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CGSM application (December 1 deadline)‏

As part of their CGSM application, applicants are required to select from a drop-down list the UBC Department/Division they plan to attend as a graduate student.  The list of UBC departments, however, does not include all UBC graduate programs (for instance, Genome Science and Technology, Human Nutrition, and several others).  We have contacted the CGSM administrators in Ottawa to ask that the Department / Division selection list be updated, but it won’t be possible to resolve this issue for this year’s competition.  Therefore:

(i) Please advise any applicants who can’t find the Department entry they’re looking for to select “Graduate Studies, Faculty of” from the list; we’ll review those applications to determine which graduate program the application should be forwarded to.

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Canadian Philosophy of Education Society Dissertation Award‏

I am pleased to invite nominations for the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society 2014 Dissertation Award. Please see the official call for submissions and guidelines for the award (attached), and please pass this message along to other faculty members and grad students who you think might be interested.

Best wishes,

Claudia Ruitenberg

CPES Thesis and Dissertation Award Committee co-chair

CPES 2014 dissertation award guidelines

Call for 2014 Dissertation award

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Video clip of Second Inter-University Seminar

Subject: Video clip of Second Inter-University Seminar – Now accessible online

On Friday, November 15, 2013 12:07:22 AM, “Mazawi, Andre” <andre.mazawi@ubc.ca> wrote:

Greetings and trust this email finds you well.

Masayuki Iwase’s video clip on the Second Inter-University Graduate Seminar for Educational Research, which was held on June 1st, 2013, is now accessible at <http://edst.educ.ubc.ca/second-inter-university-seminar/>.

Thank you, each and everyone, for your contributions, participations, and/or your initial interest.

The next Seminar is planned for June 7th, 2014.

With all best wishes, Andre

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Seeking help – Methodology

From: sam konaiber [mailto:skonaiber@yahoo.com]
Sent: November-18-13 6:40 PM
To: edcp.grad@ubc.ca
Subject: Fw: Following up on our conversation regarding Methodology.

Hi,

I am working on my prospectus for my dissertation and looking for support regarding qualitative method.

Please feel free to circulate this add. In case someone might be interested, I can be reached at 604- 375-4091 or through my email.

Thanks,

Sam.

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Dec 11 – Dept of Physical Therapy call for Volunteers

The Department of Physical Therapy at UBC is in need of patient model volunteers for an upcoming practical exam:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from approximately 7:00am to 6:00pm.

This is a great way to find out more about physiotherapy!  Snacks, lunch, and refreshments will be provided on the day, and volunteers will also receive a Chapters gift card as a small token of our appreciation.

Please review the attached volunteer requirements and contact me by reply email at cailen.ogley@ubc.ca by no later than December 2, 2013 if you are interested in this opportunity.

Please include:

·         Confirmation that you are available from 7:00am to 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

·         Any physical limitations you may have (i.e. back/knee problems)

***NOTE: Please carefully consider your availability on this date before responding. Volunteers are needed for the full day***

Further details will be provided to those interested.  If you know of anyone else (in any faculty) who would be willing to participate, please pass this message along to them.

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Celebrate GIS Day @ UBC Library‏

Celebrate GIS Day @ UBC Library

Wednesday, November 20th, 10am-4pm

Koerner Library, 2nd Floor

 

GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. UBC Library sees GIS Day as a unique opportunity for people within our campus community to connect and learn about different uses of GIS and how it might be relevant to you.

10am-11am

Reading and Writing Landscapes through Maps

Joseph Lee, MSc Candidate, Department of Geography
Maps show how we understand, quantify, and model our environment; It is the cumulative process of mapping and map making – data collection, filtering, aggregation, and abstraction – that make up cartography. Reading and Writing Landscape through Maps will be about how maps can be used to generate knowledge about our communities and similarly be used to actuate change within them.

11am-Noon

Mapping all the things with Google Maps, Google Fusion Tables & Google Earth
Paul Lesack, Data/GIS Analyst, UBC Library.
Do you wish Yelp rated Lagers and Pilsners? Do you have a database of beer-related activity that’s crying for a map? Find out how you can share your hoppy obsession using Google Maps and Google Fusion Tables. Although the class focuses on beer, it is equally applicable to bacon, knitting or any other geographically-based activity.

Noon-1pm

Pizza Lunch for Registered Participants.

 

1pm-2pm

Simple Mapping with Simply Map
Tom Brittnacher, GIS Librarian, UBC Library
Come learn how to quickly make maps with SimplyMap. This web-based software allows you to map Canadian and US socioeconomic data from Census data and demographic estimates, as well as household spending. You can also create tables and download GIS shapefiles. This session will provide a hands-on introduction to basic map creation and introduce you to other aspects of the software.

2pm-3pm

In the footsteps of giants – how GIS is being used to study and save African elephants

Jake Wall, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography
Since 1998, the group Save the Elephants in Kenya has being tracking elephants across Africa using the latest in satellite tracking technology. Jake Wall – a PhD student at UBC – will present how the data is collected, analyzed and transformed into vital information about the movement ecology of African elephants and how GIS can act as a powerful conservation tool.

3pm-4pm

GIS for Property Assessment
Mark Norbury, Esri Canada
Mark will provide an overview of Esri’s ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Server and 3D CityEngine, using examples from property assessment.

For more information, and to register, go to: http://gisday.library.ubc.ca/

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Nov. 20 & Dec. 2 Info Sessions at VSB | UBC MEd in Educational Administration & Leadership‏

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MED IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
Leadership, Mentorship, and Engagement for Contexts of Diversity and Indigenous Education (VEL4)

Begins April 2014 | Vancouver School Board

 

THE PROGRAM

The thoughtful practice of educational leadership in a context of school district change involves engaging with multiple constituencies – school and community-based. Constituencies hold conflicting social, political and cultural claims regarding the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

Educational leadership is a situated ethical practice that extends the boundaries of schooling into the community by engaging with the social justice issues at stake.

This off-campus M.Ed. program offers a responsive, and engaging graduate program co-created with the Vancouver School District that allows participants to:

·       Prepare for a leadership role in their school or district.

·       Build relationships and interact with colleagues as part of a community of learners.

·       Engage in understanding, critiquing and improving educational policy and practice.

·       Explore the five competencies of 21st Century learning from the BC Education Plan through the lens of diversity and Indigenous education.

·       Gain a greater understanding of leadership and mentorship for social justice, diversity, inclusion, community engagement and Indigenous education.

·       Contribute to capacity building and professional capital through mentorship opportunities across the school district.

·       Reflect on the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

·       Broaden their perceptions on school life and develop their thinking skills ­ within a background of Canadian content.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

VANCOUVER

Wednesday, November 20 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

VANCOUVER

Monday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2014

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Educating the Heart & Mind Community of Practice meeting

On behalf of Latika Raisinghani:

From: Latika Raisinghani [mailto:latikarai@hotmail.com]
Sent: November-17-13 12:33 AM
To: Zurek, Basia; Webb, Andrea
Subject: Request to share: Educating the Heart & Mind Community of Practice meeting

 

I would appreciate if you could kindly share the upcoming meeting of the Community of Practice for Educating the Heart and Mind with the EDCP community. It is a great opportunity for us to engage in a collaborative dialogue to promote teaching and learning that educates the heart and mind through culturally responsive education.

This meeting will be on December 9, 2013 from 1.00-2.30 pm. We can register for this event at the website of Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)  http://www.events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/3031

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Learning Theory (from Holistic Approach to Technology Enhanced Learning)

Thanks to 3rd Year PhD student Ashley Shaw for sharing this graphic on Learning Theory.

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STAT 551 follow-up solicitation‏

SUBJECT: FREE Statistical Consultation -- FOLLOW-UP


Dear UBC Graduate Students, Post-Docs, Research Associates and Faculty:


A follow-up concerning the free statistical consultation available this


term, from graduate students enrolled in our practicum course STAT 551


(Statistical Consulting):


We will continue accepting projects until we have enough projects to


ensure all students will be able to meet the course requirements.


We still need a number of additional projects to ensure that.


Once students complete one project, they select their next project.


So students are selecting new projects continually throughout the term.


The sooner you submit your project, the sooner a student may begin to


work on it.


For guidance on suitable projects and the desired form of project


submissions, see: http://www.stat.ubc.ca/SCARL/HowSCARLHelp/Detail/stat551.php


Thanks in advance for your participation in STAT 551!


Sincerely, John Petkau


		


	


	

		
	


	






	



	


		
			

				
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Nov 19 – David Roselund: Large scale assessment in Swedish History Education

		


			

		


		
	





	


		


			
The Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness 


Visiting Scholars Program







David Rosenlund


Malmö University, Sweden







“Large Scale Assessment in Swedish History Education:


An Attempt to Assess Students’ Historical Consciousness”









Tuesday 19 November 2013, 4:30-6:00 p.m.


UBC, Scarfe building, room 310









 


The Swedish school system has been subject to many reforms in recent years. These reforms include new curricula for all subjects from year 1 to year 9 in elementary education and years 10-12 in secondary. Another reform was the introduction of national tests in four subjects that had not been subject to large scale testing Sweden prior to 2013, geography, history, religion studies and civics. These tests are conducted in years 6 and 9.


 


In history education the overarching aim is to develop the students’ historical consciousness. The national test in history should thus assist teachers in their assessments of this ability and at the same time be a tool for evaluation of Swedish history teaching on municipal and national levels. This presentation will provide a brief look at the Swedish school system and the structure of curricula and criteria for assessment. A more thorough presentation will be made of the test in history for grade 9, constructed at Malmö University, and how it attempts to assess students’ historical consciousness.


 


David Rosenlund is a test constructor and Ph.D. student at Malmö University. His research is focused on Swedish history education from an assessment perspective. He has published research about the alignment between history curriculum and teacher made assessment material. He is currently working on a study that looks into student strategies in constructing historical knowledge and temporal orientation.






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From: Ngwatilo Mawiyoo [mailto:communications@gss.ubc.ca]

Sent: November-13-13 2:34 PM

To: gradadminstaff

Subject: GSS Weekly Newsletter


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Dear Graduate Students,


Isn’t it so awesome that you get to be you?! Think about it.


This week at the GSS:


– Coffee’ll Fix it this Thursday.


– Want to plan ahead? Check out the GSS Coffee Social schedule for the rest of the semester – (and diarize!)


– International Students: Interested in Pathways to Permanent Residency? This event is for you! (Nov 15th)


Other GSS Opportunities:


– Job Opportunity: Become the GSS Special Events Coordinator! (Deadline: Nov 20th)


– Wanted: Graduate Student Presenters for the UBC Student Leadership Conference (Deadline: Nov 20th)


Stuff On Campus You Ought To Check Out:


– Beautiful Africa: Graduate Student Presentations, and Chan Centre offers Student Rush Tickets (Thank me later, after you see Malian singer/songwriter Rokia Traoré this Sunday)


– Want to Do Theatre this January? Join “Changing The Lens” Theatre Group


All of this has happened before: This Sons of Anarchy rock remake of This Mississippi Sheiks blues, ”Sitting on Top of the World.”


Peace,


Ngwatilo




GSS Communications Coordinator






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Nov 28 – Public Lecture: Trudeau 2.0 Pierre’s Legacy. Justin’s Future.

		


			

		


		
	





	


		


			
Please join the SFU History Department on November 28th for the third installment of our public lecture series, Heroes & Villains: Rethinking Good and Evil in History.




Trudeau 2.0: Pierre’s Legacy. Justin’s Future. 

A panel discussion with Elise Chenier, Nicolas Kenny, and Allen Seager, hosted by Roxanne Panchasi.


November 28, 2013 | 5:30 PM

Fletcher Challenge Theatre, Harbour Centre

515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC


Many Canadians view Pierre Elliott Trudeau as a Canadian hero, perhaps the most charismatic Prime Minister the nation has ever seen. Yet others are far more critical of Trudeau’s leadership and legacies. This ambivalence has led to popular opinion polls naming Pierre one of the greatest and worst Canadian of all time. Justin, Pierre’s 41-year-old son and current leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, is no less of a polarizing figure than his father. A media darling, Justin’s youthful energy and charm have worked both for and against him in assessments of his political capital and potential. Join this panel of Canadian historians as they explore the past, present, and future of the Trudeau dynasty. Audience discussion to follow.


 


This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and registration is strongly encouraged. Reserve your spot online: http://www.sfu.ca/history/events/heroesandvillains/trudeau.html.

Unable to attend? Check out all of our public lectures on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjovwYJ237SlP75IFJ-yVKQ/videos.


 




 




		


	


	

		
	


	






	



	


		
			

				
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GPS Workshops: Concept Mapping + Job Search Workshop Series‏

		


			

		


		
	





	


		


			
Registration is now open for:


Creative Project Planning through Concept Mapping: Are you trying to organize your thinking about a project, thesis, teaching or learning challenge?  Join us to explore concept maps as a thinking tool to help you in your process.


Wednesday, Nov 20th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM


For a  complete session description, please visit:  https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10955-gps-workshop-creative-project-planning-through-concept-mapping


To register, see:  https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2d33


 


Job Search Workshop Series: Join us for a series of 2 x 4 concurrent job search workshops.


Friday, November 22nd, 1:00 – 4:00 PM


Workshop 1: Time Management: Planning your Job Search Strategy, with Patty Hambler


Workshop 2: Job Search Panel: thinking creatively and proactively, with Marlene Delanghe + panelists


Workshop 3: Getting the Interview – How to Make Your Application Stand Out, with Matthew Heiydt


Workshop 4: Building your Online Academic Profile, with Jonathan Strang


For a complete event description, please visit:  https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10975-gpscsic-event-creating-opportunities-job-search-workshop-series


To register, see:  http://bit.ly/18oODTX


For information on all upcoming GPS workshops, visit www.grad.ubc.ca/gps


		


	


	

		
	


	






	



	


		
			

				
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Registration Now Open for the Instructional Skills Workshop December 6, 7, 8‏

		


			

		


		
	





	


		


			
















































Registration is open for the Instructional Skills Workshop December 6, 7, 8, 2013.  Please note that participants must be able to attend the entire 24 hour workshop.
















The Instructional Skills Workshop is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation.  It is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence.  It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience.  Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop.
















This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the December 6, 7, 8 ISW, please go to:










































http://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/3027


		


	


	

		
	


	



	
	


		

		
	
	


	




	


		


			
			
				

			
		


	


	
			

		

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