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Welcome back future teachers! Our Artist in Community Education Class of 2025 wrote out goals they would like to accomplish before they graduate today after looking at Candy Chang's "Before I Die" community arts-based chalk work in New Orleans - find out more https://bit.ly/4g1KxL7

PhD Candidate Alexandra Minuk and Queen's Law's Gail Henderson discusses how Ontario can meaningfully and effectively integrate a financial literacy component into Grade 10.
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The Conversation: A back-to-school wish list for Ontario’s 2025 high school financial literacy requirement | Faculty of Education This article was originally published in the Conversation and was co-written by our PhD Candidate Alexandra Minuk and Queen's Law's Gail Henderson.

Learn about our exciting partnership with non-profit No.9 Contemporary Art and the Environment developing training to teach sustainable community building! https://bit.ly/3YGFucz

Integrating sustainability initiatives into K-12 classrooms | Queen's Gazette Queen's Faculty of Education partners with non-profit No.9 to develop training to teach sustainable community building.

Please note: the main entrance to Duncan McArthur Hall is closed due to construction. The north courtyard entrance is fully accessible.

Construction Updates | Faculty of Education Building and Parking Updates Building Hours Due to the construction and our need to comply with Fire Code, starting on July 17, Duncan McArthur Hall (DMH) will not be accessible in the evenings - including after hour FOB access. This will continue for the duration of the renovation and will align wi...

Our own Ben Bolden created a teaching guide that highlights how the arts can promote peace and sustainable development through his work as the UNESCO Chair in Arts and Learning.

Dr. Benjamin Bolden Speaks About His New UNESCO Teaching Guide for Transformative Arts Education | Faculty of Education Article Category Arts Education News Dr. Benjamin Bolden is a composer, educator, and music enthusiast. An associate professor with the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University and Chair for Arts and Learning for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Ben...

August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada. Historian Deirdre McCorkindale discusses bringing Black history into the classroom all year long on our podcast! https://educ.queensu.ca/for-teachers/popular-podagogy/popular-podagogy-black-history-canada-history-and-how-keep-it-local

Popular Podagogy: Black History - Canada, History and How to Keep it Local | Faculty of Education Historian Deirdre McCorkindale (PhD ABD), Assistant Professor of History at the University of Guelph, joins us this month to discuss the history of Black History month itself (did you know it has over 100 y

Find out how our Queen's University School of English is helping people improve their English skills through a free online course!

Making a world of difference with free language training | Faculty of Education Article Category International News Thousands of people around the world are saying “thank you”, and a whole host of other new English words, thanks to a free online training program launched by the Queen’s School of English (QSoE). “During the COVID pandemic our student enrollment decreased...

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Check out this article featuring Louise and Samson as they share their inspiring journeys with the Faculty of Education's renowned program for Internationally Trained Teachers. Discover how this program has empowered them to overcome challenges and achieve their teaching aspirations.

🔗 Read their stories and learn more about how we're supporting internationally trained educators: https://www.queensu.ca/international/enhancing-skills-and-sharing-culture-gananoque-classrooms

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The Re•Storying Autism Project, led by our own Patty Douglas, is hosting the Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence Symposium July 23-25 at Queen’s. Don’t miss this free opportunity to share knowledge and learn from leading scholars in disability studies. Find out more about in-person and online registration:

Events - Queen's University The Desiring Autism and Neurodivergence in Education: Critical, Creative, and Decolonial Perspectives Symposium is being held July 23-25, 2024 at Queen’s University in what is currently known as Kingston, Ontario.

The latest edition of the Knowledge Forum is now available to read! Submissions explored the theme of global education with articles from Faculty of Education faculty, students, staff, and community members.

The Knowledge Forum 2023-24 | Faculty of Education Article Category Alumni Knowledge Forum News The Knowledge Forum 2023-24: Global Education (PDF 6.5 MB) is now available and features: A Note from the Editors Let's Talk about Digitalization and the Global Education Agenda - Ikeoluwapo B. Baruwa Reflections on Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality...

Congratulations to our newest graduates who walked the stage yesterday at convocation! We can't wait to see where you go next.

Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Explore campus and community activities and check out some of our featured resources: https://educ.queensu.ca/national-indigenous-history-month-2024

National Indigenous History Month 2024 | Faculty of Education Article Category Indigenous Education and Land-Based Learning Indigenous Resources News National Indigenous History Month takes place in June in Canada and is a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. This article contains a list of ...

Our own MEd grad Tristan Lewis walks us through his MEd project - A Month of Q***r Thriving: 20 ways to q***r your classroom in our latest podcast episode! Enjoy this conversation full of helpful ideas about ways to q***r your classroom.

Popular Podagogy Podcast: Q***r Joy in the Classroom with Tristan Lewis | Faculty of Education Article Category Social Justice and Inclusion Anti-Racism and Diversity Teaching Resources Popular Podagogy News   Recent Master of Education Graduate Tristan Lewis joins Chris Carlton this month to talk about his MEd project - A Month of Q***r Thriving: 20 ways to q***r your classroom. Enjoy this...

We are so proud of all of our faculty, graduate students, and alumni presenting at this year's CSSE! Check out the full list of presentations: https://educ.queensu.ca/csse-conference-2024

CSSE Conference 2024 | Faculty of Education Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference Join us at the 2024 CSSE Conference, held in Montréal, Québec! Please note that these sessions are pulled from a draft program and their may be room and time changes. Many of our faculty and graduate students will be presenting their research ...

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community and recognize the people who fought for the freedom of q***r people today. Throughout this month we will be sharing resources, podcasts, and more!

June is National Indigenous History Month! In this month, we take time to recognize the rich diversity and culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada and learn about their cultures, traditions, and experiences.

Check out this worm-deful video on vermicomposting in celebration of the partnership between our Faculty and Winston Churchill Public School. Through this outreach program, the students of Winston have realized how they can make a difference in helping to create a healthier planet. https://educ.queensu.ca/worm-derful-video-celebrate-our-vermicomposting-project Limestone District School Board Queen's University

A Worm-derful Video to Celebrate our Vermicomposting Project | Faculty of Education Article Category STEM News Research News Our own Chris Carlton and Dr. Ian Matheson are celebrating the vermicomposting partnership between Queen's Faculty of Education and Winston Public School with a video! The project was developed to help students better understand the United Nations Sustainabl...

It’s National AccessAbility Week! Browse a selection of resources that highlight this year’s theme – Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All. Thanks to our incredible students and researchers who showcase how we can be more accessible and disability inclusive. https://educ.queensu.ca/news/national-accessability-week-2024

National AccessAbility Week 2024 | Faculty of Education Article Category EDID Exceptionalities Social Justice and Inclusion News National AccessAbility Week takes place from May 26 to June 1, 2024 with the theme Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All.  The week provides an opportunity to mark the important contributions made by Canadians...

As part of his Master of Education degree our own Tristan Lewis created the resource “A Month of Q***r Thriving.” Get “q***rious” and explore the full resource to help you foster q***r thriving in your classroom!

A Month of Q***r Thriving: 20 ways to q***r your classroom | Faculty of Education Article Category On-Campus Grad Social Justice and Inclusion Anti-Racism and Diversity Teaching Resources News Tristan Lewis, a high school teacher in Ontario, created this resource as a culmination of his research for his Master of Education degree.  This resources has been designed to take some o...

Did you know that accommodations from high school don’t automatically transfer to University? Or that the goal of accommodations for students changes once you reach University? Listen to our latest podcast with Alan Jeans to find out more!

Popular Podagogy Podcast: Accommodations and the transition from high school to university | Faculty of Education Article Category On-Campus Grad Exceptionalities Social Justice and Inclusion Popular Podagogy News   Did you know that accommodations from high school don't automatically transfer to University? Or that the goal of accommodations for students changes once you get to University? Alan Jeans, Manager...

Our own Alyssa Raab created a toolkit for Ontario teachers to support students with eating disorders. This toolkit was created as part of Alyssa’s MEd major research project. Please note the resource contains information about eating disorders and other potentially triggering topics, such as su***de.

Students with Eating Disorders: an Ontario Teacher's Toolkit to Stigma-Free Support | Faculty of Education Article Category On-Campus Grad Teaching Resources Mental Health News Research News Alyssa Raab created this toolkit as a component of her Master of Education major research project at Queen's, completing it in March 2024.  This toolkit includes information about eating disorders and other potentia...

George Dei is coming to ! This a big deal! He is one of the leading scholars looking into race and anti-racism in Canada. Join us as we learn with him on May 17.

Dr. George Dei Address | Faculty of Education Article Category News May 17 3 - 5 pm Education Library This address will employ the interface of Blackness and Africanness, grounded in the Ubuntu philosophy to articulate ‘Blackcentricity’ as an approach for Black/African peoples’ advancement. While not conflating ‘sociology of knowledge.....

We are thrilled to welcome our first Indigenous Teacher Education Program cohort from Pikangikum! These passionate teacher candidates bring deep cultural knowledge, creativity, and dedication to the BEd program! Welcome to the Queen's community!

Science Rendezvous 2024 is one week away! Enjoy this free science festival on May 11 from 10 am to 3 pm at Slush Puppie Place. The Education Library will be there with science kits and science books to explore.

Science Rendezvous Kingston | Queen's University Science Rendezvous Kingston is an annual science event that engages the Kingston community with local STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) experts and Queen’s researchers.

Sistema Kingston’s Year-End concert is coming up on May 9! This year two schools will present a musical celebration at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. The show starts at 4:30 pm and admission is by donation.

Sistema Kingston Events | Faculty of Education We Sing, We Drum, We Play! - Year-End Concert Thursday May 9, 2024 4:30 pm The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Admission is by donation. This year - skip the line and donate online! Online donations made between April 1 and May 8 will be honoured as concert admission. Simply show us an e...

The Faculty of Education and the Limestone District School Board are hosting a workshop to help you build your own Universal Design for Learning toolkit! Come to Duncan McArthur Hall on May 9 at 5 pm to learn practical tools and strategies that can be applied in various settings.

Event: Build Your UDL Toolkit - May 9 | Faculty of Education Article Category Exceptionalities Research News Events Limestone District School Board and Queen's Faculty of Education are hosting the event: Build Your UDL Toolkit  May 9, 2024 at 5 pm  Faculty of Education, Duncan McArthur Hall 511 Union Street West Sessions will focus on practical tools and st...

Welcome to our newest cohort of teacher candidates who undertook the marshmallow challenge this morning! 🍎

We have a new exhibition opening at Duncan McArthur Hall! Join us on Monday, April 15 from 1 – 2 pm in room A101 for the opening of Unveiling insights, bridging gaps: Embracing multimodal research approaches. This exhibition is co-curated by our own Dr. Claire Ahn and Mehvish Rather (PhD Student in Film and Media).

ART EXHIBIT: Unveiling insights, bridging gaps: Embracing multimodal research approaches | Faculty of Education Article Category News Research News Don't miss this exciting exhibit - bringing together art and research!  Opening Exhibition on  April 15 from 1 - 2 pm, refreshments will be served Where: Faculty of Education, Duncan McArthur Hall, Room A101 When: April 16-19, 10 am - 3 pm    How does multi...

Good luck to the members of our education community attending and presenting at this year’s AERA Annual Meeting! Explore the full list of Faculty of Education presentations: https://educ.queensu.ca/queens-aera-2024

Queen's at AERA 2024 | Faculty of Education Article Category News Research News AERA 2024 is taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from April 11-14. The full program is available online. Thursday, April 11 4:20 - 5:50 pm Enhancing Student Competency Development: Highlighting the Potential of Experiential Learning in Higher Education Katr...

Ahead of the total solar eclipse next week check out our podcast to find out more about it and what to bring into your classroom! We were so lucky to be joined by our own Dr. Nenad Radakovic and Dr. Nikhil Arora from the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy. https://educ.queensu.ca/for-teachers/popular-podagogy/podcast-total-solar-eclipse

Popular Podagogy Podcast: The Total Solar Eclipse! | Faculty of Education Article Category STEM Resources Popular Podagogy News Research News   Dr. Nikhil Arora (Physics) and Dr. Nenad Radakovic (Education) join host Chris Carlton to discuss the 2024 total solar eclipse. Listen to find out more about the solar eclipse, what to talk about in your classroom, and more!...