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Oct 21 UBC Straker Lecture–Barbara Herrnstein Smith

Dear Members of the UBC Community,

On Monday, October 21, we will be fortunate to have Barbara Herrnstein Smith on campus to deliver the Seventh Annual Stephen M. Straker Memorial Lecture, on “Dis/Integration: On the New Interdisciplinarity” (4:00-5:30, Buchanan A104)

Professor Smith (Duke University) is a leading literary theorist and critic, and also a major contributor to Science and Technology Studies, bringing together insights from literary and critical theory with those from history and philosophy of science. Among her honours are visiting appointments at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study, the Stanford Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the US National Humanities Center, and the Rockefeller Foundation Center at Bellagio. She is also the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Society for Literature, Science, and the Arts.

She gave the 2006 Terry Lectures at Yale, published in 2009 as Natural Reflections: Human Cognition at the Nexus of Science and Religion. Here is an informative passage from Stanley Fish’s review of the book:

“The assumption [Smith] challenges—or, rather, says we can do without—is that underlying it all is some foundation or nodal point or central truth or master procedure that, if identified, allows us to distinguish among ways of knowing and anoint one as the lodestar of inquiry. The desire, she explains, is to sift through the claims of those perspectives and methods that vie for ‘underneath-it-all status’ (a wonderful phrase) and validate one of them so that we can proceed in the confidence that our measures, protocols, techniques and procedures are in harmony with the universe and perhaps with God.”

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TLEF Showcase and Poster Display‏

Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic would like to invite all faculty and students to the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund events that will take place during Celebrate Learning Week 2013.  The annual TLEF Showcase will be held on Monday, October 21st, 2013, 12:00-1:30pm on the fourth floor of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (Golden Jubilee Room).  Everyone is welcome to attend and hear several TLEF funding recipients describe progress on their grants and how these initiatives are impacting student learning at UBC.  Following the presentations there will be an opportunity to converse with the presenters and ask questions or share comments and ideas over light refreshments.  The Showcase also launches the fifth annual TLEF Poster Display, available for viewing Monday-Friday, Oct. 21st – 25th on the second floor of the IKBLC.

 

The TLEF Showcase and Poster Display are designed to share, inspire and inform.  If you are planning to apply for 2014-15 TLEF funding, we hope that both events will be of assistance in demonstrating the type of initiative that the TLEF has supported.

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Nov 13 – Faculty of Education 2013 United Way BBQ

Mark your Calendars!
2013 Faculty of Education United Way BBQ 
Wednesday, November 13
11:30-1:30pm
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Deadline for November 2013 Graduation

Please be aware of the following deadline for November 2013 Graduation

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Friday, 25 October 2013

Last day for final master’s theses and doctoral dissertations to be accepted by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for November graduation.  Must be approved and accepted by 4:00 pm.

Last day for graduate programs to notify the Faculty of Graduate Studies that all requirements (including major papers) have been met for non-thesis master’s degrees for November graduation.

Last day for late applications for Graduation.  Forms must be received by Enrolment Services before 4:00 pm.

The late application form is available on our website at the following link:

https://www.grad.ubc.ca/forms/late-application-graduation-november-2013

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Oct 28 – Upcoming CILS event

Seminar Presentation on 'Dizionario delle Collocazioni' or how words combine in Italian. Lessons for Language Teachers
When: Monday, October 28, from 4:30 to 6 pm
Where: Italian Cultural centre click on link for details on directions http://italianculturalcentre.ca/
 
 
Il dizionario delle collocazioni
Le combinazioni delle parole in italiano
 
In linguistics the term 'collocation' is used to mean a combination of lexical items that regularly or habitually occurs together, 
and sounds natural, in speech or writing. The way words combine in a language is not determined by rules of  syntax or grammar but 
is instead established through repeated context-dependent use within the language community.
 
The Dizionario delle collocazioni is specifically designed to help choose t= he right words to express ideas in an effective way. 
With a selection of about 200,000 collocations it is a useful tool to develop an increased range of vocabulary and facility of 
expression in idiomatic Italian.
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NewsFlash #642, October 11, 2013‏

For more information on any of the items below or copies of previous NewsFlashes, please e-mail: educ.ogpr@ubc.ca, or call: 604-822-5512, Fax: 604-822-8971.  The NewsFlash is also posted online at http://ogpr.educ.ubc.ca/newsflash. For UBC-wide events, please visit Live @ UBC: http://www.liveat.ubc.ca.

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Oct 22 Invitation to a Mock Defense

YOU ARE INVITED

To attend a mock PhD defence and discussion next Wednesday afternoon 16th October in room 2108 from 3:00 pm-4:15pm with:

 

Pamela Hagen

PhD Candidate

EDCP

 

RSVP (pamelahagen@elus.net)

 

(The actual defence is on Tuesday 22nd October at 9:00 am in FoGs 203).

Listening to Students’  – An Examination of Elementary Students’ Engagement in Mathematics Through the Lens of Imaginative Education

 

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the problem of student engagement in elementary mathematics with a particular theoretical framework of imaginative education (IE) (Egan, 1997, 2005).  The question at the centre of this study is what the use of imaginative education and imaginative lesson planning frameworks means to children and for their engagement in elementary mathematics.

 

For this study, five intermediate aged elementary students were tracked through a unit of shape and space (geometry).  The unit framed with the binary opposites of vision and blindness asked students how they might come to understand shape and space as a sighted and visually impaired person.  Thus a humanized perspective was brought to learning of mathematics.  After the unit five focus students took part in an individual and a whole group semi-structured interview with the teacher/researcher.

 

Using qualitative instrumental case study methods, data sources included students’ mathematics journals, activity pages, transcripts of audio and videotaped semi-structured individual and group interviews, a teacher/researcher diary and a detailed unit overview and lesson plans.  The study gathered rich descriptive data focused on bringing out the students’ perspective of their experience.

 

Results indicate the students’ demonstrated positive engagement with mathematics and that use of the IE theory utilizing the students’ imagination and affective responses allowed multiple access points to connect with the mathematical concepts.  Three conclusions of the study were that the students expanded their mathematical awareness through making a variety of connections, they were able to develop self-confidence in their learning of mathematics through using emotions and imagination, and they were able to use cognitive tools, particularly a sense of wonder, to engage with mathematics.  The dissertation concludes with a discussion of implications and recommendations in four areas.  This includes further research in different contexts, in the interaction of imagination and affective responses, and into characteristics of mathematical engagement such as self-confidence.

Recommendations for how future pedagogical practice might include use of the IE theory and how expansion of student’s perspectives in classroom practice could be embraced bring the dissertation to a close.

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VHEC – Reception & School Program‏

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s acclaimed traveling exhibition explores the Third Reich’s efforts to destroy all internal biological threats to the “Aryan” nation’s health, leading to the imprisonment and deaths of thousands of homosexual males.

Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933 – 1945 was produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The United States  Holocaust Memorial Museum’s exhibitions program is supported in part by the Lester Robbins and Sheila Johnson Robbins Traveling and Special Exhibitions Fund established in 1990. Exhibition and School Program is co-presented by the VHEC and Egale Canada Human Rights Trust.

The Opening Reception will be held:  Tuesday, October 29 • 6 – 8 PM

 

The School Program, recommended for grades eight to twelve, promotes human rights and social responsibility through the lens of the exhibit. Teachers’ Guide available in October.

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GSS Weekly Newsletter

From: Ngwatilo Mawiyoo [mailto:communications@gss.ubc.ca]
Sent: October-09-13 2:41 PM
Hello Folks,

I hope you are enjoying this particularly lovely week in Vancouver, weather-wise anyway. Vitamin D is the best! So, Halloween’s coming up, and we’ll have a party. Who/what will you be? Here’s what we’re up to:

– Volunteer & DJ Opportunities ahead of Nov. 1st GSS 2013 Halloween Party & Pumpkin Carving Event (bring the kids!)

– Coffee’ll Fix It tomorrow, and Next week too!

– Whodunit? A GSS Murder Mystery Party on Halloween (Oct. 31st)

– Opportunities: Become a GSS Advocacy Officer

– Want to learn visual art? Take a GSS Art Class

– You can still Learn Mandarin

– You Should Join our mailing list

Thanks for reading. So did you see this comic strip on data privacy?
Yes, why not, send me your favorite chuckles too.

Until next week!

Ngwatilo

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GSS Communications Coordinator

communications@gss.ubc.ca

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Graduate Student Society Caucus

Are you interested in getting involved at UBC? Have you thought about representing the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy on the GSS Council? You can find more information on the council at http://gss.ubc.ca/main/get-involved . Please contact Kristie Nevill <aa@gss.ubc.ca> if you are interested in standing for one of the two positions on the Council.

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8th International Gender and Language Association Conference

CALLING ALL SCHOLARS

RE:  The International Gender and Language Association

 

Upcoming IGALA International Conference will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from June 5th through to June 7th, 2014.  It will be held at Simon Fraser University’s downtown campus, Harbour Centre.

We hope the www.IGALA8.com website will be helpful in answering any questions you may have. Please submit an abstract of your own work and/or encourage any colleagues or graduate-level students to do so by November 30, 2013.

The theme of the conference is Shifting Visions to inspire fresh and original thinking and perspectives concerning gender and language research. Every two years, IGALA members from all over the world meet at the IGALA conference. The 2014 conference is the first ever to be held in Canada. It is a great opportunity to connect with others in our field from around the world and challenge our own work in constructive ways.

The IGALA 8 Conference Committee

Looking for Volunteers: If students are interested in getting some international conference experience, this is a terrific opportunity to get involved in a dynamic group of scholars. Please email allyson.jule@twu.ca if available. Such tasks could include publishing tasks, liaison with authors, publisher contact, welcome desk secretary, hospitality coordinator, etc. Preferences given at first come, first serve basis.

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Oct 4 Research Seminary by Prof. Hongyu Wang (followed by conversation with grad students)

Date:            Friday, Oct 4th 2013

Venue:         Scarfe Room 1214

Time:            12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Title:             Nonviolent Engagements with Difference: Transforming Relational Dynamics in Education

Speaker:       Professor Hongyu Wang, Oklahoma State University

Based upon a life history, qualitative study of Chinese professors’ and American professors’ mutual engagement with the counterpart thought, culture, and education, this presentation discusses the central thread of nonviolence and portrays important elements of nonviolent engagements with difference, including organic relationality, non-instrumental engagement, serendipitous play, spiritual openness, and de/education.

Light lunch served at noon.  The Lecture commences at 12:30 pm.  There is no need to RSVP.

Following the event, there will be an opportunity for graduate students to engage Dr. Wang in conversation. As the second talk of EDCP seminar series of 2013-2014, Professor Hongyu Wang from Oklahoma State University is giving a talk and having a conversation with graduate students after the talk. The talk is titled “Epistemological Pluralism in Higher Education: Ethical and Epistemological Challenges.” The conversation will be “informal.” Any question will provoke the conversation that all of ours constitute.

As many of you already know Hongyu Wang through her writings, the contribution of her works has gained enormous resonance, recognition, and acknowledgement. Her well-known book is The Call from the Stranger on a Journey home: Curriculum in a Third Space (2004), and she recently edited with Claudia Eppert Cross-cultural studies in Curriculum: Eastern thought, Educational Insights (2010).

How lucky we are! Thanks to, Bill Doll, Donna Trueit, Bill Pinar and our department.

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Koerner Library Research Commons Services October 2013‏

Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot!

Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Would you like to know more about how to use the formatting features in Microsoft Word? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about the nuts and bolts of formatting: tables of contents, page layout, numbering, headings, front matter, and more! As well, find out more about the resources that are available to help you in writing your thesis/dissertation. Graduate students at any stage of the writing process are welcome; some prior knowledge of Microsoft Word will be helpful.

Thursday, October 3rd, 5-7pm:  http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4451

Wednesday October 9th, 3-5pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4463

Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

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Citation Management Using RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley

Need to manage large numbers of references and citations as part of your research, teaching or administrative work? Citation management tools are for you. These tools provide a simple way to store, organize and retrieve your citations in an effective manner, and can also help you in formatting in-text citations and bibliographies in your work.

Sign up for a tool specific hands-on workshop about the core concepts of citation management and detailed instruction for use of either RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley.

Are you new to citation management tools entirely, or do you have advanced-user questions? See our Consultations page to book a one-on-one session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

Citation Management Using RefWorks:

Wednesday, October 23rd, 3-5pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4292

Citation Management Using Mendeley:

Wednesday October 2nd, 2-4pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4339

Tuesday, October 15th, 10am-12pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4291

Citation Management Using Zotero:

Thursday, October 17th, 1-3pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4459

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SPSS

Workshop 1- Basic SPSS

Do you wonder what SPSS is and how it can be useful to manage and analyze your data? Would you like to learn how to work with SPSS just by clicking a few keys? Let us help you learn the basics.

No previous knowledge of SPSS is required for the first workshop.

Monday, October 7th, 2-3pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4305

Workshop 2- SPSS Data Management

Do you know how to edit your data using effective data management software? Do you want to work with user-friendly software without going through a hassle of writing code? SPSS can do this for you with a few clicks. Attend this workshop and learn how to manage your data fast.

Friday, October 18th, 3-430pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4309

Workshop 3-Descriptive/Graphing Analysis with SPSS

Do you have trouble summarizing your data? Do you want to analyze your data with t-test, ANOVA, Pearson-test, etc. using SPSS? Do you have trouble graphing and presenting your data with SPSS? Well, we can help you with all of these questions. Enroll in this workshop and learn how to analyze your data hassle-free!

Monday, October 28th, 12:30 – 2:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4313

Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

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FIREtalk: Indigenizing the Academy

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission events in Vancouver support reconciliation between Aboriginal people and wider Canadian society. To continue the conversation, Xwi7xwa Library and the Research Commons at Koerner Library invite you to participate in a FIREtalk at the First Nations House of Learning Hall on Oct 23, 4-6 pm.

How can the academy engage Aboriginal and Indigenous knowledge? What are some ways researchers at UBC – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – are using Indigenous methodologies and incorporating Indigenous knowledge?  What challenges arise and how can we address them?

Be part of the discussion: submit your proposals for a 5-minute presentation by the 7th of October, 2013. Find more information at: http://bit.ly/FTpresent

Interested but don’t want to present? Attend as an audience member and join the discussion after the presentations! To attend without presenting, register at: http://bit.ly/23OctFt

FIREtalks: An interdisciplinary forum for graduate students, by graduate students. Find out more at: http://bit.ly/firetalk

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SESSIONAL FACULTY TEACHING PRIZE 2013-2014‏

Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize

2013-2014

The Faculty of Education has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching. In recognition of the significant contribution that Sessional and Lecturer faculty members make to our programs, the Faculty of Education offers a Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize to outstanding educators. The prize includes both a plaque and $1000.

1. Eligibility

The award is open to any individual holding a 50% or more appointment as a Sessional Lecturer or Adjunct Teaching Professor (seconded teacher) during the current academic year. While previous award winners are not eligible, previous nominees are encouraged to reapply. These prizes are based on teaching broadly defined over time and not solely on current classroom teaching. Consideration should be given to:

• Teaching performance in formal settings such as lectures (large and small), tutorials, laboratories, practica and clinical placements;

• Teaching performance in informal settings such as practicum supervision, office consultation, counseling;

• Developing innovative curricula, course content and teaching methodology;

• Being committed to systematically inquiring into their own practices; and

• Having close connections with schools or other educational institutions beyond UBC.

2. Nomination Process: Department/School Deadline

• One letter of nomination indicating the case for awarding a teaching prize to the nominee should be sent to the Department Head/Director. The letter should address the five criteria listed under eligibility. Faculty and students wishing to nominate a faculty member are encouraged to start early and consult with their Department Head/Director as the nomination process proceeds.

• Up to six support letters may be attached to the nomination letter. These letters should represent the diversity of the person’s teaching responsibilities and be limited to 1-2 pages each.

• The nominee should include a one page teaching philosophy statement.

• The nominee should provide a CV.

• The above constitutes the nomination package that must reach the Department Head/Director by January 10, 2014.

EDCP courses: Dr. Peter Grimmett (peter.grimmett@ubc.ca)

EDST courses: Dr. Pam Ratner (pam.ratner@ubc.ca)

EPSE courses: Dr. Bill Borgen (william.a.borgen@ubc.ca)

LLED courses: Dr. Lee Gunderson (lee.gunderson@ubc.ca)

HKIN courses: Dr. Robert Sparks (robert.sparks@ubc.ca)

For other acronyms, please ask the instructor for their department home.

3. Nomination Process: Faculty Deadline

• Departments will follow their own internal review processes and choose one nomination to forward the Faculty level committee.

• Departments will refine the nomination package so it adheres to the number and length of letters, length of teaching philosophy, etc.

• The Department Head/Director will submit the nomination package along with a cover letter that includes a longitudinal review of the nominees teaching performance (using SCETS and course evaluation information) and any other pertinent information to the Chair of the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Rita Irwin, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office by February 28, 2014.

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Killam Teaching Prize Nominations

Killam Faculty Teaching Prize 2013 – 2014

The Faculty of Education has a long history of interest in good teaching. To emphasize the importance of exceptional teaching the Faculty of Education awards up to two prizes of $5000, a plaque and recognition at convocation each year to full-time tenure track faculty members.

1. Eligibility

All Faculty members who hold a full-time tenured or tenure-track appointment are eligible for a Killam Faculty Teaching Prize. While previous award winners are not eligible, previous nominees are encouraged to reapply. These prizes are based on teaching broadly defined over time and not solely on current classroom teaching. Consideration should be given to:

• Teaching performance in formal settings such as lectures (large and small), tutorials, laboratories, practica and clinical placements;

• Teaching performance in informal settings such as graduate student supervision, practicum supervision, office consultation, counseling;

• Innovation in curricula, course content and teaching methodology informed by research;

• Development of courses, programs and course materials; and

• Continuing Professional Education activities.

2. Nomination Process: Department/School Deadline

• One letter of nomination indicating the case for awarding a teaching prize to the nominee should be sent to the Department Head/Director. The letter should address the five criteria listed under eligibility. Faculty and students wishing to nominate a faculty member are encouraged to start early and consult with their Department Head/Director as the nomination process proceeds.

• Up to six support letters may be attached to the nomination letter. These letters should represent the diversity of the person’s teaching responsibilities and be limited to 1-2 pages each.

• The nominee should include a one page teaching philosophy statement.

• The nominee should provide a CV.

• The above constitutes the nomination package that must reach the Department Head/Director by January 10, 2014.

EDCP courses: Dr. Peter Grimmett (peter.grimmett@ubc.ca)

EDST courses: Dr. Pam Ratner (pam.ratner@ubc.ca)

EPSE courses: Dr. Bill Borgen (william.a.borgen@ubc.ca)

LLED courses: Dr. Lee Gunderson (lee.gunderson@ubc.ca)

HKIN courses: Dr. Robert Sparks (robert.sparks@ubc.ca)

For other acronyms, please ask the instructor for their department home.

3. Nomination Process: Faculty Deadline

• Departments and the School will follow their own internal review processes and choose one nomination to forward the Faculty level committee.

• Departments will refine the nomination package so it adheres to the number and length of letters, length of teaching philosophy, etc.

• The Department Head/Director will submit the nomination package along with a cover letter that includes a longitudinal review of the nominees teaching performance (using SCETS and course evaluation information) and any other pertinent information to the Chair of the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Rita Irwin, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office by February 28, 2014.

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