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Helpline provides timely support
September 24, 2021
“It’s okay for everyone to reach out and ask for help” is the message to men as part of a new service to prevent domestic violence.
Becoming friends during COVID
September 24, 2021
Jay Goodman and Nicholas Spring-Peers met face-to-face and became friends during their online program.
Education key to reconciliation
September 23, 2021
Education professor Candace Brunette-Debassige described how education can assist reconciliation efforts during an ILA podcast.
Giving back to education
September 22, 2021
Gregg Bereznick has done it all in education. He’s been an administrator, principal, teacher and Faculty of Education instructor and mentor.
Mental health during COVID
September 09, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly decreased mental health assessments among children and youth in Ontario.
Pandemic recovery
August 23, 2021
Four Faculty of Education researchers will share their research on how education can recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teaching Fellow (Indigenous Learning)
August 05, 2021
Education professor Candace Brunette-Debassige has been appointed as the Teaching Fellow (Indigenous Learning) at Western University.
Family’s IB ties
August 04, 2021
The IB Educator Certificate program is a family affair for Education alumna Barbara Nathoo.
Lifelong learning
July 28, 2021
Loving lifelong learning has been the key to Bertha-Rose Park’s success inside and outside the classroom
Dean's alumni virtual event
July 28, 2021
The Dean of Education, Dr. Donna Kotsopoulos, hosted a virtual event for alumni in June.
Learning through the senses
July 27, 2021
Jennifer Orr, BEd ’95, established Eyewords, a company that engages students’ senses to facilitate learning.
Resiliency key to career success
July 27, 2021
For alumnus Frank Loreto, BEd ’79, his life has followed a verse from Bruce Cockburn’s song from the Festival of Friends, ‘Open ...
CREVAWC youth advisory council
July 26, 2021
The Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children has created a Youth Advisory Council to prevent gender-based violence.
CCGSE co-president
June 23, 2021
Education graduate student Mohammed Estaiteyeh has been elected co-president of the Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education.
Community practicum
June 21, 2021
Teacher candidates were placed in the Children’s Aid Societies of Oxford and Huron-Perth as well as in the Memorial Boys and Girls Club.
EGSA Spring convocation message
June 17, 2021
Congratulations on the well-deserved success and graduating this summer. We come, we learn, we laugh, and finally, we part ways for hopeful tomorrows
Education community congratulates graduates
June 17, 2021
Education faculty, staff, alumni and donors congratulate the Class of 2021.
2020-21 academic awards
June 17, 2021
The Faculty of Education has announced the award recipients for the 2020-21 academic year.
ESC Spring convocation message
June 17, 2021
Congratulations class of 2021! We made it! I am so proud of all that we have accomplished.
Congratulations Class of 2021 from Dean Donna Kotsopoulos
June 17, 2021
To our graduating class of 2021, on behalf of the Faculty and Western University, our most sincere congratulations!
Learn. Earn. Return.
June 08, 2021
For retired educator, Sylvia McPhee, these three words are her life’s philosophy; and education is her passion.
Historic election
June 03, 2021
Education professor Jun Li has been elected as vice-president and President Designate of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES).
AFE supervisor awards
June 02, 2021
The Faculty of Education has announced the recipients of the Alternative Field Experience Supervisor’s Award for Excellence.
Associate teacher awards
June 02, 2021
The Faculty of Education has recognized five associate teachers for their contributions to teacher education.
Women and Leadership Colloquium
May 31, 2021
PhD candidate Hayley Finn and Doctor of Education candidate Merike Kolga have been selected to participate at the three-day event.
Incorporating history into math
May 31, 2021
Western Education instructor Vera Sarina incorporates history into math lessons.
Western Practicum Partnership
May 20, 2021
The Faculty of Education is collaborating with nine school boards to place teacher candidates directly into schools
Namukasa named Associate Dean
May 14, 2021
Immaculate Kizito Namukasa has been appointed Associate Dean, Graduate Education at the Faculty of Education.
Young Maestro Wes goes to school
May 10, 2021
Alumna Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool, Canadian Hip Hop legend Wes ‘Maestro’ Williams and illustrator Leon ‘Eklipz’ Robinson, ...
Understanding learning styles
April 30, 2021
A school visit from two psychologists sent Alberta O’Neil on an education odyssey spanning the globe.
Heart of the classroom
April 29, 2021
Rhodora Meliton-Vanderpool always knew she wanted to be a teacher. However, she had to go through a journey to figure it out.
Entrepreneurship Summit
April 29, 2021
The Faculty of Education and the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship are teaming up to present an Entrepreneur Summit for graduate students.
Understanding AI
April 28, 2021
AI is everywhere and professor George Gadanidis has created children’s stories to help students reflect on how AI influences their lives.
EGSA alumni chats
March 17, 2021
Earning an advanced degree is challenging but finding employment after graduation can be equally uncertain and difficult for graduate students.
Standardized screening, school and community integration help keep kids in school
March 11, 2021
Family functioning, bullying, substance use and ADHD diagnoses are key factors leading to absenteeism.
Diversity in children’s literature
March 10, 2021
Teacher candidates learned the importance of having diversity in children’s literature from Instagram influencer, grade 6 student Ainara ...
STEM pilot program
February 23, 2021
Two Education professors are working to remove barriers that students with developmental disabilities face in STEM education.
Music concert
February 12, 2021
Music can show that it’s fun to learn math. With that in mind, the Faculty of Education is hosting a math concert for students, parents and ...
In-person classes delayed to February 21: COVID-19 update
January 11, 2021
Updates from President Alan Shepard
Creating superheroes
December 14, 2020
It can be lonely being in graduate school. However, one Master of Arts student is using artwork to breakthrough this barrier and connect with ...
Visiting scholar
December 09, 2020
One of Cameroon’s leading advocates for the rights of marginalized communities and children with special needs is a visiting scholar at the ...
New Faculty of Education program supports Indigenous, disabled grad students
November 27, 2020
Western is clearing a pathway for people who have historically faced social and economic barriers, with a new scholarship program for graduate ...
Protecting family-violence survivors
November 26, 2020
CREVAWC has received just under $1.2 million from the federal government to reach 15,000 health, violence prevention and family law professionals.
Winter break message
November 26, 2020
What a year this has been. The pandemic has challenged us in ways nobody could have predicted. Thank you for rising to the challenge with your ...
Holiday greetings from Acting Dean
November 26, 2020
Acting Dean Kathy Hibbert shares holiday greetings and highlights some of the activities at the Faculty of Education this year.
Let’s talk education series
November 26, 2020
Educators and parents can influence children’s writing through teaching writing strategy and spelling while concentrating on printing or ...
New interactive dashboard tracks COVID-19 cases in Ontario schools
November 24, 2020
Western University professor Prachi Srivastava has launched an interactive tool that reports and maps confirmed school-related cases of COVID-19 ...
Addressing community need
November 12, 2020
Colin King, education professor and academic director of Western’s Child and Youth Development Clinic is grateful for donor support amidst ...
Resources for Remembrance Day
November 11, 2020
Western’s virtual Remembrance Day ceremony, hosted by the University Students’ Council, will be broadcast live from the Mustang Lounge ...
Western News - Donna Kotsopoulos to become new dean of Western’s Faculty of Education
November 11, 2020
Donna Kotsopoulos will begin her role as dean of the Faculty of Education in January 2021.
Western global education expert leads COVID-19 event ahead of G20 Summit
November 04, 2020
Western’s Prachi Srivastava will lead an international summit to identify how countries' education systems can recover from the effects ...
Writing education
November 03, 2020
The Let’s Talk Education Speaker Series will look at how research on writing education has shifted over the last five years to ensure ...
EGSA Fall convocation message
October 29, 2020
Congratulations on the well-deserved success and graduating this fall. We come, we learn, we laugh, and finally, we part ways for hopeful tomorrows.
Congratulations Fall Class of 2020 from Dean Kathy Hibbert
October 29, 2020
To the graduating class of October 2020, congratulations. This message is to you, our students, on a day when we should be able to be together.
Faculty of Education Congratulates 2020 Fall Graduates
October 29, 2020
Faculty members, including Dean Kathy Hibbert, as well as staff congratulate the Fall graduating class of 2020.
Celebrating Fall 2020 graduates
October 29, 2020
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education graduates who have successfully completed their program.
The forgotten ones
October 22, 2020
Western researchers Eric Arts, Kate Choi, and Prachi Srivastava are highlighting the inequalities that have caused vulnerable populations to be ...
National survey focuses on workplace sexual harassment and violence
October 21, 2020
A new national survey will examine workers’ experiences of sexual harassment and violence in the
workplace.
National survey focuses on workplace sexual harassment and violence
October 21, 2020
A new national survey will examine workers’ experiences of sexual harassment and violence in the workplace. The Centre for Research...
COVID online education panel
October 13, 2020
As part of the university’s virtual homecoming celebration, the Faculty will showcase some of their pandemic work during an online panel ...
Peer Mentorship Program
September 29, 2020
The Peer Mentorship Program ensures teacher candidates are supported throughout the academic year.
Early childhood education expert available to comment on proposed national childcare plan
September 25, 2020
Veronica Pacino-Ketchabaw has been studying the effectiveness and likeliness of a national childcare program for nearly 20 years.
Embodied Learnings
September 24, 2020
Embodied Learnings advocates for the inclusion of the body through dance education and movement integration into the elementary classroom.
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