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Day of Education for Reconciliation at the University of Regina in the News
Global News coverage of Day of Education
Truth and Reconciliation Presentation
https://www.facebook.com/GlobalReginaNews/videos/10154271729421091/
Day of Education for Reconciliation
Walking Together: A Day of Education for Truth and Reconcilation
Student Success Celebrated
On April 6, the Faculty of Education, SUNTEP and YNTEP gathered to celebrate student success. This year was different than previous years: The coordinators from the Student Program Centre, Dr. Val Mulholland, Nicole Glas, and Wendy Campbell, invited faculty from SUNTEP, YNTEP, and the various Faculty of Education programs and student societies to forward a list of students who have made contributions to learning and to leadership in the Faculty of Education through scholarship, activism, and engagement in coursework. In previous years, academic excellence was the only success that was celebrated. There were 166 students honoured at the celebration and their names were scrolled individually across the screen throughout the event.
Dr. Jennifer Tupper, Dr. Val Mulholland, and Dr. Michael Cappello highlighted and honoured not only the students’ achievements in their classes, but also in their field placements, and in the community.
After welcoming the students and their families, Dr. Val Mulholland said, “You have been recognized by faculty members or program for having made a significant contribution to teaching, learning and/or leadership in the classes, in field placements or beyond classroom walls.”
Dean Jennifer Tupper said, “This celebration is more than recognizing academic excellence, which we value. It is recognition of our students taking seriously their call to teach for a better world, to inspire and transform education – which many of you may know is the motto of this faculty.”
And after listing some of the amazing initiatives with which students have been involved, such as the STARS Regina’s #TreatyEdCamp, and other sessions working towards social justice; the Science Education students’ work with Treaty 4 schools; and the ESS’s PD opportunities, Dean Tupper said, “What I am struck by in my conversations with our teacher candidates is their passion for teaching and learning in the midst of the many challenges schools and teachers are facing. I am struck by their commitment to social justice, and their desire to create meaningful and transformative learning experiences for young people in schools. They are thoughtful, compassionate and courageous.”
Dr. Michael Cappello spoke about the students’ exceptional contributions which are helping to shape the field of education even before entering it as teachers.
Also unique to this celebration was the Skype connection with YNTEP students and faculty who are located in Whitehorse, Yukon. Through this connection, Faculty of Education and SUNTEP members were able to participate in the YNTEP celebration, and YNTEP students participated in the Regina celebration. Dr. Andrew Richardson, Dean of Applied Arts for Yukon College, spoke on behalf of YNTEP, recognizing the following YNTEP students:
Candice Cockney
Judy Leamon
Meghann Meadowcroft
Dwight Snowshoe
The following is the list of Faculty of Education and SUNTEP students celebrated:
Riley Arseneau
Nicki Bannerman
Gareth Bawden
Laura Beatch
Raquel Bellefleur
Mackenzie Bellegarde
Madison Biem
Curtis Bourassa
Orisha Boychuk
Bailey Braden
Jenny Brouwers
Miranda Brown
Miranda Button
Amy Campbell
Aimee Castillo
Matthew Chamberlain
Jennifer Chyz (Hackl)
Joseph Clark
Sarah Clarke
Candice Cockney
Petina Cook
Amanda Corbett
Celine Couture
Rachel Cronan
Kari Davis
Brandon Debert
Jenna DeBoth
Samantha Dech
Arnaud Demaria
Megan Dobson
Allison Doetzel
Jacquelyn Easton
Courtney Einsiedler
Jordan Ethier
Amanda Filipchuk
Chad Fisher
Steven Fraser
Taylor Frei
Lila Gaertner
Sally Generoux
Sheena Gigian
Graham Gilmore
Caitlin Grant
Isabelle Grégoire
Jessie Guraliuck
Christine Hall
Cassandra Hanley
Tara Hanson
Taylor Harder
Kylie Harder
Amanda Harle
Emma Harold
Allyson Haukeness
Madison Hawkes
Chandra Hawley
Laura Heinmiller
Kayla Henderson
Cassandra Hepworth
Jessica Hickie
April Hoffman
Victoria Howe
Hanna Hudson-Plante
Benjamin Ironstand
Rebecca Jalbert
Douglas Jarvis
Jarrod Jobb
Tammy Kadler
Nicole Keller
Christina Kelly
Amy Klassen (Thiessen)
Kristen Klatt
Landen Kleisinger
Amanda Koback
Brooke Korchinski
Shae-Lynn Kowaniuk
Jasmine Kuntz
Riley Lajeunesse
Brittany Larson
Judy-Ann Leamon
Amber Learned Garritty
Keith Lee
Kendra Leier
Matthew Leupold
Gillian Maher
Amy Martin
Daisy Martinez
Roxan McAtee
Aidan McKeague
Linda McNabb
Brigid McNutt
Meghann Meadowcroft
Christopher Merk
Matthew Mickleborough
Jesse Miller
Lexi Milligan
Amy Missal
Cameron Mohan
Renee Molesky
Alexandra Mortensen
Sarah Munro
Monica Nawakayas
Robert Neufeld
Cole Nicolson
Crystal Norris
Haleigh Oberkirsch
Emma Olson
Brooklyn Orban
Lexy Osborne
Fred O’Soup
Eriko Parker
Megan Pearce
Emily Perreault
Josie Phillips
Jaylyn Pierce
Alexis Poh
Marissa Poitras
Kendell Porter
Jessica Pouliot
Breanne Prazma
Mackenzie Raedeke
Amie Reid
Holly Robinson
Brooke Robson
Sarah Rohde
Kaitlyn Rohrke
Jolene Ross
Aidan Roy
Avery Saunders
Michael Schienbein
Garrick Schmidt
Rina Schmidt
Jason Shamel
Nissa Shiell
Bradley Slepicka
Charis Slusar
Tracy Smotra
Dwight Snowshoe
Shania Sonen
Connie Starblanket
Jacob Stebner
Kelsie Sutherland
Jessica Swartz
Zakk Taylor
Christina Thiel
Bryn Todd
Catlyn Todorovich
Caitlin Toews
Jayda Van Betuw
Dacy Vance
Willow Wallace-Lewis
Trisha Wallington
Robert Webb
Katlyn Weisberg
Raelyn Weisgerber
Crystal Whitehawk
William Whitten
Cameron Wiest
Dana Wilbraham
Benjamin Woolhead
Conor Woolley
Aysha Yaqoob
Cassidy Zacharias
Ziyao Zhu
Michael Zylak
Resistance and Reconciliation Fishbowl Panel Discussion
This afternoon, STARS Regina (Student Teacher Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression Society) is hosting a Fishbowl style panel presentation/discussion with Special Guests Life Speaker Noel Starblanket, Dr. Shauneen Pete, Dr. Michael Cappello, Dr. Tana Mitchell, and Tamara Ryba. The group is discussing resistance in relation with and connection to reconciliation. The event is being held in the Teaching Preparation Centre (Ed 228) from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and is open to everyone. Participants will receive a PD certificate.
Investigating Our Practices~Regina 2016~Hosted by Faculty
February 26 and 27 brought undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, K – 12 teachers and others in the field of education together for the second annual Investigating Our Practices ~ Regina conference. On Friday evening, after a wine and cheese reception, Dr. James McNinch brought the keynote presentation entitled, “The (Un)Common Places of Teaching. Saturday included breakfast and lunch and a wide range of presentations, workshops and roundtable discussions on important topics, including:
- Saskatchewan Drama Ed Assoc. Resources
- Planning Strategies for History and Content of First Nations and Treaty Education
- Embodied Methods of Understanding Math
- The Kinds of Knowledge and Ways of Knowing that are of Value in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
- Sensing Art: Community Programming
- From the Void to the Voice
- Integration over Assimilation: The Need for a Response by our Education System to the Refugee Crisis
- Rethinking Behaviour Management: Choice/Control Theory and Moving Toward Positive Student/Teacher Relationships
- Hip Hop Hoop Dance Teachers’ Package
- Gaga as Movement Practice for Improvisation and Beyond
- Adult Literacy Matters: Addressing a Program Gap
- Faculty Perspectives on Teaching in Higher Education: A Case Study
- Ready or Not: Cooperating Teachers and Stories of Experience
- Rethinking Behaviour Management: Choice/Control Theory and Moving Toward Positive Student/Teacher Relationships
- Collective Storytelling, Lifewriting and Literary Métissage
- Teacher Inquiry and Indigenous Knowledge Practices
- Witness Not Tourist: Our Journey in Working Toward Reconciliation
- Teaching Strategies Tried and True from Internship Experience
- Teaching Money Management/Personal Finances in a Life Transitions 30 class
- Regina’s Art Supply Exchange and Reuse Initiatives
- What Do We Say to Children: The Use of Children’s Picture Books for Truth, Decolonization, and Reconciliation
- Academic Publishing: A Managing Editor’s Perspective
- Of Land and Living Skies: A Community Journal
- Animating Children through Extra-Curricular Programs
The conference was well-attended so that each presentation had a good sized group of participants. As icing on the cake (the cake being interesting presentations and conversations), numerous door prizes and great food created a fun and energetic atmosphere. Many thanks to the 2016 IOP Conference Organizing Committee: Kathryn Ricketts, Valerie Triggs, Cindy Rice, Wendy Peart, Keith Adolph, Michele Sorensen & Audray-Anne Montpetit
Twitter hashtag #iopregina2016
Education Career Expo Today!
Date
Monday, January 25, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location
Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport
CKHS Gym 3
Main Campus
Contact
Student Employment Services
306-585-5161
student.employment@uregina.ca
Education Professor to Engage with Thousands of Students in Online Youth Forum
University of Regina professor Dr. Alec Couros is about to address an unusually huge class.
More than 8,800 elementary and high school students from across Saskatchewan will connect with Couros on Tuesday, November 17 in a live, interactive broadcast.
The presentation is part of the “2015 Student First Anti-Bullying Forum,” held in conjunction with Bullying Awareness Week in Canada.
Couros is regularly asked to speak to students about these topics, usually in classrooms, school gyms, or auditoriums. The format for this anti-bullying forum offers an opportunity to reach out to far more students at once.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the forum, and this format provides a unique opportunity for conversation and interaction with students from across the province,” says Couros, who is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology & Media in the Faculty of Education.
“An event of this size and format would certainly be more difficult in a face-to-face context. Digital technologies and access to robust information networks are critical in allowing us to hear from all students, regardless of location.”
Couros will talk to students about both the difficulties and opportunities offered by our increasingly digital world, as well as how young people can develop a positive digital identity and contribute to society in constructive and transformative ways.
“Our students are constantly participating and interacting in online spaces, and this can lead to complexities around issues of digital citizenship and digital identity, including cyberbullying.
“The Internet has become an integral part of our world. Due to the ubiquitous nature of technology in our lives, it is no longer possible to be completely ‘offline.’ Thus, we need to give youth the skills to participate in positive ways and to become upstanders instead of bystanders.”
Couros has built a strong reputation, both in the classroom and on social media. He has more than 95,000 followers on Twitter, and he’s considered one of the pioneers of ‘massive open online courses’ or MOOCS, which can make education more accessible and allow for the global exchange of ideas.“We are no longer learning in isolation. The classroom walls have come down, and we need to give students the tools to take advantage of the incredible opportunities available to them in our connected world,” says Couros, whose presentation at the forum will include plenty of opportunities for students to interact and discuss ways to shape their world.The forum will be moderated by Katia Hildebrandt, a Ph.D. candidate and sessional instructor in the Faculty of Education. She played a vital role in the previous two events, which were held face-to-face.“There was certainly something powerful about bringing students together and giving them the space to connect and collaborate with each other in that setting,” says Hildebrandt, who helped write the teacher facilitation guide for the sessions this week.“But the online format allows for dramatically increased access and provides authentic opportunities for students to engage with these important issues using tools and modalities that are the same or similar to those they already use in their daily lives.”The forum is hosted by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education in partnership with ‘I am Stronger,’ an initiative from SaskTel to combat bullying in schools.Additional support was provided by the Canadian Red Cross and KidSport.
The Faculty of Education at the University of Regina has a fine reputation for strong undergraduate teacher education programs, graduate programs, and adult education.
Couros and Hildebrandt recently co-authored the Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education From Kindergarten to Grade 12 for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. Retrieve from here.
Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education (HOPE) Fundraiser
On Monday, October 26 the Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education (HOPE) Student Association held a fund raiser Bike-a-thon to support Growing Young Movers (GYM) after school program. HOPE education students, along with Dr. Lee Schaefer, Dr. Sean Lessard, and Brian Lewis (co-founders of the GYM program), rode exercise bikes for donations. When a minimum of $5 was donated, donors could add their name in the draw for a bike. U of R Students’ Union President and Faculty of Education student, Devon Peters was the winner of the bike. Donors were also given a cheer from the HOPE students riding the exercise bikes. The fundraiser raised $1397.75, which will be given to the Growing Young Movers program.
Read more about the team of researchers who founded Growing Young Movers here.