Events
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TEACHER?
Application deadline for Bachelor of Education Programs Elementary and Secondary with Mount Saint Vincent University is January 27, 2012. Apply today!
For more information on the elementary program contact Lynne Foley or call (902) 457-6580.
For more information on the secondary program contact Colleen Blacker or call (902) 457-6720.
Elementary basic information sheet
Secondary basic information sheet
To apply
Graduate Studies of Lifelong Learning program cohort to start in Winter semester 2012 in Cape Breton
We are pleased to announce that GSLL will begin a cohort in Cape Breton in January 2012. If you have any questions or would like more information about this cohort, please contact Faith Roach, at
msvu.ca
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Education Alumnae Garden Party
The Faculty of Education held its 1st Garden Party for Education Alumnae in the Mount Community Garden, on August 30. Thank you to all those who attended, it was a wonderful afternoon to spend time in the garden. Please continue to keep in touch, send us your updates at msvu.ca.
News Releases
All of our press releases can be viewed at the Mount Media Centre.
Truro native honoured for work in school psychology
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Mount grad and educator on a mission to facilitate 'aha' moments
Jada Moshett-Crawford thrives on that ‘aha moment’; that moment when her teaching or math coaching seems to flip a switch in her students’ minds. Jada, a mother of two young boys, has a passion for teaching students with special needs. This remarkable Mount graduate has left her mark both in academia and in the community. Read More.
Richard Zurawski completes the Mount's first PhD in Educational Studies class
The Mount’s new inter-university Doctoral Program in Educational studies (with Acadia and St.FX) is the only one of its kind in the region. Richard Zurawski, filmmaker, writer, meteorologist, public speaker, television and radio host, enrolled in the Mount’s new program and believes that being surrounded by lifelong learners is invaluable. Read More.
Mount Saint Vincent University establishes Canadian first through community support
Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) officially recognized its new Chair in Learning Disabilities last evening and thanked the donors that made it possible at a donor recognition reception. Read More.
The Mount Appoints Chair in Learning Disabilities - First of its kind in Canada
The Mount has recently appointed Dr. Jamie Metsala as the first Gail and Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Learning Disabilities. This endowed Chair is the first of its kind in Canada, and will provide Mount graduates with enhanced knowledge and skills to identify and teach children with learning disabilities in a classroom setting. Read More.
Dr. Susan Brigham welcomed back from St. Helena
St. Helena is a small island located in the South Atlantic Ocean between West Africa and Brazil. The Island welcomes a small number of tourists annually, but none perhaps more motivated by family heritage than the Mount’s own Dr. Susan Brigham. Read More.
The Write Stuff
Establishing stron literacy skills, stimulating curiosity and encouraging creative thinking at an early age lays the foundation for creating lifelong learners. And lifelong learning is what Dr. Jane Baskwill's research and development program is all about. Read More.
Mount student receives first Co-Curricular Record
The first Co-Curricular Record (CCR) at the Mount was awarded to Darryl Simmons, a student in the Bachelor of Education program on Thursday, December 9. The CCR is a document that verifies Darryl’s leadership and extra-curricular involvement. Read More.
Faculty scholarship recipient continues research at the Mount
Lynette Noel has travelled a long way to be at the Mount. She is an instructor in the Department of Education at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, who has come to the Mount to continue her research on the literacies of male adolescents. Read More.
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Conferences
EDC2012 - 7th Annual Education and Development Conference
Bangkok, Thailand
March 5 - 7, 2012
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GIRLS 2012 CONFERENCE
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
March 8 - 9, 2012
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Emergent Learning: Turning Tides in 21st Century Education
World Trade & Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia
April 23 - 24, 2012
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INTERNATIONAL COUNSELING and EDUCATION CONFERENCE
ICEC 2012
Istanbul, TURKEY
May 3 – 5, 2012
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Canadian Evaluation Society Confrence Halifax 2012
Westin Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 13 - 16, 2012
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Language & Literacy Researchers of Canada Pre-Conference
9th Annual Pre-CSSE Conference
Wilfred Laurier University / University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON
Saturday, May 26, 2012
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY IN ORGANISATIONS, COMMUNITIES AND NATIONS
Call for papers
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
June 11 - 13, 2012
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TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE HUMANITIES
Call for papers
Centre Mont-Royal, Montreal, Canada
June 14 - 17, 2012
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8th International Conference on Education (ICE 2012)
Research and Training Institute of East Aegean, Samos Island, Greece
July 5 - 7, 2012
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12th INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IETC 2012
National Central University
Tainan, TAIWAN
July 11 - 13, 2012
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NINETEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEARNING
Call for Papers
Institute of Education, University of London, London, United Kingdom
August 14 - 16, 2012
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If you would like a conference listed please contact msvu.ca
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Job Fairs
The BEd National-International Job Search Event
The B.Ed National-International Job Search is organized annually by representatives from the Nova Scotia Education programs at Acadia University, Cape Breton University, Mount Saint Vincent University, Ste. Anne University and Saint Francis Xavier University.
This exciting Job Search event is held at the MSVU campus in Bedford, Nova Scotia and offers in-program pre-service teachers and alumni of the five University B.Ed programs, to be aware and informed of the variety of possible teaching opportunities that are available locally, nationally and internationally. It also offers networking opportunities with the various provincial, national and international recruiters and school board employers.
www.bednational-internationaljobsearch.com
International Aboriginal Youth Internships Initiative
Are you a young Aboriginal interested in participating in the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative?
Poster (PDF, 898 KB)
Leaflet (PDF, 1,2 MB)
Tutor Doctor is an International Tutoring Company who specializes in delivering Customized and Personalized One-on-One In-Home Tutoring programs. Tutor Doctor is already experiencing high demand for educational support for students this school year. If you are interested to do some tutoring we would love to hear from you! Learn More. Please visit our website to learn more about Tutor Doctor: www.tutordoctor.com
and the local HRM office: www.yourtutordoctor.com/kwhitham |
Instructional Developer Position
CAE Professional Services is currently hiring Instructions Developers for fulltime positions.
Instructional developers create instructionally sound learning solutions for traditional instruction, self-paced learning, or a mix. The learning can take place face to face or online, in real-time or asynchronous. They work within a production team comprised of other Instructional Developers, Multimedia Developers, IT Specialists, Quality Assurance Personnel, and Subject Matter Experts. The team’s learning products can be as simple as a one-page job aid to a full e-learning course replete with interactive 3-D simulations. Learn More.
Jobs in Education is an employment job board connecting Canadian teachers with school boards, private schools and international recruiters. |
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
All job postings received by the Career Planning Centre are now posted on the workopolisCampus.com website. Whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, summer, or on-campus work, this site offers you access to job postings in all fields of study. To get an access code, or for assistance, please call (902) 457-6567, visit us in Evaristus 218, or e-mail msvu.ca.
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MSVU Residence & Housing
Office of Student Experience
Volunteer Peer Mentor to support student with Asperger’s Syndrome
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Best Buddies Canada is looking for volunteers to join as a peer buddy
Best Buddies is a national charitable organization dedicated to enhancing our communities through one-on-one friendships with people with intellectual disabilities and students.
For more information contact Yolanda or Anne at live.com
Making a difference, one friendship at a time.
Volunteers WantedSt. Stephen's Elementary School is starting a special Reading Program with grades Primary through Two to improve fluency and comprehension in this key age group. The students are matched up with a volunteer and together the student gets extra one on one time to practice his/her reading skills. The commitment is one hour a week; the reward is guiding a student towards stronger reading skills.
If you are interested please contact the Principal at St. Stephen's School or phone 493-5155.
Together We Can Make a Difference!
Do you have an hour or two a week to help us? We welcome parents, students, seniors, and other members of the community, who want to get more closely involved with our children’s education to help out at Ecole St. Catherine’s School. In fact, we would not be a school without you. Together we will be able to create a healthy environment for our children to learn and grow. We guarantee you will experience the joy of making a difference in our children’s lives.
Find out more.
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