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Dr. Laurie Ford Has Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Ford who has been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. She was honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on Monday, October 19, 2026. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to recognize active full-time faculty members and librarians with 25 years […]

ECPS GSC: Demystifying Graduate School

Grad school is hard enough already without figuring out the institutional processes involved! If you’ve ever wondered “how does everyone else have it all figured out???”, the reality is: we don’t until it somehow all comes together. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Our wonderful panelists bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and […]

PhD Student Marcus Lau Publishes Article on Inclusive Lesson Planning

Marcus Lau, a PhD student in Special Education at ECPS Department, has published a new article in BCTF Teacher Magazine titled, “My six-step lesson/unit planning process: A practical guide to creating a more inclusive classroom.” Drawing on his experience as a district resource teacher supporting inclusive education, Lau shares a practical, six-step approach to applying […]

NEW W2 Course: EPSE 565B-076 – Graduate Student Seminar

Are you an ECPS graduate student looking to connect with peers and strengthen your graduate experience? Join EPSE 565B-076, a new seminar for M.A. and Ph.D. students in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). The seminar provides opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow graduate students while exploring graduate program […]

2026-27 W2 Sessional Lecturer Positions

Deadline: November 5, 2026

2026-27 W2 GTA positions

Deadline: November 15, 2026

Celebration of Gratitude: Remembering Cay Holbrook

We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate Cay’s life and legacy with a heartfelt gathering filled with gratitude, stories, smiles, and shared memories. If you have any questions about this event, please contact ECPS Social & Wellbeing Committee: Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse or Eun Young Kwon

White Cane Day

Come learn how simple actions can help create more accessible and welcoming environments for students who are blind or have low vision. An event by ECPS SPED program, Blindness and Visual Impairments concentration featuring: Date Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time 11:30 am to 2:30pm Location Scarfe Lobby Questions Please contact Dr. Erika Fundelius

ECPS GSC Event: Day of Longboat

ECPS GSC Event: Day of Longboat Questions?Email ECPSgradstudentcommunity@gmail.com or DM @ECPSgradstudentcommunity on Instagram

In Memoriam, Dr. Martha Cay Holbrook, Professor Emerita

Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Martha Cay Holbrook, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). Dr. Holbrook passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. An internationally respected scholar, educator, mentor and innovator in the field of visual […]

Dr. Johanna Sam Discusses Youth, Culture and the Digital World on Health Yalhtɨg

UBC ECPS Associate Professor Dr. Johanna Sam is featured in Episode 13 of Health Yalhtɨg (The Health Talk Podcast), where she shares insights from her research and work with Indigenous youth in Tl’etinqox. In this meaningful conversation, Dr. Sam explores the experiences of Indigenous youth growing up in an increasingly digital world, discussing topics including […]

Back to School Orientation & Picnic 2026

M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education Info session – focusing on Autism and Developmental Disabilities concentration

This online information session is intended for prospective students interested in UBC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities concentration in Special Education, including those interested in pursuing BCBA-eligible coursework. Participants will learn about program options, including the M.Ed. and M.A., curriculum, admission requirements, application procedures, and key deadlines. The session will provide an overview of the concentration’s […]

Young People as Community Co-Educators Toolkit

In a collaboration between HDLC faculty and UBC’s Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), colleagues Natacha Monestel Mora, Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur, Johanna Sam, Bruce Moghtader, and Surita Jhangiani co-authored a toolkit for university instructors entitled, Engaging young people as community-co-educators in university classrooms: A toolkit based upon the Six Rs for decolonizing higher education. This Toolkit is offered […]

Welcome to Auralia Brooke! A 2026 Canada Postdoctoral Research Award Recipient in HDLC

Auralia is a PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and sessional faculty at both UBC and UNB. Nominated as one of this year’s UBC Faculty Wellbeing Champions by her students, she teaches graduate courses in social and emotional learning, critical theory, literacies and power, and experiential learning focused on communities of belonging. […]

M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education Info session – focusing on Blindness and Low Vision concentration

This online information session is intended for certified teachers with a bachelor’s degree in teaching who are interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in the field of blindness and low vision through UBC’s master’s program. Participants will learn about program options (M.Ed. , M.A.), curriculum, admission requirements, application procedures, and key deadlines. The session […]

Behaviour Analyst Certification FAQ

Promotion of Drs. Kassan, Schanding, Tomfohr-Madsen

We are delighted to announce the promotion of the following two ECPS faculty members effective July 1st, 2025. To know more about the profile of these faculty members, please click on their names.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Online Master’s Info Sessions 2026

About the program Learn more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (M.A./M.Ed.) Questions? Contact Dr. Joanna Cannon at joanna.cannon@ubc.ca

Welcome New Faculty: Dr. John Lum

ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. John Lum as an Assistant Professor in the School and Applied Child Psychology Program Prior to joining UBC, Dr. Lum served as the District Psychologist with the Vancouver School Board, where he conducted autism spectrum disorder and psychoeducational assessments for students requiring intensive support. He also consulted with teachers […]

BCTF’s Teacher Magazine features article by ECPS Student Afrah Noor Khan

ECPS is pleased to celebrate the publication of an article by graduate student Afrah Noor Khan (M.Ed. Human Development, Learning, and Culture) in Teacher Magazine (BC Teachers’ Federation publication) In her article, “Teachers can’t pour from an empty cup: But what keeps emptying it?”, Khan examines how teacher burnout is often framed as an individual […]

Winter 1 Course: EPSE 604A | Advanced Topics in HDLC: Phenomenology, Technology and the Human Experience

EPSE 604A | Advanced Topics in Human Development, Learning, and Culture: Phenomenology, Technology and the Human Experience Professor: Dr. Barbara WeberWinter Term 1 | Mondays 4:30-7:30pmFormat: In-person Learning never occurs in abstraction. As social-emotional, embodied beings, we move, perceive, and feel; we are engaged with tools and technologies and are situated in socio-cultural-historical environments. From […]

Congratulations to Spring 2026 ECPS Graduates

Congratulations to the following Spring 2026 Graduates: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson

Congrats to the 2026 Faculty Wellbeing Champions

On April 7, 2026, more than 100 students, faculty, staff, and university leaders gathered at the Ponderosa Ballroom for UBC Vancouver’s first Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event. The event celebrated the vital role faculty play in supporting student wellbeing in teaching and learning environments. A total of 124 faculty members, nominated by students, were recognized […]

Summer 2026 Course: EPSE 511

EPSE 511: Critical Multicultural Perspectives on Learning with Digital Technologies: Redressing Educational Inequalities Through Open Pedagogy July 6-24, 2026 | Mon-Fri 10:30am-1:00pmFormat: Online Examine how digital technologies are shaping learning through issues of power, access, and equity in our educational systems. In this course you will engage critically with topics such as surveillance, privacy, and […]

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Low, 2025/26 Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize Recipient

The Faculty of Education recognizes excellence in teaching through the Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize, which honours the commitment, engagement, and dedication of our colleagues. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Angela Low, recipient of the 2025/26 Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize. The prize includes both a plaque and $1000 and is awarded at the year-end Faculty […]

M.A. and M.Ed. in Special Education Info Session – focusing on Blindness and Visual Impairment concentration

Are you a certified teacher or teacher candidate in Canada? Have you ever considered expanding your impact as a specialist in visual impairment? Working as a teacher of students who are blind or have low vision is a career grounded in collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving — where flexibility and comfort with ambiguity are essential. You’ll […]

How to Write Meaningful Positionality Statements

Join the ECPS Social Justice Committee and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology for an upcoming workshop, How to Write Meaningful Positionality Statements, on Thursday, May 7 from 9:00–10:30am in Scarfe Building 201. Open to students and faculty, this session will explore the importance of positionality statements and offer practical guidance on how to thoughtfully […]

EPSE 462 Showcase: Celebration of Learning

Join the EPSE 462 students as they translate key scientific research in human development to be understood by children, parents, teachers and more. You are invited to learn from and provide feedback to our students’ work-in-progress. And above all, to share the passion we all have for supporting understandings of human development. Host: Rachel Lin […]

ECPS Workshop: Supporting and Scaffolding Students Using Generative AI

This session focuses on practical approaches for supporting and scaffolding student learning using generative AI tools. Participants will explore pedagogical uses of AI, strategies for designing assignments in the AI era, and approaches to guiding students in responsible and productive uses of AI in coursework. Instructor: Lucas Wright (Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology – […]

ECPS AI Workshop: Using Generative AI as a Thinking Partner for Research and Writing

Participants will explore how generative AI tools can support the research and writing process. The workshop will introduce practical strategies for using AI as a thinking partner for brainstorming research ideas, organizing arguments, refining academic writing, and engaging responsibly with AI in scholarly work. Instructor: Lucas Wright (Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology – CTLT) […]

2026 Spring MERM Speaker Series: Dr. Qiwei He

Identifying Meaningful Patterns with Sequence Mining on Process Data in Large-Scale Assessments Friday, February 27, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Scarfe Library Block Room 278 or Zoom Speaker Dr. Qiwei (Britt) HeProvost’s Distinguished Associate Professor Director of AI Measurement and Data Science LabGeorgetown University Abstract Computer-based assessments offer unprecedented opportunities to capture rich, granular log […]

Roots of Connection

NITEP and HDLC are proud to celebrate their collaborative initiative, Roots of Connection. Designed to support Indigenous teacher candidates throughout their professional journey, this 8-month long project brought together NITEP, HDLC, and students to create a beautifully crafted Teacher Planner grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and social-emotional learning. These planners were professionally printed and gifted to each and every Indigenous […]

Yasmin Elliott

MA Student yelliott@student.ubc.ca Yasmin is a second-year M.A. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Family & Child Studies at the University of Guelph. Before graduate studies, Yasmin worked in a variety of school, community, and private settings supporting children, youth, and families as an EAL classroom […]

Hira Peracha

Ph.D. Student hperacha@student.ubc.ca Hira is a second-year Ph.D. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC), which is located on the traditional, unceded, and stolen lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology […]

Antonia Soldovieri

Ph.D. Student asoldovi@student.ubc.ca Antonia is a white cis woman from an Italian, German, and American mixed family. She was born in Germany, grew up in Toronto, Canada, and moved to Vancouver to pursue graduate school. She is currently a Ph.D. student in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, where she works in clinical, school, and […]

Laurie He

MA Student lauriehe@student.ubc.ca Laurie is a second-year MA student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program at the University of British Columbia. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours BSc in Neurophysiology. Throughout her academic training, she has conducted research in hospital settings, completed psychoeducational assessments in clinical contexts, and delivered interventions for […]

Nimrit Jhinjar

MA Student jhinjar@student.ubc.ca Nimrit Jhinjar is a second-year M.A. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP) program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She holds an undergraduate degree in Honours Psychology and has worked across school, community, and clinical settings supporting children and adolescents with diverse learning, behavioural, and social-emotional profiles. Nimrit is currently completing […]

Faculty Panel: Preparing the Summary of Activities

This panel session will introduce the annual Summary of Activities form and provide guidance on preparing a clear, effective, and well-organized submission. While designed primarily for newly hired faculty, the session is open to all interested colleagues. Although the form itself is straightforward, the way information is framed and communicated can significantly influence the review […]

Just Published: Empowering Learners with Visual Impairments

A new open access article by Dr. Erika Fundelius: Empowering Students with Visual Impairments: A Collaborative Approach to Access and the Expanded Core Curriculum highlights how educators can foster equitable access for learners with visual impairments. This article is meaningful for all K–12 educators and emphasizes collaboration with specialists and integrating the Expanded Core Curriculum for meaningful […]

Office Closures for Winter Break

Please note that the ECPS Department and PSCTC offices will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026. We appreciate your understanding and extend our warmest wishes for a joyful, restful, and festive holiday season. Illustration created by Mark Pilon, Digital Communication Designer with UBC Brand and […]

Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Perry on her upcoming retirement

Dr. Nancy Perry will retire on December 31, 2025, following 29 years of exemplary service to the ECPS Department. Throughout her career, her passion, insight, and steadfast commitment have profoundly influenced students, colleagues, and the wider community. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and the significant contributions she has made over the years. Please […]

In Memoriam: Dr. Sharon Kahn

Dear Colleagues, We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Sharon Kahn, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education (ECPS), who passed away on November 3, 2025. A pioneering leader in equity, a devoted educator and a respected and cherished colleague, Dr. Kahn leaves an enduring legacy […]

Trauma Informed Practice Training 2026

Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 1 Trauma and the Body Upcoming Training Workshop runs from 9:30 AM – 4 PM via Zoom. Register on Eventbrite Trauma Informed Practice Training Level 2 Healing Trauma Experientially Upcoming Training Workshop runs from 10 AM – 4 PM via Zoom. Register on Eventbrite

Global Symposium on Process Data in Surveys and Tests with Dr. Bruno Zumbo

Georgetown University – King’s College London Symposium Series Join Us for the Free Online Symposium on Process Data in Surveys and Tests Featuring UBC’s Professor Bruno Zumbo 🗓 Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00–11:30 AM (EST) / 16:00–17:30 (UK BST) 📍 Venue: Virtual Symposium (Zoom link will be shared upon registration) Process data in surveys and tests refers to […]

CCEL/HDLC Together We Grow

Together We Grow (TWG): Gardening for Ecological Awareness, Food Literacy, and Indigenous Wisdom Project Who? Three HDLC Graduate students—Sangeeta Bhonsale, Fei Fung and Eduardo Moran Jiminez—worked with the Stride Avenue Community School (SACS) Coordinator, an Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper and SACS students and their parents. This initiative was made possible through funding from a […]

Congratulations to Fall 2025 ECPS Graduates

Congratulations to the following Fall 2025 Graduates: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson

PhD Candidate Marcus Lau Publishes Article on Inclusive Classroom Collaboration

We are excited to recognize Marcus Lau, PhD candidate in Special Education at ECPS Department, for his contribution to Teacher Magazine (BC Teachers’ Federation publication). His article, “Curiosity, Care, and Collaboration: Empowering School-Based Teams in an Inclusive Classroom,” offers a thoughtful and analytically grounded reflection on the relational dimensions of inclusive educational practice. Drawing on […]

Panel on Social-Emotional Well-Being & End-of-Term Celebration

Date: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025Time: 4:30 to 6:30 pmLocation: Scarfe 310Organizer: EPSE 585 Students Feeling overwhelmed or struggling with the fall blues? As the rain sets in and end-of-term pressures build, it is easy to feel drained or disconnected. But you are not alone: the ECPS community is here to support you! Join us for […]

In Memoriam: Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long

Dear Colleagues, It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). Dr. Long passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in the arms of her husband, Dr. Robert (Bob) Schutz, also a longtime UBC faculty […]

Three ECPS Faculty Members Have Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

Congratulations to our three ECPS faculty members who have been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. Drs. Anita Hubley, Bruno Zumbo, and Joseph Lucyshyn (retired August 2025), were honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on October 20th. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to […]

ECPS GTA Training Workshop: Accessible Active Learning

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Scarfe Library Block 278 (2nd floor) Facilitators: Daria Oleinichenko & Esther Roorda All ECPS GTAs (new and returning GTAs or those interested in TAships in the future) are invited to attend this in-person training workshop on Accessible Active Learning. Workshop focus: If you have any questions, please contact […]

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Online Master’s Info Sessions

About the program Learn more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (M.A./M.Ed.) Questions? Contact Dr. Joanna Cannon at joanna.cannon@ubc.ca

HDLC Expands Graduate Programs with New Concentrations in Learning in Digital Cultures

The Learning in Digital Cultures (LDC) concentration in the HDLC M.Ed. program explores how digital technologies shape the way we learn, work, and connect. You’ll examine the relationships between people, technology, and digital environments, while tackling issues like digital inequality, algorithmic bias, and online risks. With a focus on social justice, culture, and Indigeneity, this […]

Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn on his upcoming retirement

Dr. Joseph Lucyshyn will be retiring on August 31, 2025, after 25 years of distinguished service to the ECPS Department. His passion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication have shaped the experiences of students, colleagues, and the broader community. Thank you for your leadership and countless contributions to our community. Please join us in celebrating his achievements […]

ECPS Graduate Student Award

Information and Policy on ECPS Graduate Student Award – Updated on April 1, 2026 The ECPS Graduate Student Award is open to all registered and active graduate students in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, enrolled in one of the five primary graduate programs, who attended academic conferences or conducted research in the […]

Five ECPS Graduate Students Receive Federal Research Awards

We are proud to announce that five ECPS graduate students have received prestigious federal research awards for the 2025/26 academic year through Canada’s Tri-Council agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR). These awards recognize outstanding academic achievement and support graduate research across Canada. ECPS Recipients: Name Award Tayler Colton SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Alayna Finley SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Yue […]

ECPS New Student Orientation and Welcome Picnic 2025

We’re excited to welcome all incoming ECPS students to our 2025 New Student Orientation and Welcome Picnic—join us to meet faculty and staff, connect with your peers, and enter for a chance to win one of 10 gift card prizes! Orientation Session Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Neville Scarfe, Room 100 Welcome Picnic Time: 5:30 […]

Redefining Self-Care with Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen

“I strongly believe in community care. When we focus too much on the individual, we risk treating burnout and stress as personal problems, instead of recognizing them as collective challenges.” We are pleased to share a recent Q&A interview featuring Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, ECPS Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology, and an investigator at the BC […]

Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed Head of ECPS

Headship Announcement: Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed ECPS Department Head We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Schanding as Head of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Jenna Shapka for her dedicated leadership […]

Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Eun Young Kwon

ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Eun Young Kwon as an Assistant Professor in Special Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing concentration Dr. Kwon brings 17 years of experience as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, having worked in diverse educational settings in the Delta School District and the British Columbia […]

Congratulations to Drs. Borgen and Haverkamp on their upcoming retirement

Drs. Bill Borgen and Beth Haverkamp will be retiring on June 30, 2025, after 48 and 36 years of dedicated service, respectively. On behalf of ECPS, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their passion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment, which have profoundly inspired students, colleagues, and the entire department. Thank you for your leadership and countless […]

Congratulations to Spring 2025 ECPS Graduates

Congratulations to the following Spring 2025 Graduates: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson

Register W1 Course: EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLC

EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLCReimagining Resilience: Young People’s Development in Complex Systems Winter 1 2025 | In-Person Time: Thursday, 4:30-7:30 pm Taught by: Dr. Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse Today’s young people are born into a world of global changes and challenges that transform the social, political, economic and psychological conditions of everyday life. Young people are […]

Congratulations to Gizem Guryil, Negar Khodarahmi, and Johanna Mickelson

2024–25 UBC Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Winners We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional graduate students who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching at UBC. These award recipients have demonstrated remarkable commitment, leadership, and pedagogical skill in their roles as teaching assistants, leaving a lasting impact on the students […]

Thesis Defence: Rachel Hussey, MA in HDLC

Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM (PDT) Virtual: Zoom (Please contact Dr. Johanna Sam for link) Supervisory Committee: Johanna Sam (Supervisor) Jennifer Shapka (Supervisory Committee Member) Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse (Supervisory Committee Member) Title: Bouncing Forward In A Digital World: An Investigation Of The Relationships Between Young Adulthood Technology Use, Resilience and Psychological […]

Congratulations to Natacha Monestel Mora on her new publication

We’re excited to share that our HDLC Doctoral Candidate, Natacha Monestel Mora has co-authored a new article in Bank Street College’s Occasional Paper Series titled “Social Imagining in ‘Youth Taking Action’: Documenting Immigrating and Settling Through a Hybrid Youth Participatory Action Research Project.” The piece highlights a youth-led research and documentary project that explores immigrant […]

Summer Hybrid Course: EPSE 511

EPSE 511 Critical Multicultural Perspectives on Learning with Digital Technologies Summer 2A, June 30-July 18, 2025 Time: Monday to Friday, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Taught by: Dr. Surita Jhangiani, David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education and Associate Professor in ECPS This course will critically examine teaching and learning through technological tools and the digital […]

Summer 2025 Sessional Lecturer – EPSE 317

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Summer 2025 Sessional Lecturer Position – EPSE 317 Posted on March 11, 2025 | Application Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025 Job Description Course Name Section Credit Term Act Type Mode of Delivery Day Time EPSE_V 317-S 920/924/925/974 3 […]

Invitation: Forms of Listening Research with Dr.Przanowska

If you would like to participate or learn more about the study, please contact Dr. Przanowska directly by email: malgorzata.przanowska@ubc.ca and mprzanowska@uw.edu.pl if you want to stay in touch for longer.

Department Talk: Dr. Malgorzata Przanowska

About the talk The context of my talk will be our uncertain times: technological turn and digital domination, wars (including economic ones), consequences of the pandemic, a general neglect of humanistic culture and attitude, migrations, just to mention a few aspects of our contemporary world. In such a context we pose a question about education […]

EPSE 592: Experimental Designs and Analysis in Educational Research

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions Application Deadline: November 7, 2024 EPSE 592: Experimental Designs and Analysis in Educational Research EPSE 592 Qualifications: Most research in the social sciences (e.g., education, psychology) uses either correlation or quasi-experimental designs. In […]

Winter 2 of 2024-2025 GTA Positions – EPSE 310B

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Winter 2024-2025 GTA Positions Application Deadline: September 29, 2024 EPSE 310B: Assessment and Learning in the Classroom EPSE 310B Qualifications: Preference is given to Doctoral students who have a strong understanding of classroom assessment and learning principles, however, […]

CNPS 362: Basic Interviewing Skills

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Fall/Winter 2024 GTA Positions Courses below are posted on August 13, 2024 | Application Deadline: August 20, 2024 CNPS 362: Basic Interviewing Skills Qualifications: Preference is given to Doctoral students in Counselling Psychology (or closely related) who have […]

PSCTC Winter Work Learn Positions

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education PSCTC Winter Work Learn Positions/GAA Positions Application Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024 The Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre (PSCTC) has 3 Work Learn/GAA openings in Sept 1, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025, for up to 10 hours per […]

Debopriya Sen

Ph.D. Student debopriya.sen@psy.christuniversity.in Debopriya is an MA student in Counseling Psychology at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Education. She is an international student from India. She has previously worked with children and women from underrepresented and marginalized communities as part of organizations such as U&I Desire Society, Centre for Social Action and […]

Kate Rho

Ph.D. Student katehyunjung@gmail.com Kate Rho (She/Her) is a first-generation immigrant settler living, learning, and working on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Stó:lō (Stolo), Tsleil-Waututh, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations. She is a first year MA student in the Counselling Psychology program supervised by Dr. CJ Park. Prior to graduate studies, she has primarily […]

Aisha Ghani

Ph.D. Student Aisha023@student.ubc.ca Aisha is a doctoral candidate in the School and Applied Child Psychology (SCAP) program. Before starting graduate school, Aisha worked in research at BC Children’s Hospital with children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions as well as their families. During her graduate training she has provided assessment, consultation, and intervention services […]

Linnea Kalchos

Ph.D. Student Lkalchos@student.ubc.ca LinkedIn Linnea is a Ph.D. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program (SACP) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Before beginning her graduate studies, Linnea was a secondary school teacher who lived and taught abroad in Melbourne, Australia, for three years. During her degrees in SACP, she has […]

Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Fall/Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions Application Deadline: October 15, 2024 Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions: Application Procedure: To apply, please download and complete the ECPS Sessional Application Cover Letter Template and submit along with your CV to the following […]

Fall/Winter 2024 GTA Positions – EPSE 301

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Fall/Winter 2024 GTA Positions Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 21, 2024 EPSE 301 | Introduction to Educational Psychology EPSE 301 Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates who have experience teaching in the areas of human development, learning, and culture […]

Fall/Winter 2024 GTA Positions – CNPS 362

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Fall/Winter 2024 GTA Positions Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 CNPS 362: Basic Interviewing Skills EPSE 308 Qualifications: Preference is given to Doctoral students in Counselling Psychology (or closely related) who have a strong understanding of basic helping/counselling/clinical […]

Introducing the Committee for Critical Social Justice (CCSJ) in School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP)

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Fall/Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Fall/Winter 2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions Courses below are posted on June 19, 2024 | Application Deadline: Sunday, July 7, 2024 EPSE 308: Development, Learning and Culture in the Classroom EPSE 308 Sessional Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates […]

Introducing the Committee for Critical Social Justice (CCSJ) in School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP)

By Dr. Anusha Kassan The Committee for Critical Social Justice (CCSJ) in School and Applied Child Psychology (SACP) has come together through shared values that centre on Indigenous and other non-western ways of knowing, the voices and experiences of underrepresented communities, anti-racism, anti-sexism, anti-homophobia, anti-transphobia, anti-ableism, anti-ageism, anti-oppression, diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, human rights, […]

ECPS Holiday Lunch Celebration!

Let’s take a break from our busy schedules to savor delicious food, engage lively conversations, and celebrate the accomplishments and camaraderie that make our ECPS community to special. RSVP by November 26th to ensure there’s a seat and a plate full of holiday delights reserved just for you! Whether you’ve been part of the ECPS […]

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Dr. Allison Cloth Introduces Needs-Based Mentoring Approach for Schools

Discover how Dr. Allison Cloth’s innovative need-based mentoring approach is transforming schools – click the link to learn more! Dr. Allison Cloth Introduces Needs-Based Mentoring Approach for Schools

EPSE 582 | Social and Emotional Learning Through the Lens of Mental Health – PS: S1

Understand the theories of both Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health and how the confluence of these impact overall wellbeing.

Congratulations to Spring 2023 ECPS Graduates

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Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Robinder P. Bedi

April 6, 2023 Robinder P. Bedi is a Counselling Psychology Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. He is a registered psychologist in British Columbia with scholarly interest in International/cross-cultural/multicultural counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling/psychotherapy envisioned as Western cultural healing practices. How long have you worked with the […]

In-Focus 2023: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our EDI initiative aims to raise awareness of the topics of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), particularly accessibility in in-person, online and hybrid courses in line with the coming new provincial accessibility guidelines. Along with the newly available EDI resources, attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion in course design will be accompanied by a variety of professional development […]

Congratulations to Drs. Surita Jhangiani and Carly Christensen

Congratulations to the Faculty of Education’s two Universal Design for Learning Fellows for 2023, Drs. Surita Jhangiani and Carly Christensen Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for course and curriculum development that supports a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for all learners. The UDL Fellows Program will support faculty and staff […]

Psychometrics, Assessment, and Research Methodology: The Many Ways of Being Human

Dr. Bruno Zumbo is invited by the Department of Statistical Science and the Department of Psychology of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, to speak about recent developments in his research program motivated by what he has described as the many ways of being human with the central theme of equity and fairness at the nexus […]

ECPS Spring 2023 Graduate Student Symposium

We’re excited to invite you to attend the spring ECPS graduate student symposium! We’ve put together a great program featuring ECPS students presenting on a variety of topics. See the attached program flyer for more details! The symposium will take place on Wednesday, March 22, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in room 310 of […]

Welcome Kay Mun

We are pleased and excited to welcome Kay Mun Kay has started her new role as Assistant to ECPS Head effective on March 1, 2023. Kay has always had a passion for education. Before she joined ECPS, she had worked in an education institute in Coquitlam for seven years and was promoted to branch manager […]

Congratulations to Dr. Cay Holbrook

Dr. Cay Holbrook, professor in ECPS, will be speaking on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science as part of a multidisciplinary panel on research related to braille literacy. Holbrook and her colleagues Simon Fischer-Baum (cognitive psychology), Robert Englebretson (Linguistics) have received a US federal grant through the Institute […]

Graduate Workshop: Providing Effective Feedback

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education (ECPS), is pleased to offer a training program for all Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) interested in becoming GTAs or are currently working as GTAs. As part of this professional development opportunity, workshops will be offered to support GTA’s teaching competencies and skills in diverse learning […]

“What Inclusion Means to Me” social media campaign

“What Inclusion Means to Me” social media campaign contest Social Media Campaign! Take a picture of yourself with 1-3 words describing what inclusion means to you. Post it on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #inclusionUBC, search the hashtag and like others’ posts. The post that receives the most likes will win a $50 Indigo […]

ECPS Graduate Student Symposium 2023

Submit a proposal: https://forms.gle/uZqucdJka5ah8Ee78 Building Community Through Conversation Symposium Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 17, 2023 Location: In-person in Scarfe Building (rooms TBA) – UBC Vancouver Campus This spring we’re excited to hold the 3rd ECPS Graduate Student Symposium! The symposium provides ECPS graduate students and faculty with the opportunity to […]

February is Psychology Month

Psychology Month Psychology is rooted in science that seeks to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. It is a broad field – some psychology professionals develop and test theories through research while others work to help individuals, organizations, and communities function better. Still others are both researchers and practitioners. Psychology Month is celebrated every February […]

Summer Course – EPSE 588 (3) Indigenous Pathways Through Social and Emotional Learning

EPSE 588 (3) Indigenous Pathways Through Social and Emotional Learning (Online Hybrid of asynchronous and synchronous) Summer 2B, July 4 – 31, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am – 1:00pm Dr. Johanna Sam, e-mail johanna.sam@ubc.ca We express our deep gratitude to the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people for us, at UBC Vancouver campus, to engage digitally on […]

ECPS Faculty Spotlight

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Dr. Bruno Zumbo’s invited address for the Research Methods and Analysis Series

Dr. Bruno Zumbo is giving an invited address at the Research Methods and Analysis Series hosted by the Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy. The event will be attended by researchers across Italy and other nations across Europe and North America. The title of his invited address is “Validity Theories, Frameworks […]

Congratulations to the 2022 Graduate Student Endowed Awards winners

The Office of the Associate Dean, Academic, Graduate and Innovation has announced the graduate student award winners of the 2022 Graduate Student Endowed Awards competition. Congratulations to the following ECPS students that received the award: Dean of Education Scholarship Alexis Webster (ECPS) Johanna Mickelson (ECPS) Katharine McCloskey (ECPS) Makayla Freeman (ECPS) Martin Dammert Freundt Thurne […]

PSCTC Winter Break Hours

PSCTC Winter Break Hours from December 12th, 2022 to January 6th, 2023. Please note hours are subject to change without notice, so check the PSCTC contact us page for the most updated hours.

Congratulations to Fall 2022 ECPS Graduates

Dear ECPS Graduates (see below for a list of graduates), Twice every year, we get to pause and acknowledge the tremendous accomplishment that is graduation. Every time, it is with renewed pleasure and enthusiasm that we get to express our recognition for the exceptional effort all of you have put in to reach this special […]