Here in the Faculty of Education at York University, we pride ourselves on fostering innovative teaching and learning that prepares future educators to lead and inspire in today’s world. Our Faculty ranks 66th globally and fifth in Canada as designated by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our commitment to reimagining education is reflected […]
In the heart of Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood, often misunderstood and overshadowed by negative stereotypes, York University’s TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is empowering students and fostering meaningful connections.
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Don Dippo on being appointed to the Order of Canada.
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.
A look at some of the top stories in the Faculty of Education for 2024.
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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.