UBC Faculty of Education

Watch our holiday video message: https://lnkd.in/gy5Xjpye. As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the creativity, commitment, and collaborative spirit that each member of our community brings to everything we do. Wishing you a joyful and restorative winter break filled with peace and renewal. #HappyHolidays

Today, Judy Rogers was installed as UBC's 20th Chancellor! This week, she will preside over fall graduation ceremonies, celebrating the remarkable achievements of our graduates. #UBCGrad

With BC’s new Indigenous-focused graduation requirement comes excitement and optimism! Launching Spring 2025, our Indigenous Institute supports educators in confidently leading courses with Indigenous knowledge and decolonized practices. Led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Dustin Louie, the program blends in-person learning and ongoing online sessions to deepen content and pedagogy. Register by March 3, 2025: http://mvnt.us/m2428210 #IndigenousEducation #BCed #DecolonizeEducation #UBC

The second session of the Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years series with Leyton Schnellert and Tammy Renyard is on Dec 3! Join speakers Brad Baker, Leona Prince, Katie Marren, and Sarah Elson-Haugan and explore how you can welcome Indigenous ways of knowing into your classroom: http://mvnt.us/m2427172

Join us on Thursday, November 28 for Creative Writing in a Connected World! This panel discussion, tailored for UBC Faculty of Education faculty, staff and students, will delve into how technology is reshaping the way we write, teach, and engage with creative content. Our panelists will share insights on the integration of digital tools in creative writing pedagogy, the impact of artificial intelligence on authorship and the new opportunities and challenges arising from technology-mediated writing environments. Learn more and register now: https://buff.ly/3Z0mwwm

"Making Movement Matter": Cast your IHDCYH Talks competition vote until November 30: https://lnkd.in/emCp8xbA Dr. Guy Faulkner's short video emphasizing the vital role of physical activity in enhancing the health and well-being of children and youth has been entered into the Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada Institute of Human Development, Child, and Youth Health (IHDCYH) Talks competition. The IHDCYH Talks competition seeks to improve the health of children, youth, and families by leveraging diverse media formats to share scientific knowledge and research with a wide public audience, amplifying the impact of research. Dr. Faulkner's video offers evidence-based recommendations for parents, teachers, and administrators to integrate sustainable practices throughout the school day. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gFbvS3FH Cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/g-xiGRWq

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance; a day to honour those who live through, and have been lost to, violence as a result of transphobia, and to recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gycjqhWz

📢 Today is Day 1 of TEC Expo 2024! Here are the 10 in-person presentations you can look forward to learning from today.🤩 ⭐️Join us in the Neville Scarfe foyer from 12 pm - 2 pm to hear from amazing presenters on technological innovations in teaching and learning. For more information, visit: https://buff.ly/4fFfkgo

We’re just a week away from Fall grad 2024! 🎓 From November 27-29, the #UBC community is coming together to celebrate your incredible achievement. Tuum Est. It is Yours. Share your special moment with us by tagging us or using #UBCGrad in your post! 🎉 More info on graduation: https://bit.ly/3MEhBMh

The UBC Faculty of Education is searching for a Director, School of Kinesiology. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFfSkDCm