Data Visualization Course

Data Visualization Course

This newly designed course will help you expand your skills on statistical data visualization and will improve your conceptual understanding on graphic principles.

CNPS Information Sessions – 2018

CNPS Information Sessions – 2018

Sessions will be chaired by Admissions Chair, Dr. Rob Bedi

Interdisciplinary Consultation New Course

Interdisciplinary Consultation New Course

The course will include skills for working with individuals, groups and organizational clients as well as across settings (e.g., schools, community organizations and hospitals), with their unique timetables and goals.

Welcome to Dr. Ed Kroc

Welcome to Dr. Ed Kroc

Dr. Kroc is joining ECPS Department as a One-Year Term Assistant Professor in Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology

EPSE 406| Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children

A review of typical development, and primary focus on issues of atypical development in infants and young children, including fetal alcohol syndrome, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and vision or hearing impairments. (UBC Calendar) This online course examines the typical and atypical developmental processes of young children from birth to six years. The course provides […]

CNPS 426: The Role of the Teacher in Guidance

CNPS 426: The Role of the Teacher in Guidance Section Term Type Days Time Start Date End Date 63A DEC September 4, 2018 April 4, 2019 APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your experience and a current CV to the following address: ecps.administration@ubc.ca. Deadline for applications:  July 22, 2018. Please indicate […]

Welcome to Dr. Vicki Knight!

Welcome to Dr. Vicki Knight!

Dr. Knight has more than 20 years of experience working with students who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Promotion of Three ECPS Faculty Members

Promotion of Three ECPS Faculty Members

These promotions will be effective by July 1st, 2018.

Measuring the Quality of Learning Strategy Use in a Cooperative Learning Environment with English as a Second Language Learners

Measuring the Quality of Learning Strategy Use in a Cooperative Learning Environment with English as a Second Language Learners

This presentation reports on a video-study which tested a new approach for capturing the quality of strategic actions as its key concept in a more finely grained fashion, based on observational data.

EPSE 565A | Interdisciplinary Consultation

With a focus on effective communication, collaboration and leadership skills that promote sustainable client outcomes, this course will teach students to consult with individual, group and organizational consultee-clients. Students will learn to deliver structured consultation within various settings (e.g., schools, clinics/organizations and hospitals) with their unique timetables and goals. Students will practice case assessment and […]

Congratulations to ECPS Graduate Student Randip Gill

Congratulations to ECPS Graduate Student Randip Gill

The award is presented each year to a small number of graduate students who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at UBC.

Issues In Interest Measurement: The World Is Not Flat

Issues In Interest Measurement: The World Is Not Flat

Dr. Tracey is a Professor of Counseling and Counseling Psychology at the College of Integrated Science and Arts, Arizona State University

Case Studies in Deaf Education: Inquiry, Application, and Resources

Case Studies in Deaf Education: Inquiry, Application, and Resources

Case Studies in Deaf Education provides comprehensive materials that will prepare prospective teachers to work with the diverse spectrum of students who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing (d/Dhh) and empower them to better understand these complex and unique learners.

Associate Professor (with tenure) in Mental Health in Children and Youth

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Associate Professor (with tenure) in Mental Health in Children and Youth  The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education (ECPS), located in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, invites applications for a […]

Welcome to Dr. Karen Bopp

Welcome to Dr. Karen Bopp

Dr. Bopp’s appointment in ECPS is funded by an $800,000 grant from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, toward the goal of ensuring that families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have ready access to high quality professional services and support.

Adaptability: How the Capacity to Adjust to Change is Essential for Students and Teachers

Adaptability: How the Capacity to Adjust to Change is Essential for Students and Teachers

Rebecca completed her doctoral studies at the University of British Columbia and previously she worked as an elementary school teacher in Melbourne.

Interview with CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska

Interview with CNPS Doctoral Candidate, Karolina Rozworska

Karolina is hoping her research outline aspects of mothers’ functioning related to their use of emotion coaching and better define what mothers need to support their efforts.

ECPS Conference Funding Information Session

ECPS Conference Funding Information Session

This information session will review different sources of conference funding for ECPS students and provide students with an opportunity to ask questions from those who have obtained conference funding in the past.

Dr. Lina Darwich’s Presentation

Dr. Lina Darwich’s Presentation

In this presentation, Dr. Lina Darwich will explain how and why her focus on building a sense of community guides her teaching, leadership, and service. She will share examples from her teaching and from her role as a colleague to illustrate this focus.

QMS Event: Power Analysis Workshop

QMS Event: Power Analysis Workshop

We look forward to seeing you in this interesting QMS workshop.

Dr. Giuliana Pinto’s Presentation as a Visiting Scholar

Dr. Giuliana Pinto’s Presentation as a Visiting Scholar

Dr. Pinto is full professor in Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Florence (Italy), where she is also director of the research Unit on School Psychology, and Coordinator of the PhD course in psychology.

Dr. Lara Ragpot’s Students’ Conceptual Development and their Language of Learning & Instruction: Lessons Learnt from Selected South African Research

Dr. Lara Ragpot’s Students’ Conceptual Development and their Language of Learning & Instruction: Lessons Learnt from Selected South African Research

More than 90% of South African school and university students, learn in a language other than their mother tongue. This lecture will present findings from research on the difficulties students experience in the development of concepts when they learn in a second (third, or even fourth) language.

Congratulations to Dr. Rob Bedi!

Congratulations to Dr. Rob Bedi!

Congratulations Dr. Rob Bedi!

Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel as Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning

Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel as Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning

Reappointment of Dr. Shelley Hymel as Edith Lando Professor in Social and Emotional Learning.

QMS Event: Research Talk

QMS Event: Research Talk

Please don’t forget to RSVP your attendance for this QMS Research Talk if you wish to be part of this event.

Dr. Magda Costa Carvalho’s Presentation on Philosophy for Children in the University of the Azores: History, Present and Perspectives

Dr. Magda Costa Carvalho’s Presentation on Philosophy for Children in the University of the Azores: History, Present and Perspectives

In this presentation Dr. Magda Costa Carvalho will introduce the P4C experience mainly in teacher education and philosophical practice with children at the university of Azores in Portugal.

ECPS Welcomes Dr. Shawna Faber tenure-track Instructor in Human Development, Learning and Culture.

ECPS Welcomes Dr. Shawna Faber tenure-track Instructor in Human Development, Learning and Culture.

Dr. Faber will join ECPS as a tenure – track Instructor in Human Development, Learning and Culture on May 1, 2018. Dr Faber is already a valued member at ECPS where she has served as a 12 month lecturer since 2012 .

Dr. Walter Kohan’s Symposia Focusing on: Childhood As a Need For an Inquiry-Based Philosophical Education

Dr. Walter Kohan’s Symposia Focusing on: Childhood As a Need For an Inquiry-Based Philosophical Education

Join us on Friday, February 2nd for Dr. Walter Kohan’s Symposia on “What Does It Mean To Teach? Between Ignorance, Invention and Emancipation” With Focus on Childhood As a Need For an Inquiry-Based Philosophical Education.