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Arts Education and Curriculum Studies: The Contributions of Rita L. Irwin
Sep 12, 2017

Colleagues, We are pleased to congratulate EDCP alumnae Mindy R. Carter and Valerie Triggs on their new publication. Carter, M., & Triggs, V. (Eds.). (2017). Arts Education and Curriculum Studies The Contributions of Rita L. Irwin. Routledge Press. Drs. Carter and Triggs edited this book that highlights Rita L. Irwin’s significant work in the fields of curriculum studies and arts education. Congratulations Mindy, Valerie & Rita! Samson Samson Nashon Department Head & Professor of Science Education
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William F. Pinar’s work emblazoned in a 2017 Festschrift
Sep 07, 2017

Colleagues, Academics reach many milestones in their lives—Ph.D., beginning Assistant Professor position, tenure, promotion, and full professor. Some become well known for their research and scholarship, others for their teaching. More than a few develop a world-renowned reputation and their writings are sought after and read earnestly. But only a very limited few of those with world-renowned reputations are celebrated with a Festschrift when they move into the ranks of septuagenarians. Accordingly, I am delighted to inform you that our very own William F. Pinar has been extolled and his life’s work emblazoned in a 2017 Festschrift, edited by Mary Aswell […]
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Celebrating Canada 150+: An Art Exhibition
Aug 24, 2017

Colleagues, Dr. Anna Kindler, one of the EDCP faculty members, is having an exhibition of her works: CanadiAnna – Celebrating 150+,   at the Robson Square until September 3, 2017.  If you have time, please make the effort to visit her exhibition. The exhibition is available for viewing between 7am-10pm Monday through Friday and 7:30am to 5:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It can be accessed through the main entrance adjacent to the Robson Square Ice Rink. More information about the exhibition can be found at: http://robsonsquare.ubc.ca/ubc-robson-presents/ Samson Samson Nashon Department Head & Professor of Science Education
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Book Chapter by Aurelia Kinslow
Aug 23, 2017

Colleagues, Congratulations to Aurelia Kinslow, EDCP Doctoral Candidate, who has had her chapter titled “Performing Landing: Place, Pedagogy, and Transformation” published in the new book Transforming Our Practices: Indigenous Art, Pedagogies, and Philosophies (National Art Education Association, 2017) edited by Christine Ballengee Morris and Kryssi Staikidis. Well done, Aurelia! Samson Samson Nashon Department Head & Professor of Science Education
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JOHNSTONE, Leslie
Aug 22, 2017


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NUGENT, Sean
Aug 10, 2017


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SAWATSKY, Alana
Aug 04, 2017


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Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Nicol
Aug 03, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Cynthia Nicol has been appointed the David F. Robitaille Professor in Mathematics and Science Education for a three-year term (September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020). The Robitaille Professorship was established under the leadership of Dean Nancy Sheehan — to honour former department Head of CUST/EDCP, David Robitaille — in support of the Faculty’s initiatives focusing on the application of technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics, science and technology education. On behalf of the department, we all wish Dr. Nicol a very successful three-year term. Peter Peter Gouzouasis Deputy Head & Professor of Music Education
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LAWRENCE, Giselle
Aug 02, 2017


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Congratulations to Drs. Anne Phelan and William Pinar
Jul 06, 2017

Colleagues, Join me in congratulating Dr. Anne Phelan and her Co-Applicants including Dr. Bill Pinar on being awarded a SSHRC Connection Grant of $24,060 to support a two-day symposium in October 2017 entitled Reconceptualizing Teacher Education Worldwide: A Canadian Contribution to a Global Challenge.  Applicant: Dr. Anne Phelan, EDCP Co-Applicants: Dr. William Pinar, EDCP; Dr. Ruth Kane, University of Ottawa; Dr. Nicholas Ng-A-Fook, University of Ottawa Title: Reconceptualizing Teacher Education Worldwide: A Canadian Contribution to a Global Challenge  Amount: $26,060 | 1 year Well done Anne and team! Best wishes, Samson Samson Nashon Department Head & Professor of Science Education    
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