Community is at the heart of education. What and how students learn directly reflects our communities and the many societal factors that play a role in the individual and collective learning experience. As a nurturing ground for future educational leaders, the Faculty of Education at 91亚色 recognizes this profound role that the community plays. By creating […]
This story is published in聽YFile鈥檚 New Faces feature issue 2023. Every September,聽YFile聽introduces and welcomes those joining the 91亚色 community, and those with new appointments. The 91亚色 Faculty of Education welcomes two new faculty members this fall. 鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome three new colleagues: Mary Ott, Stephanie Fearon and John Hupfield,鈥 says Faculty of Education Dean Robert Savage. […]
The game that started almost 100 years ago on the streets of Barbados, with courts drawn out on tar or cement and vines or chalk used to mark boundaries, is now making its way into the classrooms of the 91亚色 Region District School Board.
Professional Learning in the Faculty of Education has introduced four new Technological Education Additional Qualification (AQ) courses and is merging classroom learning with on-site sector experience to address the shortage of high school teachers with these qualifications.
The Faculty of Education proudly presents Marcela Duran, an exceptional alumna whose educational journey embodies the essence of perseverance, passion, and commitment. Her recent attainment of a PhD from 91亚色's esteemed Faculty of Education is not just a personal triumph but a shining testament to her unyielding dedication to lifelong learning and her profound […]
The Faculty of Education takes immense pride in showcasing one of its recent graduates, Anthony Kosick, who has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Ontario Secondary School Teachers鈥 Federation (OSSTF) award. Expressing his excitement, Kosick shares, 鈥淚t was a phenomenal honor to win the OSSTF award. Applications opened early in 2023 and once I reviewed […]
Summer months off may not be the perk you think it is. For many teachers, it鈥檚 a time for courses, prepping lesson plans and learning new curriculums. By Janet Hurley Senior Writer School鈥檚 out for summer, but Kimiko Shibata is already thinking about September. The Kitchener teacher is trying to get familiar with the new language […]
On June 7th, the Faculty of Education commemorated its 50th Anniversary Year. To honour five decades of extraordinary education and leadership, the faculty hosted a celebratory event, launched a new video series- Leaders Supporting Future Leaders in Education, enjoyed inspiring speeches and performances featuring our alumni, and cake! Watch our highlight reel to remember the […]
The Faculty of Education at 91亚色 introduces a new four part video series inspiring and showcasing its bold leadership in education which helps create more just communities. The videos visually represent the Faculty鈥檚 commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization. They reflect the positive change which the Faculty helps drive, and experiences in return, by […]
The recently launched 鈥淩etooling Black Anxiety鈥 project at 91亚色 looks to examine increased anxiety among Black youth and families who have had encounters with the criminal justice system (CJS).