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Confronting Residential School Denialism in Canadian Classrooms
Sep 28, 2026

Dr. Lindsay Gibson (EDCP) & Dr. James Miles (University of Alberta) Dr. Lindsay Gibson (UBC Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy) and Dr. James Miles (University of Alberta) have recently published work examining how educators can recognize and respond to residential school denialism in Canadian classrooms. In their chapter, “Confronting Residential School Denialism in Canadian Classrooms,” published in Truth Before […]
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UBC HOPE PHE Canada Students Chapter: Call for General and Executive Members
Sep 26, 2026

In association with PHE Canada, we are seeking students who are passionate about Physical and Health Education (PHE), physical activity throughout the school day, healthy school communities, and those who want to build and enhance their leadership skills and professional portfolio within the PHE Community! Our Purposes Who should apply?
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EDCP PhD student, Ashleigh Janis, featured on the G+PS website

UBC has more than 11,000 graduate students, including more than 2,500 international graduate students from all over the world. EDCP, PhD student, Janis, Ashleigh is currently featured in the Meet Our Students section of the G+PS website. Ashleigh Janis Being a Public Scholar acts as a bridge to support the flow of knowledge between universities […]
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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Gaalen Erickson
Sep 18, 2026

It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Professor Emeritus Gaalen Erickson, a beloved colleague, mentor, and teacher whose influence on the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, the Faculty of Education, and the broader educational community has been profound. Professor Erickson devoted more than 35 years to our department, leaving an extraordinary legacy […]
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In Memoriam: Dr. Jean Marie Weakland
Aug 20, 2026

On behalf of The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), it is with great sadness that I share the recent passing of Jean Marie Weakland, Associate Professor Emerita of Visual and Performing Arts. A beloved ceramic artist and educator who shaped generations of potters at the University of British Columbia and brought her craft to […]
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Congratulations to Climate Change and Wellbeing Education Grant Recipients
Jul 20, 2026

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Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion News | 2026
Jun 25, 2026

Congratulations to the following EDCP faculty for being reappointed as Assistant Professor/ Assistant Professor of Teaching, promoted to Associate Professor, or promoted to Professor:
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Congratulations to Dr. Leyton Schnellert & Lindsay Cunningham
May 26, 2026

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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