Kids, kindness, and giant ears
UBC researches how schoolchildren learn the language of kindness The quality of being friendly and considerate with concern for others is the basis for a new study of Grades 1-8 to determine how Canadian kids perceive acts of kindness. John Tyler Binfet, a professor in The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Education, is exploring […]
$1.2-million gift helps UBC educators promote mindfulness
Donation helps Faculty of Education at Okanagan campus launch new program.
$1.2-million gift helps UBC educators promote mindfulness
Donation helps Okanagan campus Faculty of Education launch new program A Colorado educator and philanthropist has donated $1.2 million to the Faculty of Education to create a program of mindfulness at UBC’s Okanagan campus. SMARTinEducation (SMART) is a program in mindfulness—the intentional cultivation of moment-by-moment focused attention and awareness—for educators. Research into the neurobiology of […]
Maker Day 2013 brings international Maker Movement to local students and teachers
Faculty of Education launches event in UBC’s Innovative Learning Centre What: Maker Day 2013 When: Saturday, November 2, 2013 (all day) Where: Innovative Learning Centre (ILC) in the Engineering, Management and Education Building at UBC’s Okanagan Campus, 1137 Alumni Ave., Kelowna, BC Who: Maker Day 2013 is an invitation-only event for educators. Media is invited […]
Faculty of Education professor to present B.A.R.K. at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus
Dr. John Tyler Binfet will present an overview of B.A.R.K.— the faculty’s dog therapy program. Dr. Binfet will share with the UBC Vancouver campus an overview of the B.A.R.K. Program. Standing for “Building Academic Retention Through K9’s”, B.A.R.K. is a dog therapy program that brings together UBC Okanagan students, trained therapy dogs and handlers, and […]
Education professor named one of ’50 People Who Have Made a Difference’ at Okanagan College
Dr. Sharon McCoubrey celebrated for her impact to the field of art education and her dedication to Okanagan community initiatives In her 41st year as an educator, Dr. Sharon McCoubrey happily accepts the honour of being named one of “50 People Who Made a Difference” at Okanagan College (OC). On its website, OC lauds her […]
Education professor announced co-winner of 2013 Canadian Education Association Pat Clifford Award
The Canadian Education Association awards Dr. Leyton Schnellert the Pat Clifford Award for Early Career Research in Education. Faculty of Education Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Professional Development Leyton Schnellert was recently awarded the distinguished Canadian Education Association (CEA) Pat Clifford Award for Early Career Research in Education. The award recognizes Schnellert’s work in improving […]
Assistant Professor Dr. Scott Douglas publishes new book about writing for post-secondary
Students have a new resource with the Oxford University Press release of Academic Inquiry: Writing for Post-secondary Success, by the Faculty of Education’s Dr. Scott Douglas. In Academic Inquiry, Douglas uses authentic undergraduate content, including business, engineering, and health sciences, to guide and inspire student’s writing. Each unit is theme-based and teaches one essential rhetorical […]
Distinguished visiting scholar discusses teaching religion in schools
The Faculty of Education welcomes Rev. Dr. Philip Raymont. What: What are universities for? Who: Rev. Dr. Philip Raymont When: Thursday, October 3, 3- 4:30 p.m. Where: 247 Science Building, UBC’s Okanagan campus, Kelowna What: Teaching Religion in Schools Who: Rev. Dr. Philip Raymont When: Tuesday, October 8, 3- 4:30 p.m. Where: Centre for Mindful […]
New program mixes English language skills with academic studies
Pilot program proves successful, 100 students register for intake.