Faculty of Education News - 2019
January 2019
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CIRCE launches first edition of STEAM Magazine
January 28, 2019The Centre for Imagination in Research Culture & Education (CIRCE) has launched the first... read more
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Let’s talk about language: Is disability a bad word?
January 24, 2019In my work as an educator and an activist, I have long wondered why it is so difficult for us to... read more
February 2019
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New Book Release: Windsor Studies in Argument
February 05, 2019Written by Dr. Sharon Bailin & Mark Battersby, this book aims to publish timely works in the... read more
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New Book Release: The City Game
February 06, 2019Written by SFU Education Alumni Amanda Zanette, The City Game incorporates innovative and practical... read more
March 2019
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AI in schools – here's what we need to consider
March 12, 2019As an educational technology researcher, I am interested in how educators apply technological... read more
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Dr. Rina Zazkis wins 2019 Mathematics Ambassador Award
March 12, 2019Dr. Rina Zazkis has won the 2019 Jonathan Borwein Mathematics Ambassador Award! ... read more
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New app designed to ‘hook’ together users’ digital lives
March 19, 2019SFU adjunct professor Dr. Luc Beaudoin has created strategies for better sleep and improving memory... read more
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YES! Magazine: Indigenous library offers safe space and a learning experience
March 25, 2019Dr. Amy Parent, a 2014 graduate of UBC and member of the Nisga'a Nation, used X̱wi7x̱wa to conduct... read more
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Graphic novels as a medium for understanding
March 25, 2019Dr. Amy Parent is helping students learn how to engage with Indigenous stories by drawing their own.... read more
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SFU’s Refugee Livelihood Lab co-creator honoured for commitment to refugees
March 27, 2019SFU Education Master's student Nada El Masry received the 2019 BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism... read more
April 2019
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SFU’s DELF-DALF examination centre is officially open
April 01, 2019Thanks to a collective effort by the Faculty of Education, the Department of French and the OFFA,... read more
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Dr. Nathalie Sinclair receives 2019 Svend Pedersen Lecture Award
April 01, 2019Dr. Sinclair will give the award lecture entitled "Moving mathematics: Gesturo-haptic... read more
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The Faculty of Education & CELLTR welcome visiting scholar Dr. Neil Murray
April 03, 2019The Faculty of Education & CELLTR are pleased to welcome, Dr. Neil Murray, Associate Professor... read more
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Rethinking student assessment: “A test is really just a survey of student knowledge”
April 14, 2019Dr. Dan Laitsch rethinks traditional student assessment and gives students freedom to focus on... read more
May 2019
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SFU lands $3 million to expand programs in French
May 14, 2019The Government of Canada is renewing and extending French program initiatives at SFU with $3... read more
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Learning network with emphasis on Indigenous education wins 2019 Cmolik Prize
May 09, 2019Congratulations to the 2019 Cmolik Prize Winner & Finalists!... read more
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How a master’s thesis is pushing the boundaries of scholarship
May 14, 2019For her thesis project, education grad Meghan Parker made an autobiographical graphic novel that... read more
June 2019
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Research Hub Opening Ceremony
June 05, 2019The Research Hub official opening event was held on Wednesday, May 29th.... read more
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SFU's oldest grad presents thesis defense in Haida Gwaii
June 10, 2019Barbara Wilson, who always dreamed of going to university, graduates at 76 years of age with an MA... read more
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Unconventional thesis features one-woman show
June 10, 2019For her thesis, education grad Angela Lundin performed a one-woman show.... read more
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SFU to add more seats for Indigenous teachers
June 13, 2019The Faculty of Education has received $180,000 to support the addition of new seats for the... read more
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French adaptation of A Walking Curriculum: A successful collaboration between the OFFA and Gillian Judson
June 13, 2019Dr. Gillian Judson, Director of the Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture & Education... read more
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Convocation Medal Winners: Dr. Zul Kanji and Dr. Dominic Trevisan
June 13, 2019Congratulations to Dr. Zul Kanji and Dr. Dominic Trevisan, recipients of the Dean of Graduate... read more
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Maple Ridge teacher celebrated as inclusive education champion
June 10, 2019Carissa Keenan teaches at Harry Hooge elementary and was presented with a 2019 National Inclusive... read more
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Antiracism educator & MEd ESE Graduate Annie Ohana seeks NDP nomination to run for Parliament
June 18, 2019Annie Ohana, recent MEd ESE graduand and teacher in Surrey, the recipient of a Prime... read more
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SFU’s Faculty of Education opens new Research Hub
June 24, 2019The Faculty of Education’s new Research Hub is a centre of research and knowledge... read more
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New Alumni Reception - June 14, 2019
On Friday, June 14, our new graduates from the Faculty of Education celebrated their achievements... read more
August 2019
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New approach to math gives kids 'hands-on' experience with numbers
August 08, 2019Dr. Nathalie Sinclair & software designer Nicholas Jackiw have created 2 apps that gives... read more
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SFU partnership creates lasting legacy for Vietnamese educational system
August 08, 20195 Vietnamese educators and alumni returned to SFU for a special 20 year reunion and introspective... read more
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Indigenous counselling psychology master’s student reconciles her relationship to academia
This summer, under the co-supervision of Drs. Alanaise Goodwill and Sharalyn Jordan, Smeja... read more
September 2019
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Why standardized tests are a controversial subject for Alberta schools
September 03, 2019Dr. Dan Laitsch comments on the practice of standardized testing across Canada.... read more
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Education professor Phil Winne elected as Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada
September 10, 2019Dr. Winne receives recognition for his contributions to the research of self-regulated learning and... read more
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Meet Dr. Susan O’Neill, SFU’s new dean of the faculty of education
September 18, 2019Get to know our new Dean, Dr. Susan O'Neill! ... read more
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Dr. Danièle Moore receives Distinguished SFU Professor designation
September 20, 2019Education professor Dr. Danièle Moore along with seven of Simon Fraser University’s... read more
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SFU education students and First Nations collaborate to help Fraser River salmon
September 20, 2019A class of SFU graduate students initiated a pro-active move this summer to improve the Fraser... read more
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Kingfisher centre to hold ‘salmonars’ at conference for teachers and post-secondary students
September 27, 2019The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society is hosting the Salmon Forever conference, a Pro-d event... read more
October 2019
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MEd grad ready to reinvent her approach to teaching
October 01, 2019Nicole McKenzie has 22 years of teaching behind her. But after 2 years in a MEd program focused on... read more
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Get Involved with CIRCE
October 03, 2019CIRCE (The Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture & Education) is an international... read more
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Aboriginal perspective in the school curriculum: challenges remain
October 08, 2019Isabelle Côté presented her research on the difficulties for French immersion teachers... read more
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2019 Faculty and Staff Awards
Help us to recognize the exceptional work and significant achievements by our staff and faculty.... read more
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The growing problem of online harassment in academe
October 28, 2019Many universities lack adequate policies on how to deal with cyberbullying, leading to real-life... read more
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New Alumni Reception - October 11, 2019
On Friday, October 11, our new graduates from the Faculty of Education celebrated their... read more
November 2019
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Closed: Remembrance Day
All classes cancelled and offices to be closed for Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11.... read more
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Dr. Vicki Kelly and Dr. Sean Blenkinsop receive Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence
November 27, 2019Congratulations to Dr. Vicki Kelly and Dr. Sean Blenkinsop, the 2019 recipients of the Dean of... read more
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From Mechanical Engineer to Maths Teacher: Diverse Student Pathways to the Professional Development Program
November 28, 2019SFU’s Faculty of Education, Professional Programs invited several students to share their... read more
December 2019
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Food Bank Donations
December 20, 2019Thank you to all who donated non-perishable food items and toys. This year, we collected 83 pounds... read more