teaching and learning

Celebrating Excellence: York University Students Receive the 2024–2025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence

The Faculty of Education is proud to announce that Lauren Cunningham, Anthony Pereira and Elvina Patapau have been named recipients of the 2024–2025 Don Galbraith Pre-Service Teacher Award of Excellence from the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO), a subject organisation dedicated to supporting science educators across the province. This award recognises pre-service teachers who […]

Expanding Horizons in Freiburg: A York Education Student’s Transformative Exchange Journey

Second-year Bachelor of Education student, Natasha Reodica talks about her experience this past summer in Freiburg, Germany. This past summer, 8 Bachelor of Education students took their learning beyond the classroom through York University’s Summer Exchange to Freiburg, Germany. For four months, they studied at the University of Education (PH Freiburg) alongside students from across […]

Discover the Education Resource Centre: A Hidden Gem for Education Students

Did you know that the Faculty of Education has its very own Education Resource Centre (ERC)? Tucked away in Winters College 023, the ERC is a dedicated hub designed to support Education students on their journey to becoming future educators and changemakers. Whether you’re preparing lesson plans, studying for exams, or working on a group […]

Minister’s Award of Excellence honours York U Innovators

Two York University community members – Professor Satinder Kaur Brar and Faculty of Education PhD candidate Anna Pearson – have been recognized with a 2024 Minister’s Award of Excellence from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Inspiring Hope: Education as a Catalyst for Change in Tumultuous Times

Join us for an afternoon of insight and inspiration as we celebrate the Faculty of Education's contributions to research, teaching, and community engagement at York University. Explore how education can spark transformation and inspire hope through: Engaging Roundtable Discussions Innovative Research Presentations Thought-provoking Conversations Open to all – everyone welcome! We hope to see you […]

Order of Canada recognizes lifetime of achievement for retired University Professor

When the Governor-General’s staff phoned Don Dippo to inform him that he’d been named to the Order of Canada, the retired University Professor of Education at York University thought someone was pulling his leg.

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of ‘Innovatus’: Innovation is at the heart of teaching, learning in Faculty of Education

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 […]

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.

Abena's Adventures: A Taste of Home

With “Abena’s Adventures,” Blessing Owusu (BEd ’19, MEd ’24) embarked on a journey that blended her passion for education with a mission to fill a crucial gap in children's literature.

Empowering Youth, Transforming Futures

In an evolving landscape of careers in education, York University’s Faculty of Education is committed to pioneering programs that equip graduates for the unpredictable twists and turns of their professional journeys.