2019 SUMMER INSTITUTE
Available for credit (EDUC 490Y) and non-credit
All courses are subject to minimum enrolment. We advise that participants do not finalize any travel arrangements until notified that this course is confirmed.
This summer institute is a result of a collaboration between The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada and UBC’s Faculty of Education, and will explore the educational philosophy and pedagogy of Korczak.
Janusz Korczak (1878-1942) was an outstanding Polish-Jewish pediatrician, educator, and writer. He is best known as the author of the first Declaration of Children’s Rights, the book “How to Love a Child”, and his role of director at an orphanage in Warsaw that had its own parliament, court, and newspaper run by and for the children.
He was a pioneer who helped change our perception of children, noting that “children are not the people of tomorrow but people today. They are entitled to be taken seriously. They have a right to be treated by adults with tenderness and respect, as equals.” His pedagogy is based on the principles of trust and respect.
This institute will pursue Korczak’s work with an emphasis on the following three components:
Academic
Exploring the roots of Korczak’s philosophy and pedagogy. Discussion of the timely nature of his ideas, especially in regard to the growth of students’ agency and self-advocacy in an unstable world situation.
Pedagogical
Learning how to convert the above academic content into appropriate pedagogical materials. Analyzing numerous educational interventions, strategies, and resources developed all over the world. Meeting with invited Canadian educators, advocates for children, and professionals who are passionate about translating Korczak’s Declaration of Children’s Rights into modern classrooms and schools.
Experiential
Video and audio recordings will enhance both the academic and pedagogical components of this institute and develop open space for creative brainstorming
and discussion.
Dr. Tatyana V. Tsyrlina-Spady
Dr. Tsyrlina-Spady is a Professor of Education Emeritus at Russia’s Kursk State University, and an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific University School of Education. She is an experienced academic and a well-established researcher in the field of comparative education and history of education and has been teaching and practicing Dr. Korczak’s ideas for the last three decades.
Inaugural Address
- Her Honour The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
- Dr. Blye Frank, Dean, UBC Faculty of Education
- Jerry Nussbaum, President, Janusz Korczak Association of Canada
Guest Speakers
Lillian Boraks-Nemetz, author and poet
Dr. Denise Buote, Instructor, UBC; Arbor Educational & Clinical Consulting, BC
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth, Victoria, BC
Kareen Hudson, Program Director, Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, BC
Dr. Gilles Julien, a famous paediatrician, Founder of Community Social Pediatrics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a recipient of the Order of Canada in recognition of his outstanding contributions at the local and regional level; O.Q. (Officer, National Order of Quebec); a presenter at many prestigious conferences nationally and internationally; Clinical Director, Founder and President of the Foundation of Dr. Julien.
Wojciech Lasota, an accomplished researcher of Janusz Korczak from Warsaw, Poland.He is the chairman and co-founder of the Polish Korczak Foundation in Poland. He has been an invited speaker about Korczak at different universities including the University of Warsaw, and served as a general investigator on several European projects connected topromoting Korczak’s legacy in the world.
Jonathan Levy, an internationally renowned educator, teacher trainer and trainer of child professionals; an advocate for children’s rights; Consultant at UNESCO and UNICEF for issues in children’s education; Co-founder and Director of CATS (Children as Actors for Transforming Society), Vice President of International Korczak Association, an invited presenter at many prestigious conferences nationally and internationally; lives in Paris, France.
Dr. Christine Loock, MD, Specialist Lead, RICHER Program, Associate Professor, UBC
Dr. Tilar Mazeo, a professor and writer, Victoria, BC
Timothy McGeer, Principal, Sangeeta Kauldher, Vice Principal, & a group of students from UHill Secondary School, Vancouver, BC, with a workshop on Human Rights Library
Ira Pataki, an innovative teacher of English, Sharpsville Area Middle School, PA, USA
Hélène (Sioui) Trudel, a lawyer and an advocate for children’s rights, General Director and Senior Legal Advisor of the Foundation of Dr. Julien in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; founder of Music Garage, a successful educational project for the underprivileged youth in Montreal; C.Q. (Chevalière, National Order of Quebec), a presenter at many prestigious conferences nationally and internationally.
UBC Vancouver | Face-to-Face
Henry Angus Building
2053 Main Mall | map
Rooms 241/037
July 2–11, 2019
Days / Times / Rooms
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| July 2 | 10am – 4pm | Room 241 |
| July 3 | 9am – 4pm | Room 037 |
| July 4 | 9am – 4pm | Room 241 |
| July 5 | 8:30am – 4pm | Room 241 |
| July 8 | 9am – 4pm | Room 037 |
| July 9 | 8:30am – 4pm | Room 241 |
| July 10 | 9am – 4pm | Room 037 |
| July 11 | 9am – 4pm | Room 241 |
Registration & Fees
There are several pathways for participation in this program. The fees for the program will depend on your registration type.
Non-Credit Registration & Fees
- Non-Credit Registration Fee: $600 + GST
Full payment is required with your online registration in order to reserve your space. We accept payment by credit card or debit card. Please note that should UBC cancel the course, a full refund will be issued.
Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.
FAQs: Review the FAQs for Non-Credit Course Registration.
UBC Student Registration
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus); please see "Admission to UBC" below. Once admitted, students may register in the credit course.
Current UBC students can register for credit courses through the Student Service Centre, using their Campus Wide Login (CWL).
Registration opens in early March, see the Summer Session dates for the opening registration date for your student category. Many summer programs fill quickly, early registration is strongly recommended.
- Undergraduate Course (3.0 credits)
EDUC 490Y
Credit tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars and are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors.
For current UBC tuition, visit UBC Tuition Fees for the Education per credit tuition fees.
UBC Students
For current tuition information please refer to the UBC Calendar.
Visiting Graduate Students
Visiting graduate students who wish to take credit courses must register for those courses and will be assessed tuition fees at the prevailing graduate per credit rate, plus authorized student fees.
Tuition fees are subject to review by The University of British Columbia. The Western Deans Agreement does not apply to this course.
Student Assessed Fees
Certain additional fees apply to students who take courses on campus.
Students who meet certain requirements may opt out of the U-Pass and AMS Extended Health and Dental Plan, during the first two weeks of the term.
To see if you qualify for the U-Pass fee exemption, read the U-Pass FAQ information.
If you think you qualify for an exemption, login to the Student Service Centre (SSC) and click on the Financial Summary tab to navigate to the U-Pass fee exemption page.
If you already have medical/dental coverage (other than BC MSP), you may be able to apply for an exemption if you meet certain requirements and follow the opt-out procedures. Visit the Student Service Centre (SSC) for more information.
Students registered in on-campus courses in the summer session are not assessed Health/Dental Plan fees.
Tuition Fee Certificates
Current UBC students may use Tuition Fee Certificates toward tuition or non-credit fees. The certificates do not cover the cost of course materials, texts, or other fees. Contact Professional Development & Community Engagement for more information: 604.822.2013 | pdce.educ@ubc.ca
Admission to UBC
To register in the course for credit, students must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education (Vancouver campus).
Undergraduate Students
To register in courses offered for credit you must be admitted to the UBC Faculty of Education, Vancouver campus.
- If you were previously a student here, you will need to apply for re-admission. If you are not applying for a program, you can apply as an unclassified student to receive credit for this course.
- If you are a UBC Okanagan student, or interested in a program offered by UBC Okanagan, please see Admission Categories on the Application & Registration page.
View the Application & Registration page for details, instructions and application forms.
Visiting Graduate Students
To be eligible for admission as a Visiting Graduate Student to UBC, you must be currently registered in a graduate program with good standing at the home university.
For assistance with the online admission procedures, contact the Faculty of Education