Virtual colloquium series explores teaching in dangerous times

Warren Crichlow On Jan. 20, the next session in a monthly virtual colloquium series presented by York University’s Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) Project, Faculty of Education and Centre for Refugee Studies will explore teaching in dangerous times by examining the life of American author, playwright, poet and activist James Baldwin. “Considering James Baldwin’s […]

IN THE MEDIA: Mandatory online learning leaves single parents with impossible choice

Every day, Jessy Duncombe has to figure out how to put food on the table, help her two school-aged kids navigate the complexities of online learning, and keep her three-year-old daughter occupied and out of trouble. But the current system is putting single parents — predominantly women such as Duncombe — in precarious situations, said […]

Roopa Desai Trilokekar along with her co-editors awarded the Canadian Bureau of International Education’s Catalyst Award

Roopa Desai Trilokekar, Associate Professor at York University’s Faculty of Education has been awarded the Canadian Bureau of International Education’s Catalyst Award for the book “International Education as Public Policy in Canada” co-authored with Glen A. Jones and Merli Tamtik. The award is given to an individual or group for bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the […]

Meet a Grad Student: Zaitun Pwin

This month’s graduate student profile features Zaitun Pwin, a third-year PhD student in the Graduate Program in Education. Her research focuses on the role of education for Rohingya youths in Canada and the language and cultural socialization with regard to Canadian schooling. Pwin is the first Rohingya woman to study in a Canadian PhD program. "My advice is always believe in yourself and listen to your heart," she says. "Most of […]

IN THE MEDIA: Adapting to a virtual classroom

Associate Professor Sarah Barrett at York University's Faculty of Education was interviewed by CTV on adapting to a virtual classroom.

November 2020 issue of 'Innovatus' focuses on teaching, learning and the student experience in the Faculty of Education

Welcome to the November 2020 issue of Innovatus, a special issue of YFile that is devoted to teaching and learning innovation at York University.

New findings shed light on teachers' efforts to adapt to school closures and meet student needs

A survey led by York University Faculty of Education Associate Professor Sarah Barrett is providing a snapshot of challenges experienced by elementary and secondary school teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Celia Popovic launches virtual book “Educational Developers Thinking Allowed”

Celia Popovic, Associate Professor at York University’s Faculty of Education, and Dr Fiona Smart from Edinburgh Napier University,  recently launched a virtual book titled “Educational Developers Thinking Allowed.” The book serves as a primer to the field of Educational Development and has emerged from the collective experience and knowledge of a large number of educational […]

Three postdoctoral fellows join the Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education welcomes three new postdoctoral fellows this fall: Beyhan Farhadi, David Pereira and Farra Yasin.

Scholars' Hub @ Home series explores back to school strategies for math and literacy

Do you enjoy hearing about the latest thought-provoking research? The Scholars’ Hub @ Home speaker series features discussions on a broad range of topics, with engaging lectures from some of York’s best minds. The Scholars’ Hub events are done in partnership with Vaughan Public Libraries, Markham Public Library and Aurora Public Library, and presented by […]