Call For Proposals International Conference on Cultural Studies and Education

The Department of Educational Studies and The Centre for Culture, Identity & Education University of British Columbia International Conference on Cultural Studies and Education (Call for Proposals) Conference Dates: Thursday 4th May to Saturday 6th May, 2017 Location: Ponderosa Commons, University of British Columbia Deadline for Proposals: 27th January, 2017 KEYNOTE PRESENTERS: Patti Lather (Professor…

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CIE – Special Issue – Call for Article

In 2017, the Comparative and International Education Society of Canada/Société canadienne d’éducation comparée et internationale (CIESC/SCECI) celebrates its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Comparative and International Education/ Éducation comparée et internationale (CIE/ECI), the official journal of the CIESC, will be publishing a special issue in June 2017 (volume 46, issue 2) on: 50 Years…

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CMLR – Volume 72, Number 3 (November 2016)

Canadian Modern Language Review Volume 72, Number 3, November 2016 Showcasing the Translingual SL/FL Classroom:  Strategies, Practices, and Beliefs Introduction: Shelley K. Taylor and Cecelia Cutler ARTICLES Peer Collaboration in an English/Chinese Bilingual Program in Western Canada Miao Sun Articulation langue 1- langue 2 dans le répertoire langagier des élèves inscrits en programme immersif :…

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Canada’s Volunteer Awards!

Dear Sir or Madam: The 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation is fast approaching. During this celebration year, it is important to acknowledge that our country would not be the same without the work of volunteers. We would like to recognize the important work of volunteers across the country. The call for nominations for Canada’s Volunteer…

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PISA: 2015 Canadian Results Webinar (Invitation)

Please register for PISA 2015 Canadian Results on Dec 5, 2016 11:00 AM EST at: http://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/398194012569886210 Dear colleagues and partners, On December 6, 2016, two reports on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2015 will be released: o The OECD report, which provides results for all participating countries and economies; o The Canadian report…

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Fixed student contribution simplifies Canada Student Loan eligibility

Peter Schiefke, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth), on behalf of the Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, spoke to students and student leaders at Carleton University today about Education Savings Week. He outlined the government’s plan to introduce a fixed student contribution to determine eligibility for financial assistance through…

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Teacher Educators’ Approaches to Assessment

Dear Teacher Educator: We value your views on classroom assessment practices and ask that you take a few minutes to complete a short survey on teacher educators’ approaches to assessment. Your responses will also help us better understand the assessment education of Canadian teacher candidates. Upon completing the survey, your name will be entered into…

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