Teacher Education Leadership and Supervision:
The Kindergarten-Primary cohort was created in 2010 by the UBC Teacher Education Office in response to the implementation of full-day Kindergarten by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. This cohort focuses on best practices for young children and addresses the importance of promoting inquiry-based learning for Kindergarten to Grade Three students, creating optimal learning environments with young children, and valuing children’s multiple modes of communication and representation in the classroom.
I have been involved with the Kindergarten-Primary cohort since its inception in both an advising and teaching role. My mentorship of teacher candidates in primary classrooms occurs in the following school districts: Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Kindergarten & Primary Teacher Candidates’ Inquiry Questions
In what ways can young children be introduced to drama in the early childhood classroom?
What strategies can Kindergarten teachers utilize to motivate their students?
How can educators foster the development of empathy in the classroom?
What are the benefits of introducing sign language in a hearing classroom?
What are the benefits of implementing sexual health education in a primary classroom, and how can it be taught in a sensitive and developmentally-appropriate manner?
What are the social benefits for young children when pets are part of their classroom?
How can classroom transitions be effectively implemented to support primary students’ learning throughout the day?
What role can the Roots of Empathy program play in promoting social-emotional learning?
What types of pedagogical practices foster meaningful and independent learning in primary students?
How can seating arrangements foster a positive classroom environment?
How does changing the emotional climate of the classroom affect children’s motivation, conscientiousness, and self-efficacy?
What are the benefits of integrating Nature-based learning in primary classrooms?
What classroom management strategies are effective in primary classrooms?
What are the holistic benefits of implementing the MindUp curriculum in an early childhood classroom?
What are the benefits of creating a positive lunch time environment in an elementary school?
What are the benefits of pretend play for young children, particularly through the use of natural materials?
Graduate Student Supervision:
Laura Daitz (May, 2012) MEd Committee Member
Tania Lam (May, 2012) MEd Committee Member
Marie Howton (May, 2012) MEd Committee Member
Tia Kajdocsi (November, 2012) MEd Committee Member
Anahita Keshavarzi (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Nada AlWadaani (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Armineh Mossalanejad (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Anne Watt (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Janae Chiu (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Jessica Preswick (May, 2013) MEd Committee Member
Maria Ho (May, 2014) MEd Committee Member
Michelle Hung (May, 2014) MEd Supervisor
Ji Young Kim (May, 2014) MEd Supervisor
Minnie Lee (November, 2014) MEd Supervisor
Laurena Leroy (February, 2015) MEd Supervisor
Heidi Kimmick (February, 2015) MEd Supervisor
Ali McCannell (in progress) MA Committee Member
Alison Jamieson (in progress) MEd Committee Member
Alexis Quistberg (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Abbie Loomer (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Jason Lin (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Laura Portele (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Keiko Tanaka (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Jennifer Bartlett (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Mona Ghanimifard (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Yvonne Adebar (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Edna Nyce (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Lia Cuccurullo (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Haoyun Li (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Chengcheng Zhang (in progress) MEd Supervisor
Graduate Student Coordination:
In addition to mentoring and supervising Early Childhood Education MEd and MA students, I assist with coordinating a range of professional development opportunities for the UBC early childhood community (e.g., Institute for Early Childhood Education & Research Fall, Spring, and Summer Institutes). I am also a member of the planning committee for the annual ECE Graduate Student Conference which is attended by ECE undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members with ECE interests, and the broader UBC and early childhood community.