Featured Stories

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 […] Read More

EDCP PhD student, Ashleigh Janis, featured on the G+PS website
Sep 26, 2026

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 […] Read More

EDCP Peer Advisors 2026-2027
Sep 01, 2026

The Peer Academic Advisors 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 […] Read More

Congratulations to Dr. Jillianne Code
May 26, 2026

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 […] Read More

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 […] Read More

Seminar | From Whistle to Workspace: My Long Walk Through Physical Education
Apr 10, 2026

This Seminar follows the National Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada National Conference 2026 We are pleased to invite you to an EDCP Seminar hosted by Dr. Stephen McGinley and the Health, Outdoor and Physical Education program area in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC. This seminar extends conversations from the National Physical and Health Education […] Read More

Dr. Leyton Schnellert | UBC News
Apr 01, 2026

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 […] Read More

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. Read More