2021 - Faculty of Education - Simon Fraser University

COVID-19: Isolated youth online more than ever, increasing risk of bullying and other cyber crimes
January 06, 2021
Dr. Wanda Cassidy is featured. Published: January 1, 2021... read more
Meet the B.C. prof who's now a UNESCO Chair on Biocultural Diversity and Education
January 06, 2021
Dr. David Zandvliet is profiled. Published: December 17, 2020 ... read more
Refugee family arrived in Burnaby during COVID with no computer, one cell phone to share
January 15, 2021
Friends of Simon is profiled. Published: January 11, 2021... read more
Arts, intergenerational education, and interdisciplinary research

PhD candidate Caroline Brendel Pacheco discusses her interdisciplinary doctoral research on... read more
Langley recognizes Kwantlen First Nation educator with school naming
January 18, 2021
Congratulations to SFU Education Alumnus Donna Gabriel Robins!... read more
Kau'i Keliipio receives Kris Magnusson Emerging Leaders Award
January 21, 2021
Congratulations to Kau'i Keliipio, the recipient of the 2020 Kris Magnusson Emerging Leaders award! ... read more

In the Media: January 2021
January 31, 2021
Media and publications featuring Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students.... read more
The educational impact of the Covid-19 rapid response on teachers, students, and families
February 04, 2021
Qualitative research results & recommendations from Drs. Margaret MacDonald and Cher Hill.... read more
SFU student's novel explores elements of classic Canadian love story
February 12, 2021
PhD student Estella Kuchta’s new historical fiction and romance novel explores elements of a... read more

President's Faculty Lecture with Dr. Alanaise Goodwill
March 30, 2021
Dr. Alanaise Goodwill will speaking at the upcoming President's Faculty Lecture on April 7 on the... read more

Earth Day with the Faculty of Education
April 22, 2021
Exploring Bio-cultural Diversity with Dr. David Zandvliet.... read more
Dr. Cheryl Amundsen has fellowship named in her honour
April 23, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Amundsen!... read more
Dr. Celeste Snowber’s exploration of her Armenian heritage uncovers universal themes of longing & belonging
April 24, 2021
A descendent of Armenian genocide survivors on her mother’s side, Education professor Dr. Celeste... read more
Dr. Roland Case receives Governor General Medal
April 28, 2021
Dr. Case’s work in education and re-imagining teaching and learning to focus on nurturing... read more

Can a city be a school? with Dr. Cary Campbell
May 06, 2021
Dr. Campbell recently presented at this year's Innovations in Research community summit, an event... read more
In the Media: May 2021
May 19, 2021
Media and publications featuring Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students.... read more
Machines can’t ‘personalize’ education, only people can

Schools are facing accelerated COVID-19 pressures to integrate technology into children’s... read more
Faculty of Education at CSSE
May 28, 2021
See who from the Faculty of Education is presenting at the 49th Annual Conference.... read more
New e-reader helps give readers richer understanding of books

Tech devices have changed the way we read, write, eat, engage, shop — the list goes on. But,... read more
Interview: North by Northwest with CBC's Sheryl MacKay

Dr. Celeste Snowber discusses her new book The Marrow of Longing, an exploration of Armenian... read more

Statement on the 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School
June 04, 2021
From Dean Susan O'Neill and Associate Dean, Indigeneity Michelle Pidgeon... read more
In the Media: June 2021
June 22, 2021
Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in June... read more
Education graduand helps students navigate university life
June 25, 2021
Emerly Liu has developed a guide to getting involved for all SFU students based on her experience... read more
Education student confronts fear of failure to realize her dream
June 28, 2021
Like many students who arrive at university alone, Susan Luu thought her first year would be the... read more
Convocation medalist doesn’t let challenges limit possibilities
June 30, 2021
Earning a doctoral degree is challenging. Doing so in another country with only 20% of your vision... read more
Dr. Louise St. Pierre receives Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal
June 30, 2021
Pierre’s thesis investigates alternate ways of knowing and learning that help designers... read more

Art, healing, discovery and the marrow of longing
July 27, 2021
For over two decades, as a professor of arts education at SFU, Dr. Snowber has used her proficiency... read more
Dr. Nathalie Sinclair receives Distinguished SFU Professor designation
July 28, 2021
This designation recognizes Dr. Sinclair’s outstanding performance and achievements, along... read more

In the Media: August 2021
August 01, 2021
Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in August... read more
Do university students want more online learning, post-pandemic?
August 16, 2021
Pre-pandemic research about courses offered online and in-person found students took online courses... read more
This back-to-school during COVID-19, bolster children’s mental and emotional well-being through play
August 23, 2021
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Welcome to the Fall 2021 Semester!
September 08, 2021
"We have been busy preparing for your arrival across our three campuses, and we are very... read more
Faculty and Staff Awards 2021

Help us to recognize the exceptional work and significant achievements by our staff and faculty.... read more
People of SFU: Meet Carolyn Tinglin, graduate student
September 21, 2021
Tingin's research in the faculty explores social identities of Indigenous and black youth,... read more
In the Media: September 2021
September 21, 2021
Media and publications featuring the Faculty of Education faculty, staff, and students in September... read more
IDEAS Podcast: Episode 23

Shattering ceilings and breaking moulds toward graduate research success with Dean Susan O'Neill. ... read more
Course Conundrum: How Do Students Choose Between Online & In-Person Learning
September 28, 2021
Drs. Kevin O'Neill & John Nesbit surveyed 650 undergrads to better understand their course... read more
Office Closure: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

This year marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt... read more

Fall Convocation

Join us at the Faculty of Education Convocation and Celebration on October 8, 2021.... read more
Skwxwú7mesh Úxwimixw MEd cohort ready to impact future generations
October 08, 2021
Chérie Baker entered the education field as a result of the significant impact and trauma... read more

Counselling with care to heal Indigenous trauma
November 16, 2021
Counselling psychology professor and practitioner Dr. Alanaise Ferguson brings Indigenous... read more

Faculty of Education News - 2021