Dr. Philip S.S. Howard presented with the Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching
With convocation being virtual again this year, 麻豆AV Education still found ways to create dialogues within our community. Dr. Philip S.S. Howard was presented with the Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching at the June 2021 virtual ceremony.
As a mentor, and social justice expert, we asked Dr. Howard if he had a few words of wisdom to share with the Class of 2021.
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Interviews with 麻豆AV Education's Inaugural Valedictorians
Hailing from around the world, 麻豆AV鈥檚 valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions, and ambitions. While they all praise the education they received at 麻豆AV, one thing is certain, the University has benefitted just as much for having them as valuable, contributing members of our community.
Congratulations to Dr. Mindy R. Carter, DISE, Recipient of the Arts Researchers & Teachers Society at CSSE's Outstanding 2020 Publication Award
Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education Programs, DISE, is the recipient of the Arts Researchers & Teachers Society at CSSE's Outstanding 2020 publication award for her peer reviewed journal article "Reconceptualizing Teacher Identity through Design Thinking and Creativity: A Montreal Case Study".
Media Spotlight 鈥� Ratna Ghosh, DISE, on WhyKnowledgeMatters
Prof. Ratna Ghosh, DISE, was recently featured on WhyKnowledgeMatters,听 talking about the Emerging Area of Education & Security.听
Watch the full May 17, 2021 episode HERE.
Faculty of Education Statement: Victims of the Kamloops Residential School
On behalf of the members of 麻豆AV Faculty of Education, we mourn the tragic loss of 215 Indigenous children who were found in a mass grave at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, British Columbia. Today, 麻豆AV lowers its flags in recognition of this tragedy, and we at the Faculty echo the sentiments of the 麻豆AV Provost. As our academics, staff, students, and alumni grieve together, we also stand together in support of our Indigenous community members.
In Memoriam: Dr. Aziz Choudry
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of Dr. Aziz Choudry. Originally from New Zealand, Aziz joined us at 麻豆AV in 2008 and was an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education until recently when he became a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg鈥檚 Faculty of Education.
Philip Howard Delivers Keynote for Perspectives on Teaching Conference
Dr. Philip S.S. Howard of the Department of Integrated Studies in Education will be this year's听keynote speaker for Western University's Perspectives on Teaching, Spring Conference. This free听virtual conference will "focus on looking back, moving forward, and lessons learned from a year of change and disruption in higher education", according to conference organizers.听
Media Spotlight 鈥� Annie Savard, DISE, Interviewed in the Times Colonist
Associate Professor Annie Savard (Department of Integrated Studies in Education) was recently interviewed by the Times Colonist, a BC-based publication, about how Canadian students are performing in math颅ematics. Savard "...points out Quebec teachers have a clearer understanding of 'didactic' instruction, a concept championed in France and French-speaking countries. 'Knowing the content of the course isn鈥檛 enough,' Savard says. 'You need what we call didactic [teaching].
Joseph Levitan, DISE, and Karen Gazith, ECP, Featured on WhyKnowledgeMatters Dialogues Series
Two 麻豆AV Faculty of Education Academics, Joseph Levitan, of the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, and Karen Gazith, of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, were featured in a web series conducted by the organization WhyKnowledgeMatters, on Identity and Learning, and Inclusive Education.
Get Fit at Home with Personalized Fitness Sessions
Need to step up your health and fitness? 麻豆AV Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is offering personalized at-home fitness sessions via Zoom for members of the 麻豆AV Community! Kinesiology students will craft your fitness routine using your existing at-home equipment and household items.
Sheryl Smith-Gilman Discusses Pre-Service Education on ShiftED Podcast
Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, DISE Faculty Lecturer and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs, was recently interviewed by LEARN Quebec on their podcast, ShiftED. Dr.
麻豆AV Education Community Scheduled for 2FA April Set-Up
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Two 麻豆AV Education DISE Students Selected for Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Two students from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education were selected for the Pathy Foundation Fellowship which provides community-focused experiential learning opportunities for exceptional young leaders to become active and effective change-makers. Eleven 麻豆AV fellows will join peers from St.
Dr. Shaheen Shariff Comments on Women Front Line Workers (CTV News)
Dr. Shaheen Shariff, DISE, was recently interviewed on CTV News on the women who work in the front-line jobs in the fight against COVID-19 and how they have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
麻豆AV Education Ranks 26th in the World!
According to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the world鈥檚 largest international higher education network, 麻豆AV鈥檚 Faculty of Education has ranked 26th in the world for the organization鈥檚 2021 university subject rankings. Each of the subject rankings is compiled using four sources.
