recently joined the UBC Sustainability Initiative (USI) Sustainability Fellowship Program and received a USI Interdisciplinary Education two-year grant. She will work with Dr. Silvia Bartolic, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, on a curriculum protect to create a new certificate program on Sustainability and Family. The UBC Sustainability Initiative 2021 […]
6th International STEM in Education 2021 Virtual Conference
Changing the Story The 6th International STEM in Education Conference Hosted Virtually by the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada July 5-9, 2021, Daily from 21:00 GMT to 01:30 GMT UBC Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy hosted the 6th International STEM in Education 2021 Virtual Conference between July […]
Congratulations to Dr. Kerry Renwick
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Kerry Renwick, for receiving the award for the Best Article published in Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) for 2020. Community engagement is … : revisiting Boyer’s model of scholarship Renwick, K., Selkrig Mark., Manathunga, Catherine., Keamy Ron ‘Kim’. 2020. HERD, 39(6). Congratulations Kerry on this magnificent […]
Dr. Sandra Scott receives an NSERC PromoScience program grant
Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Scott for receiving an NSERC PromoScience program grant. Learn more in this article.
Congratulations to Dr Anna Kindler’s son, Antoni
Dear Colleagues, It is a delight sharing the excellent news of Dr Anna Kindler’s son, Antoni, for being selected to represent Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games. The Olympic Field Hockey Team has now been announced (http://www.fieldhockey.ca/2021/06/28/field-hockey-canada-announces-mens-olympic-roster/) and Antoni will be the Goalkeeper for Canada. We will join Anna in cheering for Antoni even […]
Dr. Cynthia Nicol Reappointed as the David F. Robitaille Professor of Mathematics and Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Nicol on her reappointment as the David F. Robitaille Professor of Mathematics and Science Education for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2021. Learn more in this article.
Promotion News
Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating the following three faculty members who have been granted promotion effective July 1, 2021: Dr. Cynthia Nicol – promoted to the rank of Professor Dr. Sandra Scott – promoted to the rank of Professor of Teaching Dr. Andrea Webb – promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Teaching, […]
Congratulations to Kieran Forde – Recipient of the 2020-2021 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Kieran Forde, a doctoral student in Curriculum Studies, who has been awarded the 2020-2021 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Kieran is a teaching assistant for the technology education cohort of the BEd program. This prestigious award was presented to Kieran at the May 5th Faculty Meeting. Congratulations Kieran […]
Congratulations and Welcome to Dr. Stella Maris Namae
Dear Colleagues, Congratulations and welcome to Dr. Stella Maris Namae, for her joint appointment as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Black Canadian Studies under the Supervision of David Lam Chair, Professor Annette Henry, and in Media & Technology Studies, under the Supervision of Professor Stephen Petrina. Stella completed her PhD in the Department of Curriculum and […]
2020 Ted T Aoki Prize for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies
Congratulations The 2020 Ted T Aoki Prize for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies has been awarded to: Dr. Blake Smith | Supervisor: Dr. Rita Irwin Dissertation Title: Being Against Disappearance: A Photographic Inquiry Through an A/r/tographic Lens Dr. Joanne Mary Price | Supervisor: Dr. Susan Gerofsky Dissertation Title: Journeying with abeyance: A Welsh Cultural Approach […]
Reappointment of Dr. Leyton Schnellert as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Leyton Schnellert for being reappointed as Eleanor Rix Professor for Rural Teacher Education for a second three-year term beginning September 1, 2021. The mandate of the Eleanor Rix Professorship is to better understand and respond to current problems and needs that exist in rural education, and to […]
Welcome to Dr. Shawn Forde
Dear Colleagues, The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) welcomes a new faculty, Dr. Shawn Forde, as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education within the Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE) Program effective January 1, 2021. Welcome Dr. Forde! Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
Congratulations to Dr. Samson Nashon
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Samson Nashon on his reappointment as the Head of the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy for a second five-year term beginning July 1, 2021. As a department, we look forward to five more years of carrying out our work under Dr. Nashon’s wise leadership.
Congratulations to Dr. Karen Meyer on Her Retirement
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in extending sincere thanks and gratitude for what Dr. Karen Meyer has contributed to our Department, Faculty of Education and The University of British Columbia over the years. Dr. Karen Meyer has served in many capacities including Director of CCFI, Acting Department Head as well as Deputy Head, Director of […]
LJ Slovin Receives the “2020 Pat Clifford Award” from the EdCan Network
Dear Colleagues, Join me in congratulating LJ Slovin, a PhD candidate under Dr. Lisa Loutzenheiser’s supervision for being the PhD level co-recipient of the “2020 Pat Clifford Award” from the EdCan Network. Link to EdCan Network announcement: https://www.edcan.ca/articles/2020-pat-clifford-award-winners/ Once again, congratulations to LJ and Dr. Loutzenheiser on this outstanding recognition! Best, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, […]
Congratulations to Drs. Susan Gerofsky and Kerry Renwick
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Drs. Susan Gerofsky and Kerry Renwick for their respective successful $10,000 grant applications to the Research Infrastructure Support Service (RISS) Fund. This award provides matching funds for them to hire a Graduate Research Assistant in support of their SSHRC Partnership Development Grant proposals. Dr. Kerry Renwick’s Grant Proposal […]
In the Media
Dear Colleagues, The education community has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am proud to learn of the important public intellectual role played by our faculty members – Hartley Banack, Susan Gerofsky, Lindsay Gibson, Marina Milner-Bolotin, and probably many others, who appeared in various outreach media since March 2020 sharing their views on this important topic “Education during […]
Congratulations to Dr. Hartley Banack and Team
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Hartley Banack, EDCP, Faculty of Education, Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Department of Paediatrics & School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, and team, which includes Kailee Hirshe, one of the HOPE MEd students, for being awarded $10,000.00 from the Peter Wall Institute to host virtual roundtables […]
Kieran Forde Appointed as Provost Office Fellow, Students
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Kieran Forde, a first-year doctoral student in Curriculum Studies, is recently appointed as one of the two Provost Office Fellows in Online Learning. As the Provost Office Fellow, Students, Kieran’s role will focus on: Ensuring student feedback is represented in preparation for summer/fall online instruction. Supporting […]
Promotion News
Colleagues, I have recently received the President’s letters informing me that the following three faculty members have been granted promotion effective July 1, 2020. Please join me in congratulating them on this important and wonderful achievement. Dr. Kerry Renwick – promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, with tenure; Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin – promoted to […]
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Adler – Assistant Professor of Teaching Appointment
Colleagues, Following the recent search for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Science Education, Dr. Douglas Adler has been appointed to the position effective July 1, 2020. Dr. Adler has until now been a 12-month Lecturer in Science Education. Please join me in congratulating Doug on this important appointment. Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD […]
Congratulations and Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Jing Zhao
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Jing Zhao, who has joined our Department as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Media & Technology Studies Education under the Supervision of Drs. Stephen Petrina and Hsiao-Cheng (Sandrine) Han. Dr. Zhao’s Postdoctoral appointment is funded by Mitacs Accelerate program. She completed her PhD studies in the Department in 2019. Dr. […]