Order of Canada honours five York University community members
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Don Dippo on being appointed to the Order of Canada.
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Exploring Emotional and Social Change: Honoring Distinguished Research Professor Deborah Britzman at the Psychosocial Transformations Conference
On November 7th and 8th, scholars, clinicians, educators, and graduate students gathered for Psychosocial Transformations: The school, the clinic, and the archive: an event that showcased questions and debates in psychoanalysis and the field of psychosocial studies, while honouring the contributions of Distinguished Research Professor Deborah Britzman to these conversations.
Best of Education: 2024 Highlights
A look at some of the top stories in the Faculty of Education for 2024.
Social Inclusion crucial to economic opportunity for all, says honorary degree recipient
By Elaine Smith, special contributing writer, Yfile Faculty of Education’s mission, nascent consultancy reflects these beliefs “When social justice issues are not addressed, there is a detrimental impact on society,” says Mark Beckles, a 2024 York University honorary degree recipient and the recently retired vice-president of social impact and innovation for the Royal Bank of […]
Investment in education pays off at York University
Investments made by York University’s Faculty of Education in talent, research, infrastructure and leadership have been recognized recently by its place in the Top 100 education faculties worldwide as designated by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
Faculty of Education bringing leadership, consulting to the world
York University’s Faculty of Education has created a consulting initiative called ED Global, which will work collaboratively with school boards, educational organizations, governments and diverse communities to help them maximize positive change. ED Global began, as many ideas at York University do, with a desire to have a positive influence in the world. In 2022, […]
Event Recap: Faculty of Education Alumni Network
On Thursday October 17 the Faculty of Education Alumni Network hosted its second event titled “Education Unleashed: Career Paths Beyond Teaching” centered around the question, “What professional pathways can a degree in Education lead to, in addition to the classroom?”. The event featured a panel of guest speakers (Dana Daniels, Founder & CEO, Blue Sky […]
In the media: Student teachers only answered 60% of phonics questions correctly, survey says
University students who are studying to become teachers could correctly answer only 60 per cent of the questions on phonics, according to a new survey that highlights how equipped future educators are to teach children how to read.
Mark Beckles encourages graduands to ‘be among the brightest of lights’
At York University’s Fall Convocation ceremony on the morning of Oct. 16, an honorary degree was presented to financial services executive Mark Beckles, vice-president of social impact and innovation at the Royal Bank of Canada.
Educational studies program offers valuable, practical experiences
Rachelle Campigotto, a course director in York University’s Faculty of Education, is helping facilitate community placement experiences for aspiring educators that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and realities that will better prepare students for their future careers. Abdel Esack can’t help but smile when he talks about the practical experience portion of York University’s educational […]