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 refugee camp with a half a million people. Like a sprawling city of sorts, it houses four camps, including businesses, elementary and secondary schools, shopping centres, hotels and restaurants. That’s the Dadaab refugee camp of northeastern Kenya, a UNHCR base, and one of the largest such settlements in […]
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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 – it has given them unforgettable memories, skills that will last a lifetime, and a sense of community that continues to grow. Thank you again for everything you do to make this event possible. We’ll be back next year! – Mark Lam, Physics Teacher (Eric Hamber Secondary […]
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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 personal interests. My research focuses on curriculum evaluation and development, particularly in the field of physical and health education. As a Peer Advisor, I am excited to share my experiences and support fellow students in achieving their academic and personal goals. I look forward to connecting […]
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The UBC HOPE PHE Canada Student Chapter is now recruiting Executive Members for the 2024-2025 academic year! In association with PHE Canada, we are seeking UBC students who are passionate about Physical and Health Education (PHE), healthy school communities, and those who want to build and enhance their leadership skills and professional portfolio within the PHE Community! Learn more Submitted by Steve McGinley B.Kin, M.Ed.Lecturer & PhD. CandidateFaculty of Education | Department of Curriculum and PedagogyPHE Canada Board of Directors – BC RepresentativeHealth, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE) Download Poster
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Colleagues, students, and friends of Dr. Rita L. Irwin gathered for an all day symposium and retirement celebration on May 4, 2024 in honour of the many and ongoing contributions Rita has made to Art Education and Curriculum Studies at the University of British Columbia and beyond. In an effort to celebrate and acknowledge the impact Rita has had on the field and the lineage of artists, teachers, and researchers that follow her influence the event created an opportunity for an exchange of ideas, memories, and excited wishes for the future contributions Rita might have planned for her retirement. Program Download a copy […]
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On Saturday, March 9th, 2024 more than 900 secondary students from all over BC travelled to UBC to participate in the 46th Annual UBC Physics Olympics. Just to describe the scope of the event – we had 76 teams, 927 students participated in the event, a number of schools had 2 teams of 15 or more students, 100+ teachers, coaches, parents and future physics teachers, more than 80 volunteers from the departments of Physics and Astronomy and Curriculum and Pedagogy, as well as many spectators. We had so many people that we had to have three large auditoriums at the end of the […]
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You are cordially invited to attend the book launch of The Ethics of Becoming a Good Teacher In Conversation with Aristotle and Confucius. (Routledge, 2023). Author: Ying Ma, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (PhD in Curriculum Studies, UBC, 2019) Date: Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (PST) | via Zoom For more information: see the attached Book Launch Poster Host: William F. Pinar Chair: Kieran Forde (PhD Candidate, Curriculum Studies, UBC) Panelists: * The Faculty of Education and UBC seek to foster an environment in which respect, civility, diversity, opportunity and inclusion are valued. UBC Respectful Environment Statement UBC’s Resources for Respectful […]
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