History of Education Quarterly – Guest edited journal issue
Dr. Jason Ellis and Dr. Kate Rousmaniere (Miami University of Ohio) co-edited a special issue of History of Education Quarterly (60, no. 3, 2020) on “Disability and the History of Education.” They also authored the special issue’s introductory essay, “Professor Bailyn, Meet Professor Baynton: The ‘New Disability History’ of Education.” Link to the special issue: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/history-of-education-quarterly/latest-issue
Queering Cancer website launched by EDST graduate Amanda Bolderston & co.
EDST graduate Amanda Bolderston (EdD 2019), LLED graduate Evan Taylor (PhD 2019) and PhD student Meghan McInnis (Queens) are launching Queering Cancer, a new website to improve support of LGBTQ2+ people with cancer developed by researchers and patient collaborators. The website offers a community forum and information database for LGBTQ2+ people affected by cancer. It has been developed by a team of researchers funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Gender and Health Institutes, to help address the disparities in access to cancer treatment and support for the LGBTQ2+ community. The website includes a patient story collection, a peer support forum, […]
New book – Race, Culture, and Politics in Education
Race, Culture, and Politics in Education A Global Journey From South Africa Kogila Moodley Afterword by: Sonia Nieto Publication Date: December 4, 2020 https://www.tcpress.com/race-culture-and-politics-in-education-9780807764886
EDST Student Shirley Hardman Featured at Graduate School
For details, visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/campus-community/meet-our-students/hardman-shirley-anne-swelchalot-shxwha-yathel
Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe – Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator
Congratulations to Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe, who has received recognition as “Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator” for 2020 from The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM). EECOM is Canada’s only national, bilingual, and charitable network for environmental learning. EECOM works strategically and collaboratively to advance environmental learning. https://eecom.org/awards/past-award-recipients/ From the award citation: Category: Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator 2020 Winner: Robert VanWynsberghe (Vancouver, British Columbia) Robert VanWynsberghe, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, at the University of British Columbia (UBC). A researcher, facilitator, and thought leader working in environmental education and communication for sustainability for over 20 years […]
Dr. Charles Ungerleider on BCTF-Government relations – The Tyee
Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles Ungerleider was interviewed in The Tyee’s piece: Teachers’ Union Clashes with NDP Won’t Erode Support, Say Analysts https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/10/02/Teachers-Union-NDP-Clash-Not-Erode-Support/
Dr. Michelle Stack interviewed on CBC Radio
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91-the-early-edition/clip/15796897-covid-19-amplifying-inequalities-classroom Sep 7 – Covid-19 is amplifying inequalities in the classroom
Welcome from HIED 2020
Academic year 2020-2021 You have been assigned one of us as either your research supervisor (MA, EdD, PhD) or program advisor (M.Ed). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Dr. Lesley Andres lesley.andres@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/lesley-andres/ Dr. Amy Metcalfe amy.metcalfe@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/amy-metcalfe/ Dr. Sharon Stein sharon.stein@ubc.ca https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/sharon-stein/ Our Graduate Program Assistant is also available to answer questions. grad.edst@ubc.ca
Welcome Dr. Amy Parent
The department of Educational Studies welcomes Dr. Amy Parent as our newest faculty member! Visit her bio: https://edst.educ.ubc.ca/facultystaff/amy-parent/