The Faculty's Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education program is featured in a new video produced by York University as a part of it's Faculty Innovation video series.
Congratulations to Kim Tran, a recent graduate of the Faculty’s Concurrent Bachelor of Education program who was selected as one of the recipients of the 2020 OSSTF/FEESO Faculty of Education Award for this past school year. Valued at $1,000, the annual award is presented to one graduating Intermediate/Senior or Technological Education teacher candidate at each […]
Welcome to the May 2020 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University.
This month, I am delighted to partner with the Faculty of Education on this special spotlight edition. Together with Dean Lyndon Martin, we are sharing with you many of the exciting endeavours that the Faculty of Education has undertaken to enhance teaching and learning for its students.
Parents should avoid intense teaching sessions with their children who are at home on an extended March Break due to the COVID-19 global pandemic that shut down schools. That's the advice of two York University educators who are urging parents of elementary school children to find a balance between allowing their kids to enjoy quality […]
Students in course director Sultan Rana’s “Teaching Physical Education and Health” course participated in a carousel activity with industry experts to learn about community mental health and wellness resources and supports available to schools and students.
Great article in the Daily Commercial News featuring Carpenter and alumnus M-C MacPhee who became a high school teacher after obtaining a Bachelor of Education, Technological Education degree. MacPhee is qualified to teach construction technology, one of 10 subjects offered under the Faculty of Education degree program. She hopes to inspire young women and spark interest […]
Kathleen is a second year BEd student who participated in York’s GO GLOBAL student exchange program this past summer. Below is a Q&A with Kathleen about her international exchange experience in Freiburg, Germany. Where did you go on your international exchange?My international exchange was held at the Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg (Freiburg Teacher’s College) in southern […]
Earlier this summer, the Faculty held a year-end celebration luncheon for community organizations that are partnered with the Faculty through the Community Practicum Experience course. The event, which was held at Black Creek Pioneer Village, provided an opportunity for guests to network, collaborate, and engage in meaningful conversations about education. It also gave partners a […]
Spring convocation was amazing! From Governor General David Johnston receiving an honorary doctorate to Education Minister Mitzi Hunter surprising grads, it was a wonderful celebration of our 2017 graduating class here in the Faculty of Education.
Graduands of the Faculty of Education were reminded of the importance that inclusiveness will play in order to restore, reinforce and build trust in Canadian society by the 28th and present Governor General of Canada David Johnston during convocation ceremonies on June 22. Johnston, who received an honorary doctorate of laws degree during York University’s […]