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Appointment and Promotions News
Jun 13, 2024

Colleagues please join me in congratulating the following faculty for being either appointed to Associate Professor or promoted to Professor: Hearty congratulations to all! Best, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
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Dr. Marie-France Bérard – Recipient of the 2024 British Columbia Art Educator Award
Apr 02, 2024

Dear Colleagues, It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you the incredible news that Dr. Marie-France Bérard will be receiving the 2024 British Columbia Art Educator Award from the National Art Education Association (NAEA). This prestigious award will be presented to Dr. Bérard at the NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis, April 5, 2024. Congratulations Marie-France on this outstanding recognition! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education ‘’This award is being given to recognize excellence in professional accomplishment and service by a dedicated art educator. Marie-France Berard exemplifies the highly qualified art educators active in education […]
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Welcome Dr. Johnna Montgomerie
Jan 11, 2024

Colleagues, Join me in welcoming Dr. Johnna Montgomerie who has joined the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy as of January 1, 2024 as a faculty in Home Economics Education. Once again, let us welcome Johnna to our EDCP community! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
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Dr. Rita L. Irwin Receives Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award
Jan 02, 2024

Dear Colleagues, It gives me tremendous pleasure to share with you the incredible news that Professor Rita Irwin recently received the University of Lethbridge 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. The recipient of the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award is chosen based on exemplary individual qualities, strong academic performance, excellence in their field, national or international reputation and the impact or benefits of their work in the community at large. More information can be viewed here: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/alumni/distinguished-alumni-award https://stories.ulethbridge.ca/2023-alumni-award-winners/ Congratulations Rita on this outstanding recognition! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
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EDCP MTSE program graduate receives Distinguished Teaching Award
Jan 01, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Ralph (PhD in Curriculum Studies, 2017) a graduate from EDCP’s MTSE program under the supervision of Professor Stephen Petrina, for receiving the 2023 Simon Fraser University’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Ralph is a faculty member in the Master of Digital Media program offered at the Centre for Digital Media, SFU. We are proud of your success Dr. Ralph. Once again, Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Ralph and her PhD Supervisor Prof. Stephen Petrina! Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
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Douglas Adler’s Promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching
Nov 01, 2023

Colleagues, I have recently received the President’s letter informing me that Dr. Douglas Adler has been granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching, effective July 1, 2023. Please join me in congratulating Doug on this important and wonderful achievement. Hearty congratulations, Doug! Sincerely, Samson Dr. Samson Nashon, EdDDepartment Head & Professor of Science Education
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Kieran Forde reappointed to the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline
Oct 24, 2023

Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform you that Kieran Forde, a PhD candidate under Dr. Jillianne Code’s supervision, has been reappointed as a member of the President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline for a second term (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.) The President’s Advisory Committee on Student Discipline serves a valuable purpose for the University by conducting hearings on alleged academic misconduct and report its findings to the President. Kieran has a passion for academic integrity and has given much of his time and effort.  The reappointment shows that his contribution is being valued by the Committee.  Please […]
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The 2023-2024 Peer Advisors
Sep 08, 2023

We are pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Peer Advisor Team: Vicente Regis PhD Student September 2023 – April 2024 Vicente embraced artistic endeavours when he was a child, growing up playing with his brother and friends in the streets of São Paulo, Brazil. His professional life started as a legal educator, working with kids in conflict with the judiciary system. After an intense process of self-examination, he became a music educator and worked in Brazilian Social-constructivist schools for fifteen years. Five years ago, he came to UBC to pursue my graduate studies and raise my children in Canada. He got a […]
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A Pedagogy of Insurgency in Troubling Times: The Imperative of Teaching and Organizing for Educational and Social Justice
Sep 06, 2023

Dr. Wayne Au, University of Washington Friday, January 27, 2023 | 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. (PST) | via Zoom Faculty Host: Dr. E. Wayne Ross View the Seminar Recording View the Seminar Poster Abstract Teachers are on the frontline of ongoing social, economic, and community health crises. Using the organizing for racial justice done by teachers in Seattle, WA, in this talk Dr. Wayne Au will discuss how teacher actions represent a kind of pedagogy of insurgency that is required when social contradictions reach a particular level. While not all-powerful, it is important to recognize that this kind of pedagogy can […]
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Jillianne Code’s Promotion to Associate Professor
Jul 18, 2023

Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jillanne Code for being granted tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2023. Hearty congratulations, Jillianne! Sincerely, Samson. Dr. Samson Nashon, EdD Department Head & Professor of Science Education
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