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A Learning CollaborationOriginally published in the Winnipeg School Division, Our Schools newspaper, April 2012.
Republished with permission from Winnipeg School Division, Copyright 2012.
Brock Corydon School has formed a positive learning connection with the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba that is testing the latest in Early Years research in the classroom.
This is the second school year that Assistant Professor Richard Hechter has brought his Early Years student teacher candidates to work with Brock Corydon students in small groups.
Teacher candidates are researching areas where Early Years students are noted to have difficulty in math and science, and then building lessons and activities to address any those needs.
Congratulations to Faculty of Education doctoral graduate Dr. Jocelyn (Beryl) Peters, recipient of the 2012 Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) ARTS Doctoral Graduate Award for her dissertation entitled A Formative Study of Rhythm and Pattern: Semiotic Potential of Multimodal Experiences for Early Years Readers (University of Manitoba, Supervisor: Dr. Kelvin Seifert, PhD) ABSTRACT: [...]
U of M Professors and Education Alumni make are recognized for the difference they make in the lives of students. On May 3rd, 2012, University Teaching Services (UTS) provided select students the opportunity to recognize educators who made major contributions to their education at the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception (STRR). At this year’s event two [...]
Dr. Zana Marie Lutfiyya and Karen D. Schwartz recently contributed to the conversation on palliative care and dignity with their article “In pain waiting to die”: Everyday understandings of suffering published in the Cambridge Online Journal: Palliative and Supportive Care (2012), Volume 10, Issue 1, pages 27–36. (Cambridge University Press, 2012.) In Dr. Lutfiyya’s and Schwartz’s abstract [...]
On Wednesday, May 2nd the YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards gala was held to celebrate Manitoba’s exceptional women. Nominated for an award from the Faculty of Education was Dr. Zana Lutfiyya, Associate Dean (Graduate & Professional Programs, and Research) and Education Graduate Student, Catharine Teichroew. Dr. Lutfiyya was nominated for her contributions to and advocacy of people with disabilities. Catharine [...]
The School Experiences Office is working to create more reciprocal links with our educational partners while providing more diverse practicum opportunities for students. In consultation with Seven Oaks School Division, we are hoping to create a partnership through which our teacher candidates would have a supportive French Immersion experience, while their cooperating teachers and host [...]
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education Alumni who will be recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Celebration of Excellence in Teaching Awards. The Manitoba Education Excellence in Teaching Awards will be awarded on Tuesday, April 17th, 2010 at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg as part of national Education Week, a week-long tribute to the [...]
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We’re looking for an Education student or recent grad to help facilitate a homeschool program for a 9 year old, grade 4 student in our home. Curriculum and learning materials are provided. Terms of Employment: Temporary, Part Time, Day Approximately 7‐8 weeks (April & May) 22.5 – 25 hours a week Monday – Friday from [...]
