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UVic Faculty of Education

Learning Transforms with Ted Riecken, Shauneen Pete and Emma Edmunds is a podcast on research, practices and inspiring people and subjects related to education. Coming to you from the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria (UVic).

  1. 08/04/2025

    Critical Research Methodologies for Critical Times: A discussion with Asma Noureen & Kristi Koons

    In this 33-minute episode, researchers Asma Noureen and Kristi Koons from the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies reflect on their early journeys as graduate researchers committed to fostering social change. Grounded in activist roots and driven by a desire to make meaningful contributions, they explore a range of research methodologies that align with their values and research goals. They discuss: 🔍 Critical Discourse Analysis 🪶 Indigenous Methodologies 🌀 Post-Qualitative Inquiry 📖 Narrative Inquiry 📜 Inclusive Policy Models 🤝 Participatory Action Research This recording was originally created for an EDCI Research Design course. The conversation is part of the Critical Research Methodologies podcast series—an open invitation to all UVic students to engage in thoughtful, justice-oriented dialogue. See the references: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q-TLF0mVkEn8MwP6TH_rkfGTc9aBkGld/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110744774306606548496&rtpof=true&sd=true #SocialJusticeResearch #CriticalMethodologies #GradStudentVoices #ResearchDesign

    32 min
  2. Change at the Helm: A conversation with Dr. Vanessa Andreotti and Dr. Catherine McGregor

    11/07/2023

    Change at the Helm: A conversation with Dr. Vanessa Andreotti and Dr. Catherine McGregor

    Last week, we officially welcomed Dr. Vanessa Andreotti to UVic as our new Dean of Education. She was appointed in April 2022 with plans for a transition year leading up to her five-year term beginning on July 1, 2023. Dr. Catherine McGregor, our Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, graciously stepped up to take on the position of Acting Dean for the faculty during this transition year. UVic Faculty of Education Community Relations Coordinator Jasdeep Randhawa spoke with Catherine and Vanessa to learn about their experiences with this process, their reflections on the past year and their hopes for the future.

    30 min
  3. International Student Experiences and UNESCO with Suriani Dzulkifli

    26/03/2020

    International Student Experiences and UNESCO with Suriani Dzulkifli

    In this episode, we had a great conversation with doctoral student Suriani Dzulkifli about her research and her journey as an international student in Canada, from her undergraduate studies in Ottawa to her current research in the Department of Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies at UVic. Suriani describes her use of arts-based methodology in her research to investigate the different ways in which international students navigate the three education settings: formal education, non-formal education, and informal learning that we do on a daily basis.

    28 min
  4. Reinventing education with Jeff Hopkins

    20/02/2020

    Reinventing education with Jeff Hopkins

    Jeff Hopkins is the creator and principal for the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII) located in downtown Victoria. In this episode, Hopkins explains why he chose to create this new high school to fill gaps in education using questions and quests and how it benefits students. Read more about PSII: https://learningstorm.org/

    29 min
  5. Lifetime Networks with Wendy-Sue Andrew

    03/02/2020

    Lifetime Networks with Wendy-Sue Andrew

    We had a great conversation with Wendy-Sue Andrew, UVic’s 2020 Education Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Wendy-Sue is now the executive director for Lifetime Networks. Living with her son diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, she moved from being a full-time teacher to helping out children of parents who like her wondered: What is going to happen when the parents are no longer there to support their children? What could they do to have their children on the autism spectrum engage and connect with people to create lasting relationships that will support them through life? Lifetime Networks is now helping over 400 people connect and become more independent. Learn more about Lifetime Networks: https://www.lifetimenetworks.org/

    32 min
  6. Beadwork connections with Alison Shields and Teresa Vander Meer-Chassée

    21/01/2020

    Beadwork connections with Alison Shields and Teresa Vander Meer-Chassée

    Assistant professor Alison Shields invited Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé as an artist-in-residence to create beadwork and explore how she connects with students the Indigenous way. They explored what happened as Teresa sat at a table beading and took the time to meet with passersby and art education classrooms being sent her way. They sat with her and learned through watching and conversations. Connecting around a kitchen table brings out personal stories and larger questions. Let’s hear what they have to say about beadwork and how taking the time helps to learn and connect with each other.

    31 min
  7. Science Venture with Thomas Webb

    08/01/2020

    Science Venture with Thomas Webb

    Thomas Webb’s experience in science started at a young age when he started exploring life's mysteries along with a group of primary school kids enrolled in the UVic Science Venture program. His discoveries inspired him to follow a path in Science. He is now one of the program coordinators for Science Venture. Webb explains the nuts and bolts of the program and shares how the program changed his life. Find out more about Science Venture: https://www.scienceventure.ca/

    21 min
  8. Student mental health with Annie Lucas

    03/12/2019

    Student mental health with Annie Lucas

    Being a university student can be stressful at times. We had a conversation with Annie Lucas, a nurse with the University Health Services (HEAL) to find out what services are available on campus and what works for students. Find out more about UVic Student Services: https://www.uvic.ca/studentaffairs/departments/student-services/index.php

    21 min
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Learning Transforms with Ted Riecken, Shauneen Pete and Emma Edmunds is a podcast on research, practices and inspiring people and subjects related to education. Coming to you from the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria (UVic).

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    UVic Faculty of Education
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
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