Teaching Multiple Literacies in Canadian Classrooms: Sarah Gagnon (BSc/BEd’11, MEd candidate)
Sarah Gagnon (BSc/BEd ’11, MEd ’20) knows what it’s like to live in the space between languages. Born into a Francophone family, she learned to speak English when she entered Kindergarten.
Teaching and Assessing for Life Beyond the Classroom
We need to prepare students so they’re successful, independent, adaptable and resilient in life outside of school. If we are successful at achieving that goal, scores on well-designed assessments should reflect our success but the scores themselves should never be the goal. - Dr. David Slomp
Leadership Quality Standard Certification
The Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge is pleased to have two approved pathways leading to Alberta Education Leadership Quality Standard certification: Master of Education (Educational Leadership) and Leadership Quality Standard Two-course Package.
Wellness is Ranching: Danny Balderson
Beneath the endless arch of sky, the Southern Alberta prairie displays evidence of farm and ranch—each with stories of relationship to the land.
Coping with COVID: Harnessing our Natural Stress Response
“We are wired to bounce back, but first we have to help our nervous system receive a message that despite being uncomfortable we will survive. We are ok," says Dr. Dawn McBride, Registered Psychologist and Associate Professor with the Faculty of Education.
Faculty of Education Spring 2021: Undergraduate Students
The Faculty of Education Undergraduate Studies program will be delivered online for the Spring 2021 semester. Please check here for updates.
Faculty of Education Spring 2021: Graduate Students
The Faculty of Education Graduate Studies program will be delivered online for the Spring 2021 semester. Please check here for updates.
Welcome to the Faculty of Education
We are committed to the well-being of our students and partners in determining what the future might look like in the Faculty of Education. As you may be aware, the University of Lethbridge will offer instruction and support with online delivery in the Spring 2021 semester. With this in mind—and with the contours of the COVID-19 guidelines in place—we aspire to move forward responsibly delivering online the quality of instruction and support that our undergraduate and graduate programs are known for.
How can we help you?
During this unprecedented time we would like you to know that we continue to operate—in these unusual circumstances, on a different kind of platform. Going forward we continue to be here for you.
Faculty of Education staff are working remotely and are able to assist.
Connect with us by email at Undergraduate: edu.sps@uleth.ca or Graduate: edu.masters@uleth.ca
University of Lethbridge COVID-19 webpage: http://www.uleth.ca/covid-19
Student Program Services
Undergraduate Advising on Admissions, Program Planning, Graduation & more
Field Experiences
Forms, guidelines & other resources for off-campus practicum field experiences
Teaching Community
Information for schools, Teacher Associates & Mentors looking to get involved
The Creativity of Curriculum and 36 Years with the Faculty of Education: Dr. Richard Butt
At the end of the day Dr. Richard Butt has much to be proud of. As a musician, story-teller, nature-lover and academic, his ability to be expressive was integral to his teaching, learning …
MEd Student Research: Our Future Really Needs Us To Be Critical Thinkers
Kindergarten students list and weigh pros and cons before making decisions. Whether acquiring a class pet, helping design their school’s new playground, or establishing classroom protocols for Covid-19.
"Imaginatively Intellectual" Grace Martin (BSc ‘14/BEd '16) Teaches with Heart and Doesn't Shy Away from Tough Topics
Grace Martin (BSc ‘14/BEd '16) is a dedicated teacher, published author, loving mother and wellness coach. Grace is a two-time graduate of the University of Lethbridge. In 2014, she received a biological sciences degree with …
The University of Lethbridge as Home: Dr. Richelle Marynowski
It is fitting that Dr. Richelle Marynowski left the University of Lethbridge as a student and returned as a professor. From the time she was two years old, Dr. Marynowski experienced the institution as …
Interprofessional Education and Community-based Approaches to Health Care: Dr. Elaine Greidanus
The fondness Dr. Elaine Greidanus has for kayaking and camping stems from her love of the outdoors. The Faculty of Education counsellor and psychologist spent several years in northern Alberta, often utilizing …
Mental Health Care: Pivoting for the Pandemic
Dr. Elaine Greidanus, Faculty of Education professor in the Master of Counselling and Master of Counselling Psychology programs at the University of Lethbridge, is one of a team of North American scholars engaged …
Honouring Creativity: Dr. Darlene St. George
“Students are forming their sense of identity and look to teachers as models.” Identity is not fixed. Teachers who demonstrate flexibility, listening, and constant reflection on who they are and who they …
Twitter: An Important Professional Development Tool for Teachers
Current student, Parker Bijl values Twitter for enabling him to interact with colleagues and access a plethora of professional development ideas and resources. When COVID-19 struck, he recognized an even greater potential for …
The Wintertime Wellness Project
The Wintertime Wellness Project is part of the Faculty of Education's continued effort to promote wellness in the classroom and community. We hope these wellness messages and stories will inspire you to …