Jill Dickau

UBC study determines classroom kindness declines as students get older

By Jill Dickau on May 30, 2017

Teachers believe they have considerable influence on student kindness in the classroom but according to a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus, this influence seems to decline as students get older.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Education, Research

UBC’s annual Think Tank supports a bright future for Osoyoos Secondary School

By Jill Dickau on May 19, 2017

At this time last year, the fate of Osoyoos Secondary School was dire. Due to challenges with declining enrolment, the school was scheduled to close. However, the Rural Education Enhancement Fund provided funding and the school remains open.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Education, Learning

UBC showcases community school science and tech innovations

By Jill Dickau on May 4, 2017

Students from the Vernon Community School earn the opportunity to prototype their innovative design ideas with a UBC engineer in this weekend’s STEM “Show & Shine” Fair.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Faculty of Education, School of Engineering, SoE Spotlight