For days now, we have watched waves of panic and fear wash across television screens, social media, conversations with friends and family members, hospitals and in our own internal spaces. Deep-seated feelings of grief and sadness have permeated our interactions, whether openly acknowledged or not.
With the shift to online classes what’s the key to building connections with students? In an interview with Global News, Associate Professor John Ippolito says communication can help build a sense of community.
Earlier this winter, Associate Professor Qiang Zha made two trips to China to conduct case studies for his research project about institutional diversity in Chinese higher education, and to present and moderate sessions at two conferences. Zha participated in the Duke International Forum, hosted by Duke Kunshan University near Shanghai, and presented a paper titled […]
With schools closed across Canada because of COVID-19, parents struggle to keep the learning going at home.
As schools are shut down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids learning and physically active.
York University professors Tina Rapke & John Ippolito are advising parents to avoid intense teaching sessions and resist the temptation to start boot-camp-style lessons at the dinner table and add more stress to an already stressful situation.
Science shows the interactive approach to learning, which involves engaging in discussion with children and working together to solve problems, is proven to be most effective, said York University professor Tina Rapke.
Parents should avoid intense teaching sessions with their children who are at home on an extended March Break due to the COVID-19 global pandemic that shut down schools. That’s the advice of two York University educators who are urging parents of elementary school children to find a balance between allowing their kids to enjoy quality […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown and evolved, York University has kept the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and faculty at the heart of all its decisions. We are also conscious of our role in the national and global fight against a serious illness. In light of the developments we have seen at home […]
The following is a message to the University community from Provost and Vice-President Academic Lisa Philipps: York University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation as it continues to escalate globally. Our top priority is supporting the York community through this rapidly evolving situation. There are no presumed or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our […]