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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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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DEPARTMENTAL TEACHING INNOVATIONS Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4: To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, UBC in collaboration with Kenyan and Canadian universities as well as Education-based NGOs, codeveloped two Refugee Teacher Education programs in Dadaab Refugee Camp complex in North-Eastern Kenya. Dadaab Project websites […]
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The inaugural World Refugee Day Symposium at the University of British Columbia on June 20, 2025 was a resounding success, drawing over one hundred participants from diverse academic and community sectors. Attendees included educators, students, and community members from across UBC’s faculties—Applied Science, Arts, Education, Law, Medicine, and Science—as well as local other universities and […]
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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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On Saturday, March 1st, 2025, a record-breaking 80 teams participated in the 47th Annual UBC Physics Olympics, making it the largest event ever! A total of 1,077 students from Grades 10-12 competed, representing schools from across British Columbia—Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, and the Kootenays. The Physics Olympics is more than just a competition for our students […]
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We are pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Peer Advisor Team: Puti Hassanah MA Student August 2024 – April 2025 Hi there! I am Puti, and I am a second-year Master of Arts (MA) student in Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education. I have a deep love for sports and outdoor activities, which drive my academic and […]
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