Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Labour Disruption Updates - For updates on the Labour Disruption for students and the York community, please visit https://www.yorku.ca/disruption-operations/news/
AERA 2024 faculty and graduate student presentations - A number of our faculty and graduate students will be presenting the following sessions at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2022 annual meeting April 21 - 26, 2022. Learn more
Professor Mario Di Paolantonio’s new book, Education and Democracy at The End: The Crisis of Sense, explores what it means when education and democracy no longer make sense amid the crises of our time. Read more
Breaking the cycle: A researcher’s mission to prevent homelessness in Canada – Q-and-A interview on the SSHRC web site with professor Stephen Gaetz about the state of homelessness in Canada, his SSHRC-funded research projects, and the role of prevention in finding a solution to homelessness in Canada. Read more
Still I rise: The resistance work of Black mother learners in Toronto - In this presentation, which was a part of York U Alumni’s Scholars’ Hub @ Home series, Assistant professor Stephanie Fearon explores the resistance practices of Black Caribbean mothers attending community-based adult learning programs in Toronto. She draws on visual and Black oral storytelling traditions to challenge widely held notions of leadership. Watch video
Preventing Youth Homelessness in Canada: The Role of Education Policies – Education policies play a crucial role in preventing youth homelessness. This blog by the Homeless Hub examines the state of youth homelessness, the impact of equity, diversity, and inclusion, the gaps in Canadian education policies, the importance of schools in preventing youth homelessness, and the need for comprehensive and up-to-date policies. Read more
Education alumna among Top 25 Women of Influence - Faculty of Education alumna Pamela Farrel (BEd '07) has been recognized on the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence list for her impact and contributions to driving meaningful progress and to the advancement of women in her respective field. Read more
Alumna Boni Thompson has published a new book While Dragging Our Hearts Behind Us: Cork, 1916-1923, based on her grandfather’s time as a significant part of the 1st Cork Brigade of the IRA during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921). Read on for how Dr. Thompson combined family history, memoir, and archival research for a gripping and harrowing account of James Fitzgerald’s work for an independent Ireland. Learn more
Transformative Education: The Gems of Studying Abroad in Germany – In the summer of 2011, Rubecca Lui (BEd ’13, MEd ’15) embarked on a transformative journey through her time abroad in York University's Faculty of Education’s Bachelor of Education program. Read more
The Winter issue of the York University Magazine includes a story about Education alum and current York U women’s basketball head coach Christs Eniojukan titled “Coaching Culture: Women’s basketball head coach Christa Eniojukan builds community on and off the court”
Program Office Updates
Dean's Office
Faculty of Education Alumni Network (YUEAN) - Led by alumni volunteers, York University’s alumni networks deliver innovative and meaningful initiatives that enable alumni to connect with one another, to fuel student success and to support the York community. The Faculty of Education is currently looking for leaders & members for the @YorkUeducation Alumni Network! If you’re interested in joining our network, reach out to Yasmine Mensah mensahy@yorku.ca. Please spread the word to any Faculty of Education alumni who you are in contact with
Academics Program Office
2024 Las Nubes Study Abroad Program – Registration for course: EDST/EDUC 3700, EDUC 5445 “Educating for a Sustainable Future”, taught by professor Steve Alsop at Las Nubes campus in summer 2024 (July 15 – 24) is now full. Please contact Ana Martinez at ana_martinez@edu.yorku.ca to be added to the wait list
Student Services Office
On March 1, 2024 a communication was sent to all York students regarding Senate Executive Committee which agreed to extend the Winter 2024 drop deadline to the last day of classes, April 8, 2024. It is important to note this drop date is only available for the Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies students. Teacher Candidates (BEd) cannot drop courses with the exception of the education electives (ED/EDUC). Please reach out to your Faculty of Education Academic Advisor if needing information on the BEd program requirements. The BEd is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers as a full-time, four semester program
Research Office
Professor Chloe Brushwood-Rose’s project “On our own terms: An oral history and archive of queer femme community and culture in Toronto, 1990-2000” was one of two dozen projects led by York University researchers to receive funding from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council’s Insight Development Grants, announced March 13 by the federal government. Read more
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
- SSHRC Explore Grant (Internal March 31, 2024)
- SSHRC Exchange – KMb Grant (Internal March 31, 2024)
- Funding for Indigenous Scholarly Events and Outreach Activities/ Funding for Scholarly Events and Outreach Activities (Internal April 1, 2024)
- 2024 Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars at York University (Internal April 15, 2024)
- KIX call for concept notes: Knowledge and innovation for education in emergencies and fragile, conflict and violence-affected contexts (Agency April 25, 2024)
- Spencer Foundation Research Grants on Education: Small (Agency April 30, 2024)
- SSHRC Connection Grants (Agency May 1, 2024)
- SSHRC Exchange – Conference Grant (Internal May 1, 2024, for travel/conference from Jun 1–Oct 31)
- Call for letters of interest: Addressing neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa (ANSRHRA) (Agency May 13, 2024)
- SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants (Agency May 22, 2024)
- Spencer Foundation Research Grants on Education: Large (Agency Intent to Apply May 22, 2024; Full Proposal June 27, 2024)
- Spencer Foundation Racial Equity Research Grants (Agency Intent to Apply May 29, 2024; Full Proposal June 18, 2024)
- Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowship (Agency June 20, 2024)
Upcoming Events:
Event: Your Questions Answered: Support for Research in the Faculty of Education
Date: To be confirmed
Event: Spotlight on New Faculty Research
Date: To be confirmed
Event: Celebrating our Research, Teaching and Community
Theme: Diversity, Equity, Sustainability and Indigeneity in Research and Teaching
Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm (Before Faculty Council)
Location: Kaneff Tower 519
Graduate Program Office
Summer 2024 registration opens for graduate students on April 1, 2024. Learn more
Professional Learning Office
Spring AQ Session – Registration is now open for the Office of Professional Learning’s Spring AQ session which runs April 9 – June 14. The deadline to register for courses is April 2 (select courses will remain open until course start date). Learn more
NEW Tech Ed ABQs now open for spring registration. Learn more
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Office
Applications to the Program - Applications to the program closed on March 21. All applications are currently being reviewed by the DHH team. From this pool, applicants are selected and invited to an interview. Final admission decisions are made following the interview process. Application information can be found here
Cochlear Implant Workshop - On March 6, the program offered a Cochlear Implant workshop presented by a cochlear implant audiologist from the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. Students learned about the latest in candidacy, surgery, speech processor technology and outcomes for children
OCT Reaccreditation - The DHH Program is up for reaccreditation, which is due December 1, 2024. Work is underway to complete the required documentation for this reaccreditation
Professor Connie Mayer will be presenting at the upcoming CI Advocacy in Action: First Global Conference in May. Learn more
New Publications
Assistant professor Molade Osibodu has a new article titled “Racialization through coloniality in mathematics curricula: problematizing the Cambridge Assessment International Examination in Sub-Saharan Africa” in Educational Studies in Mathematics
Assistant professor Stephanie Fearon has a new article titled “To Mica With Love: Engaging Black Canadian Girls in Educational Research” in the Journal of African American Women and Girls in Education
Professor Emeritus Heather Lotherington and her co-author former MEd student Noah Bradley have a new article titled “Hey Siri: Should #language, 😕, and follow me be taught?: A historical review of evolving communication conventions across digital media environments and uncomfortable questions for language teachers” in the Journal of Language Learning & Technology
In The Media
Race relations committee disbanded Professor Carl James was quoted in The Toronto Star March 21
News From The Community
Nominate a colleague for the 2023 President’s Staff Recognition Awards - The Staff Recognition Awards are an important opportunity to recognize colleagues who have gone above and beyond to support student success, academic excellence and community engagement within our community, and have also sparked positive change on a broader scale. Learn more
Teaching Commons helps navigate difficult classroom conversations - York University's Teaching Commons has launched a new toolkit and series of professional development sessions focused on how instructors can learn to manage challenging conversations and moments in the classroom.
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New online CV tool, Discover York Academics, spotlights faculty scholarly work – The new tool provides a searchable database that will allow York University faculty to promote their expertise and help showcase the school’s academic leadership to the world. Learn more
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