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Emphasizing students’ work skills
January 24, 2022
Post-secondary students have sought employability skills necessary to successfully transition to the workforce after graduation.
Artist shares ‘local love’
January 11, 2022
Mike Cywink is a storyteller who is using his artwork to share the United Way’s ‘local love’ for the community.
Activist educator
January 07, 2022
Jean Hewitt has been an activist throughout her education career. She’s been a champion of promoting women in education leadership.
Needing patience and perseverance
January 07, 2022
Marilyn Elford always knew she wanted to be a teacher and it started as a student in a one-room school in the 1940s.
CYDC donation
January 06, 2022
Marilyn Elford recently donated to the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic.
Musical passion
January 04, 2022
Teachers influence their students and David Ennis is a testament on how teachers can impact them.
TESOL International Association president
December 10, 2021
Professor Shelley Taylor has been elected as future president of the TESOL International Association.
Prime Minister’s award
December 02, 2021
PhD candidate Lisa Anne Floyd has been recognized with the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Western Award of Excellence
November 29, 2021
The Teacher Education Office has been awarded with the 2021 Western Award of Excellence.
In memoriam - Olivia Vaseleniuck
November 23, 2021
The Western community is mourning the death of Olivia Vaseleniuck, a student in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Education Program.
Let’s Talk Education speaker
November 02, 2021
Professor Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw will discuss how early childhood education must engage with the problems of the 21st century.
Creating inclusive student experience
October 29, 2021
An EdD student is breaking down barriers to create a more inclusive post-secondary education experience for students with developmental disabilities.
Congratulations Fall Class of 2021
October 22, 2021
To our graduating class of 2021, on behalf of the faculty, our most sincere congratulations
Congratulations from the Associate Dean
October 22, 2021
What a proud day. We just couldn't be happier for each one of you. Congratulations on completing your degrees.
Faculty of Education Congratulates 2021 Fall Graduates
October 22, 2021
Faculty members, including Dean Donna Kotsopoulos, as well as staff congratulate the Fall graduating class of 2021.
Celebrating Fall 2021 graduates
October 22, 2021
Education community celebrates Fall 2021 graduates
EGSA Fall convocation message
October 22, 2021
Congratulations graduates! We are so proud of your accomplishments as the newest graduates of the Faculty of Education at Western University.
Pandemic increases screen time
October 13, 2021
Children have been spending significantly more time watching their screens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Peter Jaffe Lectures
October 12, 2021
A new lecture series recognizes a lifetime of hard work, dedication and service to ending domestic violence against women and children.
Inspiring Minds
October 12, 2021
Congratulations to Western Education students whose research has been featured on the Inspiring Minds website.
Education recovery from COVID
October 05, 2021
A focus on equity can help children, families and teachers recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Education Homecoming Panel
September 29, 2021
The Faculty of Education hosts an online panel for Alumni.
Digital learning technologies grant
September 29, 2021
Professor Daniel Ansari is part of an international research group focused on developing digital learning technologies for children.
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 ...
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