2018 - Faculty of Education - Simon Fraser University

Indonesia Environmental and Ecological Education Summer 2018 Field School is now accepting applications!
January 09, 2018
From volcano geology to highland agriculture studies to coral reef ecology, this field school will... read more
Place-based Learning in Huu-ay-aht Territory: Course for Educators (August 13-24, 2018)
January 09, 2018
SFU has partnered with the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre to offer “Place-based learning in... read more
Call for Applications: Emily Longworth Memorial Award (Deadline: January 31, 2018)
January 18, 2018
This award helps fund curriculum enrichment and/or extracurricular activities for children that... read more
Equity Studies Student, Ashley Bentley, hired as Educator, Sexual Violence Prevention
January 23, 2018
Ashley Bentley is originally from England and is a settler working, living and learning on the... read more

Podcast: Roger Frie, "Not in My Family: German Memory and Responsibility After the Holocaust" (New Books Network)
February 01, 2018
Roger Frie explores the thorny issue of historical memory and inter-generational trauma in his new... read more
Wanda Cassidy receives 2017 SFU Excellence in Teaching Award
February 27, 2018
Nominated by faculty and students, the award recognizes Cassidy’s excellence and passion, and... read more

Donalda Meyers and Devi Pabla receive 2017 Staff Achievement Awards

SFU's annual Staff Achievement Awards honoured SFU staff including Devi Pabla and Donalda Meyers... read more
Extraordinary educator completes master's despite significant obstacles
March 08, 2018
An itinerant Aboriginal education worker, Schweizer travels throughout the Prince George School... read more

Dr. Judith Marcuse named a mentor by the Trudeau Foundation
April 12, 2018
Dr. Judith Marcuse, Senior Fellow of Ashoka International and an Artist-in-Residence and Adjunct... read more
Dr. Paula MacDowell Empowering Girls to Pursue Education in Engineering & Tech
April 17, 2018
MacDowell will appear at the 2018 #BCTeach Summit in May.... read more

Vancouver rental units designated to LGBTQ refugees
May 22, 2018
Jordan, who is a professor at Simon Fraser University and involved with LGBTQ resettlement work... read more
New Book Release: Teaching in the Age of Disinformation: Don't Confuse Me with the Data, My Mind is Made Up
May 21, 2018
Teaching in the Age of Disinformation makes a case for the importance of developing students’... read more
(Event) Perfect Imperfections: The Art of a Messy Life with Dr. Celeste Snowber & Dr. Lynn Fels
May 22, 2018
Perfect Imperfections: The Art of a Messy Life, directed by SFU Education Professor Dr. Lynn Fels... read more
Innovation in Education: Cmolik Engagement Series – Kelowna (May 10, 2018)
May 10, 2018
Hosted at the Innovation Centre in Kelowna, BC on May 10, 2018. This launch event was an evening of... read more

Dr. David Zandvliet receives CWRA 2018 Project WET Canada Award
June 04, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. David Zandvliet who is the recipient of the CWRA 2018 Project WET Canada... read more
Autobiographical comic book thesis an SFU first
June 08, 2018
North Vancouver secondary school art teacher Meghan Parker is graduating this month from SFU with... read more
Denean Lederer receives 2018 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence: Certificate of Achievement
June 08, 2018
The award is given annually to elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines for... read more
Second PhD enhances job success
June 12, 2018
Dr. Sanja Boskovic completed her PhD while working full-time at BCIT, where she oversees the... read more
Medal is best "show and tell" for teacher

Nicole Wittenberg, graduate of the Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Counselling and Human Development... read more
Dr. Amy Parent receives 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award
June 30, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Parent who was selected for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from... read more
New Alumni Reception – June 15, 2018

On Friday, June 15, our new graduates from the Faculty of Education celebrated their achievements... read more

Play games with your kids this summer to boost their brains
July 24, 2018
Playing both board games and video games with family members provide opportunities to get together... read more
Bootcamp FrancoFUN: This summer, Francophone teachers from BC go back to school at SFU
July 24, 2018
Launch of the first Summer Bootcamp FrancoFUN organized by the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser... read more
Using movement, dance, and storytelling to counter stigma and discrimination
July 30, 2018
After over two decades as a dancer, Kilpatrick was inspired to present part of his thesis using his... read more
How playful design is transforming university education
July 31, 2018
A group of 25 interns sit at Baycrest Health Sciences, a research centre for aging in Canada, their... read more

Feds extend funding to SFU-professor-led LGBTQ2+ refugee assistance program
August 03, 2018
This extension allows for continued assistance and strengthening settlement and integration... read more

BC Today Podcast with Dr. Neha Shivhare
September 05, 2018
Check out this Back-to-School Podcast featuring Dr. Neha Shivhare, discussing recommended... read more
B.C. students learning for 'real life' but teachers say reality needs funding
September 05, 2018
The Education Ministry says the curriculum overhaul, which was implemented for kindergarten to... read more
2018 Faculty and Staff Awards

Help us to recognize the exceptional work and significant achievements by our staff and faculty.... read more
Horatio Alger Association of Canada releases first-ever Voices of Our Youth survey
September 18, 2018
The first-of-its-kind survey polled more than 2,000 Canadians aged 14-23. The results challenge... read more
Province celebrates new French teacher education students and expands training efforts
September 18, 2018
Rob Fleming, Minister of Education, joined officials from SFU, UBC, the French Consulate and the... read more
Dr. Roger Frie shortlisted for 2018 Vine Awards
September 20, 2018
Dr. Roger Frie's Not in My Family: German Memory and Responsibility after the Holocaust (OUP, 2017)... read more
Dr. Michelle Pidgeon: Our next generation of leaders gives hope for Canada's future
September 24, 2018
If I told you the negative stereotypes commonly parroted about young people are mostly bogus, would... read more

Hundreds of Canadian adults still struggle to read and write—but you wouldn't know it
October 09, 2018
There is little awareness as to the importance of adult literacy and for many adults working to... read more
'Silver Economy' offers business opportunities, SFU aging expert says
October 16, 2018
Using technology to help improve the lives of Canada’s aging population is the theme of the... read more
CBC | The Early Edition Podcast with Dr. David Kaufman
October 16, 2018
Playing games on an iPad or console is sometimes painted as a waste of time but, according to... read more
New Alumni Reception – October 5, 2018

On Friday, October 5, our new graduates from the Faculty of Education celebrated their achievements... read more

Dancing to a new tune: unconventional MEd thesis sets stage for new career
November 13, 2018
Edmond Kilpatrick combines artistry and dance in an unconventional MEd video thesis. ... read more
Dr. Allan MacKinnon receives 2018 Excellence in Leadership Award
November 14, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Allan MacKinnon who received an award for Excellence in Leadership. ... read more

Faculty of Education News - 2018