Lessons from the Land: Teacher candidates undertook a journey of ecological restoration

Winter | December 2023

Lessons from the Land

Teacher candidates undertook a journey of ecological restoration and personal education.

Dr. Sumer Seiki, an Associate Professor in the Okanagan School of Education, had an idea that would physically bring truth, reconciliation and healing into her classroom. In spring 2023, Dr. Seiki and 140 teacher candidates took on a massive project to transform an unused field area on campus into a rich biodiverse space for native plants.

Reimaging the PhD

Camille Rousseau and her four-legged partners are helping to reimagine UBCO’s PhD for the better

Research Corner

Feeling Lonely on a Crowded Campus? Therapy Dogs Can Help

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet's article explores how on-campus therapy dogs can be social catalysts.

Students Need Connection as Well as Content

In Dr. John-Tyler Binfet's Psychology Today article, he provides examples of low-effort, high-yield approaches to fostering positive student-teacher relationships and reducing disruptive behavior. Read more:

OSE In the News

Castanet: Canine cuddles can comfort equally across all genders

Dr. John-Tyler Binfet conducted a study which found that canine therapy can help students feel better and more optimistic regardless of their gender.

Upcoming Courses

These courses are part of our Interdisciplinary Studies in Contemporary Education Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (12 credits) and Diploma (30 credits) or can be taken as a stand alone course.

Assessment of Learning Difficulties (EPSE 421)

Current research and best practices on the process of assessment for students with learning difficulties. Includes Level B Testing.

Dates: Jan. 8 - Apr. 11, 2024
Delivery: Online

Programming for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (EPSE 431)

Current research and best practices in program development and planning interventions for children with learning disabilities.

Dates: May - June, 2024
Delivery: Online
Prerequisite: EPSE 421

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Upcoming Events

Early Years Conference 2024
Feb 1 - 3 | Vancouver, BC

Join the Faculty of Education for a series of presentations, interactive sessions, and collaborative discussions, centered around the theme of "Connecting & Belonging in the Early Years: Enhancing Relationships between Professionals, Families, & Children."

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Centering Indigenous Pedagogies in Mathematics Education

Join the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre's webinar series where educators will explore Indigenous pedagogies as they relate to the study of math and math assessment.

Image: Two-Face Transformation Mask Gagiid by Reg Davidson. photo: Joanne Yovanovich

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Okanagan School of Education
Okanagan Campus
Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory
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Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7

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