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Technology Education | Exemplary Program Spotlight
Over the years, many Technology Education Teacher Candidates have told me that some others in the program have shared an interest in learning more about how the Tech Ed TCs came to join the BEd and what they will teach once they begin working in BC’s middle and high schools. To that end, I offer a brief explanation […] Read More
UBC Pop Culture Cluster’s Critical Play Fellow
We are excited to announce that Sebastian Saldarriaga (MA student, Science Education, EDCP), has been accepted into the UBC Pop Culture Cluster’s first cohort of Critical Play Fellows! The Critical Play Fellows comprise an interdisciplinary community of graduate students, faculty members, industry professionals, and independent designers for monthly programming that explores the intersections of digital and […] Read More
BC Art Teachers Association (BCATA) Conference
The department is proud to host the BC Art Teachers Association (BCATA) Conference in October, 2025. As a PSA of the BCTF, BCATA fosters generative art education opportunities and provincial connections among art teachers. This year’s keynote speaker is Dana Claxton, acclaimed artist, Professor and Head of AHVA at UBC, and a member of the Wood Mountain Lakota First Nations (SK). Dr. Marie-France […] Read More
Dr. Leyton Schnellert | Research feature
In recognition of World Teachers’ Day (Oct. 5), the Faculty of Education has published a new research Q&A featuring Dr. Leyton Schnellert (EDCP) on how empowering teachers as leaders creates lasting benefits for students and communities. Dr. Leyton Schnellert reflects on how educators are transforming student learning with inclusive, community-based education Celebrated on October 5, World […] Read More
Master of Education in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry (ABEI)
World-class teaching and hybrid learning designed for working professionals The Master of Education in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry (ABEI) is a unique program blending art, inquiry, and teaching to meet contemporary educational needs. Develop expertise in the theories, methodologies, and practices of visual, literary, performative, and digital arts within educational inquiry. Collaborate with World-Class Faculty Engage […] Read More
Drop-in art workshops
You are invited to join weekly art workshops every Tuesday with Isabel Carneiro, our visiting scholar from the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is an opportunity to make art together and share in artful conversations. Drop-in to Scarfe 1128, 2:00-4:00 p.m., every Tuesday, starting October 7th Workshop 1: 365 Days – Diary Artists This […] Read More
UBC’s Education Program In Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
Training teachers in one of the world’s largest & longest-running settlements The collaborative program designed by UBC Faculty of Education with global partners has graduated 300+ teachers From left: Dr. Jackson Too, Moi University, Dr. Samson Nashon, UBC, and Dr. Rita Irwin, UBC: Program co-leads at the Kenya Dadaab Refugee Camp (photo: Samson Nashon) Picture a […] Read More

Welcome to the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) at UBC. We are committed to advancing research into learning and teaching in a variety of contexts and across the lifespan. Read more »

EDCP delivers high quality curricula using a variety of flexible modalities, including face-to-face, blended and online formats. Our department is a world leader in the delivery of online programs over the past fifteen years, and holds considerable collective expertise that supports effective teaching and learning across many disciplines. Read more »

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BC Art Teachers Association (BCATA) Conference

Event date: Saturday 10/25/2025,

Master of Education in Arts-Based Educational Inquiry (ABEI)

Event date: Monday 11/3/2025, 4:30 - 5:30

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Technology Education | Exemplary Program Spotlight

Oct 09, 2025

UBC Pop Culture Cluster’s Critical Play Fellow

Dr. Leyton Schnellert | Research feature

Oct 08, 2025

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Recent Publications

Beyond representations: How teachers’ epistemologies of models shapes students’ engagement with scientific modeling

Praisri, A., Faikhamta, C., Khan, S., & Tanak, A.

Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1-23.

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2025 Summer Institutes
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2025-2026 Seminar Series
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