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UNIVERSITY OF REGINA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

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Dr . Alec Couros was a recipient of the Award for Excellence in Teaching

Known as a gifted and dedicated instructor and a strong leader , Alec Couros has been inspiring students in the Faculty of Education and beyond through his innovative approaches to learning and his engaging subject matter .

While on sabbatical in 2012-13 , Couros created and delivered a “ Massive Open On-Line ” course focussed on technology and education . Describing himself as an “ open educator ,” Couros takes teacher education online and makes it available around the world . In recognition of these types of pedagogical approaches , Couros was awarded the University of Regina Teaching Award of Excellence for Innovation in Teaching in 2015 .

Couros ’ dedication as a teacher is evident in the ways his students react to his classes . The Dean of Education notes that his teaching evaluations are consistently excellent , and many of his students submit unsolicited comments to the Faculty to show their appreciation for his innovative teaching . Known as a dedicated instructor who “ gives tirelessly of his time to support others ,” Couros is “ a reflective teacher , visionary , and leader seeking to continually improve his practice , his knowledge , and the experiences he creates for undergraduate and graduate students .” Couros ’ teaching is known and valued beyond the University of Regina . On average , Couros delivers over 20 keynote sessions per year to other universities and faculties of education , the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education , and school divisions around the world . So respected is Couros ’ expertise that the Ministry invited Couros to create digital citizenship guidelines to be used throughout the province in support of teachers and students in their use of technology and social media . Couros is a true visionary leader in his field .

The University of Regina Alumni Association Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation for undergraduate teaching and learning at the University of Regina .

SUNTEP-REGINA GRADUATE AWARDS CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION AWARD

Chelsie Sinclair was honoured with a starblanket for the “ Spirit of SUNTEP ” award in recognition of her commitment to leadership and volunteerism within the community .

Dalton Burzminski was awarded the “ David Amyotte Memorial Scholarship ” to recognize his commitment to Indigenous education .

Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education , Dr . Christine Massing , was recognized by the Canadian Association of Teacher Education ( CATE ) with the CATE Award for her doctoral dissertation , An Ethnographic Study of Immigrant and Refugee Women ’ s Knowledge Construction in an Early Childhood Teacher Education Program at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education ( CSSE ) Congress held in Calgary in May , 2016 .

This honor acknowledges Christine ’ s excellent work and important contribution to Canadian teacher education research .

Read a Q & A about Christina ' s doctoral research online at : http :// www2 . uregina . ca / education / news / faculty-member-receives-cate-dissertationaward /

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