Drs. Zumbo and Hymel Section Keynote Speakers at the 75th Annual CPA Convention
Starting the annual convention off right, Professors Bruno Zumbo and Shelley Hymel are scheduled section keynote speakers on Thursday, June 5th, 2014.
Dr. Allison Cloth Awarded 2014-2015 HSS Seed Grant and John and Doris Andrews Research and Development Award
Dr. Allison Cloth has been awarded the 2014-2015 HSS Seed Grant ($7,000) and the John and Doris Andrews Research and Development Award ($3,700).
Dr. Rachel Weber UBC Hampton Fund Research Grant 2014 Recipient
Dr. Rachel Weber received the Hampton Fund Research Grant in April 2014, in the amount of $22,237. The grant is funding a project titled, “An Exploration of Cognitive Resilience in At-Risk Children from Diverse Linguistic Backgrounds.”
2014 SSHRC Insight Grant ECPS Awardees, Drs. Joanna Cannon & Anita Hubley
2014 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Grantees Awarded $118,928 for 3 years.
ECPS Recipients of the 2013-2014 Graduate Student Research Grant
Nine ECPS students (out of 21 overall Faculty of Education recipients) have received the 2013-2014 Faculty of Education Graduate Student Research Grant!
Dr. Joanna Cannon Expands Her Teaching Skills for PADS
Watch our video interview with Dr. Cannon as she introduces Clove, a female yellow lab that she is training for the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society.
Dr. Kadriye Ercikan Elected as Vice President of AERA
On March 14, 2014, Dr. Kadriye Ercikan was elected as Vice President of the American Educational Research Association.
Dadaab Project Donation
UBC’s Faculty of Education acknowledged the donation by Worth Publishers of 200 copies of their textbook, ‘The Development of Children’, to the Secondary Teacher Education Program in the Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya.
CIHR 3-year Operating Grant Awarded to Dr. Lynn Miller
Dr. Lynn Miller has been awarded a 3-year Operating Grant ($911,632) from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for the project, “Neural Correlates in Childhood-onset Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.”
Prestigious Junior Scholar Award Granted to CNPS Ph.D. Candidate, Masahiro Minami
ECPS is extremely pleased to announce that Masahiro Minami has received the prestigious Junior Scholar Award by the Japanese Society for Morita Therapy on Nov. 29, 2013 at their 31st Annual Conference in Japan.
Dan Cox on Soldier Suicides
…”convincing soldiers to seek suicide preventative support is a challenging effort.”
Linda Siegel on Dyslexia’s Deadly Toll
Dyslexia can lead to negative behaviours if it is not properly identified and treated, says Dr. Linda Siegel.
Movember Canada Research Award Goes To: Drs. Marvin Westwood (CNPS) & David Kuhl (Family Practice)
The Masculinities and Men’s Depression and Suicide Network – otherwise referred to as MD&S-net. Comprising 15 researchers across four provinces and dedicated to implementing and formally evaluating five projects to advance the mental health of Canadian men and their families. MD&S-Net will deliver the five projects over three years and the team has strong linkages […]
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Tim Laidler on CTV News, discusses recent military suicides
Tim Laidler of Veterans Transition Network discusses the type of issues soldiers face when they return home and what needs to be done. View the entire CTV News video clip, courtesy of theloop.ca.
Dr. Lynn Miller on Fairchild TV – September 16, 2013
See more about the Chinese-language news station: www.fairchildtv.com
Dr. Marvin Westwood’s Achievements – Highlighted in 2012-2013 UBC Annual Report
All great achievements are the product of commitment. Learn more about UBC’s nine commitments by visiting the university’s Place and Promise Plan.
Dr. Vadeboncoeur’s latest Vancouver Sun article: “Throw away the checklist: Do what’s right for your child”
Professor Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur’s most recent article in the Vancouver Sun (September 8, 2013) encourages parents to become more involved with their children because more envolvement enables unique learning experiences for children. All parents are situated to create learning opportunities that will equip children for many of the joyous and challenging times ahead. Learn more […]
ECPS Student Welcome Back BBQ Photo Highlights 2013
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You’re not a helicopter parent just because you care
Check out Dr. Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur’s latest Globe and Mail article, “You’re not a helicopter parent just because you care” – published August 28, 2013. Helicopter parents are usually more educated than their less involved counterparts.
Georgia Straight story covers Dr. Lynn Miller on childhood anxiety
Professor of Counselling Psychology, Dr. Lynn Miller recently spoke to the Georgia Straight about childhood anxieties – just in time for back-to-school season! Read the full article that was published on August 14, 2013. Want to learn more about childhood anxiety? Watch this informational video by Dr. Miller.
ECPS Scholarship Form
Continuing students can download the application form for the 2013/2014 ECPS Scholarship here. All MA and PhD students, who are in good academic standing (e.g., first class standing), and who have less than $10000 in funding for the 2013/2014 school year are eligible to apply for this scholarship. All applications are due Monday, May 13, […]
BC Conference on Promoting “Engaged Philosophical Inquiry” (UBC, May 3, 2013)
The co-directors of the Vancouver Institute for Philosophy for Children (VIPC), Dr. Barbara Weber (UBC) and Dr. Susan Gardner (Capilano University), organized a BC conference on Engaged Philosophical Inquiry, which was attended by 25 people. More than half of the attendees were faculty members from BC universities and colleges, including UBC, SFU, Capilano, UFV, Alexander […]
Wyman Lecture and Killam Conversation 2013: Rethinking Relationships Between Teaching, Learning and Art
Dr. Rita L. Irwin, Professor of Art Education and Dr. Donal O’Donoghue, Associate Professor of Art Education focus on an artist residency at UBC that brought together artists, pedagogues and researchers to explore and invent relations between art, learning and teaching, and consider the learning encounters made possible in and through the processes and products […]
Tim Laidler is due to be presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Tim Laidler is due to be presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition for his development and expansion of the Veterans Transition Program nationally. Tim will be presented with the award by BC Minister of Heritage James Moore. The ceremony will be held at The Vancouver Club on the 22 January 2013. For […]
Technology and Ethics in Counselling Colloquium Video Available
Videos of Maureen McEvoy’s colloquium on the use of technology and cyber safe counselling practices is available for those who were unable to attend the event. Please click here for this video and for access to the CNPS video library.
Julian Sefton-Green – Learning in Out-of-School Contexts: Education in Non-Formal Settings
Out-of-school centers and activities meet many needs in societies around the world. What effects and impacts are they having on formal education institutions? Click here for full webinar
Professor Marvin Westwood is to receive Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
Professor Marvin Westwood is due to be presented with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition for his development and research of the Veterans’ Transition Program. Marvin will be presented with the award by BC Premier, Christy Clark. The ceremony will be held at UBC on the 13 December 2012. For more information about the […]
Ottawa Launches Veterans Transition Program
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Kim Schonert-Reichl Talks About Empathy on Australian National Radio
Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl is interviewed by The Science Show on Australian RadioNational about how empathy is used in education and therapy to ehlp modify the behaviour of children with behavioural problems. http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/empathy-used-to-understand-behaviour-of-others/3976910