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Technology Education | Exemplary Program Spotlight
Oct 09, 2025

Over the years, many Technology Education Teacher Candidates have told me that some others in the program have shared an interest in learning more about how the Tech Ed TCs came to join the BEd and what they will teach once they begin working in BC’s middle and high schools. To that end, I offer a brief explanation […]
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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 […]
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Dr. Leyton Schnellert | Research feature 
Oct 08, 2025

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 […]
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EDCP Peer Advisors 2025-2026
Sep 08, 2025

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 […]
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Welcome to Dr. Samuel Roscoe
Sep 02, 2025

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
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UBC’s Education Program In Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
Aug 29, 2025

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 […]
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Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion News
Jul 09, 2025

Congratulations to the following colleagues for being reappointed as Assistant Professor, appointed as Associate Professor/Associate Professor of Teaching or Professor of Teaching:
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In Memoriam, Dr. Donald C. Wilson, Associate Professor Emeritus (EDCP)
Jun 24, 2025

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 […]
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Dr. Marzieh Mosavarzadeh (EDCP PhD graduate) receives ARTS SIG Dissertation Award
Jun 16, 2025

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 […]
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CACS Publication Award 2024
May 01, 2025

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 […]
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