Faculty of Education News Blog

In this newsletter:

• NMBYOP (No More Bring Your Own Pumpkin) 😦
• A Challenge from the Dean
• Healthy Campus Committee
• Clips from Colleagues
• Hurrahs!

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NMBYOP (NO MORE BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN) 😦

Thank you to everyone that responded to the Halloween invite. Unfortunately, the Social Committee has decided to postpone this event. We are looking to host another event around the Christmas holiday. Happy Halloween!

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A CHALLENGE FROM THE DEAN

Halloween fun in the Faculty of Education does not end with the postponement of our BYOP event….

Memorial Hall is not one of the haunted buildings on campus… or is it?   A Halloween door challenge is issued to all residents of Memorial Hall.  An esteemed panel of judges from the Education Society, will make the rounds on 31-Oct-2014 to determine the spookiest, freakiest, most-festive Halloween door.  Will it be yours?  (Dare ya’!)

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HEALTHY CAMPUS COMMITTEE

After two Halloween announcements, this one is kind of like the house that gives out apples for trick or treat…

The Healthy Campus Committee is looking for a member from the Faculty of Education.  The Committee meets every couple of months, and you can read their mandate here.  If you would be interested in serving on this important committee, please contact Michelle Arbing.

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CLIPS FROM COLLEAGUES

(Shared by Jane)  PHOTOS FROM “ED449: INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS EDUCATION”

My BEd course entitled, “ED449: Introduction to Indigenous Education” is now complete. Through this short note, I would like to share photos from the course, which included many community-based experiences.

Jane with guest speaker, Elder Georgina Knockwood-Crane

Group photo after sweat with Elder Noel Milliea in Elsipogtog, NB

Group photo taken with Jeff Ward from Membertou, NB

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HURRAHS!

Congratulations to Linuyan Guo, who was recently published in the Journal of Global Citizenship &  Equity Education.  You can read her article, “Preparing Teachers to Education for 21st Century Global Citizenship: Envisioning and Enacting” here.

In this newsletter:

• Countdown is on to the Faculty’s First BYOP Event
• International Dinner and Silent Auction – 16-Nov-2014
• The Canadian Journal of Education Invites Applications for Editorial Team

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COUNTDOWN IS ON TO THE FACULTY’S FIRST BYOP EVENT

We hope everyone is getting excited about the Faculty’s first ever BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) family event!  BYOP is taking place October 25th from 3pm-7pm at Cathy’s home (362 Dougan Road, Donaldston).  Watch your inbox for the potluck signup, and start planning your pumpkin masterpiece!

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INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION – 16-NOV-2014

On 16-Nov-2014, UPEI’s Faculty of Education will host an international dinner
and silent auction to support our specialization students travelling to international and remote locations for practicum.  The event takes place from 5:00-8:00 pm at Jack Blanchard Hall, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, and will feature Chef Emily Wells of the Olde Glasgow Mill. Tickets ($30/each) are limited, so you are encouraged arrange for tickets as soon as possible.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Carolyn Francis.

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THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR EDITORIAL TEAM

The Canadian Journal of Education invites interested and qualified individuals to join its editorial team as members of the Board Consulting Editors.  Please see the attached posting for more details.  The call for applications remains open until 31-Oct-2014.

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In this newsletter:

• 2014 PEITF Annual Convention
• Faculty Council Meeting
• BYOP – October 25
• Farm Harvest Lunches
• Conference
• Thank You For Attending

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2014 PEITF ANNUAL CONVENTION

The annual convention for the PEITF will take place this year on October 9 & 10 at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel.  The Annual Convention Brochure and a short podcast, giving more information about the Convention, are available on the PEITF website at the links noted below.

• Annual Convention Podcast
• Annual Convention Program (English)
• Congrès Annuel 2014 programme

We are also looking for faculty and staff to represent the Faculty of Education at our booth at the conference.  We need volunteers for Thursday from 1:30pm-4:00pm (or parts thereof), and Friday from 11:30am-4:00pm (or parts thereof).  Please contact Cathy if you can volunteer during any of those times.  Even if you cannot spare a block of time, please drop by the booth and show your support!

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FACULTY COUNCIL MEETING

The next Faculty Council (FEC) meeting will be held 15-Oct-2014 from 1pm-3pm in AVC 287N.  UPEI President, Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, will join the meeting at around 2pm.  The agenda and any associated materials will be send to voting members and placed on the VRE in advance of the meeting.

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BYOP – OCTOBER 25

The Faculty’s first ever BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) family event will take place October 25th from 3pm-7pm at Cathy’s home (362 Dougan Road, Donaldston).

Bring your pumpkins.

Bring your kids.

Bring your magic wands…

Magic wands have proven very useful in pumpkin carving.

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FARM HARVEST LUNCHES

Farm Harvest Lunches is a fund-raiser for School Twinning in Kenya and includes approximately $3000 in assistance for our pre-service teachers who complete a practicum in Kenya.  Farmers Helping Farmers invites you to The Olde Glasgow Mill Restaurant to participate in this three course lunch during thanksgiving weekend (October 11 & 12 from noon to 4pm).  Tickets are $25 per person and reservations are highly recommended.

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CONFERENCE

EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES FOR K-12, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

The 5th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for K-12 Schools, Colleges & Universities taking place in Toronto on February 3rd – 4th, 2015.  Please visit their website to download the full brochure on panels, case studies and discussions.

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend either the retreat or the evening social held 03-Oct-2014.  The retreat was productive and positive, and the evening was fun and relaxing.  The time and energy everyone brought was most appreciated.

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In this newsletter:

• MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing – Faculty/Staff Deadline
• The First Doctoral Defense in UPEI’s PhD in Educational Studies
• Clips from Colleagues
• Changes to Retreat Schedule
• Save the Date – International/Indigenous Student Fundraising Dinner

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MACLAUCHLAN PRIZES FOR EFFECTIVE WRITING – FACULTY/STAFF DEADLINE

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing honour the twelve years Wade MacLauchlan served as the president of UPEI and provide a valuable way to recognize the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.

The MacLauchlan prizes include up to three prizes for Facutly/Staff leadership in the development of writing among students. These prizes are available for faculty and staff who have shown exceptional leadership in the development of writing among students at UPEI during the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31). The deadline for application is 06-Oct-2014.

http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/791

Faculty and staff can nominate colleagues in a letter addressed to the Selection Committee for the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing.  If these letters are submitted to the Office of the VP Academic, Edith will see they get to the Selection Committee.

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing also includes over 50 prizes for returning undergraduate students based on effective writing excellence in the previous academic year (September 1 to August 31, so this would include both our 12-month and 2-year BEd students). We appreciate your help in encouraging deserving Education students to apply. Links to student application details are here:

• Application Form: MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing – For Course Work
• Application Form: MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing – For Community Audience
• Application Form: MacLauchlan Effective Prizes for Writing – Webster Centre

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THE FIRST DOCTORAL DEFENSE IN UPEI’S PHD IN EDUCATION STUDIES

Last Friday was an exciting day in the Faculty of Education as Verne Lorway was the first PhD student in Education to defend her PhD dissertation.  The Faculty of Education is proud of Verne and the entire Graduate Studies team for all the hard work in making this milestone event possible.

Rubén A. Gaztambide-Fernandez, June Countryman, Verne Lorway, Kate Tilleczek

June Countryman, Verne Lorway, Kate Tilleczek

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CLIPS FROM COLLEAGUES

(Shared by Martha) –  Global Conversations in Literacy Research (GCLR) is a series of free online web seminars that feature internationally known literacy researchers who present their cutting edge thinking and research. Please make plans to attend these web seminars!

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(Shared by Lyndsay) – Save the date of 13-Mar-2015 for the 11th Sustainability and Environmental Research Symposium in Halifax, NS.  Dr. Louise Chawla, Professor in the Environmental Design Program at the University of Colorado Boulder, will be a keynote speaker for the symposium. Dr. Chawla is Associate Director of the Children, Youth and Environments Center for Community Engagement (CYE Center) and Co-editor of the journal Children, Youth and Environments. As International Coordinator of the Growing Up in Cities program of UNESCO from 1996-2006, she revived an initiative that has involved young people in cities around the world in evaluating and improving their urban communities. She has written two books and many book chapters and journal articles on children and nature, children in cities, and the development of active care for the natural world.  Dr. Chawla will also give a talk on the evening of 12-Mar-2015 as part of the College of Sustainability lecture series.

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CHANGES TO RETREAT SCHEDULE

The full-day retreat that is scheduled for 03-Oct-2014, will now take place from 8:30am – 1:30pm to allow faculty the opportunity to attend the Faculty Association meeting at 2:00pm.  The retreat will include a light lunch.  The plans for a social event during the evening of 03-Oct-2014 remain unchanged.  Details on the retreat location and agenda will be forthcoming.  If you plan on attending the retreat, please RSVP to Karen-Anne  by Tuesday 30-Sept-2014  to ensure we have an accurate count for lunch catering and venue purposes.

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SAVE THE DATE – INTERNATIONAL/INDIGENOUS STUDENT FUNDRAISING DINNER

This year, 39 students are planning to travel to an international or remote location for their winter International or Indigenous specialization practicum.  Mark your calendars!  This year the International & Indigenous Specializations’ Fundraising Dinner will take place in the Fall semester!  Please save 16-Nov-2014 for this fun (and delicious) event.

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In this newsletter:

• In the News:  UPEI has Lowest Tuition of Maritime Universities
• PhD Dissertation, Presentations, and a Celebration!
• Save The Date:  BYOP!
• A Conversation about Online Learning and Teaching
• Clips from Colleagues
• Hurrahs!

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IN THE NEWS: UPEI HAS LOWEST TUITION OF MARITIME UNIVERSITIES

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission recently reported that UPEI has the lowest tuition fees for undergraduate Arts and Sciences programs among Maritime universities.  Data is presented on their website and does not reflect provincial tuition rebates or bursaries.  Undergraduate anxillary and resident fees (presented here) are also not included in the tuition rates reported.  UPEI has undergraduate tuition fees of $5,520 in Arts and Sciences for the 2014-2015 academic year.

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PHD DISSERTATION, PRESNTATIONS, AND A CELEBRATION!

We have our first Faculty of Education PhD dissertation defense happening this week!  Please take a look at the attached flyers for more information concerning the actual defense, presentations and the celebration.

Highlights:

Thursday, Sept. 18

• 10:00am-11:30am – Dr. Ruben Gaztambide-Fernandez will present The Problem of “Method” in Youth Participatory Action Research in the Young Lives Research Lab in Dalton Hall.

Friday, Sept 19

• 10:00am – Verne Lorway’s Dissertation Defense – Please join us in AVC 286A N for the public component of the defense, Disrupting the “maestro”: Tuneful youth insights for engaged music in education
• 2:00pm-4:00pm – Dr. Ruben Gaztambide-Fernandez will present Why the Arts Don’t do Anything: Towards a New Logic of Cultural Production.  This presentation will take place in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building.
• 4:00pm-5:00pm– Please join the Faculty of Education in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building, as we celebrate Verne Lorway and the first doctoral Defense in the PhD in Educational Studies program.

We hope that you can join us!

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SAVE THE DATE:  BYOP!

The Social Committee has been busy planning some fun festivities for the Education team this semester.  Save the date of October 25th for the Faculty’s first ever BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) event to be hosted at the home of Cathy Hennessey in Donaldston (10 minutes outside Charlottetown).  This family event will be held from 3pm-7pm.  Stay tuned for future details!

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A CONVERSATION ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING AND TEACHING

The Office of Skills Development and Learning is hosting a a four-week open online introduction to the work of Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca, former CRC and one of Canada’s research leaders in distance & online education.  This week they are looking at his article “The Distant Crowd: Transactional Distance and New Social Media Literacies.” It explores different social spaces in which we interact and learn.

As a great way to explore two different social spaces, you can share your
thoughts in the Moodle course or on the open UPEI blog.

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CLIPS FROM COLLEAGUES

(Shared by Tim)
SAVE THE DATE: 6TH ANNUAL NICHOLA GODDARD FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Sally, the girls and I along with our honourary chairperson, Wes MacAleer, would like to invite you to the 6th Annual Nichola Goddard Foundation fundraiser, which this year will be on Saturday 15 November 2014 at the Royal Canadian Legion on Pownal Street in Charlottetown. We are thrilled that Patrick Ledwell has agreed to be the guest speaker. We also have arranged a cyber guest speaker whose identity will be revealed at the event.

Chef Guy LeClair will once again honour us by cooking a three course dinner – he has been a great supporter of past events. As usual, our intrepid team of volunteers will serve. There will be a silent auction with some interesting items – some of which we already have in hand and a number that are still being collected. The menu and the list of items for the silent auction will be circulated prior to the event.

Tickets can be purchased for $125 online at or by cheque, made payable to the Nichola Goddard Foundation and mailed to 45 Parkside Drive, Charlottetown PE C1E 1N1. A tax deductible receipt for $90 will be provided for each ticket purchased.

Should you require an invoice or further information, please contact Sally or me by phone (902) 569 5665 or email at goddards3@gmail.com.

If you are unable to attend, please consider buying a ticket. We will find a good person to fill the seat.

Hopefully, we will see you on November 15th – SAVE THE DATE!

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HURRAHS!

Congratulations to Carolyn Francis on this adorable furry addition to her family!

Molly

In this newsletter:

• Looking for Megan?
• Clips from Colleagues
• Course Outlines are Due
• Save the Date – Faculty Retreat
• Faculty Council Meeting – 12-Sept-2014
• Call for Papers
• Hints from the Social Committee
• Hurrahs!

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LOOKING FOR MEGAN?

Megan MacKenzie has had a busy few weeks of packing and unpacking boxes in a couple of office moves.  Not sure where to find her now?  Here are all her new details:

Office of Skills Development and Learning (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
Robertson Library 228
(902) 566-6061

CLIPS FROM COLLEAGUES

Linyuan shared information on An Evening in Support of Afghan Women and Girls, with guest speaker Melissa Fung, award winning international journalist and former CBC correspondent.  The event takes place 12-Sept-2014 at 7:00pm.  Details can be found in the attached poster.  Tickets are available from Nicole in the Administrative Office (MH 402).

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COURSE OUTLINES ARE DUE

Just a reminder that if you have not already forwarded an electronic copy of your fall course outline(s) to the main office, please do so at your earliest convenience so that they may forwarded to the library and the office records will be complete.  You can send them to Nicole or Cathy.

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SAVE THE DATE – FACULTY RETREAT

The Faculty retreat which was postponed from the summer will now  be held 03-Oct-2014.  As the purpose of the retreat is team building and sustaining, please save this date so that you can attend.  Please plan to join us for a day of meetings/activities and an evening social event.

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FACULTY COUNCIL MEETING – 12-SEPT-2014

The next Faculty Council meeting will be held at 1:00pm on 12-Sept-2014 in Memorial Hall 417.  Meeting documents will be available prior to the meeting.

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CALL FOR PAPERS

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

International Journal of Education and Social Science (IJESS) is a monthly online, peer-reviewed and open-access journal which is published by Research Institute for Progression of Knowledge (RIPK), UK.  IJESS is inviting papers for Vol. 1 No. 2 which is scheduled to be published on 25-Sept-2014.  Deadline for sumbissions is 13-Sept-2014.  For more information, please visit their website.

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HINTS FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Dust off your party shoes!  Rumour has it that the Faculty Social Committee has some great fun planned for the team this semester…  There are rumours of events with pumpkins!  There are rumours of events with Christmas trees!  There might even be some occasions for a cake or two!  Stay tuned as details unfold 🙂

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HURRAHS!

Lyndsay Moffatt was recently interviewed by Island Morning on her “Start with a Seedling” project.  Congratulations Lyndsay!  We love hearing great Faculty news!

In this newsletter:

• Staffing Updates for September
• Retreat Doodle
• Workplace Learning Course Open to UPEI Staff and Faculty
• Master of Education Thesis Defense
• Spread a Little Awesomeness with School Supplies

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SEPTEMBER STAFFING UPDATE

There are lots of exciting new staffing announcements here in the Faculty of Education for September:

• Ron MacDonald has been officially appointed Dean of Education.   Congratulations, Ron!
• Zain Esseghaier begins his three-year term position in our BEd (français langue seconde) program on 01-Sept-2014.  Zain will be working out of Memorial 410.  Drop by and welcome Zain to the team!
• Jill Ross is returning early from maternity leave on 05-Sept-2014 to resume her work in admissions, alumni and recruiting for the Faculty.  Pop in to Memorial 302A and welcome Jill back!

Welcome everyone!  I predict the opportunity for celebratory cake in the near future!

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RETREAT DOODLE

Have you responded yet to your availability on our retreat Doodle poll?  We would like to finalize the date for the team-building retreat, so if you have not yet responded, please visit the Doodle link to let us know when you are available on October 2 and/or October 3.

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WORKPLACE LEARNING COURSE OPEN TO UPEI STAFF AND FACULTY

Interested in understanding more about the growing trend towards workplace learning? Interested in effective communications and teaching with adult students and professionals?

“An Introduction to Learning in the Workplace (ED 309)” will introduce participants to current issues and trends affecting workplace learning; key theories of learning, learning styles and motivation for learning in relation to the workplace; core competencies associated with workplace learning; the role of informal training programs and informal learning (communities of practice, mentoring etc.); and process models for workplace learning.

The course will be offered Wednesday evenings (6pm-9pm) beginning on 10-Sept-2014,  and will be taught by Ellen Lyle. The cost is $552. UPEI staff and faculty are encouraged to register.

For more information, visit http://milestones.upeiblogs.ca/2014/08/25/workplace-learning-course-open-to-the-public/ or contact adultteaching@upei.ca by 04-Sept-2014  to register!

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MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS DEFENSE

On Friday, 29-Aug-2014, Kieran J. Hennessey will present his Master of Education thesis defense, “College Students from the Margins: Journeys of Persistence and Early Leaving.”  The defense takes place at 1:00pm in room AVC 286A N.   All are welcome to attend.

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SPREAD A LITTLE AWESOMENESS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES

This is a time of year that is very difficult for many families as they face the additional expenses related to sending their children back to school.  The Faculty of Education would like to help out, if we can.  For anyone willing to donate, a box has been placed in the administrative office (Memorial 402) where we will collect donations of school supplies.  We will also collect money, if anyone would like to donate.  Donations will be distributed to needy families.  It doesn’t take much to spread a little awesomeness.

In this newsletter:

• Opportunities
• Sessional Postings
• July & August Birthdays
• Start with a Seedling:  An Intergenerational Gardening and Food Project
• Clips from Colleagues
• Celebrations

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OPPORTUNITIES

The following opportunities have been forwarded to the Faculty of Education:

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

Andrew Carrothers in the Faculty of Business has been doing some research work for the Investor Education Fund (IEF), a non profit advocate for financial literacy education funded by fines issued by the Ontario Securities Commission.  He has collected unique primary data on the effectiveness of IEF financial literacy programs in public schools – grades 4 to 12.  He is looking for someone in the education faculty that would be interested in a collaboration opportunity.  He can be reached on campus at 620-5078.

HOLLAND COLLEGE

Gerry Seaward has contacted the faculty regarding a possible research project.  Holland College is moving to a new instructional model in its adult education (AE) program. For over 20 years AE has offered high school credit courses, using an individual self-paced model of instruction; however, this September Holland College will be offering an instructor facilitated cohort model of instruction.  They are interested in exploring overall student success, retention, student attitudes, etc. in the new model and are looking for a grad student or faculty member that might be interested in using this move to a new model as a research project.  Gerry Seaward can be reached at 629-4259 to further discuss this project possibility.

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SESSIONAL POSTINGS

In the very near future, a number of sessional opportunities in the Faculty of Education will be posted for the Fall and Winter semesters.  If you, or someone you know would be qualified and interested in these postings, please direct them to the sessional listings on the HR website.

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JULY AND AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Do you know what makes Mondays less Monday-ish?  Cake!!!  This Monday, August 25th the Faculty is celebrating all our July and August birthdays with cake!  Join us at 10:30am in the staff lounge (MH 409) for festivities.  And if YOUR birthday is in July or August, jot your name on the chalkboard in the lounge so  we can include you in the birthday serenade 🙂

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START WITH A SEEDLING: AN INTERGENERATIONAL GARDENING AND FOOD PROJECT

Do you like gardening, cooking and children? Do you have approximately one day month to volunteer? Or do you know someone else who might? Dr. Lyndsay Moffatt from the Faculty of Education at UPEI is looking for volunteers and research participants for an Intergenerational Gardening and Food Project and Research Study. Dr. Moffatt is looking for 23 Elders (50yrs +) and 23 Young Adults (16-30 yrs). We will be meeting approximately once a month for the school year to plant seeds, make food, sing, talk and tell stories. All volunteers will need an up to date police check. Dr. Moffatt will be studying how the kindergarten language and literacy curricula can be supported through such projects. If you are interested, please email Dr. Moffatt or call (902) 620-5177 to receive more information about the project and the study. Please feel free to distribute this call to friends and family!

This project has been approved by UPEI ethical review and ELSB ethical review. It is also the grateful recipient of a JERG (Joint Education Research Grant) and a Charlottetown Microgrant.

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CLIPS FROM COLLEAGUES

Tim shared that colleagues from the Afghan project have just published a book which may be of interest to people in the Faculty.  You can find information Ten Strategies for Building Community with Technology here.

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Linyuan shared information on An Evening in Support of Afghan Women and Girls, with guest sepaker Melissa Fung, award winning international journalist and former CBC correspondent.  The event takes place 12-Sept-2014 at 7:00pm.  Details can be found in the attached poster.

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CELEBRATIONS

Two new photos have been added to Linyuan’s Wedding Album in the Celebration Album of the blog.  If you haven’t checked out the entire Summer Celebration 2014 page yet, you can find it here.

In this newsletter:

• Faculty Opportunities from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
• On-Line FEC Meeting – 08-Aug-2014
• A Message from Dr. Liz Townsend to Graduate Students and Instructors
• July & August Birthdays
• Hurrahs

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FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

LEARNING TO ANALYZE PISA

The DEECD is offering an opportunity to take part in a two-day session (free of charge) on learning how to analyze PISA data. PEI is hosting Atlantic Canada sessions during the last week of October. If you are interested, please let Ron know.

EDUCATIONAL BRIEFS

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is in the process of developing and posting educational briefs with the purpose of sharing research-based information throughout public education. The briefs will be short, plain language, literature reviews on relevant and timely topics of interest to teachers and administrators. The briefs will be accessible to all Island teachers on the Department’s Instructional Development website.

The DEECD would like to invite the Faculty of Education to contribute to the collection of educational briefs.

The Faculty’s support of this work would be greatly appreciated. The Department will follow-up with a suggested list of topics in the near future should you indicate interest. Also, they will be pleased to provide website access to members of our faculty and to students registered in graduate and undergraduate education programs.

If interested in this, please contact Elizabeth Costa.

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ON-LINE FEC MEETING – 08-AUG-2014

The next Faculty Council meeting will be held on-line on Friday, 08-Aug-2014 at 10:00am.  Faculty Council members should check their email for a link to the Blackboard Collaborate meeting room.  As noted in that correspondence, to participate in the online meeting, you will need a headset with a microphone. If you don’t have one, the ELC does have a limited number that you can sign out, however please note that the ELC is closed on Friday so it is suggested those requiring a headset from there pick it on Thursday.   Meeting materials will be forwarded by email in advance of the meeting.

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A MESSAGE TO DR. LIZ TOWNSEND TO GRADUATE STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS

The welcome I am receiving from the Faculty of Education as I start as part-time Coordinator of Graduate Studies is wonderful! I am excited to see what we can accomplish during my one-year contract at 50%. Typically I will be on-site at UPEI for 6 – 7 hours each on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Between times I will keep up with things with an hour or so each day from my home in Belfast, or as they say in distance education ‘anytime, any where’. I may be out and around on campus so if you wish to meet at my office in the Memorial Building, Room 305, you can drop in to see if I’m there or drop in on email. Although everyone has been very open and helpful already, it’s important for me to let you know that the knowledge of Graduate Studies and generosity of Cathy Hennessey and Martha Gabriel helped greatly in luring me back into university life. Thanks for such a warm and enthusiastic reception!

Liz
902-620-5152

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JULY & AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays of the Month is Back!  Do you have a July or August Birthday?  We want to celebrate YOU on August 25th!  Let us know your birthday on the chalkboard in the staff lounge (MH 409) so that we can include you in the birthday serenade 🙂  Festivities will begin at 10:30am and everyone is welcome.  And if the May/June celebration is any indication, nothing says “we appreciate you” like black icing balloons, and sprinkles.  You aren’t going to want to miss this.

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HURRAHS

Congratulations to Valerie Campbell on being elected President of the Graduate Student Association at the University of Prince Edward Island!  Congratulations also to Education students Brittany Jakubiec on being elected Vice President External and Kate Liu on being elected Education Representative!

In this newsletter:

• Next Week Is Shaping Up to Be Big!
• Repointing
• Call for Papers
• Hurrahs!

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NEXT WEEK IS SHAPING UP TO BE BIG!

There is something big happening every day next week in the Faculty of Education!

MONDAY – 04-AUG-2014

The faculty is very excited to welcome Bonnie Stewart to the role of Coordinator of the CAE/BEd(HRD) Program!  Bonnie takes the reins on this program on Monday.  Drop by and welcome Bonnie to her new position!

TUESDAY – 05-AUG-2014

Another familiar face joins us on Tuesday!  We are also very excited that Liz Townsend will be taking on the role of Coordinator of Graduate Studies!  Stop in and welcome her to this role!

WEDNESDAY – 06-AUG-2014

Two candidates for the three-year term position in our BEd (français langue seconde) program will be giving presentations.  Please join us for a coffee break and the presentations as follows:

• 8:30 am – Presentation by Guy Albert (Memorial 417)
• 9:30 am – Coffee Break with Guy Albert (Education Student Lounge)
• 12:00 noon – Presentation by Zain Esseghaier (Memorial 417)
• 1:00 pm – Coffee Break with Zain Esseghaier (Education Student Lounge)

THURSDAY – 07-AUG-2014

We are welcoming new team members and celebrating mid-summer with a coffee break in the staff/faculty lounge (Memorial 409) at 10:30am.

FRIDAY – 08-AUG-2014

The first ever on-line Faculty Council meeting will take place at 10am on 08-Aug-2014.  Materials and log-in details will be forthcoming.

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REPOINTING

Repointing of the brick on Memorial Hall has begun again and facilities is asking everyone to ensure windows of the building are closed before 4pm and over the weekends until this work is complete.

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CALL FOR PAPERS – LONDON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION – NOVEMBER 2014

The London International Conference on Education (LICE) is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The LICE promotes collaborative excellence between academicians and professionals from Education. The Conference will be held November 10-12 in London, UK. For further information please visit IICE-2014 their website.

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HURRAHS!

A new page has been added to our celebration album, featuring some great images from the summer event held 19-July-2014.  Be sure to check it out the fun!